La Grande Orange

Martha Burr

Citysearch

Just blocks from the beach in the Archstone apartment complex, this modern all-day dining spot embraces the California tao of organic, seasonal and fresh. You’ll find the usual Santa Monica suspects here, from early morning joggers and afternoon yoga folk to a casual neighborhood dinner crowd. The look is warmly postmodern with high ceilings, lacquer, wood, art and mirrors, and the shrouded sidewalk patio is a fun alfresco scene. California fare looks to both Latin flavors and a Japanese influence, with dishes including shrimp ceviche, tuna tartare, miso-glazed salmon roll, vegetarian tacos, a…