Mona Holmes is a Contributor at KCRW. She covers a diverse range of topics related to food and beverages, including restaurant innovation, cannabis regulation, and the hospitality industry, with a particular focus on the intersection of cannabis and culinary experiences. Mona's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as MSN and Eater.
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Los Angeles, United States (Local)
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Mona's coverage is heavily focused on local Los Angeles-based food and entertainment news, with a strong emphasis on restaurant openings, closures, and events. If you have insights into the LA food scene or any new exciting restaurant openings or closures in the area, she may be interested in your pitch.
Given her focus on private sector announcements and event coverage related to restaurants and dining experiences in Los Angeles, consider pitching stories that involve exclusive interviews with chefs or restaurateurs about their latest ventures or culinary trends specific to this region.
As Mona's primary geographic focus is local (United States, California, Los Angeles), ensure that any pitches are directly relevant to this area.
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Two water main breaks have left Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard restaurants to bail out floodwater, lose foot traffic, and brace for more closures
Owner Barbara “Sky” Burrell, whose soulful tacos helped launch a citywide movement, will shift to a ghost-kitchen and catering service after August 15
WeHo’s longtime seafood favorite ceases operations, a temporary closure on the Sunset Strip, and more
By: Mona Holmes
The lease wasn’t renewed, but Crustacean’s 31-year legacy will live on after the Beverly Hills restaurant closes on Halloween
By: Mona Holmes
V in Folk , the enchanting Hermosa Beach neo-French bistro that captured Southern California's attention (and some awards ) in 2025, will switch up its menu this month.
By: Matthew Kang, Mona Holmes
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