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Shoreside Restaurant & Bar Santa Monica: 6 Things I Loved (and 2 I Didn’t)

June 22, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

After a grueling shift I found the perfect prescription at Shoreside Santa Monica—delicious food, welcoming ambiance, and a rewards payout from inKind that made it even sweeter.

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An overhead photograph on a white tablecloth unboxing a family delivery feast from Neighborly Kitchen and Marketplace Brentwood. The segmented container in the foreground holds a large portion of flame-charred Mini Kabob steak, rice, hummus, and salad. Behind it, the yellow "MIX TAPE" box and green "CLASSICS" boxes are clearly visible, next to two brown paper treat bags with small orange and white roof-shaped stickers from Neighborly Kitchen.
Dining

7 Reasons Brentwood Is My Favorite Lazy Sunday Escape

April 21, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

Multi-concept dining turned our stressful Sunday into a streamlined, nourishing ritual—mixing flavors, speed, and convenience without sacrificing quality.

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A promotional graphic for a Venetian food guide featuring a wild mushroom tamale, an ahi tuna appetizer, and a burger with fries. Text overlay reads "How to Conquer the Venetian Food Scene Without Losing Your Mind.
Dining

How to Conquer the Venetian Food Scene Without Losing Your Mind

January 12, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

Living inside a gilded Renaissance painting with an indoor canal sounds dreamy until you're navigating overpriced "casual" eats with two kids in tow.

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A gourmet Croque Madame topped with a fried egg and Mornay sauce, served with golden French fries on a signature Bouchon Bakery plate next to a cup of espresso.
Dining

Bouchon at The Venetian: The Definitive Dining Guide

January 4, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

Wandering The Venetian's marble maze, I faced the ultimate carb crossroads: the Parisian polish of Bouchon or the beachy grit of Gjelina—here's which one won our family's Christmas taste test.

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