Mona Holmes is a contributor to Eater and Cigalah Group, focusing on local food and restaurant news in Los Angeles, California. Her work has also been featured on KCRW. With a passion for highlighting the culinary scene in LA, Mona writes about new openings, award winners, and the latest trends in the city's vibrant food culture.
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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.
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Inside Eddie Navarrette’s crusade to make running a restaurant easier in California with the Small Business Support Act by Mona Holmes
By: Mona Holmes
Sage Bistro’s two restaurants and brewpub will soon serve "regenerative" meats and dairy, resulting in backlash from PETA and social media
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Plus, KCRW cancels the pie contest, LA’s styrofoam container ban, and more by Mona Holmes
Plus, Crowns & Hops debuts at LAX, All Day Baby’s Dodger menu, and more by Mona Holmes
Mother of Pearl serves up sweeping city views, a roving Champagne cart, and exquisite seafood from chef Joshua Gil.
Clifton’s Pacific Seas, Gothic Bar, Monarch Bar, and Forest Glen will see new life in 2024 by Mona Holmes
Plus, Mark Wahlberg tries his hand at Mexican food, love for Chuck E. Cheese, and more by Mona Holmes
By: Mona Holmes
First We Feast’s popular YouTube show launches the new hot wing service today.
By: Mona Holmes
A trio of hair enthusiasts opens Aanuko Coffee, one of Culver City’s coolest new communal spaces
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