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Malibu
Café Habana
MEXICAN, CUBAN
11am-11pm Sun-Wed, to 1am Thu-Sat; )
A Mexican joint disguised as a Cuban joint with terrific margaritas, sumptuous booths on
the heated patio, salsa on the sound system and two dishes that prevail above all else: the
shrimp and carne asada tacos. Both come piled with either chili- and lime-sautéed rock
shrimp, or cubes of ancho-rubbed and grilled steak. Ask for one of each.
Duck Dive
PUB FOOD
$5-13, mains $9-32; 11:30am-10pm Sun-Thu, to late Fri & Sat)
A fantastic little concrete-floor pub with stainless-steel bar and patio seating. It pours
craftsman draught brews, and serves hand-cut fries sizzled in duck fat. The smoked mac 'n'
cheese can be ramped up with jalapeños and pork belly. It also offers a house-made veggie
burger and hearty meat ones too.
Nobu Malibu
JAPANESE
$8-46; 11am-3pm & 5:30pm-late; )
South of the pier and born again in landmark quality digs, here's a cavernous, modern,
wood chalet with a long sushi bar on the back wall and a dining room that spills onto a
patio that overlooks the swirling sea. Remember, it's the cooked food that built the brand.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Farmers Markets
MARKET
8:30am-1:30pm Wed, to 1pm Sat;
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