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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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Where To Eat In Marina Del Rey

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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

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Where To Have Brunch On The Westside

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Where To Have Brunch On The Westside

Where to have brunch in Venice, Santa Monica, and beyond.

By Jess Basser Sanders, Brett Keating, and Amanda Williamson on June 8, 2018

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French Market Café

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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

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Where To Eat Lunch In Santa Monica

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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

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India’s Oven

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India’s Oven

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

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Esters Wine Shop & Bar

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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

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Art's Table

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Art's Table

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

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Ingo's Tasty Diner

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Ingo's Tasty Diner

Naming anything "tasty" is a bold move. Particularly when it's not.

By Amanda Williamson on March 14, 2016

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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

The arrival of Sidecar means Santa Monica's donut game just became legitimate.

By Amanda Williamson on February 29, 2016

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Freddy Smalls

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Freddy Smalls

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

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The Tasting Kitchen

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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

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Forma

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Forma

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

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