03-06-24
Health Nut at Ivy Station : Now Open!

At last, the wait is over! Health Nut Culver City is now open! 8900 Venice Blvd. #108 (next to Carbon Health & Sweetfin). Validated parking underground. Receive 25% Off your first order when you download the Health Nut App! See you there!

 

01-19-24
Prima Donna Opens in Culver City With Sicilian Wood-Fired Pizza and Pasta

Mosaic presents Prima Donna, a wood-fired production from Chef Michael Santoro, featuring an ensemble cast of Sicilian-inspired crowd-pleasers, thoughtfully curated for the prima donna in everyone.

To make a reservation click here.

12-01-23
Ivy Station Holiday Night Market - 12/8

Shop local at this holiday edition of our monthly night market on the Ivy Station lawn in Culver City. Join us Friday, December 8th from 5pm-10pm for handcrafted gifts from local vendors, food trucks, craft beer, a photo op with Santa, music, and festive fun. This market is family and dog-friendly and a fun destination for date night, a meetup with friends, or a family outing!

For more info click here

10-31-23
Ivy Station Night Market: Nov 10.

The Ivy Station Night Market is back! Kickstart your holiday shopping at this autumnal edition of our monthly night market on the Ivy Station lawn in Culver City. Join us Friday, November 10th from 5pm-10pm for local vendors, food trucks, craft beer, games, and music. This market is family and dog-friendly and a fun destination for date night, a meetup with friends, or a family outing!

For more info please visit here

10-05-23
Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival - Saturday, 10/14 - 11AM-6PM

 

Culver City Arts District and Arts District Residents Association are proud to present this year's rockin' Art Walk and Roll Festival. This FREE Festival will feature distinguished artists, live music, eclectic food trucks, beer gardens, kid's activities, and our fantastic micromobility showcase! Take a self-guided stroll through our festival and make sure to visit Culver City's local galleries, restaurants and retail.

For more info please visit https://culvercityartwalk.com/

07-18-23
LADOT Presents: Venice Boulevard! Powered by CicLAvia

We invite you to join CicLAvia on Sunday, July 23rd to ride, bike, skate, and experience the new protected bike lanes and safety features on Venice Boulevard. This event will feature a series of guided group bike rides and walks along Venice Boulevard, between National and Sepulveda, as well as routes through the surrounding neighborhoods, highlighting the recent transportation safety improvements.

The street will remain open to cars and they encourage participants to explore the area safely. You can also joun, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the afternoon along the sidewalks in your own way. There will be a Hub at Venice and Bagley with music, street games and other activities. There will also be bike skills classes at Ivy Station adjacent to the Metro Bike Hub.This event is welcoming to people of all ages and abilities!

For more information, see the attached flyer or visit the CicLAvia website at https://www.ciclavia.org/venice_blvd_event.   

 

07-18-23
Summer Roller Disco at Ivy Station!

Join us for a Summer Skate Nights series to make "First Thursdays" a monthly roller disco experience! Our Roller Discos will be a monthly pop-up skate night with a DJ, Artisan Vendor Market, Skate Rentals, Lessons, and other fun surprises!

Thursday Night Skate is a community meetup for primarily roller-skaters and rollerbladers, but all wheels are welcome, and you'll often see cyclists and skateboarders join in on the fun! Participants will meet at Ivy Station and have the option to stay and dance all night, or go out on a group ride around Culver City at 8:00pm. The group passes through some of Culver City's most iconic landmarks, with lots of stops to dance, rest, or do whatever you'd like!

This Skate Night is beginner friendly, but participants are expected to have control when skating and have basic skills to navigate road skating in a large group. Reach out to hello@laskatehunnies.com with any questions about route difficulty.

Parking is FREE with validation, just check in with an event organizer to get your validation ticket! Join us for an after party at LA Ale Works from 9:30pm-10:30pm, conveniently located on site at Ivy Station :)

07-18-23
Salsa Night at Ivy Station!

Kick off your weekend with salsa dancing at sunset! Dance instructor Pepe Gonzalez will teach an intro salsa lesson on the Ivy Station plaza on Friday, July 21st from 6:30-7pm before you dance the night away to live music from Fermin Fusion Salsa from 7-8:45pm. This event is outdoors, free, and open to the public!

Free 2-hour validated parking is available in Ivy Station's garage (entrances at 8900 Venice Blvd. and 8840 National Blvd. in Culver City). Ivy Station is conveniently located at the Culver City stop on the Metro E line and has ample bike parking.

This programming was created in part through the City of Los Angeles Arts Development Fee Program, Department of Cultural Affairs.

About Fermín Sifontes Fusion Salsa Band:

https://www.ferminsifontesfusionsalsa.com/ 

07-18-23
Ivy Station: Movie Night on the Lawn - presented by Ting

Rock out into the weekend with this free screening of School of Rock on the Ivy Station lawn on July 28th!

Grab a spot on the lawn beginning at 7:45pm and enjoy free popcorn as well as free movie snacks provided by our friends at Ting. The movie will begin promptly at 8:15pm. Closed captioning will be enabled. This film is rated PG-13.

This is a free event with free 5-hour parking validation provided upon request. Attendees are encouraged to visit our on-site retail and dining establishments before, during, and after the film. Alcohol is not permitted outdoors.

This programming was created in part through the City of Los Angeles Arts Development Fee Program, Department of Cultural Affairs.

06-09-23
Ivy Station Night Market Summer Kickoff

The Ivy Station Night Market Summer Kickoff is happening this Friday, June 9th from 5-10pm at Ivy Station! Kick-start your summer fun and shop locally-made finds from dozens of artisan vendors while enjoying food trucks, drinks, games, music, face painting, and more. Admission and parking are free, and Ivy Station is also conveniently located at the Culver City stop of the Metro E line. Ample bike parking is also available. This event is all ages and dog-friendly! For more info click here

05-18-23
Now open: Love.Life restaurant

We are excited to announce that Love.life restaurant is now open at Ivy Station in Culver City, California!

Innovative plant-based cuisine with an emphasis on health-forward dishes that highlight fresh, seasonal and flavorful whole foods. Chef Brooks McCarty's menu features vibrant dishes with culinary influences from around the world. Made-in-house whole-wheat sourdough pizza, salads, and entrees that range from Chili-Roasted Whole Cauliflower, Mushroom Farro Risotto, Thai Green Curry and more.

Full bar with assortment of natural wines, innovative cocktails and mocktails created by acclaimed mixologist, Warren Bobrow.

Smoothie and juice bar features grab-and-go items for breakfast and lunch.

For more info click here 

05-18-23
Movie Night on the Lawn! 5/26 8:15pm

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free movie night under the stars! For more info click here

05-08-23
Ivy Station | The Makers Hive Market @ Ivy Station! 5/20 11am-4pm

 

The Makers Hive Market returns to Ivy Stationwith a curated mix of local makers, food trucks, live music, activities, photo ops and more! The market will feature a variety of local and small business owners that come from all around Southern California. We pride ourselves in hosting vendors of all backgrounds who have a passion for creating.

Things to look forward to at our market:

- Live Music

- 20+ Vendors

- Arts & Crafts for the kiddos

- Dog Friendly

- Great Dining Establishments

- A fun shopping experience

For more info, please visit here

04-27-23
The Makers Hive Market @ Ivy Station! 4/29 12pm-6pm

The Makers Hive Market makes it Ivy Station debut with a curated mix of local makers, food trucks, live music, activities, photo ops and more! The market will feature a variety of local and small business owners that come from all around Southern California. We pride ourselves in hosting vendors of all backgrounds who have a passion for creating.

Things to look forward to at our market:

- Live Music

- 20+ Vendors

- Arts & Crafts for the kiddos

- Dog Friendly

- Great Dining Establishments

- A fun shopping experience

For more info, please visit here

03-03-23
Saturday Skate Picnic: Hosted by the LA Skate Hunnies! 3/4 12pm-4pm

Bring your roller skates and roller blades and join us for a picnic on the Lawn on Saturday 3/4 from 12pm-4pm! There will be music, vendors, and good vibes all around. Liability release required to skate. Hosted by the LA Skate Hunnies. 

12-28-22
The Shay Hotel & Canopy Club New Year's Eve!

One Ticket, Many Experiences. Live Music, Cocktails & Hors D'oevres in the Lobby, DJ's, Desserts & Champagne on the rooftop, 5 Chef Stations, Multiple Open Bars. One ticket, 3 parties. For more info please click here.

12-01-22
2022 Annual Downtown Culver City Tree Lighting Sled-tacular!

Downtown Culver City is delighted to bring snow and sledding back for the first time since 2019 to this year's Annual Tree Lighting Sled-tacular! December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm.

To enjoy the snow, be sure to REGISTER IN ADVANCE to sign your waiver so you can get right to sledding.

The 2022 Tree Lighting Sled-tacular is produced by the Culver City Downtown Business Association with Amazon Studios as the presenting sponsor, and support from The Culver Studios, The Culver Steps, Ting, Culver City Parks Recreation & Community Services and the City of Culver City and is produced by the Culver City Downtown Business Association. For more info cick here

11-18-22
healthyspot - Now Open!

We are excited to announce healthyspot is now open at Ivy Station! Adjacent to the Metro Expo Line, this Healthy Spot location will serve as a convenient way for busy pet parents to step away from the rush of the city and get their pet everything they need! Please click here for store info and hours. 

 

11-18-22
Ivy Station: Mixed-Use Building of the Year - Toby Awards 2022

 

We are excited to announce that Ivy Station is the winner of the 2022 Mixed-Use Building of the Year! The Mixed-Use award is presented by BOMA and is awarded to the building that has displayed superior design, operation, and management of a mixed-use building. On Behalf of the Ivy Station management team we would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has been involved with Ivy Station over the past few years. All our vendors, staff, development team, and partners were instrumental in making Ivy Station what it is today!

11-18-22
Ivy Station: Pueblo Award Winner! - Toby Awards 2022

 

We are excited to announce that Ivy Station is the winner of the 2022 Pueblo Award! The Pueblo Award is presented by BOMA and is awarded to the building that has demonstrated an outstanding performance in its contribution to the community, making community outreach one of its primary objectives. We are extremely pleased to received this award. On Behalf of the Ivy Station management team we would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has been involved with Ivy Station over the past few years. All our vendors, staff, development team, and partners were instrumental in making Ivy Station what it is today!

10-03-22
Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival - Saturday, October 8th, 2022 11AM-6PM

This FREE Festival will feature distinguished artists, live music, eclectic food trucks, beer gardens, kid's activities, and our fantastic micromobility showcase! Take a self-guided stroll through our festival and make sure to visit Culver City's local galleries, restaurants and retail.

Events will take place throughout Culver City Arts District, including our first ever designated street closure that stretches along the Arts District, (Washington Blvd will be closed between McManus and Caroline Ave).

For more info click here

 

09-02-22
Culver City Expo @ Ivy Station

We are pleased to announce Ivy Station will be hosting the return of the Culver City Expo on Wednesday, 9/14/22, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.If you have a product or service of interest to other Culver City businesses and residents, this is the place to showcase it. Booth location and availability will be based on timing/order of registration.

Reach hundreds of businesses and residents by showcasing your business at this year's event.
Advertise your products and services to other companies and residents! Food Samples, Raffles, and Lots of Networking! For more information, please scan the QR code on the flyer or visit www.culvercitychamber.com. 

 We hope to see you at the Expo! 

09-02-22
Culver City Arts District Night Market at Ivy Station, Presented by Ting

Join us for the August Night Market on Friday, Sept 9th from 5pm-10pm outdoors at Ivy Station. Local vendors, food trucks, games, and music make this a great destination for date night, a meetup with friends, or a family outing.dmission is free for this event.

Free parking for this event will be available at the Warner Media garage entrance located at 8900 Venice Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 (look for signs for Warner Media Visitors) or the public entrance at 8840 National Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232. Take the elevator or stairs up into the park plaza.

For more info click here.

Thank you!

08-03-22
Culver City Arts District Night Market at Ivy Station, Presented by Ting

Join us for the August Night Market on Friday, August 12th from 5pm-10pm outdoors at Ivy Station. Local vendors, food trucks, games, and music make this a great destination for date night, a meetup with friends, or a family outing.dmission is free for this event.

Free parking for this event will be available at the Warner Media garage entrance located at 8900 Venice Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 (look for signs for Warner Media Visitors) or the public entrance at 8840 National Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232. Take the elevator or stairs up into the park plaza.

For more info click here.

Thank you!

08-03-22
Fiesta La Ballona Culver City- Friday, August 26, 2022 | 04:30 PM to 10:00 PM

 

Fiesta weekend offers carnival rides and games, live performances, a beer and wine garden, food trucks, a food court, and various booths spotlighting artisan wares and local organizations. 

Be sure to visit the Fiesta La Ballona website for all of the details. Click here

04-08-22
Culver City Arts District Night Market at Ivy Station, Presented by Ting

The Culver City Arts District Night Market at Ivy Station Presented by Ting is now a monthly event! Join us for the March market on Friday, April 8th from 5pm-9pm outdoors at Ivy Station. Local vendors, food trucks, games, and music make this a great destination for date night, a meetup with friends, or a family outing.

Admission is free for this event. Free parking for this event will be available at the Warner Media garage entrance located at 8900 Venice Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 (look for signs for Warner Media Visitors) or the public entrance at 8840 National Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232. Take the elevator or stairs up into the park plaza.

for more info click here.

04-01-22
Mother's Day Tea Party To Go

Join Culver City in celebrating Mother's Day with a Tea Party To Go and Virtual Concert on May 7, 2022.

Registration begins Monday, April 4, 2022 and ends Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Families can register for a Tea Party To Go kit for 2 or 4 people.

Live virtual concert by the Sidewalk Singers at 2:30 PM on Saturday, May 7, 2022! Virtual concert details and link will be emailed to registered participants on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Pre-registration required by May 4, 2022. Limited space. Late registrations not accepted.

For more info click here.

04-01-22
Technicolor is expanding VFX business in Culver City.

Technicolor Creative Studios is establishing a new Culver City campus, boosted by the return of production and demand from streamers for its visual effects services.

The office, which is expected to open in July, includes a four-story, 60,000-square-foot main building and a 4,750-square-foot virtual production space located on Washington Boulevard, the company said.

The campus will be a central home for the various divisions of Technicolor Creative Studios that have been spread out in different L.A. County locations. It's a unit of the French-owned media and technology conglomerate Technicolor.

For more information click here

04-01-22
Spring Egg-stravaganza

Get ready for a virtual egg hunt through Culver City parks! 

Families can register to participate on either Saturday, April 9, 2022 or Sunday, April 10, 2022, not both. Pre-registration is required.

Families use cell phones to search at their own pace through various Culver City parks for "Eggs" (QR codes on egg posters).  In this friendly competition, only bragging rights are at stake because all hunters will end their quest at Veterans Park to collect prize baskets and enjoy a Mr. Bunny photo opportunity!  The experience should not take longer than 2 hours. 

Registration will open Monday, March 14, 2022 and ends Thursday, April 7, 2022. Late registrations will not be accepted.

This is a hosted by the city of Culver City. To register click here.

01-20-22
Enjoy a dining experience inside an igloo with Celestina Rooftop!

Celestina Under the Stars is a nighttime igloo experience with a special menu featuring pozole, house-made tamales, Mexican hot chocolate and more. Igloos are available with two seatings nightly, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. It's a minimum of four guests and a maximum of eightVisit the restaurant's website for more information or follow on Instagram.

 

11-11-21
Final components of $350M Ivy Station development completed in Culver City

After more than four years of construction, developers Lowe, Rockwood capital & AECOM-Canyon Partners have completed the final component of the $350-million Ivy Station complex in Culver City. Earlier this month, Lowe marked the opening of The Shay, a 148-room boutique hotel that is operated by Hyatt through its Destination Hotel brand.

Three mid-rise buildings will feature 200 apartments, a 148-room hotel, and 240,000 square feet of office space - which has been entirely leased by HBO. There is also 50,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space on the ground-floor and two acres of outdoor gathering space.

To read more please click here

10-25-21
LA Ale Works: An Homage to Culver City

In preparation of its upcoming tasting room at Ivy Station, La Ale Works is proud to announce its "Meet me at Ivy Station" (Juicy IPA, 7.5%) is now available! A MASSIVE dry hop of Vic Secret, Cashmere and Sabro lead you to tropical notes of passionfruit, coconut and pithy citrus. A light, creamy body makes this an easy drinker, day or night.

They had a blast working with Culver City based artist @kaseyjonesink on this homage to Culver City. She buried all sorts of hidden treasures, new and old. 

To purchase your own, please visit LaAleworks.

10-25-21
Apple to expand offices in Culver City

Apple announced plans Friday for a 500,000-square-foot office facility in Culver City that will serve as a regional headquarters for the tech giant's local operations, which include Apple TV+ and Apple Music.

The complex will consist of two buildings connected by a shared wall, actually straddling Culver City and Los Angeles, at National and Venice boulevards, adjacent the Metro Expo Line's Culver City Station. Apple established operations in Culver City in 2014, and currently has more than 1,500 employees in the area, according to the company.

To read more about this click here.

10-19-21
Fiesta La Ballona

Fiesta weekend offers carnival rides and games, live performances, a beer and wine garden, food trucks, a food court, and various booths spotlighting artisan wares and local organizations. 

Be sure to visit the Fiesta La Ballona website for all of the details.  

10-04-21
2021 Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival

The Culver City Arts District and Arts District Residents Association are proud to present this year's rockin' Art Walk & Roll Festival on Saturday, October 9th from 11 AM to 6 PM. Events will take place throughout Culver City Arts District, including a street closure between Hutchinson Avenue and La Cienega Avenue along Washington Boulevard.

The Festival will feature live music, eclectic food, children's activities and more! 

For more information about Art Walk & Roll Festival, click here.

 

11-12-20
Culver City's Marble-Lined Food Hall Conjures Old World European Charm

Nancy Silverton's Pizzette is inside the gorgeous 1929-era building, as are a number of other prominent vendors from around Los Angeles.

Citizen Public Market opens next Wednesday, November 18, keeping daily hours for grab and go service and on-site outdoor dining from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., though individual vendor hours may vary slightly.

For more information about Pizzette and other vendors, please click here.

10-26-20
Construction Updates & Time-lapse Video

Traffic Lane Closures:

 

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12-13-19
Ivy Station Development Adds Big Name Tenants

Local craft beer company LA Ale Works will help to anchor the massive retail portion of Culver City's upcoming Ivy Station development. The property will soon be home to HBO's new headquarters along with 50,000 square feet of transit-adjacent ground floor retail and restaurant space. 

To read more about the recently-announced retail tenants, click here.

 

10-30-19
Ivy Station Team Introduces The Shay: A Dynamic, 148 Room Boutique Hotel

The Ivy Station development team revealed details for The Shay, a new six-story, 148-room boutique hotel that is a pivotal component of Ivy Station, the 500,000 square foot mixed-use development currently under construction in Culver City, Calif., adjacent to the Los Angeles Metro Expo Line station. The Shay, thoughtfully tailored to the creative residents and guests of Culver City, a thriving hub of arts, entertainment and technology, will be operated by Hyatt within the premium Destination Hotels brand, a collection of distinct, independently branded hotels, resorts and residences.  To read more, download the press release - The Shay Ivy Station FINAL.pdf

09-27-19
LA Times Critic Finds Comfort in the Tex-Mex Queso at Amacita in Culver City

This week's LA Times review by co-critic Bill Addison centers around Culver City, the once again hot dining destination that is shaping up to be a big restaurant player for the greater Westside. More specifically, Addison heads into Josef Centeno's colorful corner restaurant Amacita for some Tex-Mex classics that come by way of California. Click here to read his review.

09-04-19
A Quaint New Bakery Turns Out Impressive Breads and Pastries in Culver City

The quirkily-shaped shop, located a building over from the main Platform development and beneath the large parking garage, features a retail section for takeaway pastries and breads as well as a large, inviting dining room inside. There's a large open patio that abuts the sidewalk as well, just like with the former tenant.  For more information click here.

07-11-19
Award-Winning Chef Josef Centeno Opens a Fun-Loving Tex-Mex Hangout in Culver City

Josef Centeno, who opened Bacoshop at this prime corner location in Downtown Culver City, has transformed the space into Amacita, a more modern California take on his popular Tex-Mex restaurant Bar Ama in Downtown LA. Opening tomorrow evening with a reasonably priced menu of Tex-Mex classics, Centeno is taking cues from his San Antonio heritage but adapting flavors to LA.  For more information, click here.

07-09-19
Nancy Silverton to open a new restaurant, Pizzette, in Culver City this fall

Nancy Silverton is opening her first new restaurant in six years, bringing a fast-casual Italian spot called Pizzette to Culver City this fall. It will be located in the under-construction Citizen Public Market food hall on Culver Boulevard.  For more details, click here.

04-03-19
HBO Selects Ivy Station as New Corporate Headquarters

The Ivy Station development team of Lowe, AECOM-Canyon Partners and Rockwood Capital announced today that it has executed a long-term lease with HBO for the entire 240,000-square-foot office building at Ivy Station. HBO Ivy Station Press Release.pdf

03-11-19
Culver City Now

Please click here to read the latest article from the Los Angeles Times on how Culver City is transforming and paving the way for future developments even in Los Angeles.

02-15-19
A Dinnertime Newcomer Adds Character to Downtown Culver City

Downtown Culver City's fortunes continue to change with news today of a mellow new neighbor called Wildchild landing later this year. Not to be confused with Culver City's existing WildCraft restaurant, Wildchild will offer a more cross-cultural, shared plates kind of perspective for evening diners, along with lots of open-air architecture and a full slate of cocktails.  To find out more, click here.

12-14-18
Culver City's Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge Margot Now Open

Opening its doors at Culver City's Platform is Margot, the new rooftop restaurant has a seasoned crew of vets including Norah's chef Michael Williams, bar director David Kupchinsky, general manager John Snowden, and IB Hospitality founder, Rohan Talwar.  For more information, click here.

10-12-18
Shirley Chung's Culver City Restaurant Melds Old and New Chinese Flavors

Ms. Chi opened in the former Hanjip space in Downtown Culver City with all day modern Chinese fare that will help redefine Chinese cuisine for Angelenos, starting with breakfast.  For more information, click here.

09-24-18
Beloved Brooklyn Spot Roberta's Now Firing Pizzas in Culver City

Greater Los Angeles's pizza moment continues with the surprise weekend opening of Roberta's at the Platform project in Culver City. 

This West Coast Roberta's carries much the same menu as the original, with a lean on blistered pizzas as well as wood-fired vegetables, pasta, and cured meat. There's room for lots of funky wines as well, and a full bar for cocktails to boot.  Click here for their menu.

07-05-18
L.A. Will Attempt to Densify Some Expo Line Neighborhoods

The Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan wins City Council approval - Under the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan, taller, mixed-use buildings will now be allowed in a half-mile radius around five train stations in Palms, Rancho Park, Sawtelle, Mid-City, and Cheviot Hills.  For more information, please click here.

04-10-18
Amazon Moving into Huge Culver Steps Development

Amazon has now taken more than 350,000 square feet of space in Culver City for its production arm, as well as the company's video and advertising departments and the movie reference site IMDb, which Amazon owns. Read more about the tech giant's move here!

03-12-18
A Popular Mid-City Pasta Shop Expands to Culver City

Pasta Sisters, the Mid-City strip mall restaurant specializing in affordable handmade pasta, opened its second location in Culver City. The new location takes over the former Bucato space in the Helms Bakery complex, keeping that address a temple to all things noodles and sauce.  To view their menu, click here.

03-12-18
Culver City's Hayden Flips Into an Even More Approachable Wine Bar

There’s a new look and feel over at Hayden these days, with a reformatted menu and service experience creating a different kind of vibe inside the casual cafe at the far edge of Culver City’s Platform project.

For more information including the revamped menu, click here!

 

03-12-18
Apple is Taking Another Big Bite out of Culver City

Apple is moving into Culver City!

The technology giant has agreed to lease the entirety of the 128,000-square-foot building at 8777 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. Located on the corner of Washington and National boulevards, the four-story complex will include office space, as well as 4,500 square feet of ground-level retail.  For more information, click here.

An L.A. Ramen Newcomer Takes Over the Former East Borough Space in Culver City

Newcomer Ramen Bangaichi recently opened in Culver City — and only five months after the international chain’s first Los Angeles location in Los Feliz commenced service.  For more information, please visit their site here.

09-04-17
A Guide to a Century of Culver City, the Heart of Screenland

Culver City is now in its 100th year, with a year-long celebration which wrapped up in September 2017.  To read more about the Heart of Screenland, please visit here.

03-13-18
Fast Casual Healthy Eats Anchor Downtown Culver City's Reemerging Scene

Fans of the forgotten Native Foods Cafe in Culver City can rejoice: there’s even more healthy eating on the way. Signage has now gone up for Primal Kitchen, a newcomer to the clean-eating market that promises “delicious, high quality, nutrient dense foods” in a sunny space that includes room for takeout as well as dining in.  More information about the restaurant and the menu can be found here.

02-14-17
L.A. Expo Line's Culver City Station Parking Alternatives During Construction

Metro has four parking alternative locations available:

Ince Garage in Culver City at 9099 Washington Blvd. Cost: $3 with a valid TAP card.

Expo/La Cienega/Jefferson Station, 5664 S. La Cienega Blvd. Parking is free until March 1 when the cost of parking will be $3 per day with a valid TAP card.

Expo/Sepulveda Station parking structure, 11214-11270 Exposition Blvd. Cost: $3 per day with a valid TAP card.

Expo/Bundy Station, Exposition Blvd. and Bundy. Cost: $3 per day with valid TAP card.

 

09-22-16
Akasha Richmond's New Italian Concept

Akasha Richmond's AR Cucina plans on playing the hits, working a menu of familiar Italian favorites in the former Sambar space.  The Italian eatery takes over where Sambar left off, and even carries much the same crew as the previous restaurant.

09-16-16
Red Medicine's Jordan Kahn Opens Super Serious Breakfast Spot in Culver City

Chef Jordan Kahn, who was last cooking at Red Medicine before it closed in late 2014, is back on the scene, having quietly opened a Culver City neo-coffee shop called Destroyer this week. The place is currently in soft opening mode, but some locals have already found their way in to enjoy the array of vegetable-heavy plates.  Visit www.destroyer.la for the menu and more information.

Floral Fans Are Freaking Out Over This Culver City Flower Shop

If you love all things flowers from design to decor to DIY get ready to fall in love with Floral Art LA.  The beloved local company known for its mastery of botany has just opened a satellite retail location at the Platform to complement its existing store in the same neighborhood.  Visit here to learn more about their floral design classes.

04-01-16
Taco Spot Loqui Lands at Culver City's Platform

Loqui is the genesis of years of friendship between Wallace and Ampudia — and many trips to Baja and beyond. The duo have been dreaming up the restaurant, a smallish affair with simple seating and a limited menu of tacos and other Mexican favorites, for quite some time, even staging pop-ups together over the years up in San Francisco. Wallace was a longtime baker for Tartine, and as far back as 2013 he and Mexico City native Ampudia have been making tacos and other simple street snacks.

11 Best Bars In Culver City

Culver City has seen a rejuvenation over the past several years and is becoming a go-to spot for Westside Angelenos.  It is home to a wide variety of restaurants, galleries, bars and lounges, making it a great destination for a night out with friends or a date.  Here is a list of the top places to try www.theculturetrip.com.

03-13-18
A Menswear Store for 'Well-Informed' Gents Is Coming to Culver City

Culver City's Platform will be home to the first-ever retail endeavor by Bloomingdale's men's fashion director Josh Peskowitz, who's partnering with industry vets Christophe Desmaison and Simon Golby to create a store geared towards "well-informed American men".  "The store will be stocked like a full, interchangeable wardrobe —€” lots of unstructured tailoring, plays on proportion, plays on pattern," Peskowitz explains to the site, "but it's about taking all those things and putting them together in a way that still feels like they're very polished."

Cali-Cool Boutique Lula Mae Relocates from Abbot Kinney to Culver City

The designer-filled shop opened on Abbot Kinney earlier this year and relocated last month; it brings the same mix of cult-fave luxury labels (Elizabeth & James, Pam & Gela, more) and Cali-cool brands (Bella Luxx, LNA, Monrow, and others) to Downtown Culver's food and entertainment-filled haven.  Visit www.lulamaestyle.com for more looks!

11-05-15
The Westside's Grain Mecca

Lodge Bread, which comes from San Francisco-trained bakers Alex Phaneuf and Or Amsalem, officially opened with a slew of wild-fermented, house-baked breads in Culver City along Washington Blvd.  Visit www.lodgebread.com for a list of goods.

09-07-15
Frank Gehry to design the return of Culver City's Jazz Bakery

Gehry's pro-bono involvement with the Jazz Bakery was first revealed when an intervention by the City Council of Culver City in 2012 secured one-seventh of an acre space next to the Kirk Douglas Theater in Culver City for the nonprofit jazz venue's upcoming use.  Jazz Bakery's founder and artistic director Ruth Price told The Times that Gehry had offered his services even earlier to the itinerant venue's new home.  To read more visit www.latimes.com.

08-08-15
A Minimalist-Bohemian Home Goods and Decor Shop Has Come to Culver City

Studio by Dark has arrived on Culver City Arts District's Washington Boulevard, adding to the low-key stretch's indie shopping options.  The boutique offers lighting and accessories from Denmark, exclusive crystal and oil-infused candles by Ashen, pottery by local ceramicists Ben Medansky and Eunbi Cho, and textiles, art, and rugs by other local talents.  You can find more objects at www.studiobydark.com.

07-07-15
Farmer's Market

Culver City hosts a weekly Farmer's Market year round offering fresh fruit, vegetables and a selection of other fine foods.  It takes place every Tuesday, rain or shine, on downtown Culver City's Main Street, from 2 to 7 pm.  Bring your kids as there is live children's music and fun treats to sample!

 

07-28-15
Experience Hatchet Hall's Southern Elegance in Culver City

With Brian Dunsmoor and chef de cuisine Jack Leahy at the helm, Hatchet Hall serves Southern-inspired fare in the former Waterloo & City spot. HH has become one of the hottest restaurants to open in Culver City. Visit www.hatchethallla.com for menus and reservations.