Marina Del Rey

Lincoln Blvd. and Washington: Big Meatballs, Healthy Chinese The Ever-Present Doughnut

It's important to remember that strip malls can happen any time, anywhere. Sure, you might be used to catching miles and miles of them as you reach towards the suburbs, but sometimes there's a strip mall right under your nose. For example, take a look at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and W ... More >>

Paiche Review: Ricardo Zarate Opens a "Peruvian Izakaya" in Marina del Rey

The concept is bubbly, happy, fun -- maybe just a bit too fun

Q & A With Costco's Syd Birenbaum: Best Bargain Wines, $18,000 Sales His Cure For Your Never-Ending Headache

If your wine-buying strategy at Big Box discount stores typically involves grabbing a case and getting out poste-haste, you might want to reconsider sticking around for a chat with Syd Birenbaum, the unexpected wine specialist at the Costco in Marina del Rey (known as the Culver City branch). Biren ... More >>

4 Los Angeles Brewery Kickstarter Campaigns: Invest in Your Beer Future

It's been a whirlwind start to 2013 for Los Angeles beer. The scene celebrated it's unofficial third birthday with the near-simultaneous anniversaries of Ladyface, Eagle Rock and Strand brewing companies and El Segundo Brewing Company released its first round of production bottles, which are now spr ... More >>

AMC Marina 6 Now Serves You Food As You Watch a Movie. L.A. Weekly Reviews the Experience

See also: *Our Calendar Section, Listing More Great Things to Do in L.A. *More L.A. Weekly Film Coverage The latest theater chain to throw its hat in the increasingly crowded luxury-moviegoing ring, multiplex titan AMC officially re-opened its Marina 6 branch as a dine-in theater last Monday. Wher ... More >>

Food GPS Hosts Ceviche Nights with Ricardo Zarate, Bryant Ng, Josiah Citrin Kris Yenbamroong

Only in Los Angeles could you get away with two ceviche dinners at the start of December. Fresh off recent events such as the Fried Chicken Fest and the Beer Float Showdown, Food GPS' Josh Lurie is teaming up with chef Ricardo Zarate and business partner Stephane Bombet for two chef-stacked nights o ... More >>

How to Succeed on the Web: 4 Tips from This Week's Digital Hollywood Summit

Hashtags and Twitter handles were flying at this week's four-day Digital Hollywood conference. Executives and innovators in film, television, technology and new media came to speak at more than 50 panels held in the glitzy halls of the Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey. Attendees were split between youn ... More >>

Kristen Stewart, L.A. Director Rupert Sanders Apologize for Affair; Sexual Tension on Set Was Palpable

All anyone can talk about this morning, aside from that stupid 3.7-mag in Marina Del Rey, is 22-year-old Kristen Stewart's far-from-alleged fling with 41-year-old Los Angeles director Rupert Sanders on the set of Snow White and the Huntsman. They're pictured making out in the new issue of US Weekly ... More >>

Anthony Wayne Smith, Former Raider, Serial Killer?

Former Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Anthony Wayne Smith has been with charged with three unsolved murders, the LAPD announced today. That makes the number of killings he's accused of committing four: He's currently being retried in the 2008 homicide of Lancaster mechanic Maurilio Ponce. Doe ... More >>

Passover Pizza: Matzah Pizza from Fresh Brothers

For people who have been observing Passover since Friday night, right about now you might be experiencing signs of pizza withdrawal. Fear not. Fresh Brothers Pizza has a fix for you --- a special matzah pizza, available until the holiday ends Saturday night. (We'll digress for a moment to note how m ... More >>

Sushi Nozawa Closing

Sushi Nozawa is not known for its customer service. Many call chef Kazunomi Nozawa a "sushi tyrant," our critic once wrote. The L.A. Times dubbed him "imperious." And the restaurant famously features a sign that reads: "Special of the Day: Trust Me." So it wasn't a huge surprise that the Studio Ci ... More >>

Extreme Futurist Festival: TED Conference for the Counterculture

Liz OhanesianMichael Anissimov and Rachel Haywire of Extreme Futurist Festival​Dr. Kim Solez is on a mission. The renal pathologist and University of Alberta professor is currently working to make the lectures from his course "Technology and the Future of Medicine" available to the general pub ... More >>

Mendocino Farms Opens Blue Cow "Sandwich Atelier"; Closes Casa

LA Wad/FlickrMendocino Farms Mascot inspired the new concept​ Mendocino Farms is known for its quirky sandwiches -- the one that first got us was an addictive combo of duck confit with duck-skin cracklins -- and its approachable farm-to-table lunch fare at its three locations (two downtown and ... More >>

Kenneth Alexander, Sheriff's Deputy, Arrested For Allegedly Molesting 15-Year-Old Girl He Met On-Duty

​Updated at the bottom with charges. (Just posted). A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy assigned to the Marina Del Rey station was arrested for allegedly molesting a 15-year-old girl that authorities say he met while on-duty. A sheriff's statement indicates a phone tip to the Los Angeles ... More >>

Frozen Tuna Recall: Histamine Illnessess From Frozen Ground Tuna Grocery Sushi

sushi from AFC​ Another day, another food recall. The latest is of frozen tuna that has been linked to illnesses caused by elevated histamine levels. According to Food Safety News, the FDA found evidence of food decomposition and elevated histamine levels in frozen tuna packed by Osamu Corpora ... More >>

May Roundup of Restaurant Openings and Closures Free Food Alert

Farewell to Bastide​During a restaurant's fragile opening days it's safe to expect a bit of chaos. That's why it's either free or discounted for a narrow window of time. While some restaurants can only afford one soft-opening, others can sacrifice more to train their staff. In honor of an upco ... More >>

Ballona Wetlands May Be at Mercy of "Fishy" State Commission: Sierra Club, Ballona Institute Allege Wrongdoing

Ballona Wetlands: Please don't bulldoze me​In 2003, it felt like victory: after fighting 30 years to protect Ballona Wetlands near Marina Del Rey and Playa Del Rey, environmentalists saved 600 acres, halting plans by developers for thousands of apartments and big shopping centers. With taxpayer h ... More >>

Los Angeles Ex-Soldier Mike Bruggink Split From U.S. Army, Posed as Boar Hunter to Stalk Osama Bin Laden (and $25 Million) With AK-47

Mike BrugginkBruggink left no Afghani cave unturned.​Patriotic nutjob Gary Faulker wasn't the only Angeleno to strike out alone on a mission to find Osama bin Laden before last weekend's big Navy SEAL takedown. Marina del Rey resident Mike Bruggink was hot on his trail -- the $25 million prize ... More >>

YJ Draiman, Dad to Disturbed's Lead Singer: Top 5 Reasons Unknown Underdog 2013 L.A. Mayoral Candidate Is Freaking Interesting

YJ Draiman​So far, four candidates have announced they will be running for mayor of Los Angeles in 2013. When you announce, it gives the green legal light to start raising funds to campaign. YJ Draiman, one of the four, is not a widely known name, but he is certainly interesting. Here are the ... More >>

Los Angeles Spring Storm Fells Trees, Floods Streets, Darkens Homes

MuscleNerdTree down in L.A.​Update: PCH was reopened, and so was the Grapevine. Record rainfall was recorded around Southern California, with downtown Los Angeles seeing 2.42 inches Sunday compared with 1.48 inches on the date in 1943. See more records after the jump. The first week of spring ... More >>

Venice Boardwalk: Billy Young, 23, Booked on Suspicion of Murder Following Fight, Stabbing

Anthony CitranoThe Venice boardwalk.​Cops on Friday announced a suspect was quickly arrested following the stabbing death of a man on the Venice boardwalk near Westminster Boulevard. The attack happened following an argument and fight between two guys Thursday at 6:05 p.m., according to the L ... More >>

Jean and Scott Adam, SoCal Missionaries on Global Yacht Tour, Taken Hostage by Somali Pirates, Dragged Back to Lair

svquest.comJean and Scott Adam, L.A.'s gutsiest missionaries, hand out Bibles in the Cook Islands​Update: Jean and Scott Adam were fatally shot on their boat by pirates, authorities said today -- even as U.S. Navy ships trailed the vessel. Two pirates were then killed and 13 were captured, acc ... More >>

Gary Busey Pulled Over For DUI In Malibu, But 'Apparently Just Not That Good A Driver'

Gary Busey is more sober than he looks​Updated after the jump: The snitchers were Marina del Rey residents Patrice Karst, 51, and Mark Abel, 52. Turns out they might be dished misdemeanor charges! A couple of RadarOnline tipsters were way pumped to witness perpetually troubled Gary Busey, a M ... More >>

Eat and Drink Well for Auld Lang Syne on New Year's Eve 2011

So, it's time to plan New Year's Eve if you haven't already. Avoid the amateur's night problem by putting your 2011 celebration in the hands of restaurant pros who will handle the fine food and drink part. And save you clean-up troubles. Merriment, cheer, reflecting on the past year (which may or ma ... More >>

From Rated G to Around R: 2010 Food Halloween Happenings

Photo: Andy ReaserSome good, morbid Día de los Muertos creative fun.​ We've all been getting into the groove of fall foods and pumpkins and such. And in case you haven't stepped foot in a drug or grocery store since September, it's also that time of year when high fructose corn syrup gets shi ... More >>

Mistrial In Fernanda Romero Sham-Marriage Case: New Trial Ordered

fernandaromero.com​The intriguing trial of Mexican actress Fernanda Romero, accused of getting married so she could legally come to the United States and then lying about it to immigration officials, ended in a mistrial Friday. The mistrial was declared a day after most of the jurors complain ... More >>

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Today In WTF: 'Life Coach' Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Clients

LAPDMartin.​Police this week were searching for more possible victims of a "life coach" alleged to have sexually assaulted some of his customers. Michael Keith Martin, a 55-year-old who lives near Marina Del Rey, was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. Los Angeles police say female victi ... More >>

Teen Sailor From Thousand Oaks Missing In Indian Ocean

Abby Sunderland.A shot from Sunderland's yacht.​The teenager who had set off from Marina Del Rey to become the youngest person to sail around the world appeared to be in trouble Thursday as she hit rough waters, lost contact with her family and set off an emergency beacon in the Indian Ocean. ... More >>

Sheriff's Boat Runs Aground On Dry Land

The Old West image of the local sheriff as a six-shot cowboy still endures, so you might give Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies a little leeway for any perceived lack of sea legs and water navigation skills. But a sheriff's boat was on dry land Wednesday when it hit an obstacle -- a freeway over ... More >>

"Sunset Junction": One-Sided?

Homeless Versus Venice

Winnebago world clashes with City Hall politics and progressive dreams

Hoopla: How to Be Happy

What to do for the next seven days

America: I Want to Be Your Flag Hag!

What to do in L.A., July 4-10

Still Trying to Figure Out What to Do on the Fourth?

Patti Stanger

Match game

Movie Reviews: Zombie Strippers, Floating Life, Lost in Beijing

Also, Flight of the Red Balloon, Dark Matter and more

Crystal Antlers at High Voltage Party, Safari Sam's, 1/21/08

Crystal Antlers Safari Sam's, Jan. 21, 2008 The sparkling reputation of Long Beach’s Crystal Antlers drew me out to the High Voltage Magazine party at Safari Sam’s last night, and despite the clear lameness of the event (see below for unfortunate High Voltage missteps), Crystal Antlers deliver ... More >>

Groovy Noodles

Ebisu

Two Hahns Under the Stars

A Day at the Races

Faster, Speedycat! Thrill! Thrill!

Letters

Think Pink

(Feminism)

Letters

The Million-Dollar March

A tribute to greed, power and excess

Letters

Letters

The Transhumanists

Meet Max and Natasha. They hope to live forever. Seriously.

From Spaetzle to Saimintosoda

The world on a string

Growth Is Great

Like it or not, Playa Vista is getting built