Debi’s guidebook

Debi
Debi’s guidebook

Food scene

This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Right around the corner from my place. Some of the best food in LA.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
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This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Right around the corner from my place. Some of the best food in LA.
Gjelina has been one of the most happening restaurants in Los Angeles for over 11 years now. It's hard to get a reservation, however, you can walk up Abbot Kinney, put your name down, and they will call you when a table is ready. Plenty of great things to do while you wait for amazing food.
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Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Gjelina has been one of the most happening restaurants in Los Angeles for over 11 years now. It's hard to get a reservation, however, you can walk up Abbot Kinney, put your name down, and they will call you when a table is ready. Plenty of great things to do while you wait for amazing food.
My new favorite place to sit at the bar, order a fabulous margarita, and the best chicken tinga taco around. Not cheap, but it's Venice
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Chulita
533 Rose Ave
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My new favorite place to sit at the bar, order a fabulous margarita, and the best chicken tinga taco around. Not cheap, but it's Venice
Great breakfast close to the famous Venice sign and the boardwalk.
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Great White
1604 Pacific Ave
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Great breakfast close to the famous Venice sign and the boardwalk.
This is a fantastic place for modern Mexican food. I also happen to be one of the owners, so check it out if you make it to Santa Monica. Sit at the bar, if you are by yourself, or sit on the patio for a great ocean view. Amazing guacamole
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Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean Ave
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This is a fantastic place for modern Mexican food. I also happen to be one of the owners, so check it out if you make it to Santa Monica. Sit at the bar, if you are by yourself, or sit on the patio for a great ocean view. Amazing guacamole
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The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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Neighbor
1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Bars and nightlife

Super fun local bar. Used to be the greatest gay dive bar, now it's renovated, and way more of a mix crowd scene, but many nights they have dj's, and it's a Venice landmark
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Roosterfish
1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Super fun local bar. Used to be the greatest gay dive bar, now it's renovated, and way more of a mix crowd scene, but many nights they have dj's, and it's a Venice landmark

Ice cream

My favorite ice cream around. Organic, and delicious
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose Ave
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My favorite ice cream around. Organic, and delicious

Wine, beer and snacks

Josh bought this place from Simon, who now has Simon's on Lincoln. (Also a great spot for beer, wine and liquor) and turned it into a neighborhood gem. Great wine selection and beer, at affordable prices. Fun staff, and a Venice historical location
Vin on Rose
511 Rose Ave
Josh bought this place from Simon, who now has Simon's on Lincoln. (Also a great spot for beer, wine and liquor) and turned it into a neighborhood gem. Great wine selection and beer, at affordable prices. Fun staff, and a Venice historical location
Simon's is a must if you feel like staying in and having a bottle of wine, or some snacks for a movie night. That is if you have already visited Vin on Rose
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Simon's Market & Provisions
1709 Lincoln Blvd
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Simon's is a must if you feel like staying in and having a bottle of wine, or some snacks for a movie night. That is if you have already visited Vin on Rose

Neighborhoods

Right next to Venice. Santa Monica is famous for it's Pier and shopping and great restaurants. You can walk there, straight north on the boardwalk, or grab a bike or a scooter.
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Santa Monica
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Right next to Venice. Santa Monica is famous for it's Pier and shopping and great restaurants. You can walk there, straight north on the boardwalk, or grab a bike or a scooter.
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Hollywood
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Amacebiso ngesixeko

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Getting around

Walking, biking or scootering will get you all around Venice.