In the Spotlight

Chez Jay celebrates 63 years in Santa Monica!

A big high five and birthday fist bump to Santa Monica's own Chez Jay! At 63 years young, it has got to be one of the longest running restaurants in Los Angele... Read More...

Lori Snyder, the Author of The Circus at the End of the Sea

About Lori R. Snyder: In an alternate universe, Lori R. Snyder (she/her) is a circus performer—probably an aerialist wearing a lot of glitter. In this universe... Read More...

Venice’s founder Abbot Kinney

172 years ago the man that created Venice was born! Guess what else? Venice Paparazzi’s Edizen Stowell was also born on Nov. 16! Rad! So let’s raise a gla... Read More...

Hama Sushi turns 43 years old!

How about a giant fist bump for Hama Mama, Esther Chaing, and the entire crew at Hama Sushi for turning 43. You don't make it that long in the restaurant bus... Read More...

THE BRIG CELEBRATES 70 YEARS!

THE BRIG, with longtime owners Dave and Patti Reiss (Reiss Co – Nueva, The Alibi Room & Vito’s Pizza); and Jared Meisler (Nueva, Roger Room, Bar Lubitsch, T... Read More...

Green Goddess Education: The Hemperor! Jack Herer!

Who Was Jack Herer? America’s Unsung Hero of Cannabis By foottraffik If you’ve ever scanned our sprawling live menu and wondered just what the words “... Read More...