After 15 years as an RN I learned recovery isn't only for patients—it's a daily sensory practice that saved my career, and Santa Monica became the place it finally clicked.
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The Westside has never been short on great Italian, modern American, or sushi, but a genuinely serious Persian restaurant had been missing from the Brentwood/Santa Monica rotation. That changed when Perse opened, tucked into Brentwood Gardens at 11677 San Vicente Blvd. Brad, our two daughters, and I went this past weekend to see if it held up to the buzz. The Room Fills Up Fast We had a 5:30 reservation at Perse and walked into a calm, architecturally clean room. By the time we left around 6:45, it was completely packed and lively. The outdoor patio is lovely, but it…
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