This is one of three stores in the Los Angeles area exclusively selling New Balance athletic shoes and apparel. Most…More shoes are designed for running, with some designs for cross training, walking, hiking, yoga, lacrosse, football, baseball and tennis. The staff here is specially trained to give a professional fit based on size, gait, width, support and motion control needs.</p> <p>Running accessories are available here, too, including watches, pepper spray, water bottles, and bottle belts. Near the entrance, a table displays information on local running events. New Balance actively supports local running groups and charities, including Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk, Race for the Cure, Team in Training, LA Roadrunners, LA Leggers and several local school running groups. The store will be moving to 26th and Wilshire in the Fall of 2010.</p>

Cafe Bizou is located inside the Water Garden on Colorado Avenue.  This local favorite is known for its Surf and…More Turf (lobster tail and filet mignon). Other menu items include monkfish, wild king salmon and baked mushrooms. Pre-planned menus are available for bridal showers, wedding receptions and parties.</p> <p>This eatery is part of a chain, which opened 13 years ago, and it has the look and feel of an old-style steak house. The full circular bar offers a large selection of wine, draft beer and a martini menu. Bizou's waiting area has an antique wood maitre'd station and leather sofas in the waiting area. The restaurant has a variety of seating choices, including tables, booths and private dining. Customers can bring their own bottled wine and there is  for a $2 corkage fee. Regulars gather at Bizou for Monday Night Football and to enjoy food and drink specials.  Happy Hour is every Wednesday thru Friday from 4pm - 7pm.</p>

One of Santa Monica's only British pubs is the Cock 'n Bull on Lincoln Boulevard. With true fare like bangers and…More mash, beans on toast, shepherd's pie, sausage rolls, fish 'n' chips and steak and kidney pie served all day, the pub also offers a traditional roast dinner every Sunday which includes a choice of roast beef or lamb, roasted potatoes, peas, carrots, turnips, broccoli and Yorkshire pudding, all topped with gravy, mint sauce and English mustard.</p> <p>The bar has standard beers from the United Kingdom including Bass Ale, Boddington's, Newcastle, Guinness and Strongbow cider, as well as a plethora of international and domestic brews. Sports fans will be happy to know the pub has televisions and broadcasts soccer and American football televised events. During the week, special entertainment is provided with Tuesday being salsa night, Thursday is trivia night, Friday offers live piano music and Saturday is all about karaoke.</p>