"Your cousin who moved to California a few years ago has returned. The first thing she did when she landed was eat a hot dog at O’Hare, but now she wants something quinoa-adjacent for lunch. Put West Coast-inspired Summer House Santa Monica on the itinerary. There’s a big skylight in the dining room, and a healthy menu with salads, grilled fish tacos, and plenty of avocados. She can always grab a cookie from the pastry case once the hot dog high has worn off." - adrian kane