Time Out Says Posted: Tuesday August 18 2020 If watching movies in your car isn’t quite your speed, perhaps you’ll prefer the Fairmont Miramar’s take on the classic L.A. outdoor screening. Every Saturday night at 8pm, both hotel guests and vistors are invited to slip into something water proof, grab a handful of free popcorn and enjoy… Continue Reading Poolside Cinema at the Fairmont Miramar
The Beet Exclusive: The 5 Best Ways to Grill Vegetables By: Perri O. Blumberg This summer, we’re certainly not having the backyard soirées we’ve cherished in seasons past. But that doesn’t mean you can’t throw the tarp off your grill and get cooking. Whether for a July 4th plant-based feast or a quick side… Continue Reading The 5 Best Ways to Grill Vegetables
By Lizbeth Scordo Food waste has become an undeniably buzzy concept, and with good reason: Cutting back on tossed-out food reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions, frees up landfill space, and respects the world’s food supply as a valuable global resource. It’s better for the planet in countless ways (and it’s cost-effective, too). But this eco-friendly… Continue Reading 4 Simple Ways to Cut Back On Food Waste, According To A Zero-Waste Chef
By Lizbeth Scordo There are plenty of reasons why the menu at FIG Restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar is overflowing with seasonal, farm-fresh, and deliciously obscure ingredients. To start, the restaurant prides itself on crafting innovative cuisine, utilizing local produce, and changing up the menu frequently to showcase what’s at its best right at any… Continue Reading A Chef’s Trip to the Santa Monica Farmers Market
By Lizbeth Scordo Sidle up to the pewter bar inside the bustling FIG Restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar, and you’ll find more than just a creative selection of cocktails and wine being served. Wedged between the bottles lies an unassuming glass case filled with something perhaps even more tempting: a mouthwatering selection of artisan cheeses.… Continue Reading How To Craft The Perfect Cheese Plate, According to Eric the Cheese Guy
Blackbook Exclusive: Savory Summer Recipes from Santa Monica’s FIG Restaurant By Alissa Fitzgerald, BlackBook Summer has almost sprung in the east but, of course, it’s perpetually sunny and bright on the California Coast. And soaking up as much of that sun as possible is FIG, in the plush Fairmont Miramar hotel in Santa Monica. Known… Continue Reading Blackbook Exclusive: Savory Summer Recipes from Santa Monica’s FIG Restaurant
If you don’t live in SM, you might forget about this airy eatery inside the Fairmont Miramar. Don’t. The space is lovely (the folks here were doing the “hanging plant” thing before it was all the rage), the food is excellent, and the location — across the street from the ocean — is perfect for… Continue Reading Top-Notch Hotel Brunching and a Patio Facing the Pool
By Danielle Pendleton, KTLA.com Food and Lifestyle Expert Brandi Milloy joined us live the best spots in LA to pick up picnic food. For more info on Brandi, you can go to her website or follow her on social media. A big thank you to Cost Plus World Market for the amazing set up they… Continue Reading Best Spots in L.A. to Pick Up Picnic Food With Food and Lifestyle Expert Brandi Milloy
By Natalie Lizarraga, KTLA.com FIG Restaurant’s Executive Chef Jason Prendergast joined the 5 Live Crew and shared tips on choosing the best spring ingredients at the Farmer’s Market and how to use them in dishes. This segment aired on KTLA’s 5 Live on April 17, 2019. Source: KTLA
As a foodie, one of my favorite annual festivals on the Monterey Peninsula is Pebble Beach Food & Wine. From live cooking demos and grand tastings with celebrity chefs to 250 of the world’s best wineries and spirits’ brands, to call this mega-fest anything but decadent would be an understatement. In addition to attending the… Continue Reading 5 Industry Insiders Share Their Sizzling Entertaining Tips at the 12th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival