A day in Santa Monica is one of my favorite resets: sushi lunch, then a long wander down Montana Avenue. We had lunch at The Brothers Sushi on Montana, a small neighborhood spot that takes its fish seriously, and it made the perfect start to a shopping day. Here is what we ordered, what to wear, and how to plan it.
Lunch at The Brothers Sushi
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The Brothers Sushi is a cozy spot on Montana Avenue. We started with the avocado toast bites, which are nothing like the brunch kind: crisp rice, avocado, and beautiful little toppings.
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The miso black cod is the dish to get: rich, caramelized, and gone in minutes.
Dessert at Brothers
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For dessert, the taiyaki with matcha ice cream, warm and crisp against the cold matcha.
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And if you are celebrating, they do a birthday cheesecake plate with a candle.
What to Wear for a Santa Monica Shopping Day
Montana Avenue calls for something relaxed but put together: great denim, an easy half-zip, sneakers you can walk in for hours, and a bag that goes hands-free.
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The Citizens of Humanity Annina jeans are the brand’s bestselling high-rise wide leg in the perfect washed-down Westwood blue, the pair you build a whole day around. Here.
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The Varley Vine half-zip pullover is a Varley classic with the prettiest collar, polished enough for lunch and easy for the walk after. Here.
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The Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 sneakers in yellow with black stripes are the retro pair everyone is wearing, light and walkable all day. Here.
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Finish with the Clare V Midi Sac in black diagonal woven leather, a Los Angeles classic that goes crossbody and holds everything for the day. Here.
A White Tee for Montana Avenue
A clean white tee is the base of an easy shopping outfit. The Anine Bing Cade tee in Los Angeles White works with jeans or a skirt. Check the fit and care details on the listing.
Planning Your Visit
The Brothers Sushi is at 1008 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. It is small, so book ahead, then leave time to walk Montana afterward: it is one of the best little shopping streets in the city.
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