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  • Let Dinah's Prepare Your Thanksgiving Dinner

    Nov 21, 2019

    Few reside in Culver City or its neighboring towns who don't know that the friendly atmosphere, ample menu, generous portions and family prices of traditional East coast diners can be found right here in Southern California at Dinah's. Wait to be seated at a cozy vintage booth and choose from a menu featuring everything from omelets to tacos to triple-decker sandwiches to prime rib...and don't forget their signature finger-lickin' fried chicken. Pay at the door with a smile and a nod and never walk away hungry. Conveniently located on Sepulveda...

  • L.A. Westside Food, Wine & Spirits Fest Returns this Weekend

    Oct 10, 2019

    Todd Elliot Events will present the LA Westside Food, Wine & Spirits Festival at the Courtyard by Marriott LA Westside on Sunday Oct.13, featuring a variety of over 40 vineyards, distilleries, breweries, restaurants, and non-alcoholic purveyors sampling their finest offerings. Todd Elliot is proud to bring the LA Westside Food, Wine & Spirits Festival to Culver City for the fifth time. Along with all the food and drinks there will also be a variety of over 20 sponsors/vendors showcasing their latest products, live music, a strolling magician,...

  • Fig Restaurant at LAFW

    Sep 5, 2019

    By Rachel Ganz Los Angeles Food & Wine Kickoff Dinner Series at Fig Restaurant/Fairmont – An Epicurean Adventure On Thursday August 22, 2019 I was invited to attend and taste the gastronomic creativity of chefs Jason Prendergast & Michael Corvino at Fig Restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel Santa Monica as part of the LAWF kickoff dinner series. Trained in classic French culinary cuisine Jason Prendergast is known for his preference for local harvests through his numerous relationships with neighborh...

  • SFO Bans Plastic Bottles

    Aug 15, 2019

    San Francisco International Airport is banning the sale of single-use plastic water bottles. The unprecedented move at one of the major airports in the country will take effect Aug. 20, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday. The new rule will apply to airport restaurants, cafes and vending machines. Travelers who need plain water will have to buy refillable aluminum or glass bottles if they don't bring their own. As a department of San Francisco's municipal government, the airport is following an ordinance approved in 2014 banning the...

  • Lenny's Deli Closes in Westwood

    Aug 8, 2019

    Even a fifty year old restaurant is not safe in the era of food delivery apps. Or maybe it was the cockroaches that did Lenny's in. Lenny's Deli has announced that they will not be opening their double doors again. This is sad news for those of us of a certain age, who remember going to Junior's Delicatessen as kids, with our parents and grandparents. The West LA eatery, formerly known as Junior's Deli, had been closed by the LA County Health Dept due to a cockroach infestation on June 28th. A...

  • Dinah's Celebrates 60 Years

    Aug 1, 2019

    In celebration of their 60th anniversary Dinah's Fried Chicken rolled back prices to 1959 last Tuesday, Bacon or sausage with 2 eggs and pancakes went for $1.25, Dinah's burgers for 75 cents. The chicken plate was $1.60 with fries along with coffee, tea, milk and soft drinks were available for 15 cents each. They also had a display of classic cars along with "Star Fire" a live band....

  • The Politics of Pastrami: Fromins Turns 40

    Jul 4, 2019

    By Sterling Roberts If you live in Santa Monica, you know Fromin's. Whether you're a regular at the deli or someone who simply drives past the restaurant on the way to work, you have most likely heard of this Wilshire Blvd eating spot. As a self proclaimed family restaurant, they have become a staple in the community for 40 years. Fromin's which first opened its doors in Encino was started by Dennis Fromin in 1962. At one point, Fromin's had four locations but has since decided to only have one...

  • NEWS_Jackson Market Celebrates with "Throwback" Prices

    Feb 28, 2019

    In honor of their 19th anniversary Jackson Market will be offering a "throwback" price on sandwiches, wraps and salads in their coolers. Everything is fresh as usual. From March 3 through their official anniversary on March 5 these packaged items will be available for $2.50.Custom items ordered from the deli counter will remain at regular prices. They also offer an array of fresh cut deli meats & cheeses, a wide selection of sandwiches, crepes, fresh bakery items along with produce and dairy...

  • Lucky's Has Arrived

    Jul 26, 2018

    Proving that women mayors "just wanna have fun" too, Jozelle Smith and Meghan Sahli-Wells attend the sneak preview reception of the soon-to-open Lucky's, formerly Dear John's, 11208 Culver Blvd. Culver City Observer staff photo...

  • George Petrelli's Famous Steakhouse

    Jun 7, 2018

    Of all the meats, only one merits its own class above all others. There is no such place as a lamb house or pork house, virtually every town has a steakhouse. No one ever celebrated Father's Day by saying, "How about chicken?" Channel 7 News once called George Petrelli's Steakhouse in Culver City the #1 steakhouse in California and is the ideal place to take Dad on Father's Day. A family owned restaurant since 1931 (when Culver City actually had an airport) quality and service standards remain...

  • Mom Will Feel Special at Petrelli's Steakhouse

    May 3, 2018

    For over 80 years Petrelli’s commitment to quality has been to serve only the highest quality of meats. This Mother’s Day is no exception. Petrelli’s will be offering a special brunch menu designed for every taste. The three course Mother’s Day brunch starts with a choice of appetizers: crisp green salad, Shrimp Cocktail or a fruit dish. Petrelli’s has expanded their Mother’s Day offerings to include a mouthwatering choice of one of the main entrees. The Filet Mignon is wrapped in applewood bacon, the slow roasted Prime Rib au jus, grilled Sal...

  • Olé For Benny's Tacos!

    Sandra Coopersmith, Features Writer|Mar 8, 2018

    Aficionados of Mexican food in Culver City and surrounding areas can consider themselves very fortunate. About two months ago Benny’s Tacos & Chicken Rotisserie, with popular sites in Westchester and Santa Monica opened a restaurant in the Culver City/Palms area at 10401 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90034, (424) 298-8327. Patrons craving authentic Mexican food that’s amazing and affordable can readily satisfy themselves seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. See BennysTacos.com for add...