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 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 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
Guide:
The Best Places To Eat In Santa Monica
LA
Guide:
The Best Places To Eat In Santa Monica
Santa Monica, the polarizing little beach town, is home to a restaurant scene that is completely off the charts.
By Jess Basser Sanders Amanda Williamson on January 4, 2017
LA
Guide:
Where To Have Brunch On The Westside
LA
Guide:
Where To Have Brunch On The Westside
Where to have brunch in Venice, Santa Monica, and beyond.
By Jess Basser Sanders Amanda Williamson on September 15, 2016
8.0
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
6.8
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
8.3
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
8.2
LA
Review:
Scopa Italian Roots
LA
Review:
Scopa Italian Roots
Despite its raucous bar scene, Scopa Italian Roots is serving up authentic Italian food that pays serious homage to its Italian heritage.
By Amanda Williamson on December 16, 2015
LA
Guide:
Where To Eat In Marina Del Rey
LA
Guide:
Where To Eat In Marina Del Rey
The kitschy, man-made harbor called Marina Del Rey finally has a legitimate restaurant scene. Here is our guide to knowing exactly where to eat.
By Amanda Williamson on December 11, 2015
7.7
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
