WHY Good German brats, fat pretzels and German beer on tap, including a hefeweizen that goes down very well on a sunny beach afternoon while the Boardwalk parade flows by. WHAT A refreshing break from the generic sidewalk cafés that line the Venice Boardwalk, this place is a German beer garden with decent food and [...]
April 25, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY You can change the mood of your tablescape by mixing and matching shapes and colors the same way you put together outfits from your closet. WHAT This venerable Venice pottery studio produces and sells its own handmade, collectible, durable dinnerware, bowls and serving pieces, which come in wonderful satin matte colors. Look for finds [...]
April 21, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY Seductive charm, a setting right out of Venice, Italy, and superb Italian food make it ideal for a memorable date or celebration. Just be prepared to pay for the experience. WHAT This beachside trattoria is so warm and intimate that you’ll feel like you’ve been invited to a friend’s house for dinner—a friend who [...]
January 21, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY Mellow vibe, good coffee, amusing people-watching. WHAT Try for a coveted sidewalk table at this funky (think Berkeley in the ’70s) place in the heart of ultra-hip Abbot Kinney. Or check out the two inside rooms, where you can grab a sandwich or settle in for the afternoon with a laptop or sketchbook. WHO [...]
December 5, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY The King Kobe burger, the house-made buns and the casual vibe. WHAT So what if it’s not really at the beach? The food is good, the prices are reasonable. and the setting is flea-market cute, complete with a fetching covered garden. Follow the regulars’ lead and go with the burgers, which come in variations [...]
November 1, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY That Abbot Kinney esprit, plus a chance to feel virtuous and catered-to at the very same meal. WHAT From the sidewalk, Axe (pronounced ‘ah-shay’) looks so understated as to be practically unmarked, but that hasn’t stopped the hordes from discovering its green-friendly menu and tastefully minimalist vibe. The entrées, like the porterhouse pork chop [...]
October 15, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Kids’ amusements, live music, great people-watching and very good produce. WHAT This sibling of the famous Arizona Avenue market is the social event of the week in south SanMo, where neighbors meet and families shop. It may seem to be more about the face-painting and music, but there’s also some terrific food from the [...]
April 13, 2012 | Posted in
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Just block s from the ocean, the six-block strip of Abbot Kinney Boulevard epitomizes the sun-drenched, lazy-afternoon surfboard vibe of Venice Beach. Though parking can be tight, you can usually find a spot; if not, try the valet at Joe’s. Either way, you won’t need a car to explore the cafés, upscale restaurants and funky [...]
Joe Miller’s flagship restaurant in Venice recently joined the ranks of LA’s pre-fixe Sunday supper clubs with its three-course, $39 affair. To sweeten the deal, on Sundays there’s no corkage on your first two bottles (or go with the wine pairings for $18). If you’ve never been to Joe’s, that might not sound like the [...]
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