How would you respond if someone asked you, “What does the holiday season mean to you?” That’s the question that was posed to 11 local artists who created the murals for this year’s Winterlit at Third Street Promenade. In a year that’s been anything but traditional, they were asked to reimagine their own holiday traditions…
Author Archives: AO Santa Monica
Dec
03
2021
If the canopy of flowers hanging over Cobi’s bar doesn’t immediately signal that this isn’t your average eatery, the menu certainly will. It brings different elements of cuisine from all across Southeast Asia, incorporating culinary traditions from India, Indonesia, and Thailand into one cohesive menu. Cobi’s has only been open for a few months, but…
Dec
03
2021
The holiday season is here! If you’re someone who started decorating in October, you might not really need to put any finishing touches on your decor. But if you’re just getting going now, these DIY ideas will elevate your holiday decorations in a fun and modern way. DIY Snow Globes [The Sweetest Occasion] Did you…
Nov
08
2021
If staying at home has you less active than usual, good news! The Turkey Trot Los Angeles is back for 2021 with lots of options for runners and walkers, whether you’re ready to tackle a big athletic challenge or you’d rather ease back into exercise! On Thanksgiving morning, thousands of runners are expected to turn out for…
Nov
08
2021
Mexican cuisine might not be your go-to for brunch, but it should be. Yagul Cafe is proving that fact one breakfast burrito at a time. The eatery made its grand debut recently with a full breakfast and coffee menu, along with lunch options. The aforementioned breakfast burrito comes stuffed with a mix of eggs and chicken sausage,…
Nov
08
2021
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on all the things that we have to be grateful for. It’s a joyous time, but for those who are hosting the biggest feast of the year, it can also be a stressful occasion—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving…
Oct
04
2021
Just because you live in California doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the fun that comes with fall activities, which is exactly why you need to visit Lopez Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees. Here, you can start off the right way, which is at a pumpkin patch picking the perfect pumpkins to take home for…
Oct
04
2021
Sunmerry Bakery is a traditional Asian bakery with a menu full of delicious goodies and authentic bakery-style cakes, breads, and drinks that everyone either living in or visiting the area definitely needs to experience. Freshly baked treats are presented each morning and continue to be made fresh throughout the day for customers to enjoy while…
Oct
04
2021
If the mess of carving a jack-o’-lantern doesn’t really appeal to you, but having some fall fun does, try one of these alternatives to your traditional Halloween decoration. Nail polish pumpkins. Don’t have a fully stocked craft cabinet? No problem! Nail polish pumpkins make use of beauty supplies you have stowed in the bathroom. Use…
Sep
08
2021
Sweet jasmine green tea swirling with fresh cream. Layers of strawberry marmalade, organic milk, and iced matcha. Creamy Thai tea crowned with a cloud of boba. These are a few of the classic drinks on the menu at Teaspoon, a bubble teahouse chain that just opened a new location in Sawtelle. Come and check it out…