Category Archives: Santa Monica

PetitGrain Boulangerie, Santa Monica CA

PetitGrain Boulangerie Lemon Custard Pie Almond Croissant Jambon Gruyere Danish Potato, Onion, Gruyere Danish Pain au Chocolat Kouign Amann Cherry Almond Galette Sfogliatelle Cinnamon Roll What happens when a Baker with experience at Proof and Friends & Family meets the … Continue reading

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Élephante, Santa Monica CA

Élephante WATERMELON MEZCAL MARGARITA – ilegal mezcal, watermelon liqueur, lime BANANA BREAD – whipped butter, grey salt SOFT POLENTA – crab, sweet corn, soft egg, herbs SPICY VODKA – canestri pasta, calabrian chili, basil, parmigiano SOPPRESSATA PIZZA – cured pork, … Continue reading

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The Pie Hole Artisan Bakery @ Gelson’s Market, Santa Monica CA

The Pie Hole Cherry Turnover Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Chocolate Brownie Pie Birthday Cake Begun in Los Angeles’ Arts District in 2011, the mother and son team of Becky Grasley and Matt Heffner now taking a backseat to CEO Sean … Continue reading

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“Best of” 2020 – Meals, Savories, Sweets

Best of 2020 – Meals, Savories, Sweets To suggest that 2020 was “unprecedented” seems pointless, especially after every newscast, commercial or meme has already done so. What started with a stunning trip to Rome and Naples almost immediately saw trips … Continue reading

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Pasjoli, Santa Monica CA

Pasjoli Beurre de Baratte – House-Cultured French Butter, Warm Baguette Brown Butter Potato Chips Crabe et Chou-Fleur – Blue Crab, Cauliflower Cream, Sorrel Ragoût d’oignons Caramélisés – Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, Pâte Brisée Brandad de Morue – Whipped Black Cod, Potatoes, … Continue reading

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Birdie G’s, Santa Monica CA

Birdie G’s Kasha Cakes, Schmaltz, Gribenes, Crackling, Lemon Zest, Chives Cast Iron Cornbread, Fermented Green Chili Butter Sloppy Jeremy Texas Toast, Beef-Strawberry Bolognese, Horsey Goat Sauce, Arugula Hangtown Brei, Schmaltz, Matzo, Wood-grilled Pork Belly, Fried Pacific Oysters, Hot Sauce Hollandaise … Continue reading

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Heroic Deli & Wine Bar, Santa Monica CA

Heroic Deli & Wine Bar Cacio y Pepe Arancini Nonna’s Gnudi – Ricotta, Spinach, Sage Brown Butter, Parmigiano Reggiano Polpo Croccante – Crispy Octopus, Parsley Potato Salad Triofe al Pesto – Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Pine Nuts OMG Sandwich … Continue reading

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Tallula’s, Santa Monica CA

Tallula’s Restaurant Housemade Tortilla Chips, Salsa Roja Nachos “Sencillo”, Salsa Roja, Spicy Giardiniera, Crema, Lots of Cheese Chilaquiles, Salsa Roja, Black Beans, Cilantro, Watermelon Radish, Red Onion, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Sunnyside Up Egg Chicharrones, Housemade Tajin Spice Grass-fed Carne … Continue reading

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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee [2,] Santa Monica CA

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee Blueberries & Champagne Doughnut – Raised Bullseye Doughnut, Blueberry Glaze, Blueberry & Champagne Compote, Cheesecake Mousse, Sugar Cookie Crumble Old Fashion – Buttermilk-Nutmeg-Cinnamon Cake, Vanilla Bean Glaze Peach Crisp Doughnut – Brown Butter-Brown Sugar Cake, Peaches, … Continue reading

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Rori’s Artisanal Creamery, Santa Monica CA

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery Samples: Salted Caramel, Malted Milk Ball, Peanut Butter Chocolate Candy, English Toffee Itty Bitty Black Pepper Pistachio on a Sugar Cone Snickerdoodle Cookie Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie Based out of Carpinteria and slowly expanding along the … Continue reading

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Cookie Good, Santa Monica CA

Cookie Good Cheetos Chocolate Chip Brownie Chunk Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Sundae S’mores Rice Krispies Treat Banana Cream Pie Blondie Long on a list of places ‘to-do’ in Los Angeles, the location in Santa Monica convenient enough but … Continue reading

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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee, Santa Monica CA

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee New Years Cake – Vanilla Cake, Silver Jimmies, Madagascar Vanilla Bean Glaze Persimmon Cake – Persimmon Cake, Brandy, Candied Ginger, Sultanas, Persimmon Glaze, Maple Sugar Roasted Pecans Brennan’s Bananas Foster – Raised Ring, Muscavado Sugar and … Continue reading

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Cassia, Santa Monica CA

Cassia Vietnamese Iced Coffee Piña Colada – Rum, housemade coconut liqueur, pineapple, coconut cream Chopped Escargot Clay Oven Bread – Lemongrass butter, herbs Jellyfish Salad – Shredded organic chicken, crispy rice, green leaf, sesame-bacon dressing Kaya Toast Coconut jam, butter, … Continue reading

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Rustic Canyon, Santa Monica CA

Rustic Canyon Marcona Almonds – Lavender Sugar and Sea Salt Fried Stone Valley Pork Trotter – Citrus, Yuzu Aioli, Wild Sorrel from Atwater Beets and Berries – Reed Avocado, Rancho Gordo Quinoa, Pistachio Soil Coppa di Testa of Stone Valley … Continue reading

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DK’s Donuts & Bakery, Santa Monica CA

DK’s Donuts & Bakery Apple Fritter Blueberry Fritter Buttermilk Bar Vanilla Glazed Cruller Sourcream Old Fashioned Blueberry Cake Taro O-Nut Red Velvet O-Nut Arriving in Santa Monica nearly two hours prior to dinner reservations with friends it was once more … Continue reading

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3 days of Pastry, Dessert, and Ice Cream, Los Angeles CA

When the Kings announced that my favorite goaltender of all time would be honored in a special ceremony the day before my 33rd birthday I bought tickets within seconds, later arranging a driving plan to accommodate bringing a friend to … Continue reading

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Two Sweet Days 25-Years in the Making, Los Angeles CA

A fan of the Los Angeles Kings ever since my aunt and grandfather took me to see the purple and gold play at Joe Louis Arena during the 1987-88 season it goes without saying that the 2012 NHL playoffs were … Continue reading

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The Griddle Cafe [4] and Schulzie’s Bread Pudding, Los Angeles/Santa Monica CA

Time to revive a classic – and steal an intro from myself…”When I travel I make it a point to eat at different places every single time. I scour Zagats, Gayot, Frommers, Chowhound, and Yelp for opinions and eventually glean … Continue reading

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Melisse, Santa Monica CA

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Pizzeria Mozza and Huckleberry Cafe, Los Angeles/Santa Monica CA

The drive from LV to LA started out as a good one – traffic (and myself) moving at a 80+ MPH clip. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and the rain plus construction put an stop to … Continue reading

Posted in California, Dessert, Huckleberry, Ice Cream, Los Angeles, Pizza, Pizzeria Mozza, Pork, Santa Monica, Vacation