Food & Drinks

Female restaurateurs step out of the box to raise funds By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Women restaurateurs from across Los Angeles have banded together to help keep the industry alive. The charitable organization RE:Her is hosting the inaugural 10 Days RE:Her...

Lavender and Truffles ice cream features custom spices and organic herbs By Holly Jenvey Lavender and Truffles is an innovative, plant-based ice cream brand that opened a pop-up parlor in Venice on November 19. The non-dairy ice cream is made with five simple...

Santa Monica Brew Works’ limited-release IPAs celebrate iconic local establishments Santa Monica Brew Works’ limited-release IPAs celebrate iconic local establishments By Kamala Kirk During the pandemic, Santa Monica Brew Works has stepped up to support and help...

The Wee Chippy in Venice continues to thrive during the pandemic By Sara Edwards Nestled in a 110-square-foot space on the Ocean Front Walk in Venice is a little walk-up counter where the fresh-battered cod and hand-cut chips are sizzling all day long. The Wee Chippy,...

A Venice consultant’s cookbook helps people become more turkey savvy By Sara Edwards Venice consultant Jessica Williams’ idea for creating a Thanksgiving cookbook started off with her writing recipes for her son and his cousins. After she told people what she was...

Get your fix this fall with festive coffees and cocktails from local spots By Kamala Kirk As the weather gets colder and the air feels crisper, many of us are looking for a little pick-me-up, and what better way to boost your spirits than with a tasty beverage? The...

10 questions with Tallula’s executive chef Brad Long By Kamala Kirk Located just steps from the beach, Tallula’s is a globally-inspired Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica Canyon that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Part of the Rustic Canyon Family,...

Mar Vista resident is on a mission to heal the soil…one potato at a time By Kamala Kirk Since Katie Powell was a kid, she has been a healthy eater. While her classmates were eating cereal, she enjoyed spinach sauteed with garlic. As she got older, Powell loved cooking...

Capri Gelato & Coffee Bar Brings the Amalfi Coast to Los Angeles By Holly Jenvey Capri Gelato & Coffee Bar has brought the taste of the Amalfi Coast to Marina del Rey. With fresh and unique gelatos, sorbettos, a coffee bar and bites, the waterfront community...

Love for each other and Italian cuisine keeps the Somma family cooking By Jessica Koslow On Nov. 1, Vito Restaurant will celebrate its 40th anniversary — and like every other person and thing in the world this year, it’ll be a pandemic birthday. But Giovanna Somma,...