Rose Gallery

This place is DoubleTake magazine with walls. If you don't know DoubleTake or this place, you're missing out. Starting with the dean of color photography, William Eggleston, and continuing through the Rembrandt-like works of the large-format, invasive-surgery photographer Max Aguilera-Hellweg, gallery owner Rose Shoshana consistently presents intelligent documentary art. You've got Keith Carter's witty works, Graciela Iturbide's woman with iguanas, Birney Imes' Juke Joints series, Mitch Epstein's Vietnam visions, Wim Wenders proving film doesn't have to move, and much more.

Visiting

The gallery is located in Santa Monica's Bergamot Station, an eight-acre complex that houses more than 30 of the city's most prominent arts institutions. Bergamot Station is located at 2525 Michigan Ave., which is located at the very end of the street. Hours of operation are Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Some galleries have slightly different hours, so be sure to call ahead.) Free parking is available for all visitors; just follow the signs.

Dining and entertainment

For a convenient lunch spot, you won't do better than The Gallery Café, located in building A3 near the entrance to Bergamot Station. The menu specials change daily, offering a variety of food and beverages. To find other restaurants, you'll have to drive a short distance from Bergamot Station. Café Bizou is a popular California-French bistro chain that serves upscale cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. L.A. Farm is another popular local restaurant that's ideal for lunch or brunch, offering French cuisine at moderate prices.

-- Jeremy Rosenberg and David Ng

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