dining with dad: michael’s santa monica

[I]t’s with a heavy heart I write this post. Yes, folks, DineLA ended last week. Boo. In the meantime, I’ll look back fondly at the last lunch we had… Michael’s in Santa Monica has long been a  neighborhood gem on the Westside. Open since 1979, Michael’s has long been offering some of the tastiest cuisine… Continue reading dining with dad: michael’s santa monica

dining with dad: short order

[W]e finally made it over to Nancy Silverton’s newest spot for dinner last night. Short Order is a polished greasy spoon positioned in the outer corner at Farmer’s Market on Fairfax. The servers weave around the patio tables clad in clam diggers and striped tees. Beers are served in mason jars, checks are presented paper clipped… Continue reading dining with dad: short order