Category Archives: Restaurants

Love Coffee and Breakfast at Estate/Flour

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Sue

  On reader wrote: This is a shameless plug for my favorite local coffee shop that is NOT a Starbucks! Many of us morning people were saddened when the cafe became a pizza place and stopped making breakfast items (although … Continue reading →

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Finally, French Cruisine Available in the Palisades

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Sue

Anytime a new restaurant opens in Pacific Palisades,  it always seems to serve Italian cuisine. Good news, quality French food will be available at Palisades Village. Marissa and Matt Hermer have announced that a Belle Vie residency will occur at The … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Club Enjoys Local Offerings

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Sue

Like to eat? Join the International Dinner Club, whose members went to Armav, the local Armenian + Mediterranean restaurant in August. The Club was formed last year by four locals, Wendy Anderson, Jean Sharp, photographer Rich Schmitt and wife Courtney. … Continue reading →

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The Town’s Only Chinese Restaurant Closed a Year Ago

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Sue

Cathay Palisades, the Chinese restaurant on Antioch, closed one year ago, on June 26. That business space remains empty, along with numerous other store fronts in the historic Business Block building along Antioch and Sunset. Starbucks, at the corner of Sunset … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Do Not Support Unlicensed Eateries

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Sue

Several people have asked why this editor does not like the illegal food vendor that sets up on the sidewalk in front of Ralphs. Start with illegal. What part of illegal do people not understand? All other restaurants in town … Continue reading →

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ROCA’s Pizza Will Open , March 6, Monday

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Sue

After having lunch in the village today, writers Bill Bruns and Kenny Turan were walking on Swarthmore when they noticed activity in ROCA Pizza. “Let’s see when they’re going to start serving pizza,” Turan said. Several pizzas had just come … Continue reading →

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“High School Musical, Jr.” Filled with Joyous Fun

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Sue

How can a resident keep a smile on their face and be happy for almost 24 hours? Easy. Go to Theatre Palisades Youth Production of High School Musical, Jr. CTN previewed the show on Wednesday and is still smiling a … Continue reading →

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Infamous Sunspot Became a Sore Spot and then Was Demolished

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Sue

Carl’s Sea Air Café, built in 1938 was designed by Burton Alexander Schutt and A. Quincy Jones. It was a one-stop oasis for food, gas and a motel room at the base of Potrero Canyon. Located across from lifeguard headquarters … Continue reading →

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New Deli “Deliziosocinque” Will Open Tomorrow on Monument

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Sue

Gianbattista and Marlo Vinzoni have announced their newest venture Deliziosocinque, a delicatessen. The deli will open Tuesday, January 31, and will be located in the former space of Sweet Rose Creamery at 970 Monument, #103. The hours are 7:30 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Rae’s a Dependable Diner in Santa Monica

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Sue

Rae’s is such a dependable diner on Pico in Santa Monica, that when we moved from West L.A. to Pacific Palisades in 1994, we continue to travel there for early morning breakfasts – and of course, diner coffee. Daily, the … Continue reading →

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