The Restaurateur Behind One of Hollywood’s Favorite Haunts Makes His Directorial Debut

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

Josh Loeb has turned Rustic Canyon into a beloved Santa Monica classic.

Now he's focusing his sensibility on filmmaking.

Key facts

  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:17:42 UTC.

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