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 has never been short on great Italian, modern American, or sushi, but a genuinely 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…