Love Restaurants Tar & Roses – Santa Monica January 30, 2012 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Tar & Roses opened on Tuesday and we were lucky enough to snag a reservation on Saturday evening. The dimly lit restaurant has an industrial feel with a large wine rack display at the entrance. There is a 10 seat bar in the center for drinking and dining and the kitchen in the back. Andrew Kirschner, chef […] Read more » best restaurants santa monica chef Andrew Kirschner dining santa monica new dining Santa Monica small plates santa monica Tar & Roses Santa Monica wine bar santa monica
Love Restaurants Rustic Canyon – Santa Monica January 21, 2011 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment When Rustic Canyon first opened I thought the food was just average, but after a few years of being open, I find the food amazing. Rustic Canyon uses the best farm fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques to create this flavorful food. The small plates section is loaded with unique salads, meats & cheeses as well […] Read more » Best food Santa Monica best restaurants santa monica Chef Zoe Nathan Farm to Table Cuisine Great Wine Bar Santa Monica Rustic Canyon Santa Monica Small Plates Dining Santa Monica