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.
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.
Moody, intimate, and oddly therapeutic—this London-inspired spot turned a Saturday night into the reset my body and mind desperately needed.
Multi-concept dining turned our stressful Sunday into a streamlined, nourishing ritual—mixing flavors, speed, and convenience without sacrificing quality.
The Westside of Los Angeles has long been a sanctuary for world-class Italian, modern American, and sushi, but for those of us living in the Brentwood and Santa Monica areas, a truly elevated Persian dining experience has been the missing piece of the culinary puzzle. That changed recently with the opening of Perse Restaurant. Located in the heart of the Brentwood Gardens plaza at 11677 San Vicente Blvd, Perse is more than just a new neighborhood spot; it is a sophisticated “translation” of Persian heritage into the language of modern fine dining. This past weekend, my husband Brad, our two daughters,…