Off the Hook

Off the Hook

Celebrating the National Seafood Month, the 4th Annual Off the Hook Santa Monica Seafood Festival returns to the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 4-7 pm, with VIP access an hour earlier at 3pm. 
The event features tastings from the city’s top seafood restaurants and chefs, live music, the popular oyster shucking competition, a sustainable seafood VIP Lounge and more. 

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Osteria Bigoli

Osteria Bigoli

Osteria Bigoli opened in Santa Monica at 714 Montana about a year ago. In case you are wondering about its name, bigoli is a Venetian pasta made with a thick tube with a history going back to the 1600s, and the reference to the pasta in its name is emblematic of the restaurant’s self described signature style: old world food with a new flare.

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Architecture Awards

Architecture Awards


The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) announced the winners of its prestigious 2017 Design Awards on October 30 at the Broad Stage. The evening celebrated design excellence, Los Angeles-based architects and architecture, and the contribution that designers offer the region, and the organization declared it a blow out year.

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