When I worked in Culver City over fifteen years ago, the intersection of Washington and Robertson was offices and warehouses. The area that is now Ivy Station was a greenhouse/nursery where I would pick up staff birthday gifts. Back then, I would have called this area more of an industrial park with its production offices, commercial printers, and interior design agencies. It is hard to imagine this now. When you…
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Where to eat In Downtown Culver City
One of the reasons I love downtown Culver City is how accessible great food is. There are dozens of swoon-worthy restaurants in such a small area. This is a town where it is possible to get a great meal without needing a reservation or waiting…
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Where to eat in Mar Vista
No neighborhood deep-dive would be complete if I didn’t give you recommendations for places to eat. Mar Vista is a great place to explore the globe through your palate. You can walk from Japan to Venezuela and Taiwan to Oaxaca all while getting great California…
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Where to eat in the Bergamot Station area of Santa Monica
East of downtown Santa Monica is more residential. Hiding between the homes, office parks, and apartment buildings is an unassuming foodie destination. This has a lot to do with all of the offices in this neighborhood. This is the area of a lot of tech companies,…
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Culver City Food Tour: Part Two
The previous post was getting to be a bit long for the eyes, so I decided to split the post in two. I hope you are ready to finish the Culver City food tour with me. If you received the free itinerary in my newsletter,…
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Hollywood: Hidden Doors Part I
Sometimes Los Angeles isn’t what it seems. Unassuming storefronts can hide Michelin-starred restaurants, the quest for a candy bar can bring you back to the ’80s. In this two-part series, I am offering to be your guide to the hidden doors of Hollywood. Today, I…