"Santa Monica’s Colapasta is a tiny handmade pasta spot in a commercial part of Fifth St. In addition to affordable pre-made pasta ($2 for 8 oz. packages), they’ve got family meals like a Bolognese supper that’s an absolute steal - it involves a pound of grass-fed beef Bolognese, tomato sauce, and two pounds of pasta for $24. And if nothing else can cheer you up right now, we suspect the solution might be a tray of their incredible lasagna ($59, feeds 6-8). In-store pick-up only, order via their website." - brett keating