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  • Dover sole with beurre blanc at La Monique Santa Monica, next to mini French onion grilled cheese
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    La Monique Santa Monica Review: 5 Dishes Worth the Splurge

    October 2, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    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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  • Landwer's Famous Schnitzel, ordered kosher style with housemade crushed potatoes, at Cafe Landwer in Brentwood.
    Dining

    Cafe Landwer Brentwood Review: A Family Dinner With a Vegan

    September 28, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our Cafe Landwer Brentwood review: great hummus, a $24 schnitzel for two, plenty for my vegan brother, and frozen yogurt downstairs at Go Greek.

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  • A grilled swordfish fillet with visible char marks served over a bed of savory orzo pasta, topped with crushed nuts and a sprig of fresh parsley at Fia Santa Monica.
    Dining

    Fia Santa Monica Review: Garden Brunch, Dinner, and How We Save

    March 30, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Discover how to savor Fia's lush, Mediterranean garden dining without breaking the bank—smart timing and menu-savvy choices make magic affordable.

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  • A cozy outdoor patio at Perch LA featuring a roaring stone fireplace and an ornate wrought-iron table and chairs on geometric patterned tile.
    Dining

    Perch LA Brunch: Great Baked Brie and a Fantastic Burger

    March 12, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our honest Perch LA brunch review: the baked brie, the Perch Burger, what the kids ate, terrace seating, and why we'd skip the valet on market days.

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  • Oreo Cookie Cheesecake topped with chocolate frosting swirls at The Cheesecake Factory in Santa Monica, a culinary highlight of our weekend
    Dining

    Katsuya and The Cheesecake Factory: A 10-Year-Old’s Review

    November 4, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    LA, watch out: a ten-year-old culinary blogger takes over for one weekend, rating a fancy sushi dinner at Katsuya and a Cheesecake Factory feast with total honesty, plus prices and tips from Mom.

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  • The 108 Muse sign beside the terracotta front door of Muse restaurant in Santa Monica
    Dining

    Restaurants Without Kids: Where We Actually Go for Date Night

    August 28, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    The five restaurants my husband and I save for date nights without our kids: Michelin stars, a $350 tableside duck, and why they're worth a babysitter.

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