Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
The casual take-out part of Gjelina proper. One of the best breakfast sandwiches in LA. Excellent pizza. Fun to sit outside on a crate eating your delicious food while soaking up the Venice ambiance.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe casual take-out part of Gjelina proper. One of the best breakfast sandwiches in LA. Excellent pizza. Fun to sit outside on a crate eating your delicious food while soaking up the Venice ambiance.
The service can sometimes be indifferent but it's not a bad place to go when you need a fresh jolt of joe. Check out the locals while you sip your brew. Read the Venice Beachhead for the 60's vibe,
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Abbot's Habit
1401 Abbot Kinney BoulevardThe service can sometimes be indifferent but it's not a bad place to go when you need a fresh jolt of joe. Check out the locals while you sip your brew. Read the Venice Beachhead for the 60's vibe,
Typical Mexican fare (think combo plates like my favorite, the "Comidas Completas" which even comes with a beer) in a fun atmosphere enhanced by strolling mariachis. Open late.
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La Cabaña
738 Rose AveTypical Mexican fare (think combo plates like my favorite, the "Comidas Completas" which even comes with a beer) in a fun atmosphere enhanced by strolling mariachis. Open late.
Joe's was here long before Abbot Kinney was proclaimed "The coolest block in America". Seriously good food. The fixed price lunch is not to be missed.
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Joe's Restaurant
1023 Abbot Kinney BoulevardJoe's was here long before Abbot Kinney was proclaimed "The coolest block in America". Seriously good food. The fixed price lunch is not to be missed.
One of my favorite restaurants on Abbot Kinney. The bar has a serious cocktail program. Start there before taking a place at the big table and seeing what's being offered on the menu that night.
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The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdOne of my favorite restaurants on Abbot Kinney. The bar has a serious cocktail program. Start there before taking a place at the big table and seeing what's being offered on the menu that night.
Coffee, bar, food. At the south end of the Abbot Kinney proper, this visually appealing space with a French accent is a fine place take a break and enjoy a chilled glass of rose' or Ricard with water.
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Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdCoffee, bar, food. At the south end of the Abbot Kinney proper, this visually appealing space with a French accent is a fine place take a break and enjoy a chilled glass of rose' or Ricard with water.
Wabi on Rose
512 F Rose AveSolid sushi. Great atmosphere. Hot, hot sake.
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StTwo words:
1. Happy
2. Hour
An old standby and always a solid choice for breakfast or lunch. Cafeteria style or restaurant dining; eat inside or on the patio. I like the breakfast special: croissant, jam, brie and strong coffee.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveAn old standby and always a solid choice for breakfast or lunch. Cafeteria style or restaurant dining; eat inside or on the patio. I like the breakfast special: croissant, jam, brie and strong coffee.
A place of coffee worship where you'll be working with your own personal barista. You must experience this at least once.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdA place of coffee worship where you'll be working with your own personal barista. You must experience this at least once.
Essentials
A Whole Foods of epic proportions. Choose some fresh fish at the counter and ask to have it grilled and brought to you at the wine bar where you'll be sipping something nice.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdA Whole Foods of epic proportions. Choose some fresh fish at the counter and ask to have it grilled and brought to you at the wine bar where you'll be sipping something nice.
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdIt's easy and walkable.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hal's is a great local scene with a friendly, lively atmosphere. Strong drinks, eclectic crowd and good food. What more do you want?
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Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdHal's is a great local scene with a friendly, lively atmosphere. Strong drinks, eclectic crowd and good food. What more do you want?
There's nothing like a Hinano cheeseburger and an ice cold Sierra Nevada draft after a day at the beach. Yes, that's right. Life can be a day at the beach. And this is a fine way to end your day.
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdThere's nothing like a Hinano cheeseburger and an ice cold Sierra Nevada draft after a day at the beach. Yes, that's right. Life can be a day at the beach. And this is a fine way to end your day.
Youngish crowd. Recently featured in the feature film "Chef". Worth a visit.
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The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdYoungish crowd. Recently featured in the feature film "Chef". Worth a visit.
Everything Else
This place sells shoes among other things. Cool place to grab a hand crafted coffee and chill out back in a comfy chair with your paper. Work on your computer if you're into that sort of thing. ;-)
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TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis place sells shoes among other things. Cool place to grab a hand crafted coffee and chill out back in a comfy chair with your paper. Work on your computer if you're into that sort of thing. ;-)
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkArguably the epicenter of Venice.
Large people lifting weights in the sun. Fun.
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Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front WalkLarge people lifting weights in the sun. Fun.
You have to check out the Venice Canals. Start on Dell at Venice Blvd. and head walk south. Go where your instincts lead you. Reward yourself with a visit to Baja Cantina or Hinano.
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Amaziko eVenice
You have to check out the Venice Canals. Start on Dell at Venice Blvd. and head walk south. Go where your instincts lead you. Reward yourself with a visit to Baja Cantina or Hinano.
GQ called this stretch of boulevard "The Coolest Block in America". I think it's pretty cool too.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardGQ called this stretch of boulevard "The Coolest Block in America". I think it's pretty cool too.