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  • Family watching the chef at a hibachi table at Benihana Encino
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    Benihana Encino With Kids: Our Honest Hibachi Review

    August 17, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Kids were mesmerized by the chefs’ dazzling skills while savoring favorites like steak, chicken, and shrimp.

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  • Pizzana crust guide comparing Neo-Neapolitan and New York style pizza, with Brentwood location details
    Dining

    Pizzana With Kids: Our Family’s Favorite Dinner in Brentwood (and How It Compares to Uovo)

    August 9, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Why Pizzana in Brentwood is our most-visited family restaurant: what to order, what it costs, tips for going with kids, and how it compares to Uovo in Santa Monica.

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  • Alaia dinner menu entrees and prices at Turtle Bay
    Dining

    Alaia at Turtle Bay: Breakfast and Dinner (Kahuku, Oahu)

    July 4, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Our honest review of Alaia at the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay: what we ordered at dinner, the breakfast buffet vs. à la carte, prices, and tips for families.

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  • Kids by the pool at the Fairmont Miramar next to Fig Santa Monica
    Dining

    Fig Santa Monica Review: Family Dinner and the 50% Off FIG at Five Happy Hour

    June 22, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Fig in Santa Monica is our go-to for family dinners — real dishes, real service, and a kids' menu that doesn't feel like an afterthought.

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