Category Archives: Restaurants

  Marissa Hermer, co-owner of The Draycott, located in the center of Caruso’s Palisades Village, was the guest speaker at a Palisades Chamber of Commerce virtual event on February 9. The ever delightful Hermer, who is the mother of three … Continue reading →

Circling the News received a January 1 email from Vanessa Pellegrini, one of the co-owners of Vittorio Ristorante on Marquez. “We had an employee test positive this morning. Out of an abundance of caution for our customers and staff, we … Continue reading →

Driving down Temescal Canyon Road in the early morning, you might have noticed Galvan’s Catering truck near the playground, just above Pacific Coast Highway. More likely you will have noticed there are long lines of people patiently waiting to place … Continue reading →

  RESTAURANTS: Our favorite restaurants have struggled since March to stay open during the pandemic lockdowns. First they were relegated to serving only takeout, which meant laying off waiters and busboys. Then they were gradually allowed to open on patios … Continue reading →

(Circling the News columnist Bob Vickrey wrote in a September 28 email, “I read in the Los Angeles Times yesterday that the legendary L.A. landmark is closing due to the drop off in business due to the pandemic. The Pacific … Continue reading →

There’s nothing better than a juicy well-prepared cheeseburger, so long-time resident and Pacific Palisades Optimist Club member Bill Skinner went on a quest to find the best one on the Westside. Here’s his report for Circling the News. The overall … Continue reading →

The Draycott co-owners, Marissa and Matt Hermer, have embraced the new dining regulations with expanded outdoor seating. Chef Michael Fiorelli (Olivetta and Love & Salt) is the new culinary director and has created an array of new dishes to join … Continue reading →

You have been cooped up with dad for the past few months, perhaps with him preparing a lot of the meals. Now is your chance to repay him with some great food on Father’s Day this Sunday at Cinque Terre … Continue reading →

The Golden Bull, established in 1949 at 170 W. Channel Rd. in Santa Monica Canyon, has re-opened for “to-go” curbside pickup daily from 5 to 10 p.m. To celebrate the occasion, two new cocktails are available: The Penicillin, which includes … Continue reading →