Amanda Williamson
LA Writer & Reviewer
Originally from Virginia, Amanda spent 8 years in NYC and relocated to Santa Monica in 2013. A self described pop culture fanatic and pimento cheese connoisseur, she also won best dressed cowgirl in the 1987 “little buckaroo rodeo” in Clovis, New Mexico.
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Guide:
Where To Eat In Marina Del Rey
LA
Guide:
Where To Eat In Marina Del Rey
From waterfront dining to semi-secret sushi spots (and just about everything else), these are the best restaurants in Marina del Rey.
By
James Montgomery
and
Amanda Williamson
on December 2, 2019
LA
Review:
French Market Café
LA
Review:
French Market Café
French Market Cafe is a low-key brunch spot in Venice, with a great patio and a crowd of locals.
By
Amanda Williamson
on June 8, 2018
LA
Guide:
Where To Eat Lunch In Santa Monica
LA
Guide:
Where To Eat Lunch In Santa Monica
Avoid the tourist traps and have lunch at one of these great Santa Monica spots.
By
Jess Basser Sanders
and
Amanda Williamson
on July 19, 2017
India’s Oven isn’t the best Indian food in LA, but if you’re in Brentwood, it’s an extremely serviceable option.
By
Amanda Williamson
on May 18, 2017
LA
Review:
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
LA
Review:
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
Esters in Santa Monica might be known as that place you drink at before eating at Cassia, but this wine bar very much stands on its own.
By
Amanda Williamson
on March 31, 2016
Art's Table is like a best friend in a time of need. A dependable neighborhood spot where you always know what you're going to get.
By
Amanda Williamson
on March 24, 2016
LA
Review:
Ingo's Tasty Diner
LA
Review:
Ingo's Tasty Diner
Naming anything "tasty" is a bold move. Particularly when it's not.
By
Amanda Williamson
on March 14, 2016
LA
Review:
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
LA
Review:
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
The arrival of Sidecar means Santa Monica's donut game just became legitimate.
By
Amanda Williamson
on February 29, 2016
It might not be anything special, but Freddy Smalls is a solid “in the middle” spot for those crucial after-work drinks.
By
Amanda Williamson
on February 2, 2016
LA
Review:
The Tasting Kitchen
LA
Review:
The Tasting Kitchen
The Tasting Kitchen might forever reside in Gjelina’s shadow, but that doesn’t mean we won’t give it some well-earned time in the sun.
By
Amanda Williamson
on November 25, 2015
On the Viagra-washed sidewalks of Montana Avenue, a youthful and downright delicious Italian joint has finally emerged.
By
Amanda Williamson
on November 23, 2015
