Santa Monica

The Art of the Cocktail

March 23, 2010
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It was a warm Sunday night on the beach. The four competing restaurants gathered once again – this time at Boa in Santa Monica, for yet another installment of…Raising the Bar. The competition got off to a late start so I ordered a very hearty cheeseburger with camembert cheese and Charlotte, the bartender at Boa, [...]

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A Staycation – Fig

September 21, 2009
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Inside Santa Monica’s Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Fig is a seasonal bistro by the ocean with an emphasis on organically grown and locally sourced ingredients. After a brief hiatus from blogging, I decided to re-focus and venture out to Fig at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica for brunch. It was a beautiful Sunday, and [...]

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Talk To Strangers – Boa Steakhouse

August 30, 2009
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On Ocean Ave, by Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, the bar at Boa Steakhouse is often packed on weekends with tourists and diners waiting for their tables. During the week, the bar is much less crowded, usually emptying out before 11pm. Sunday nights at Boa’s bar seem to be the most interesting, often filled [...]

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I Heart Musha!

August 27, 2009
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Eating at Musha’s bar, it’s all about Taku. If you’re a table eater, you know Taku as the host who welcomes you and takes your name and number to call you when your table’s ready. (There’s always a line out the door). When you are finished with your meal, Taku is also the one who [...]

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