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BEST OF THE WESTSIDE Letter from the Editor: Best of the Westside 2021

espite the major impact that COVID-19 has had on society and the economy, our resilient Westside community has bravely faced the challenges brought on by the pandemic, showing just how strong and determined we are. This year’s Best of the Westside issue is dedicated to everyone in the community that is “Surviving and Thriving,” from local schools that have innovated to businesses that have successfully pivoted. Read on to discover the list of winners chosen by readers who voted for their favorite restaurants, farmers markets, fitness studios, vintage stores, pet adoption services and more. Our Editor’s Picks highlight other unique points of interest including drive-in movies, a spa that pays it forward and a talented celebrity hat maker, among others. Whether you’re a longtime Westside resident or new to the area, we hope that you enjoy browsing the pages of this issue and discover a new coffee shop, bookstore or other local spot that will become your new favorite haunt. Kamala Kirk Editor

BEST OF THE WESTSIDE WINNERS

DINING............................................................. 8 NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT.................. 18 HEALTH & WELLNESS................................... 22 BEAUTY & STYLE........................................... 34 SHOPPING.................................................... 44 SERVICES....................................................... 50 ARTS & RECREATION.................................... 62 HONORABLE MENTIONS........................... 76

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COMMUNITY....................................................... 6 FOOD & DRINK........................................... 16, 17 HEALTH........................................................ 20, 21 BUSINESS........................................................... 32 EDUCATION................................................ 38,48 ARTS & EVENTS.......................................... 60, 66 WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS................................. 67 ADVICE GODDESS.......................................... 74

ON THE COVER: Argonaut’s Best of the Westside 2021 issue celebrates everyone in the community that is “Surviving and Thriving” and highlights all the winners from our annual readers poll. Design by Arman Olivares.

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Pet Pawty

Local event promotes community, charity and local business By Kamala Kirk ecent, Los Angelesbased pet brands, PetSwapp and TukkaMate, hosted the 1st Annual Pet Pawty at Pan Pacific Park to celebrate the local community of pet owners. The event, which included a raffle worth over $2,000 and a pet costume contest on the red carpet, raised money for four local charities: The Labelle Foundation, West LA Animal Shelter, Boomer’s Buddies Rescues and Comfy Carepacks. The first place winner of the costume contest was Lala, a 5-yearold shelter dog at the West LA Shelter. The brands participating in the raffle included TukkaMate, Mr. Speck’s Playhouse, Skoon Cat Litter, Saylor Pet

Illustration, Nutrix Piu’, DogTV, ModernBeast, Pet Releaf, Annie Brown and Tootsie Jewelry. Treats for humans and furry friends were provided by Party with Plants and Fatamorgana Gelato. A DJ also played music throughout the event while attendees enjoyed playing with a rescue litter of puppies that had been brought by The Labelle Foundation. “PetSwap is all about community and connecting like-minded people, so it is exciting to see our community of pet owners come together to support such good organizations,” said Arianna Jacchia, co-founder of PetSwapp. “My hope is for everyone to have a fun Sunday and learn about the awesome brands that are

participating.” PetSwapp is a user-friendly app that matches pet owners looking to pet swap when needed, providing an efficient alternative to expensive or unsafe pet caring practices. TukkaMate is an Australian brand of healthy, human grade dog food that was carefully developed with a holistic veterinarian and is dedicated to making sure that their food products are fully transparent and kept simple. Brooke Mason, founder of TukkaMate, added, “I’m excited for our Pet Pawty! It has been a Sunday Furry Funday of pet lovers coming together for a great cause.” PetSwapp petswapp.com TukkaMate tukkamate.com PHOTOS BY KENNETH HUYNH, INSTAGRAM: @CHATEAU.MOSES

Pets dressed up for a costume contest on the sequined doggy red carpet at the event. PAGE 6 THE ARGONAUT OCTOBER 21, 2021

Recently, local pet brands PetSwapp and TukkaMate hosted the first Annual Pet Pawty at Pan Pacific Park to celebrate the pet owners of Los Angeles.

TukkaMate is an Australian brand of healthy, human grade dog food that is dedicated to making sure that their food products are fully transparent and kept simple.

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BEST OF THE WESTSIDE

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BEST RESTAURANT

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4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-5451, mdrwarehouse.com

SCOPA ITALIAN ROOTS 2905 Washington Blvd., Venice (310) 821-1100, scopaitalianroots.com READER RECOMMENDED

TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-4534, tonyps.com READER RECOMMENDED

CANTALINI’S SALERNO BEACH RESTAURANT

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3105 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey (310) 881-9162 2408 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 453-2787 bruswiffle.com

4635 Admiralty Way, #105, Marina del Rey (424) 334-9336, uovo.la READER RECOMMENDED

WEST COAST GRILL

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4375 Glencoe Ave., Marina Marketplace, Marina del Rey (310) 823-2283, jnicholskitchen.com

READER RECOMMENDED

UOVO MARINA DEL REY

The beloved Bay Area-based Jewish deli recently opened its first Southern California location in Culver City. After starting as a popup in 2011, Wise Sons opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in San Francisco in 2012 and now has seven locations in California, in addition to one in Tokyo. Founded by brothers Ari and Evan Bloom, alongside Leo Beckerman, Wise Sons serves up California-inspired Jewish deli foods that pay homage to Los Angeles’ iconic delis through the food it serves and the restaurant design. The Culver City location was designed by creative director Danny Gonzalez and combines a clean, modern aesthetic with a sense of nostalgia. The walls feature framed family photos, vintage-style pennants and a colorful deli mural scene by illustrator Alexandra Bowman. Wise Sons uses the highest-quality ingredients including hardwoodsmoked pastrami and house-baked bagels, bialy and buttery babka filled with Guittard chocolate. Other favorites on the menu range from The OG Reuben, Matzo Ball Soup made with organic chicken broth, and Potato Latkes to naturally fermented sour pickles, the Classic Smoked Salmon Bagel, and the Bodega Egg & Cheese Sandwich served on bagel or bialy. Also unique to the Culver City location is a classic Tuna Melt with wild albacore tuna, lettuce, tomato and horseradish aioli griddled with American and Swiss cheese on rye bread. Visit wisesonsdeli.com to learn more. — Kamala Kirk

J NICHOLS KITCHEN

BEST NEW RESTAURANT

READER RECOMMENDED

BEST JEWISH DELI: WISE SONS

1ST PLACE

TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL

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BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

193 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (310) 821-0018, salernobeach.com

LOQUI

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THE WAREHOUSE

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BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT 1ST PLACE

C&O CUCINA

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CAFFE PINGUINI

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SCOPA ITALIAN ROOTS

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4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-4534, tonyps.com

BRU’S WIFFLE

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TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-4534, tonyps.com READER RECOMMENDED

SALT RESTAURANT & BAR @ MARINA DEL REY HOTEL

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KILLER SHRIMP

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BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE 1ST PLACE

ALANA’S COFFEE ROASTERS

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BEST DINING VIEW

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4342 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City (310) 636-2727 200 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (310) 574-2739 tannerscoffeepdr.wixsite.com

SALT RESTAURANT & BAR @ MARINA DEL REY HOTEL 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey (424) 289-8223, marinadelreyhotel.com READER RECOMMENDED

WHISKEY RED’S

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TANNER’S COFFEE CO.

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THE COW’S END CAFE

34 Washington Blvd., Venice Beach (310) 574-1080, thecowsendcafe.com

(Continued on page 10)

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BEST OF THE WESTSIDE DINING (Continued from page 8)

BEST DELI/SANDWICH SHOP 1ST PLACE

READER RECOMMENDED

CONI’SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

BAY CITIES ITALIAN DELI & BAKERY

3544 W. Imperial Hwy., Inglewood (310) 672-2339 4532 S. Centinela Ave., Los Angeles (310) 881-9644 coniseafood.com

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BEST PIZZA

8501 Pershing Dr., Ste. #3, Playa del Rey (310) 439-2256, delreydeli.com

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534 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey (310) 827-4500 2413 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 107 Lomita, (424) 263-5750 sampaspizza.com

1517 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 395-8279, baycitiesitaliandeli.com

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FROMIN’S

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SAMPA’S PIZZA CAFE

BEST COMFORT FOOD

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1ST PLACE

RONNIE’S DINER

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8115 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey (310) 827-0500 7929 Emerson Ave., Westchester; (310) 827-0500 thegoodpizza.com

READER RECOMMENDED

4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 578-2250, killershrimp.com/killercafe

1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice (310) 396-7334, abbotspizzaco.com

KILLER CAFE

READER RECOMMENDED

THE FIREHOUSE

213 Rose Ave., Venice (310) 396-6810, firehousevenice.com

THE GOOD PIZZA

ABBOT’S PIZZA COMPANY

BEST BARBECUE 1ST PLACE

BABY BLUES BBQ

BEST INDEPENDENT LOCAL STEAKHOUSE

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1ST PLACE

MAPLE BLOCK MEAT CO.

GEORGE PETRELLI STEAKHOUSE

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MO’S PLACE

203 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (310) 822-6422, mosplacepdr.com READER RECOMMENDED

THE GALLEY

2442 Main St., Santa Monica (310) 452-1934, thegalleyrestaurant.net

BEST SEAFOOD 1ST PLACE

KILLER SHRIMP

4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 578-2293, killershrimp.com READER RECOMMENDED

THE VENICE WHALER

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OUTDOOR GRILL

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BEST BURGER 1ST PLACE

THE SHACK

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THE APPLE PAN

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HINANO CAFE

15 Washington Blvd., Venice (310) 822-3902, hinanocafevenice.com

10 Washington Blvd., Venice (310) 821-8737, venicewhaler.com (Continued on page 12)

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EDITOR’S PICK

SHOPPING

BEST BRAND WITH PURPOSE: MY HAND IN YOURS Founded in 2019 by award-winning actress and Westside resident, Jamie Lee Curtis, My Hand in Yours is a line of items that are designed to provide comfort, love and support. For years, Curtis has always said, “My hand in yours,” to others when she knows they are going through a tough time or need extra love. She was inspired to launch the brand after COVID-19 hit, as she realized that it would help comfort others during the global crisis. From blankets and pillows to intention stones and journals, all of the items are designed and hand made by artists that have been selected by Curtis including sculptor Anne Ricketts, who created the best-selling “Together” sculpture, a miniature set of clasped hands cast in bronze. Every purchase comes with a frameable card that features an inspirational handwritten message by Curtis, who also writes notes for customers when they send items as gifts to loved ones. 100 percent of the proceeds from all purchases go to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, a nonprofit institution that Curtis has been a spokeswoman for and worked in partnership with. Visit myhandinyours.com to learn more.

— Kamala Kirk

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BEST OF THE WESTSIDE DINING (Continued from page 10)

BEST TACO 1ST PLACE

BENNY’S TACOS

7101 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles; (310) 670-8226 915 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 451-0200 10401 Venice Blvd., Suite 101B, Culver City; (424) 298-8327 bennystacos.com READER RECOMMENDED

TITO’S TACOS

11222 Washington Pl., Culver City (310) 391-5780, titostacos.com READER RECOMMENDED

PACO’S TACOS

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BEST FISH AND CHIPS 1ST PLACE

YE OLDE KING’S HEAD 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 451-1402, yeoldekingshead.com READER RECOMMENDED

TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-4534, tonyps.com READER RECOMMENDED

1 PICO @ SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 587-1717, shuttersonthebeach.com

BEST FAMILY-STYLE ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1ST PLACE

C&O CUCINA

3016 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey (310) 301-7278, candorestaurants.com READER RECOMMENDED

CANTALINI’S SALERNO BEACH RESTAURANT 193 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (310) 821-0018, salernobeach.com READER RECOMMENDED

ALEJO’S PRESTO TRATTORIA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 8343 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester (310) 670-0799, alejosrestaurant.com

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1ST PLACE

READER RECOMMENDED

220 Rose Ave., Venice (310) 399-0711, therosevenice.la READER RECOMMENDED

Located at Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Surya Spa was founded by acclaimed Ayurvedic Panchakarma expert, Martha Soffer. The 3,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary features a soothing design aesthetic by Kelly Wearstler with wood, stone and marble mediums, along with a meditation room and custom oil blend bar. For the ultimate luxurious self-care treatment, try their four-handed herbal oil massage with two therapists. Aside from spa services, Surya also offers Transcendental meditation, Surya Dosha yoga, Ayurvedic cooking classes and customized culinary experiences Visit suryaspa.com to learn more. — Kamala Kirk

READER RECOMMENDED

BEST CONTEMPORARY CALIFORNIA CUISINE THE ROSE VENICE

BEST AYURVEDIC SPA: SURYA SPA

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PACO’S TACOS

1ST PLACE

EDITOR’S PICK

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THE WEE CHIPPY

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HEALTH & FITNESS

READER RECOMMENDED

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CASA SANCHEZ

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HACIENDA DEL REY

8347 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles (310) 670-8588, haciendarestaurants.com

J NICHOLS KITCHEN

4375 Glencoe Ave., Marina Marketplace, Marina del Rey (310) 823-2283, jnicholskitchen.com READER RECOMMENDED

TAR & ROSES

602 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 587-0700, tarandroses.com

BEST MEDITERRANEAN 1ST PLACE

THE TASTING KITCHEN 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice (310) 392-6644, thetastingkitchen.com READER RECOMMENDED

BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT 1ST PLACE

SALT RESTAURANT & BAR @ MARINA DEL REY HOTEL 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey (424) 289-8223, marinadelreyhotel.com

Z GARDEN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 2350 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 392-2900, zgardensantamonica.com READER RECOMMENDED

ELA GREEK EATS

307 Lincoln Blvd., Venice (424) 330-0003, elagreekeats.com (Continued on page 14)

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BEST OF THE WESTSIDE DINING (Continued from page 12)

BEST THAI RESTAURANT

BEST BARGAIN EATS

1ST PLACE

NATALEE THAI

TITO’S TACOS

10101 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles (310) 202-7003, nataleethai.com

11222 Washington Pl., Culver City (310) 391-5780, titostacos.com

READER RECOMMENDED

6245 W. 87th St., Los Angeles (310) 410-8848, ayarathai.com

7101 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester; (310) 670-8226 915 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 451-0200 10401 Venice Blvd., Suite 101B, Culver City; (424) 298-8327 bennystacos.com

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THAI TALAY

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BENNY’S TACOS

READER RECOMMENDED

BEST DOUGHNUTS OR BAKERY 1ST PLACE

SIDECAR DOUGHNUTS & COFFEE 631 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 587-0022, sidecardoughnuts.com

THE SHACK

185 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (310) 823-6222, shackpdr.com

BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE 1ST PLACE

RANDY’S DONUTS

RAINBOW ACRES NATURAL FOODS

829 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica (424) 231-7321, randysdonuts.com

13208 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles (310) 306-8330, rainbowacresca.com

READER RECOMMENDED

DK’S DONUTS & BAKERY

1614 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 829-2512, dksdonuts.com

BEST ICE CREAM/GELATO

CO-OPPORTUNITY MARKET SANTA MONICA 1525 Broadway, Santa Monica (323) 990-7020, coopportunity.com READER RECOMMENDED

URBAN NUTRITION CENTER

GINGER’S DIVINE ICE CREAM & POPS

4224 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey (310) 822-9006 3015 Main St., Ste. B, Santa Monica (310) 396-9006 urbannutritioncenter.com

READER RECOMMENDED

BEST FARMERS MARKET

1ST PLACE

12550 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles (310) 437-0242, gingersicecreams.com

SWEET ROSE CREAMERY

2726 Main St., Santa Monica (310) 260-2663 x 2 225 26th St., Suite 51, Brentwood Country Mart (310) 260-2663 x 1 sweetrosecreamery.com READER RECOMMENDED

MATEO’S ICE CREAM & FRUIT BARS 11551 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles (424) 402-8038 4234 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 931-5500 4929 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles (310) 313-7625 1250 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles (213) 738-7288 mateosicecreamla.com

1ST PLACE

SANTA MONICA FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays on Arizona Ave. (between 4th & Ocean) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays on Arizona Ave. (between 2nd & 4th) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays (at Pico & Cloverfield Blvd) 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sundays on Main St. smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket READER RECOMMENDED

MAR VISTA FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays 3826 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles marvistafarmersmarket.org READER RECOMMENDED

PLAYA VISTA FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays 12775 Millennium Dr., Playa Vista farmermark.com/playavista PAGE 14 THE ARGONAUT OCTOBER 21, 2021

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DINING

BEST GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY: BREADBLOK Founded by sisters Chloé and Celine Charlier in February 2020, Breadblok features generations of French Provencal influence and uses the finest, purest ingredients to make a variety of delicious artisan breads, pastries and more from scratch that cater to health-conscious lifestyles without compromising taste. The seasonal menu serves an assortment of gluten-free breads, croissants, tarts, donuts, scones, vegan milks, quiche, salads, sandwiches and organic jams, among others. They work with a wide range of flours, avoiding gum, wheat, soy or additives, and they also make their own chocolate, as well as coconut, almond and oat milk. Pastries are dusted with sugar alternatives such as honey, coconut sugar, maple syrup and monk fruit sweetener. Breadblok recently introduced their new Fall/Winter menu, which offers a whole new level of cozy weather-inspired deliciousness. Options include the Beet, Ricotta and Goat Cheese Tartine; Honey Baked Squash and Baby Carrots Salad; Buckwheat Pumpkin Bread; Maple and Vanilla Brioche Donuts; and Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Streusel. Customers can also order select products to ship nationwide, and overnight and second-day delivery are available. In addition to their location on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, Breadblok plans to open locations in Venice, Beverly Hills and Silverlake in the coming months. Visit breadblok.com to learn more. — Kamala Kirk

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Sweet Treats

Yoga-urt brings plant-based soft serve to Santa Monica COURTESY OF YOGA-URT

Plant-based soft serve shop Yoga-urt recently opened its third and newest location in Santa Monica.

By Kamala Kirk lant-based soft serve shop Yoga-urt launched a soft opening on October 9 followed by a grand opening celebration on October 16 for its third and newest location in Santa Monica. The new location is twice the size of its Echo Park store and will feature seven to 10 rotating flavors on tap for customers to choose from. “Aside from being close to the ocean, I am really looking forward to simply being connected with the people that make up this beautiful community,” said Yoga-urt founder Melissa Schulman. “Something that I love about having Yoga-urt is that I get to meet so many new individuals every day.” Yoga-urt was founded in 2015 by Schulman, who decided to take a sabbatical from her corporate position as a project manager and began

a yoga teacher training to focus on her health and yoga. At the time, she fell in love with her practice and also learned that there weren’t many frozen yogurt alternatives that were plant based and carried the nutritional probiotic benefits of yogurt. “I wanted to create a healthier soft serve that could be enjoyed with one’s community and tasted great,” Schulman said. “After doing a lot of research and seeking guidance, I found myself inspired to create a space that embodied the same peaceful vibe you get when you walk into a yoga studio, but served delicious and healthful soft serve.” All of Yoga-urt’s soft serve is made in house and from scratch every day. All of their soft serve starts off with their hand squeezed almond and cashew milk base, and they use the freshest all-organic ingredients including four

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gut-essential probiotic strains. Some of their most popular rotating flavors include Chocolate Bliss, Peanut Butter Prana, Strawberry Serenity, naturally sweetened Sweet Greens, and Radiant Golden Rose, among others. “We also happen to be the first soft serve shop in Los Angeles to serve all plantbased soft serve that is all organic and gut-friendly because of our added probiotics, plus the taste is delicious,” Schulman said. “The goal has always been to have many stores, but right now we are so excited to open our third store in Santa Monica and maybe one day go wholesale with our pints.” Yoga-urt 1700 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica 424-581-6088 yoga-urt.com

Each batch of soft serve is blended with all-natural and wholesome ingredients, and includes a base of hand squeezed almond and cashew milk along with four gut-essential probiotic strains.

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Venice Beach’s First Self-Pour Taproom Opens Beach & Brew serves good food and a variety of drinks in a cozy setting

beers,” Daryl said. The beer list features several mainstays and imports, mainly focusing on local West Coast craft brewers. Many brands and types of beer are available to choose from, including sour beer. Different beers are added weekly and several Oktoberfest beers are currently on tap. While enjoying a meal, customers are encouraged to sample different beers and wines to taste the differences and nuances in each brand and style, and to see how they pair with the food. Highlights from the fresh seafood menu include lobster, snapper, Santa Barbara sea urchin, oysters and salmon. Non-seafood options range from Pork Knuckles and Pan Roast Jidori Chicken to a gourmet cheeseburger, along with many delicious salads and pastas. Other dishes to try include the hand-breaded, beer-battered Fish n Chips; Pink Hawaiian Snapper with citrus supremes and housemade pistou, citrus vinaigrette and sauce veracruz; and the Santa Carota Farms Ribeye Steak. The rotating menu changes according to Fullilove’s vision and what is in season. Happy hour is available Monday to Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. with 20 percent off a limited menu. A limited sunset menu is offered on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., and brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dishes to try from the brunch menu include the Lobster Benedict, Avocado Toast, Vegan Blueberry Pancakes and the Breakfast Sandwich. They also offer a 32oz Carafe Mimosa special. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are also welcome. Beach & Brew 405 Washington Blvd., Venice (310) 881-9172 beachandbrewvenice.com

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BEACH & BREW

By Sebastian Lipstein ongtime Westside residents and husband-and-wife-team Daryl and Gade Dishluk recently opened Beach & Brew, Venice’s first self-pour tap room. Located two blocks from the beach and Venice Fishing Pier, Beach & Brew’s menu is headed by Chef Jason Fullilove, featuring local ingredients and fresh seafood. A rising star in his own right, Fullilove has been featured on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and previously worked for Michelin-starred Patina Restaurant Group and as executive chef for the late Beard-Award winner Mark Peel’s Los Angeles restaurants The Tar Pit and Campanile. “Our chef and his team like to use fresh ingredients and to prep and cook from scratch,” Daryl said. “The customers like that the food is fresh and sourced locally when possible.” Replacing Japanese restaurant Kifune, Beach & Brew underwent a complete renovation. The space features a fresh and contemporary look with the addition of open windows in the front and exposing the high open-wood ceiling with cement floors for an open, urban loft feel. “Beach & Brew was positioned from the start to cater to the local customers,” Daryl said. “We wanted this location to be a go-to spot and a comfort zone for the locals.” Beach & Brew has a full-service liquor bar along with a self-serve 40 tap system, the only one in Venice. The self-serve taps offer different beers, hard kombuchas, hard cider, hard seltzers and California-coastal wines that customers can choose and pour themselves. “Our customers have asked for and prefer more craft

Beach & Brew is Venice Beach’s first self-pour taproom and New American Kitchen with a menu headed by Chef Jason Fullilove.

Located two blocks from the sand, Beach & Brew offers a rotating selection of self-service beers, hard ciders, seltzers and kombuchas, as well as California coastal wines. OCTOBER 21, 2021 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 17

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BEST HISTORIC SETTING FOR DRINKS: THE VICTORIAN SANTA MONICA Housed in the upstairs space of the historic Victorian, a beloved neighborhood building on Santa Monica’s Main Street, The Victorian Beach Lounge is an elegant nod to European lounges with elevated bottle service. Downstairs at The Beach Club, guests can enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes and a dedicated oyster bar. The restaurant, lounge and patio serve Old and New World wines, spirits and craft beers. Favorite cocktails include a customizable Japanese High Ball with choice of Japanese whiskey, vodka or gin plus club soda, tonic or ginger beer; and the I’m Basic with vodka, strawberry, lemon and agave. Visit thevictorian.com to learn more.

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New Health Clinic

Kaiser Permanente and Target Corp. offer primary care and check-ups in Culver City COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE & TARGET CORP.

Kaiser Permanente and Target Corp have opened a new Target Clinic in Culver City that offers various primary care services and wellness check-ups for children and adults.

By Kamala Kirk new Kaiser Permanente-staffed retail health clinic in Culver City recently opened to offer convenient care to both members and non-members. The new Target Clinic will offer various primary care services including flu shots, physicals, allergy relief, tuberculosis tests and wellness check-ups for children and adults. Basic dermatology services are also

available, in addition to vaccinations and treatment for some illnesses such as strep throat, sinus pain, earaches and asthma. Kaiser Permanente is staffing the new clinic with courteous medical professionals, including licensed nurse practitioners and licensed vocational nurses. The clinic also features physicians available via telemedicine consultations, giving Target guests and members of the

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community additional access to Kaiser Permanente’s high-quality and affordable health care services. “We are proud of our continued partnership with Target Corp. and are excited to be opening another Target Clinic in the West Los Angeles area,” said Dr. Kirk Tamaddon, area medical director and chief of staff, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center. “We look forward to expanding

our service offerings and providing convenient and high-quality health care to the Culver City Community.” There are now 31 Target Clinics affiliated with Kaiser Permanente across Southern California. Target Clinics accept a broad range of health insurance plans and major credit, debit and health savings account (HSA) cards. All Target Clinics are open seven days a week and patients can schedule an

appointment online. “When guests enter our Target Clinics, they can expect to receive patientcentered health care in a welcoming and familiar setting,” Tamaddon added. Kaiser Permanente Target Clinic 10820 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City 310-558-0811 kptargetclinic.org

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OSEA Venice Skincare Studio offers facials that harness seaweed’s nourishing powers By Sara Edwards fter starting her skincare line OSEA in 1996, years later Jenefer Palmer opened OSEA Venice Skincare Studio, the company’s flagship spa, in 2018. Located on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in a chic and light-filled space, OSEA Venice offers various facials that incorporate the brand’s skincare products that harness the beneficial properties of seaweed. “At the heart of OSEA is a fundamental belief in the nourishing powers of seaweed,” said Brooke Babcock, OSEA’s education manager and licensed esthetician. “We combine superfood seaweed with the best ingredients that nature has to offer to restore skin to its most youthful look and feel. Since 1996, OSEA has been clean, vegan and cruelty-free. A central tenet to our philosophy is that we’ve done it without artificial colors or dyes or questionable, synthetic ingredients.” OSEA Venice currently offers three luxury facials: Cranial Wave, a craniosacral

therapy facial that rejuvenates skin and mood while shifting the aura and replenishing energy; Deep Sea Age Defying, a firming facial that uses next-generation technologies to plump, lift and transform the skin; and Sculpt & Life Gua Sha, a sculpting facial that blends crystals with thermal and sound vibrational therapies to restore radiance. “Our most loved treatment is the Deep Sea Age Defying Facial, otherwise known as ‘The Fountain of Youth,’” Babcock said. “It’s a powerful age-defying facial that combines holistic methods with innovative technologies to lift, firm and transform the skin. We use a potent infusion of sea minerals and botanicals paired with therapeutic cranial touch therapy, lymphatic drainage massage, high-frequency and LED light therapy, to leave the skin amazingly radiant, firm and refreshed.” According to Babcock, OSEA facials target inflammation, clogged pores, signs of aging, dehydration, and seasonal skin changes and

challenges. The average cost for an OSEA facial treatment is $160 for a 50-minute session. Among the brand’s most popular products are the Undaria Algae Body Oil, which combines Undaria seaweed with 11 botanical oils for silky-soft skin that glows all over; and Hyaluronic Sea Serum, an award-winning serum that works to restore moisture levels using three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and three supergood seaweeds for dewy, hydrated skin. “We recommend coming in at least once a month for maximum results, since on average, skin cells turn over about every 28 days,” Babcock said. “We make it easy for you with our studio membership program and you can book an appointment through our website.” OSEA Venice Skincare Studio 1732 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice (310) 985-1447 oseamalibu.com IMAGES COURTESY OF OSEA VENICE SKINCARE STUDIO

Located on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, OSEA Venice Skincare Studio offers luxury facial services in a chic and relaxing atmosphere.

OSEA is a line of clean, vegan and cruelty-free skincare products that harness the healing properties of seaweed. OCTOBER 21, 2021 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 21

HEALTH & FITNESS BEST OF THE WESTSIDE COURTESY OF MIKE RYAN

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WESTCHESTER FAMILY YMCA

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Renowned fitness expert and trainer Mike Ryan has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Brad Pitt, Mickey Rourke, Ed Norton and Ricky Whittle. He has been featured in countless fitness publications, including the cover of Muscle Media Magazine, and was a corporate spokesperson and brand ambassador for Gold’s Gym. To help his A-list clients get in shape and achieve their desired fitness goals, Ryan oversees their workout routines and nutrition plans, often accompanying them on the road and on set. “In these uncertain and stressful times, it’s extremely important to work even harder on your fitness,” Ryan said. “Fortify and strengthen yourself, be unbreakable!” Follow Mike on Instagram (@mike_ryan_celebritytrainer) to learn more.

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NIGHTLIFE

BEST CAFFEINATED COCKTAIL: SOL MEXICAN COCINA Tequila and coffee might sound like an unusual combination, but the Cold Brew Cocktail at SOL Mexican Cocina in Playa Vista will win over any caffeine lover. The rich Corralejo Reposado used as the base spirit for this cocktail alongside Crater Lake hazelnut liqueur, 1921 Crema and Stumptown Cold Brew coffee results in a well-balanced drink. Enjoy it alongside SOL’s menu of uniquely fresh, simple Baja cuisine with flavors inspired by the best of coastal Mexico. Visit solcocina.com to learn more. — Kamala Kirk

LAT is a clinician-based psychiatric support team for people living with mental illness who need support to live independently in the community. We can help you or your family member manage their mental illness and regain self-confidence, find direction, and ultimately re-engage in meaningful pursuits such as hobbies, school, and work. Call us today! The Life Adjustment Team Serving Southern California since 1977 4551 Glencoe Avenue, Suite 255 - Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Main: 310-572-7000 Toll Free: 888-456-0600 lifeadjustmentteam.com Email: info@lifeadjustmentteam.com PAGE 24 THE ARGONAUT OCTOBER 21, 2021

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DINING

BEST PLANT-BASED EATERY: THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER Founded in 2014, The Butcher’s Daughter was driven by Heather Tierney’s desire to create something healthy that she wanted in her life. The plant-based restaurant, café and juice bar serves a variety of healthy and creative vegetarian dishes, sources produce from local and organic farms, and serves many vegan and gluten-free options. The Abbot Kinney location’s design aesthetic mimics the ocean with indigo fabric and creates a sense of community with a 25-foot communal dining table and counter stools. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Butcher’s Daughter has a diverse menu that includes Classic Avocado Toast; stone oven pizzas such as the Mixed Mushroom Pizza featuring garlic confit, mozzarella, arugula and white truffle oil; and the Butcher’s Burger with tomato, arugula, caramelized onions, Harissa mayo, gruyere and Dijon on a brioche bun. For dessert, try the Pistachio & Rose Tart or the Chocolate Matcha Cake. Visit thebutchersdaughter.com to learn more. — Kamala Kirk

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BEST LOCAL PHARMACY 1ST PLACE

PLAYA PHARMACY & COMPOUNDING

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DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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BEST MASSAGE PLACE THAT PAYS IT FORWARD: LIFEHOOD Created by Amy Krofchick, one of the if cofounders of The NOW, Lifehood is a unique wellness space in Culver City with a chic ‘70s California vibe that offers affordable massages and is based on customers paying it forward to encourage an ongoing cycle of kindness. Lifehood’s ‘Love It Forward’ model allows customers to buy discounted massages and have them anonymously delivered via email to the person of their choosing. After coming in to redeem their service, the recipient discovers who gifted them the massage and also has the option to do the same for someone else. Visit thelifehood.com to learn more. — Kamala Kirk

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Playa Vista resident Seda Bolulu is the founder of PackHire, an employment search engine and recruiting firm exclusive to the pet industry. PAGE 32 THE ARGONAUT OCTOBER 21, 2021

By Srianthi Perera eda Bolulu was looking for a career transition combining her skills in talent acquisition and passion for animals. What the Playa Vista resident found was a niche in the business world. Bolulu noted that it was difficult to search for jobs in this particular field. Thus, while still in business school at the University of Southern California, she created a job board for the pet industry. “Through extensive market research we discovered that the name job boards created for the masses were not sufficiently catering to the rapidly growing $100B pet industry, and we wanted to build the platform where employers and candidates can easily and cost-efficiently find their pack,” Bolulu says. PackHire, the new employment search engine and recruiting firm exclusive to the pet industry, serves the pet-loving community through its online platform. The service is free to job seekers that may search employment opportunities in areas such as veterinary care, grooming/ boarding, dog training, rescues and nonprofits, pet food, retail, pet insurance and pet care start-ups. Employers pay to register and post jobs, search the candidate resume database, and work with industry expert recruiters to find quality candidates with niche backgrounds for their pet business. Bolulu has a decade of talent acquisition experience under her belt and her husband, Fadi Rasheed, is an employment attorney. “Creating an employment search engine between the two of us kind of made sense,” she notes. The couple hired technical expertise, such as web development, to fill the gaps in their knowledge. Funding was bootstrap. It is an opportune time for applications in the pet

industry. Pet ownership is at an all-time high. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates 23 million households acquired a pet during the pandemic. The spike in ownership has sparked the growth of innovative pet products and services. Research also showed Bolulu that investors had poured more than $2 billion of venture funding into global pet-focused startups since 2017. According to the business information platform, Crunchbase, 2 million jobs are available in the industry across the country. To match those needs, Bolulu discovered there was no one-stop-shop to search for employment. When Bolulu started searching for a talent acquisition manager position in the pet industry, the search results were “really bad,” she says. “They were inaccurate; a talent acquisition manager or marketing specialist search would get nursing home managers, event planners for a gentleman’s club — totally random things that were not in the pet industry or even loosely related,” Bolulu adds. She followed up with some quantitative market research and asked business owners in the pet industry questions such as: on how many job boards do they post their jobs, how many relevant resumes do they get for job postings and would they use a job board in the pet industry if it existed? Bolulu asked questions of her pet-loving family and friends. She also visited pet supply and grooming stores, vet clinics and similar places. Her main question was: how are you finding jobs? Most job leads came via friend networks. “They said, ‘It’s very hard and it’s kind of all over the place,’” Bolulu says. “The results were really telling. Clearly there was a need in the market for businesses that wanted to hire people for their

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pet business, that had experience in the industry or that wanted to work in the pet industry.” Bolulu’s research, data collection and personal intuition led her to decide that a specialized job board was a necessity in the current climate. Since the soft launch of PackHire in February, Bolulu has received encouraging statistical results to back up her decision. PackHire has more than 1,000 registered users, among them National Veterinary Associates and Banfield Pet Hospital, and many boutique clients in grooming, doggy day care and supplies stores. Bolulu has had more than 10,000 website visitors and a 10 percent click-through rate, which she deems “pretty high.” Pets have always been a part of Bolulu’s life. While growing up in suburban Orange County, her family raised many animals, among them dogs, cats, birds, a turtle and a bearded dragon, a type of lizard. Currently, her pets, Meeko the dog and Uma the cat, help maintain Bolulu’s love for animals and inspire her career. As for the future of PackHire, Bolulu wants to raise funding with seed or angel funds for its next level of development. After starting as a job board, PackHire incorporated a recruiting services search. With those first two steps complete, the third is to be a digital community where pet professionals may connect with each other. To that end, Bolulu plans to participate in community events including one upcoming: she will be featured at The Pet Summit, a virtual educational seminar from October 23 to 24 as a panelist in the “Meet the Founders: The Ins and Outs of Business In The Pet Space” to discuss hiring trends, challenges and career outlook. PackHire 714-308-3745 info@packhire.com packhire.com

Job seekers can use PackHire to search jobs in a variety of pet industries such as veterinary care, rescues and nonprofits, while employers can post jobs, search the candidate resume database and work with industry expert recruiters to find quality candidates for their pet business. OCTOBER 21, 2021 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 33

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The IT Support Specialist Program is a six-month training program that provides tuition-free work training and job placement for young adults and military veterans.

By Kamala Kirk new tech training program launched in Los Angeles County this month that provides tuition-free work training and job placement for young adults and military veterans. Funded by Microsoft and national nonprofit NPower, the expansion of the six-month training program into LA comes following the success of its San Jose program. “NPower was originally founded in 2001 by Microsoft as a managed service provider of tech support for nonprofits around the country,” said Chris Starling, executive director for NPower California. “NPower was incorporated and began offering tech training to youth who could deliver these support services to nonprofits and beyond. Later the focus shifted to tech training and follow-on job placement. To

date, we’ve served over 6,400 students from nontraditional pathways and diverse backgrounds.” After receiving a grant from Microsoft, the program was able to expand to LA County in October. NPower also has a location in San Jose, CA, along with cities in six other states nationwide including Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Texas. According to Starling, the IT Support Specialist Program is for aspiring IT professionals at the beginner and intermediate level. Students can expect to master the basics of network infrastructure and troubleshooting. 18 weeks of instructor-led virtual training are followed by paid internships, project-based learning experiences or placement into a full-time tech job. The course culminates with the compre-

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hensive reviews before testing to earn industry-recognized certifications including Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. Along with technical training, students also receive mentoring, professional development workshops, ongoing social support services, and most importantly, job placement assistance. “Through skills training, real world experience, support and mentorship, NPower graduates launch tech careers and embark upon pathways to financial freedom for themselves and their families,” Starling said. “Many of our graduates go on to work in IT jobs such as systems administrator, desktop support specialist, support analyst, IT help desk technician, desktop administrator or cloud administrator.” Classes are limited to about

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BEST DRIVE-IN MOVIE: ROOFTOP CINEMA CLUB Since Rooftop Cinema Club’s debut at the Santa Monica Airport, movie patrons have been enjoying films under the stars during these current times of social distancing. Movies are projected onto a 52-foot screen and guests enjoy food and beverages from the comfort of their own cars. Recently, RCC announced a new dog-friendly Drive-Up experience that includes a personalized VIP box with deckchair seating and headphones. Visit rooftopcinemaclub.com to learn more. — Kamala Kirk

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BEST OUTDOOR ANTIQUE SHOPPING: SANTA MONICA AIRPORT ANTIQUE & VINTAGE MARKET Whether you’re an avid collector or you enjoy hunting for random treasure, the Santa Monica Airport Antique & Vintage Market has something for everyone. Held on the first and fourth Sunday of every month at the Santa Monica Airport from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the market features a wide variety of booths and vendors selling original vintage prints, estate jewelry, exotic plants, antique linens and more. Pets are allowed at the market on leashes and admission costs $5 per person. Free on-site parking is available. Visit santamonicaairportantiquemarket.com to learn more.

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Local high schools persevered during the pandemic to help students succeed

to pick up new and drop off broken Chromebooks.” Similarly, Venice High School provided devices to students and teachers, as well as Internet access points, working closely with LAUSD to transition students to online learning. “Both students and staff quickly adapted to the use of technology,” said Cynthia Headrick, principal of Venice High School. “VHS provided training for our staff, who in turn supported our students. There was definitely a transition period and a learning curve, but we all came away with a greater adaptability and deeper understanding of the use of various websites, apps and the LAUSD Learning Management System (lms), Schoology. The growth that occurred with technology during the pandemic has transferred to in-person instruction and strengthened it. Staff and teachers worked endlessly to keep students engaged, whether through strategies to engage students in Zoom lessons or by placing multiple phone calls home.” Staff at SMHS also learned new technology and incorporated social emotional activities into their lesson design to ensure that students were connected, according to Shelton. “Although not perfect, we wanted to provide opportunities for students to engage in instruction and also give them a chance to interact virtually with their peers,” Shelton said. “I believe our students and teachers did the best they could with the resources that we had. Our parents, students and teachers were all supportive throughout the pandemic. We provided distance learning instruction through Zoom. Students and teachers all had their ups and downs during this difficult and challenging time.” In April 2021, both schools reopened and welcomed students back for in-person instruction. While some things

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By Kamala Kirk OVID-19 has had a significant impact on the educational landscape, creating many challenges for teachers and students. Schools had to quickly switch to a virtual learning format, finding new ways to keep students engaged while continuing to provide them with a high-quality education. Prior to returning to the classroom, educational institutions spent a lot of time planning and preparing to welcome students back to a safe learning environment while adapting to a new “normal.” Over the past year and a half, the administrators, staff, faculty and teachers at Santa Monica High School (SMHS) and Venice High School have gone above and beyond to support students and their ongoing academic success. From learning advanced technology to establishing updated protocols, the schools and their students have continued to flourish throughout the pandemic. When COVID-19 first hit in March 2020, both schools closed for 18 months during the shutdown. Dr. Antonio Shelton, principal of SMHS, said that when he and his staff were made aware that that would not be attending school as normal, they immediately asked students to take home their school-issued Chromebooks. “Thankfully, we had issued them to students and had started the year off with all teachers having to set up a Google classroom,” Shelton said. “Having a Google classroom already set up for students made the transition to distance learning a lot easier in that regard. Our students were given an opportunity over several days to pick up items left at school to continue their education from home. This was not easy, but we made it work for our students. We also set up a schedule for students

Santa Monica High School/SMMUSD faculty members: Heather Wethern, Foreign Language department chair/Spanish teacher; Emily Kariya, H House teacher leader/language/social studies teacher; Ryan Hoffman, Math department chair/math teacher; Dr. Antonio Shelton, principal; Claudia Bautista-Nichols, president of Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association.

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Venice High School faculty members (not in order): Frank Nunez, assistant principal; David Galley, dean/basketball coach; Yavonka Hairston-Truitt, assistant principal; Cynthia Headrick, principal; JuanCarlos Gonzalez, school administrative assistant; Trasey Nomachi, Japanese teacher and lead for WLGS magnet; Brent Rojo, math/engineering teacher lead for STEMM magnet; Richard Valerio, assistant principal; Taylor Thomas, campus aide; and Roberta Mailman, assistant principal.

have returned to normal, many updates have been made in order to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff. “More and more of our students have gotten vaccinated and we test all students and staff every week,” Shelton said. “It is very important that we stay in school and support our students with instruction in the classroom, where we believe they learn best. Having interactions and collaborating with their classmates is just as important as providing instruction. Many things have returned to normal such as having lunch in the open-air cafeteria, students being able to sit in a classroom together and the sound of music on campus. The differences are that we are now wearing masks inside and outside on campus. Our concerts have been outside, along with our dances. All students have a computer and we use Google Classroom.” In addition to requiring

students and staff to wear masks inside and outside on campus to mitigate COVID spread, Headrick added that Venice High School is currently not holding large gatherings or assemblies indoors. “Our students are fully engaged not only in our academic programs, but also our extracurricular programs including athletics, marching band, theater and choir,” Headrick said. “VHS is vigilant about keeping our students and staff safe from COVID. This means our students scan a ‘daily pass’ each day to show that they are COVID symptom free and have not been in close contact with a COVID case and are not COVID positive. We screen all guests, whether coming to campus during the school day or at athletic events.” SMHS held a virtual graduation for the class of 2020, then had two socially distant in-person graduations for the class of 2021. When asked

how students have responded to the pandemic and changes in their educational environment, Shelton said that SMHS students have been very flexible and adapted to the new normal of wearing masks and being tested for COVID weekly. “The school experience is very different and people are very cautious,” Shelton said. “Students are more aware of the need to have protocols in place and they understand why we are requiring them to do certain things to keep our campus open. Students, teachers and parents all want to be in school and remain throughout the year.” Headrick said that despite some initial hesitance and anxiety, students at Venice High School have also adapted well to the return to school. “Students respect the wearing of masks throughout the campus,” Headrick said. “We are all grateful to be able to return to campus and experience school together.”

Venice High school’s campus modernization is still in progress and they completed their new state-of-theart shop building and science buildings. Their football stadium is also complete and in full use, and the landscaping throughout the campus follows the zones of California and is being used by the school’s new horticulture classes. The new gym will be completed in December 2022 and the baseball and softball fields will be completed by the spring season. Venice High School is also building outdoor tennis and basketball courts along Zanja Street, which will be done in Summer 2022. The campus’ historic auditorium is under renovation and will be completed in Fall 2022. “VHS is an amazing school filled with incredible educators and wonderful students,” Headrick said. “Our programs continue to thrive – STEMM Magnet, World Languages and Global Studies Magnet,

Media Arts Academy, Sports Medicine Academy, Law and Public Service Academy, School for Advanced Studies, and our Dual Language Mandarin and Spanish Program. We at VHS are fortunate to have such dedicated teachers to lead the work of our Gondolier mottos: One Venice. One community. Rowing NOT drifting. Educating students. Changing lives. Building futures.” Shelton added, “I see our students flourishing from the learned experiences throughout the pandemic. They have learned to adjust and navigate through difficult and trying situations. SMHS students have always been resourceful, thoughtful and social justiceminded. They became even more so during the pandemic and brought our students together. Many began to see more similarities amongst their classmates than differences, which makes SMHS a one-of-a-kind learning environment.”

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The Mar Vista Art and Music Walk recently returned to live events in September and will be back on Saturday, October 23 from 4 to 10 p.m. at Venice’s ArtBarLa.

By Bridgette M. Redman he Mar Vista Art and Music Walk made its triumphant return to live events in September and will be back on the streets on Saturday, October 23 from 4 to 10 p.m. at Venice’s ArtBarLa. The live event will be paired with a virtual event that runs through October 31. Both events carry the theme of “Parity” and will feature art work and music from people who belong to the disabilities community. The event is free and a limited number of tickets are available at eventbrite. com/e/187256728917.

Walk builds on successful celebrations Founded in December 2015, the Mar Vista Art and Music Walk is a planned quarterly event to celebrate each season. At the first event — with just the two co-founders organizing it—between 500 and 1,000 people attended and the event grew from there. A joint effort of the environmental nonprofit Green Communications PAGE 60 THE ARGONAUT OCTOBER 21, 2021

Initiative and local artists, creators and small business owners, it was held the first Saturday in March, June, September and the Saturday after Thanksgiving in November. Their largest event was done jointly with the Venice arts community where they had between 5,000 and 7,500 people attend. They’ve had as many as three outdoor stages along their walk and many small setups for buskers. They’d also have two to three indoor concert venues during each event. Their last one was in March 2020, a week before the state shutdown because of COVID-19. Like others, they found ways to go virtual, with around 3,000 people showing up online to the first joint one they did with Venice in Summer 2020. Then, according to Lenore French, co-founder of Mar Vista Art and Music Walk, they started doing smaller live-streamed events in January 2021 and also offered a virtual online exhibition on their website.

“We were able to raise the funds to offer these small microgrants three to four times a month and curated live streams on our Instagram,” French said. “It was a way of keeping the artist community involved and keeping them paid. The main advantage of an art walk from an artist point of view is that it provides a marketplace for them to sell their prints and the many kinds of merchandise they can develop as an artist to showcase their talent and creativity.”

Art and Music Walk restarts with single-site events Now they are holding monthly small, one-site events leading up to Summer 2022 when they are planning to once again hold a large arts and music festival stretched out over the streets. The events, which started in September, are COVID-compliant with controlled crowds and volunteers taking temperatures and checking vaccine cards at the entrance.

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“We’re going to continue to do these single location, mini-events that will have some of the signature highlights of our pre-pandemic art walks,” French said. “There will be music, performing arts and a roster of comedians.”

Organization focuses on parity for each events’ themes There have been some changes in focus since the pandemic. French said the art walks were organized around a theme and those themes have now changed in focus. She cited the racial reckoning that the country has had since the extrajudicial murder of George Floyd. “Like many organizations, we became very much aware of the role art can play in creating discussions around subjects that might otherwise be difficult,” French said. “Art is something you feel on a heart level. It bypasses the fight or flight instinct that

happens in your brain. The beauty of art is that it is meant to be felt in the heart. You can have difficult conversations by looking at something beautiful.” French said they have been reassessing where they are post George Floyd’s murder and their reckoning involved creating a platform to give everyone a voice in an equitable fashion. They are creating a platform for those who have been traditionally under-represented as artists so that they can have parity. It is why the October event is focusing on highlighting the work of artists from the disabled community. “What we are doing is that we are partnering with the Disability Community Resource Center to reach out to their constituents and clients who are artists,” French said. “We have made a special effort to reach out to artists and artist vendors who consider themselves part of the disability community.”

Party will stretch into the night The plan is to have art, music, comedians and food trucks at the event. ArtBarLA will also offer a limited food menu. French said the comedy show will feature artists discussing everything from mental illness to using wheelchairs. She cited the advantages to having it at a bar, even though after 7 p.m. guests will have to be 21 or older. “Our typically millennial, zillennial, Gen Z audience can enjoy themselves into the late hours,” French said. “There will be an afterparty after we ostensibly leave at 10 p.m. The festivities will continue.” What: Mar Vista Art and Music Walk When: 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday, October 23 Where: ArtBarLA, 12071 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles marvistaartwalk.org

The live event will be paired with a virtual event that runs through October 31. Both events carry the theme of “Parity” and will feature art work and music from people who belong to the disabilities community.

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Artist Jack Winthrop’s debut solo exhibition, “The Wounded Healer,” is on view through October 30 at Gabba Gallery in Los Angeles.

symbols and text with painterly effects such as mixed media layering. Larger scale works is a positive for Winthrop who previously worked in garages, although since he’s been living and working in Venice over the last five years, his new studio space has allowed for increasingly bigger canvas. “My mediums include spray paint, acrylic paint with brush or acrylic marker and charcoal. I choose colors that are street art against a black or white background,” Winthrop said. “I create layers in depth as a freedom to spontaneity.” Winthrop’s blackish and whitish backgrounds are always a mixture of layered elements that together create a textured plane with areas of spatial ambiguity. This is achieved in some cases with the way he mixes the background surface with tones of spray paint and acrylic brush work. There’s a resulting vibrancy that covers the dark or light scene, which fits nicely with positive negative imagery throughout. In his “Wounded Healer” series, which is curated by Jason Ostro and Elena Jacobson and on display at Gabba Gallery through

October 30, Winthrop reveals his overarching themes. He wants viewers to comprehend what is being said without needing the words to explain it. He feels life experience and engrossing his life in various genres of art has brought him to this series. Furthermore, the symbols in the painting are the elucidation underlying meaning to be encountered. “There is an archetype in Greek mythology that Jung popularized that through pain and suffering, you will overcome it, heal and grow,” Winthrop said. “It is not so much that I am a healer, it is more emotional depth. My art comes out effortlessly. It is hard to talk about, more that people can relate to growth and overcoming things in life. The symbols in the painting are what led me here.” A few predominant symbols in Winthrop’s works comprise windows, ladders, drugs, words and flowers. “Arrows are wounds that heal, flowers are growth and hope,” Winthrop said. “Angst and symbols of get well are new beginnings that bloom.” Jack Winthrop gabbagallery.com/jackwinthrop-the-wounded-healer

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Thursday, October 21 Movies By The Sea: “Grease” 7 p.m. Enjoy movies by the sea every Thursday night at the end of the Venice Pier through October 28. Grab a blanket and chair and head to the beach for an evening of ocean breezes and movies under the stars presented by Washington Square Business Improvement Group, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, and Venice Beach Recreation Center. Food and drink will be available from various restaurants as well. Admission is free, movie starts at 7 p.m. Park in the lot by the Venice Pier at 3100 Washington Blvd., Venice

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answers to the world of psychic ability and you’ll explore your own ability in a weekend of interactive exhibits, workshops, movies, readings, a cocktail party and an entertaining show with psychic interpreter Linda Mackenzie. Cost: 1-day: $100. 2-day: $150. VIP: $200. For more information, contact 310-938-2511 or 310-3715444. ArtLife Gallery, 720 S. Allied Way, El Segundo Venice Afterburn Noon to 10 p.m. The yearly gathering dedicated to art and community is back on October 23 & 24 with two days of art, music, mutant vehicles, dancing, love and community by the beach on the Windward Plaza in Venice. The event is open to all participants; come with your best costume, bring something to gift, and interact with the COURTESY PHOTO

On Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24 from noon to 10 p.m., the Venice Afterburn, a yearly gathering dedicated to art and community, will take place by the beach on the Windward Plaza in Venice.

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Getting Started with Urban Gardening When we talk about urban gardening, it can broadly mean one of two things. The first might be a community garden. Many nonprofits and neighborhood organizations will launch community gardens in urban areas where people can work and share in the produce that grows there. For our purposes, we’re talking about something more like container gardening. If you live in an urban area, such as in an apartment, you can still benefit from having a garden, even if it’s on a smaller scale. You can grow vegetables, herbs and more, and enjoy getting fresh air. Container gardening is also good for your mental health and can give you a sense of accomplishment. The following are some of the general things to know as you get started. Available Space If you have a townhouse or condo, you might have some outdoor space that’s in-ground. You’ll need to check with your board or HOA to make sure you can plant a small garden. Flower pots or hanging baskets are another option, and they’re portable, so you can put them on a balcony or patio, and if you need,

move them inside, at least temporarily. There’s also something trendy right now for urban dwellers, which is hydroponic gardening. Some creative companies offer self-fertilizing stands so you can grow food, and they’re self-watering, so it’s the ultimate convenience. If you go with this option, you’ll need to add water to the reservoir weekly and add nutrients. You’ll also need to make sure the pH stays appropriately adjusted. Since these gardens go upward instead of out, you’re saving valuable floor space, which in an apartment or condo can be crucial. Decide What You’ll Grow Some things are better suited to container and urban gardening than others. For example, herbs are great, like mint, basil and sage. If you buy a hydroponic gardening kit, some companies offer hundreds of pre-sprouted seedlings, so you might find that you can grow cucumbers, eggplants and even strawberries.

Peppers grow well in limited spaces, including bell peppers, jalapenos and habaneros. Zucchini and squash are suitable for a balcony garden but don’t overplant because they can end up producing pounds of vegetables. A pot that’s anywhere from 10-12 inches can usually hold three to four plants. A pot that’s 14 to 16 inches can hold five to seven, and a 16-to-20-inch pot can hold six to nine plants. When you’re choosing what to grow, you want to make sure each of the plants you choose will be a good neighbor with the others. For example, if you combine plants that have different sunlight needs in the same pot, then some will suffer. Make Sure Your Containers Have Drainage If you’re growing plants in pots, make sure you drill holes for drainage if they don’t already have that. You’ll also have to put something below the container to catch the excess drainage water. Light Finally, when you’re planning your urban or container garden, you’ll have to think

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about sunlight. Most plants need anywhere from 7 to 12 hours of sun a day and that’s especially true of herbs and fruiting vegetables. If you don’t think you’re going to be able to get that much light, then you might want to grow something like chard or spinach, both of which tolerate shade well. If the label says a plant needs full sun, that means between 6 and 8 hours of sun a day. Partial sun is between 4 and 6 hours of sun a day, and shade usually means less than four hours of direct sunlight a day and filtered sun the rest of the time. If you’re going to move your containers inside during the winter, you can use plant grow lights, which simulate the effects of the sun and are excellent in an urban environment.

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I got a boob job two years ago. My best friend, seeing the results, wanted one, too. When she realized she couldn’t afford it, she started making snide comments about women who get them. Recently, a guy was hitting on me at a party, and she started flirting with him and asked, “Do you think I need a boob job?” and told him I’d gotten one. I was shocked. I’d like to say something to her, but she’s the louder part of my friend group, and I’m unsure how. — Disturbed

Self-defense for men is karate or maybe Krav Maga. For women, it’s ducking mean remarks. Many people have a romanticized view of women as the sweet, ever-nurturing “better angels of our nature.” That’s a major myth, but it continues to have traction due to the nature of female rivalry, which is much like slow-acting poison gas. (It’s often hard for a woman to recognize she’s been dosed...till she’s writhing on the floor like a goldfish sucking in its last desperate breaths.) While from boyhood on, guys tend to relish competition and are openly aggressive (like when one socks another in the jaw), psychologist Anne Campbell describes female aggression as “indirect” and “covert” (sneaky and hidden). She believes women evolved to compete this way to avoid physical harm that might have damaged their ability to have or care for children. Common sneaky lady war tactics include weaponizing a group of women against a targeted woman by spreading nasty gossip about her and rallying the coven to ostracize her. In the presence of a man or men, one woman will try to undermine another woman’s mate value by revealing her supposed hussyhood or trashing her looks – as you experienced. Men tend to prefer natural breasts (though their eyes go boi-oi-oing! at the big, pert fakeuns). Your “best friend,” spotting that a guy seemed into you, performed the vital public service of informing him your bodacious boobs are, in fact, siliconey islands. Why would she do this? Well, unbeknownst to you, you violated an unspoken rule of female society by amping up your appeal to men via Boob Fairy, M.D.: openly competing with other women. It’s the “openly” part that’s the problem. Psychologist Joyce Benenson explains that, in contrast with “the constant male struggle to figure out who is better, faster, smarter or otherwise more skilled,” girls and women enforce “equality” among themselves and resent and punish women who

stand out. “Should a girl appear superior, even accidentally,” she is guilty of a crime against the rest and “faces social exclusion.” This carries through to adulthood, with the thinking (summed up by Benenson): “Nice women don’t try to outdo their female peers.” Of course, women do compete. But, Benenson – per interviews with hundreds of women by various researchers – women deny they compete with one another, even to themselves. This subconscious self-deception – “a woman’s honest belief that she never competes with other females” – allows her to do just that without any pangs of conscience getting in her way. That’s one reason why confronting this woman about what she did might be problematic. Additionally, research by evolutionary psychologists Tania Reynolds and Jaime Palmer-Hague suggests your standing up for yourself – telling this woman her behavior was out of line – could be portrayed by her (to other women in your circle) as your victimizing her! Thus putting a big stain on your reputation! Compared with “traditional forms of gossip” (the sort readily perceived as catty and mean), women’s disclosures of a friend’s hurting their feelings (kindness “violations”) get a pass, Reynolds and Palmer-Hague observe. They are “relatively trusted and approved,” suggesting women have “a social blind spot” to a tool used to trash the reputation of other women. Reynolds explained to me via email: Basically, if a female friend says about another woman, “‘You wouldn’t guess how mean Mary was to me the other day,’ you’re less likely to recognize this friend’s disclosure as gossip.” In their research, disclosures like this “effectively tarnished ... social opportunities” of the women they were made about. “Participants evaluated women who treated their friends poorly as immoral,” avoided having them as friends, and wanted to “warn others about their bad character.” You might decide to say something anyway: gently tell this woman you prefer to keep news of your boob job unbroadcast. Note that even this approach could be turned into ammunition against you through a “victimhood” story she might tell. Consider whether you have the social and emotional capital to bear the potential costs – while factoring in the psychological cost of just sucking it up and saying nothing. Ultimately, though many women are nothing but supportive of other women, it’s wise to remain mindful that, well, behind every beautiful woman is a crowd of other women looking to push her into a shed and padlock the door.

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MARINA DEL REY FARMERS MARKET SANTA MONICA SEAFOOD VENICE FARMERS THE LOBSTER MARKET SANTA MONICA PIZZA KITCHEN SOUTH END

THE DUDES’ BREWING COMPANY

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KOOBIDE KABOB THE WAREHOUSE WESTSIDE BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT MEDITERRANEAN & BAR BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE

HONORABLE MENTIONS

KAISER PERMANENTE, PLAYA VISTA B E S T D E N TA L O F F I C E

MARINA DENTAL CARE DR. MICHAEL PARSONS, DDS BEST COSMETIC SURGEON

DR. SHAY DEAN DR. AUGUSTO ROJAS

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HANA NAILS ELLIE AND SASS B E S T M E D I S PA

LA BEAUTE SPA & PERMANENT MAKEUP CENTER B E S T FA C I A L

EC BEAUTY BAR SKIN PRO AESTHETIC

CLAIRE|MATRIX ROGER’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

MICHAEL LAINE, LAINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ANDREW RAYNER, MERRILL LYNCH

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JORDAN DONOLOW, JORDAN DONOLOW MORTGAGE LENDING

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JESSE WEINBERG, JESSE WEINBERG & ASSOCIATES JAMES SUAREZ, KELLER WILLIAMS

RESPONSE SHAYLA WAXING

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CENTINELA FEED & PET SUPPLIES BEST GIFT SHOP

MYSTIC JOURNEY ARTS & LETTERS BEST INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE

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ANGEL CITY BOOKS & RECORDS

B E S T E L E M E N TA RY A N D / OR MIDDLE SCHOOL

WISH CHARTER

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WILLOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL BEST STEM OR STEAM CLASSES

CODEREV KIDS

BEST AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

L.A. CITY COUNCILMAN MIKE BONIN SENATOR BEN ALLEN BEST NONPROFIT O R G A N I Z AT I O N

ST. JOSEPH CENTER WESTSIDE PACIFIC VILLAGES BEST CHILD CARE CENTER

EL SEGUNDO COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL BRELLA PLAYA VISTA

THE ACTORS’ GANG RUSKIN GROUP THEATRE BEST CHARITY FUNDRAISING EVENT

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF VENICE POKER TOURNAMENT WESTCHESTER ARTS & MUSIC BLOCK PARTY (WAM) BEST LOCAL MUSEUM

SANTA MONICA HISTORY MUSEUM 3DAR TRICK ART MUSEUM

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA MONICA CAROUSEL SCHOOL

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SERVICES

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SAMUEL MOSES

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SANTA MONICA CAR WASH BONUS CAR WASH

THE MART COLLECTIVE

NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER O2 CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS

PAWLOR PET SERVICES MY PET NATURALLY

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SANTA MONICA URGENT CARE PLAYA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER

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ARTS & RECREATION

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URBAN DOG

MDR SHELL STATION ON FIJI WAY

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JK & CO. JEWELERS ZINVO

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VENICE BEACH SURGICAL MYSTIC JOURNEY CENTER BEYOND BAROQUE B E S T M E N TA L H E A LT H SERVICE

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISER

NKLA PET ADOPTION CENTER SANTA MONICA ANIMAL SHELTER

INN AT PLAYA DEL REY HOTEL CASA DEL MAR

CULVER VOLLEYBALL AVIATOR VOLLEYBALL BEST ACTIVITY ON T H E WAT E R

PRO SUP SHOP MARINA DEL REY BOAT RENTALS

Your Light Still Shines Bright

Hours are now Wednesday thru Sunday 3:30pm to 9:30pm

Reservations required for Indoor & Outdoor Dining • Take Out is also available We at George Petrelli’s Steakhouse would like to express our sincere gratitude to the entire community for voting us Best Independent Local Steakhouse on the Westside. Petrelli’s Steakhouse, a Culver City landmark, truly exemplifies the realization of the American Dream. From it’s humble beginnings as Petrelli’s Airport Cafe, founded by Joe Petrelli in 1931 to George Petrelli’s Steakhouse, the Petrelli family traditions of hospitality, and serving delicious steaks that are dry-aged and custom hand cut on the premises continues. Marie Petrelli, daughter of George Petrelli, and niece of Joe Petrelli, alongside with her mom, Sophie, is proud to be carrying forward the Petrelli family legacy. Marie is determined to keep her “Dad’s Dream Alive”.

George Petrelli Steakhouse • 5615 South Sepulveda Blvd • Culver City 90230 www.georgepetrellisteaks.com • 310-397-1438 • 310-398-9777

GEORGE PETRELLI

MARIE AND SOPHIE PETRELLI

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Celebrating 25 years in Marina del Rey! Thank you to all our loyal customers!

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