Bottle Rock is the best of all worlds for wine enthusiasts. This both a wine bar and a retail store. Unusual wines from around the world. This is a perfect place [more...]

Yachting off of Marina del Rey - including a wine tasting. It's not cheap, but it's not as much as you would think. A perfect way to celebrate a birthday if you convince your friends to split the cost with you.

The Grove is a popular spot for tourists AND those of us who live in LA who want to make a day out of shopping. Take your date for a meal, a movie, and on a shopping spree.

The Grove

Father's Office has sprung to fame in the last year thanks to its delicious burgers and exotic beer menu. This is a tiny, dark, and cozy pub on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. The restaurant used to be a safe haven for celebrities-- [more...]

THE COUNTER in Santa Monica is a wonderful little build-your-own-burger joint that is great fun for couples who are aiming for a casual night out. The Counter serves beer and wine, and has a flat pannel tv or two to show any major [more...]