Santa Monica Archives

Westside Market Stays Hot Heading Into Summer!

Warren Dow June 7, 2018

Tocaya Organica, Tosh Berman, Venice, Amrou Manaseer, Century City, El Segundo, Mexico, Mexican Food, Playa Vista, San Diego, Santa Monica, the Point, Toca Madera, West Hollywood, Westwood

Healthy, Fast-Casual Fare Feeds the Masses with Tocaya Organica

Constance Dunn May 16, 2018

In 2016, the first Tocaya Organica opened its doors. The earthy spot on Pacific Avenue in Venice dished up hearty bowls, burritos, and wraps. They’re based on traditional Mexican recipes that were tweaked for the health-conscious.

Santa Monica 90402 Home Prices Reach All-time High

Warren Dow March 15, 2018

Dialogue Restaurant: Intimate & Interactive

Virginia Fay February 15, 2018

Inside the Santa Monica promenade food hall, past the neon ice cream cone sign and hordes of hungry shoppers, a discreet passcode-protected door belies the welcoming restaurant within, Dialogue Restaurant.

The Number of $1 Million Homes Has Quadrupled Since 2002

Warren Dow January 17, 2018

According to a Trulia research report, $1 million may no longer get buyers into the luxury home market – its more like $5 million as the new bar for luxury living.

Art Los Angeles Contemporary at Barker Hangar

Jenn Thornton January 11, 2018

Gibson International and Pacific Union International Announce Plan to Unite

DIGS December 12, 2017

According to Marketing Insider, Los Angeles-based brokerage Gibson International and Pacific Union International, Inc., the eighth-largest real estate brokerage in the U.S. by 2016 sales volume, today announced the intent to unite brands in the first quarter of 2018.

Tallula’s: Mexican With Flair

Wendy Bowman October 25, 2017

Tallula’s in Santa Monica offers a vibrant bar and lounge area with craft beer, wine, and cocktails. The restaurant, transformed from a childhood haunt, pays tribute to Rustic Canyon’s Marix cantina. The menu features rustic Mexican comfort food made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Tower 12, Hermosa Beach, Greg Newman, Alex Granados, Baja Sharkeez Restaurant Group, Brendan Collins, John Fox, Vanrooy Creative Group

Tower 12: Hermosa Beach’s Hottest Burger Joint with a Twist

Constance Dunn October 18, 2017

Discover the rocket-ship success of Tower 12, a Hermosa Beach burger joint that captures the laidback, beach-conscious vibe of Southern California’s South Bay. With vintage decor, comfort food with a modern twist, and a lively atmosphere, Tower 12 has become the go-to spot for locals and visitors alike.

WestEdge Design Fair Comes Back to Santa Monica

Jenn Thornton October 4, 2017

Now in its fifth year, the WestEdge Design Fair in Santa Monica is, much like the design scene in Los Angeles itself, expansive and exciting—a bastion of what’s new and what’s next. For the Oct. 19-22 design extravaganza, this means more than 150 exhibitors, visited by throngs of design enthusiasts, during a weekend of inspired events.

Felix, Abbot Kinney, Evan Funke, Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, Janet Zuccarini, Los Angeles

Felix: A Trattoria Experience Reviving Italian Pasta Tradition in Abbot Kinney

Wendy Bowman September 27, 2017

Felix in Abbot Kinney offers an authentic trattoria experience within a renovated 1920s building. Chef Evan Funke, known for his pasta expertise, presents a comprehensive and authentic pasta program. The warm and inviting ambiance, reminiscent of an Italian grandmother’s home, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience.

Westside Digs • September 1, 2017

DIGS August 31, 2017

ON THE COVER A Class of Its Own: Behind the modest exterior, this three-story home reveals a treasure of riches from an elevator to a tasting room that are rivaled only by its prime location in the heart of Santa Monica’s most stunning streets presented by WSA of Coldwell Banker Santa Monica.