Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
Restaurants
Brunch, but make it better: If your weekend requires flaky pastries, serious espresso, and a salad that actually tastes like the farmers market, The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker delivers modern California plates with European flair, seasonal local ingredients, craft cocktails, and a win…
Smash-burger craving? Whether it’s a Tuesday or a treat-yourself moment, For The Win - Beverly Center nails the crispy-edged smash burger, backed up by loaded fries, a legit grilled cheese, brussels sprouts that don’t feel like homework, and hand-spun shakes.
A polished hideout: Slip into The Hideaway at the Rodeo Collection for an upscale take on steak with Mexican flair and margaritas that actually taste like someone cared.
The Brentwood home that served as the final residence of Marilyn Monroe, California, has been granted status as a Historic-Cultural Monument, ending a legal and public battle over its future.