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Every week, tens of thousands of people descend on Santa Monica to enjoy the inviting beach, bike path, pier, mountains, and of course the food. SaMo has long been a culinary trendsetter, and now boasts several classics, including Michael’s Restaurant, Chinois on Main and Valentino. The farmers market, which dates to 1981, of course helps to supply surrounding eateries with the most current produce. Here are 15 of our favorite restaurants in Santa Monica.
Josiah Citrin shares the recipes for the dishes he'd make for his dream guests.
Helene and Catherine An lead dineLA on a sensory tour of their cooking garden and into the kitchen for a meal that's as healthy as it is delicious.
dineLA follows Locanda del Lago's Chef Maggioni through the Santa Monica farmers market and then into the kitchen where he puts the ingredients to work.
FIG chef Ray Garcia's plan was to go to law school. But as we learn in this interview, the legal field's loss was the LA restaurant scene's gain
Cuddly Cook Annabelle White shares her favorite Santa Monica food spots with TV New Zealand.
A combination of 340 days of sunshine, al fresco dining with ocean views, an award-winning Farmers Market and a laid-back California beach lifestyle make Santa Monica an international dining destination.
Want to eat like a chef? Celebrity chef Susan Feniger shares her favorite spots in L.A., including her go-to sandwich shop.
Chef Ray Garcia shares the secrets of this brunch favorite at FIG in Santa Monica!
