FOOD & DRINK
Thousands raised in effort to save iconic California diner on PCH
More than $60,000 has been raised in an effort to reopen an iconic diner located on Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. Patrick’s Roadhouse, which opened its doors in 1973, closed on April 21 but its owner is still hoping to negotiate a new long-term lease with the landlord despite several obstacles. Current owner Anthony […]
5 Southern California Restaurants Just Got Added to the Michelin Guide
Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of Eater LA. He has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He's the host of K-Town, a YouTube series covering Korean food in America, and has been featured in Netflix's Street Food show. Michelin added five new Southern...
Yard House eyes Mimi’s for expansion
An official for Darden Restaurants, which owns and operates Yard House, confirmed recently a second application has been submitted for a bar-restaurant in the spot currently occupied by Mimi’s Cafe. The application filed in April with the city’s Planning Division came with a signed acknowledgement from the listed owner...
Santa Clarita Filming Projects In The Second Week Of May
Only three projects are being filmed this week in Santa Clarita, including one returning television show. Interestingly, the number of film projects in Santa Clarita is at an all-time low this week, with only three in the pipeline. Without further ado, this week’s films include: “Paradise City,” Television: Through the broken homes that the music ...
Yard House Submits Application To Build New Valencia Location At Mimi’s Cafe Site
Yard House has submitted an application to build a restaurant at the Mimi’s Cafe location in Valencia. Officials with the City of Santa Clarita have confirmed that Yard House has submitted an application to demolish Mimi’s Cafe at 24201 Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia and rebuild a Yard House, said Patrick Leclair, the planning manager ...
Westside celebrates Mexican heritage during holiday weekend
All of the Westside came together to celebrate Mexican culture, heritage and freedom during various Cinco de Mayo events this past weekend. In Santa Monica, local points of interest like the Third Street Promenade and Pier were packed out, with a special Mariachi performance at the Promenade bringing a large crowd.
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