We gave La Monique, the 14-table French brasserie at the Oceana in Santa Monica, a second chance after Valentine's Day. Here's what to order, from escargot poppers to the chocolate soufflé.
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A return visit, ten years in the making, to Black Market Liquor Bar in Studio City — the inventive cocktails, the must-order deep-fried flufferutter, honest notes on the service, and why it is the perfect westside-to-valley meeting point.
Two family dinners at Chelsea on Wilshire in Santa Monica: what we ordered both times, what each dinner cost, the kids’ menu, parking, and whether we’d go back.
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Our honest take on Sushi Roku Santa Monica: the dishes worth ordering, the ones to skip, and what to know before you go.
Is Gladstones Malibu still worth a visit after the Palisades Fire? Our honest family take after many dinners: the view, what we order, why the burger is the pick, and tips for going with kids.
Our early dinner at Corteza in Sendero, on the Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles' 24th floor: cocktails, the Ceviche de Coco, a flaming Dia de los Muertos dessert, prices, and whether it's worth it.
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The Westside has never been short on great Italian, modern American, or sushi, but a 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 gets…
