The Ultimate Guidebook for Los Angeles

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The Ultimate Guidebook for Los Angeles

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DeliciGreat ambiance and delicious food. Even though the place was packed we only had to wait less than 10 minutes to be seated. The patio was the place to sit at night, and don't be afraid to ask them to turn on the heater poles. Farfalle Genovese & Pappardelle w/ Short Ribs were both good. The never ending garlic knots were way too good. A Few Minutes Walk from the House.
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C&O Trattoria
3016 Washington Boulevard
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DeliciGreat ambiance and delicious food. Even though the place was packed we only had to wait less than 10 minutes to be seated. The patio was the place to sit at night, and don't be afraid to ask them to turn on the heater poles. Farfalle Genovese & Pappardelle w/ Short Ribs were both good. The never ending garlic knots were way too good. A Few Minutes Walk from the House.
The Original and Still the best Pizza! Abbot's is truly a neighborhood place that cares deeply about our community. Amazing Pizza since 1995. Abbot's Pizza Company is in a perfect location. It's near an ice cream shop and next door to the most popular bars in Venice. Half of the appeal comes from the ability to eat pizza late night after having a few drinks. I've had some really phenomenal pizza here, namely the margherita. My last time here, I did not have such a great experience. I ordered two slices of cheese and they were ok, nothing special, but still filling. I came in around 10:15 pm on a Monday and the place was pretty much already packed up, the water station wasn't set up, but
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Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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The Original and Still the best Pizza! Abbot's is truly a neighborhood place that cares deeply about our community. Amazing Pizza since 1995. Abbot's Pizza Company is in a perfect location. It's near an ice cream shop and next door to the most popular bars in Venice. Half of the appeal comes from the ability to eat pizza late night after having a few drinks. I've had some really phenomenal pizza here, namely the margherita. My last time here, I did not have such a great experience. I ordered two slices of cheese and they were ok, nothing special, but still filling. I came in around 10:15 pm on a Monday and the place was pretty much already packed up, the water station wasn't set up, but
This is an amazing breakfast or brunch spot we love to enjoy on weekend and even weekdays. The French Toast is amazing and the selection is unreal.
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26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvd
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This is an amazing breakfast or brunch spot we love to enjoy on weekend and even weekdays. The French Toast is amazing and the selection is unreal.
The food here is amazing. We had family in town and we wanted to treat them somewhere nice as a Christmas present. Here's what we ordered for a table of six: Dry-Aged Porterhouse Steak - The one thing I had to order was the dry-aged porterhouse steak. None of use had ever tried dry aged steak and it was probably the best steak I've ever had. The dry aged process tenderized the meat and gave it a deep, intense flavors. Black Cod - You know how people say, never order fish at a steakhouse? Well, tell them to shut their effin' face. This Cod was no joke. It was light, flaky, and grilled on a wood plank.
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Charcoal Venice
425 Washington Blvd
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The food here is amazing. We had family in town and we wanted to treat them somewhere nice as a Christmas present. Here's what we ordered for a table of six: Dry-Aged Porterhouse Steak - The one thing I had to order was the dry-aged porterhouse steak. None of use had ever tried dry aged steak and it was probably the best steak I've ever had. The dry aged process tenderized the meat and gave it a deep, intense flavors. Black Cod - You know how people say, never order fish at a steakhouse? Well, tell them to shut their effin' face. This Cod was no joke. It was light, flaky, and grilled on a wood plank.
I love dining at scopa! Since I don't plan ahead too often, the option of communal seating is very convenient. Even with a large party of 6 on a Saturday, we waited an hour which isn't too bad. The ambience is fun with the best beats playing. The music is on the louder side (which I enjoy but may not work for all types of dinners). Their eggplant is fantastic. The bar also makes great cocktails plus has a good wine selection. I can always count on a fun dinner at scopa.
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Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington Blvd
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I love dining at scopa! Since I don't plan ahead too often, the option of communal seating is very convenient. Even with a large party of 6 on a Saturday, we waited an hour which isn't too bad. The ambience is fun with the best beats playing. The music is on the louder side (which I enjoy but may not work for all types of dinners). Their eggplant is fantastic. The bar also makes great cocktails plus has a good wine selection. I can always count on a fun dinner at scopa.
I love BAGELS!!! LOVE THEM! Noah's Bagels are great! They have plenty of fresh Bagels and a handful of spreads. I Love the plain, blueberry and egg bagels. They also have raspberry and strawberry lemonade. I love them! There isn't much seating indoors - 3-4 tables. They also have plenty of seating outdoors right next to the parking lot.
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Noah's Bagels
548 Washington Blvd
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I love BAGELS!!! LOVE THEM! Noah's Bagels are great! They have plenty of fresh Bagels and a handful of spreads. I Love the plain, blueberry and egg bagels. They also have raspberry and strawberry lemonade. I love them! There isn't much seating indoors - 3-4 tables. They also have plenty of seating outdoors right next to the parking lot.
Overall- always the best.. consistent after all these years. Love their pizzas and veggies. I can't even reproduce a lot of their amazing flavors and that's saying a lot. Order the eggplant, the yogurt and melt in your mouth eggplant was divine. If Gjelina cooked for me everyday, I could be vegetarian for real.. Ambiance- eh. Could be better; crammed to tiny tables on top of other people due to spacing but forgive them because it's still impossible to get a seat. Alas.. how wonderful would it be to get a seat outside in their patio. Food- amazeballs always. Love it. Farm to table yummy Parking - street parking. You can take a bird or actually walk and get some exercise.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Overall- always the best.. consistent after all these years. Love their pizzas and veggies. I can't even reproduce a lot of their amazing flavors and that's saying a lot. Order the eggplant, the yogurt and melt in your mouth eggplant was divine. If Gjelina cooked for me everyday, I could be vegetarian for real.. Ambiance- eh. Could be better; crammed to tiny tables on top of other people due to spacing but forgive them because it's still impossible to get a seat. Alas.. how wonderful would it be to get a seat outside in their patio. Food- amazeballs always. Love it. Farm to table yummy Parking - street parking. You can take a bird or actually walk and get some exercise.
If you like Ramen this is the place for you! I love this casual little spot. It's a one page menu - do you want ramen? Or apps? That's all you get! A few options - nothing fancy. I asked them to surprise me, so I'm not sure if I got the salt or miso ramen, but it was delicious. Great broth, incredible noodles, the meat was tender and the vegetables fresh. It was hot and quick and cheap at around $12. I would be happy to go anytime!
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VENICE RAMEN
515 Washington Blvd
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If you like Ramen this is the place for you! I love this casual little spot. It's a one page menu - do you want ramen? Or apps? That's all you get! A few options - nothing fancy. I asked them to surprise me, so I'm not sure if I got the salt or miso ramen, but it was delicious. Great broth, incredible noodles, the meat was tender and the vegetables fresh. It was hot and quick and cheap at around $12. I would be happy to go anytime!
Vibrant flavors, but pricey. I liked Killer Shrimp a lot more than I thought I would. Killer Shrimp in Marina Del Rey is the last standing location of this LA chain. Full Disclosure: I won an Instagram contest and got my meal for free. Although Killer Shrimp is known for their (spicy) Killer Shrimp dish (soup), I ordered the Fisherman's Stew ($27) and a side of Roasted Veggies ($6). Quick Tips: -Follow their Instagram for more giveaways!! -Parking in the lot! -A fun place for a girl's get together, business meeting, sports night (bar inside), and a calm family outing. -Mondays are 50% off Original Killer Shrimp -Fridays are $1 Oysters -A little confusing, but 'Original' has shrimp shells
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Killer Shrimp
4211 Admiralty Way
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Vibrant flavors, but pricey. I liked Killer Shrimp a lot more than I thought I would. Killer Shrimp in Marina Del Rey is the last standing location of this LA chain. Full Disclosure: I won an Instagram contest and got my meal for free. Although Killer Shrimp is known for their (spicy) Killer Shrimp dish (soup), I ordered the Fisherman's Stew ($27) and a side of Roasted Veggies ($6). Quick Tips: -Follow their Instagram for more giveaways!! -Parking in the lot! -A fun place for a girl's get together, business meeting, sports night (bar inside), and a calm family outing. -Mondays are 50% off Original Killer Shrimp -Fridays are $1 Oysters -A little confusing, but 'Original' has shrimp shells
Hands down my favorite Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Spot! You will find me here every weekend enjoying life and breakfast. I love this place! There is nothing fancy about the interior. It's decorated sparcly; the tables and chairs are a little beat up and the mugs and plates are diner style thick white cermamic. Having breakfast here feels very comfortable and pleasantly unpretentious. The menu is really different and interesting. They have your normal breakfast staples but they also have lots of vegetarian options as well as some fish dishes. I ordered the savory pancake which is stuffed with tomatoes ad basil then smothered in two fried eggs and pesto sauce. It was completely wonderful.
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Shoop's Delicatessen
2400 Main St
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Hands down my favorite Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Spot! You will find me here every weekend enjoying life and breakfast. I love this place! There is nothing fancy about the interior. It's decorated sparcly; the tables and chairs are a little beat up and the mugs and plates are diner style thick white cermamic. Having breakfast here feels very comfortable and pleasantly unpretentious. The menu is really different and interesting. They have your normal breakfast staples but they also have lots of vegetarian options as well as some fish dishes. I ordered the savory pancake which is stuffed with tomatoes ad basil then smothered in two fried eggs and pesto sauce. It was completely wonderful.
Have a Taste if Heaven! I've always felt that no matter the location the ice cream flavors in general taste the same to me. This led me to believe that numerous places used distributors to acquire their ice cream. That's not the case with this establishment. It genuinely taste like a lot of time and effort was put into the ice cream to make it taste as unique and delicious as possible. Something as simple as the sea salt caramel really surprised me. I've had it at countless locations, and the one at Salt and Straw was by far the best I've had. Their customer service is also amazing. They were more than eager to offer samples and encouraged us to try as many as desired.
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Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Have a Taste if Heaven! I've always felt that no matter the location the ice cream flavors in general taste the same to me. This led me to believe that numerous places used distributors to acquire their ice cream. That's not the case with this establishment. It genuinely taste like a lot of time and effort was put into the ice cream to make it taste as unique and delicious as possible. Something as simple as the sea salt caramel really surprised me. I've had it at countless locations, and the one at Salt and Straw was by far the best I've had. Their customer service is also amazing. They were more than eager to offer samples and encouraged us to try as many as desired.
The Rose Cafe-Restaurant is a Venice Beach icon that's been around since 1979 but has been controversially re-imagined and revamped into a more modern, boho-chic concept by well-known chef Jason Neroni. The restaurant serves a selection of globally inspired and unique dishes as well as some of the original Rose favorites.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave
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The Rose Cafe-Restaurant is a Venice Beach icon that's been around since 1979 but has been controversially re-imagined and revamped into a more modern, boho-chic concept by well-known chef Jason Neroni. The restaurant serves a selection of globally inspired and unique dishes as well as some of the original Rose favorites.
Superba Food & Bread is an industrial-chic cafe that serves California-inspired food and specializes in fresh, homemade bread and other baked goods. The all-day menu includes a robust breakfast menu and one of the cafe's specialties is avocado toast. This trendy but simple dish is topped with ripe, California avocados, a dash of chili, and spicy radish sprouts and is served with olive oil. The food is both fresh and healthy and includes several interesting entrees, such as a delicious black rice salad with pineapple and cashew and tempura-fried cauliflower. The healthy dinner entrees will allow you to indulge guilt-free in something sweet from the Superba Candy Bar.
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Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvd
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Superba Food & Bread is an industrial-chic cafe that serves California-inspired food and specializes in fresh, homemade bread and other baked goods. The all-day menu includes a robust breakfast menu and one of the cafe's specialties is avocado toast. This trendy but simple dish is topped with ripe, California avocados, a dash of chili, and spicy radish sprouts and is served with olive oil. The food is both fresh and healthy and includes several interesting entrees, such as a delicious black rice salad with pineapple and cashew and tempura-fried cauliflower. The healthy dinner entrees will allow you to indulge guilt-free in something sweet from the Superba Candy Bar.
YES YES YES, Combine amazing Mexican food with some California flavor and you get our absolute favorite new Mexican spot!! A MUST TRY. I love the Carne Asada Quesadia with mushrooms, its soooo good.
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Tocaya Organica - Santa Monica
507 Wilshire Boulevard
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YES YES YES, Combine amazing Mexican food with some California flavor and you get our absolute favorite new Mexican spot!! A MUST TRY. I love the Carne Asada Quesadia with mushrooms, its soooo good.
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Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvd
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Sightseeing

Take a walk from the house to the end of Washington. Walk to the end of the pier. When you reach the end stand in the center and sing!! YES SING!! The Venice Pier is a perfect circle creating an incredible and perfect echo that sounds like the world is talking back to you. It is one of the best kept secrets in Venice. It's romantic and unique. take someone you love there and give them a kiss.
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Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing Pier
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Take a walk from the house to the end of Washington. Walk to the end of the pier. When you reach the end stand in the center and sing!! YES SING!! The Venice Pier is a perfect circle creating an incredible and perfect echo that sounds like the world is talking back to you. It is one of the best kept secrets in Venice. It's romantic and unique. take someone you love there and give them a kiss.
JUST MINUTES FROM VENICE BEACH, ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD IS A MILE LONG STRIP OF THE LATEST FASHION, ART AND FOOD. Sophistication and trend setting with a laid back Venice vibe. Whether you visit for your daily workout, your monthly hair appointment or your yearly vacation, Abbot Kinney Blvd never fails to intrigue, amuse and delight you. Brought to you by the Abbot Kinney Merchants, this is the official website of the Boulevard. Stay connected for all the latest news and events.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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JUST MINUTES FROM VENICE BEACH, ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD IS A MILE LONG STRIP OF THE LATEST FASHION, ART AND FOOD. Sophistication and trend setting with a laid back Venice vibe. Whether you visit for your daily workout, your monthly hair appointment or your yearly vacation, Abbot Kinney Blvd never fails to intrigue, amuse and delight you. Brought to you by the Abbot Kinney Merchants, this is the official website of the Boulevard. Stay connected for all the latest news and events.
Steps away from the house and the bustling beachside are the canals, Venice Beach’s nod to its European namesake. These beautiful canals and walkways are perfect for a tranquil stroll, pretty in the morning or the evening. Meander across footbridges, admire charming houses and picturesque gardens.
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Venice Canals
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Steps away from the house and the bustling beachside are the canals, Venice Beach’s nod to its European namesake. These beautiful canals and walkways are perfect for a tranquil stroll, pretty in the morning or the evening. Meander across footbridges, admire charming houses and picturesque gardens.
Venice claims to be the home of skateboarding. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is home to a world-class skatepark. Venice Skatepark is an oceanfront skateboarding destination complete with a sunken pool as well as a street-inspired section that includes stairs, rails, and ledges. The conveniently located Venice Skates Skateshop carries everything you need to hit the skatepark like a pro. They carry mostly locally made products from companies such as Hecho en Venice, Santa Monica Airlines, and Ace Truck Co. Venice Skatepark is a great place to show off your skateboarding skills or sit back and watch the pros do what they do best.
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Parque de Skate de Venice
1800 Ocean Front Walk
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Venice claims to be the home of skateboarding. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is home to a world-class skatepark. Venice Skatepark is an oceanfront skateboarding destination complete with a sunken pool as well as a street-inspired section that includes stairs, rails, and ledges. The conveniently located Venice Skates Skateshop carries everything you need to hit the skatepark like a pro. They carry mostly locally made products from companies such as Hecho en Venice, Santa Monica Airlines, and Ace Truck Co. Venice Skatepark is a great place to show off your skateboarding skills or sit back and watch the pros do what they do best.
Fisherman's Village is a waterfront mall, commercial boat anchorage and tourist attraction located in the world's largest man-made small boat harbor in Marina del Rey, California. It is nestled on the eastern bank of main channel between Shanghai Red's restaurant to the south and the Windward boatyard to the north.
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Fisherman's Village
13755 Fiji Way
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Fisherman's Village is a waterfront mall, commercial boat anchorage and tourist attraction located in the world's largest man-made small boat harbor in Marina del Rey, California. It is nestled on the eastern bank of main channel between Shanghai Red's restaurant to the south and the Windward boatyard to the north.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walk
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Mosaic Tile House
1116 Palms Blvd
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Parks & Nature

The World famous Venice Beach Boardwalk is not to be missed. If you are visiting the Los Angeles area, you owe it to yourself to come to Southern California’s number one visitor attraction. Stretching about one a half miles along the manicured sands of the Pacific Ocean, the boardwalk is a large part of what makes Venice unique. On the west side of the “walk” are hundreds of street vendors and performers. You can see everything from break-dancing to broken glass walking. Mimes to musicians, jugglers to jesters and everything in between make up the human landscape. You can have your fortune read, get a temporary tattoo or have your name written on a grain of rice. If souvenirs is what you are
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walk
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The World famous Venice Beach Boardwalk is not to be missed. If you are visiting the Los Angeles area, you owe it to yourself to come to Southern California’s number one visitor attraction. Stretching about one a half miles along the manicured sands of the Pacific Ocean, the boardwalk is a large part of what makes Venice unique. On the west side of the “walk” are hundreds of street vendors and performers. You can see everything from break-dancing to broken glass walking. Mimes to musicians, jugglers to jesters and everything in between make up the human landscape. You can have your fortune read, get a temporary tattoo or have your name written on a grain of rice. If souvenirs is what you are
Marina Beach, or “Mother’s Beach” as it is referred to by local residents, is a family and kid-friendly, man-made beach in Marina del Rey. Developed as a part of Marina del Rey in 1957 and officially dedicated in 1965, this beach provides a safe environment for kids because there is no surf in the swimming area. The area is comprised of almost a half-mile of sandy beach with volleyball courts, picnic areas, barbecues, showers, and restrooms. marina_beach This is a great location for family outings, with playground equipment available for young children. Windsurfing and kayaking are popular activities at this beach. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. “Mother’s Beach”
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Playa Marina
4101 Admiralty Way
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Marina Beach, or “Mother’s Beach” as it is referred to by local residents, is a family and kid-friendly, man-made beach in Marina del Rey. Developed as a part of Marina del Rey in 1957 and officially dedicated in 1965, this beach provides a safe environment for kids because there is no surf in the swimming area. The area is comprised of almost a half-mile of sandy beach with volleyball courts, picnic areas, barbecues, showers, and restrooms. marina_beach This is a great location for family outings, with playground equipment available for young children. Windsurfing and kayaking are popular activities at this beach. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. “Mother’s Beach”

Drinks & Nightlife

A true local hotspot, Let me explain something to you very, very carefully. Hinanos is the epitome of perfection. I wish you did not know about it so I could have it to myself for eternity. But alas, you found this gem on yelp and boy oh boy should you be happy you did. This establishment is the physical embodiment of Venice. When you enter through the doors, the external world and all of it's petty problems melt away. This place draws you into a new universe, one steeped in tradition, history, and sublime good vibrations. You do not come here as you are. You enter and become what Hinanos wants you to be.
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington Blvd
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A true local hotspot, Let me explain something to you very, very carefully. Hinanos is the epitome of perfection. I wish you did not know about it so I could have it to myself for eternity. But alas, you found this gem on yelp and boy oh boy should you be happy you did. This establishment is the physical embodiment of Venice. When you enter through the doors, the external world and all of it's petty problems melt away. This place draws you into a new universe, one steeped in tradition, history, and sublime good vibrations. You do not come here as you are. You enter and become what Hinanos wants you to be.
A bar that serves breakfast, what could be better? The concept of breakfast for dinner is nothing new however drop that into a dim lit bar setting with fun spins on both the drinks & breakfast dishes while a Live DJ is playing all the top hits...you'll not only be in for a different take on breakfast for dinner but you'll also be in for a good time as well. After a failed previous attempt due to arriving late and a long wait time, I was able to finally make it through their doors for a friends birthday dinner. We were sat within 15mins of arrival and we all dived into the cocktail menu instantly. I had my heart set on one thing, spiked cereal milk.
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Nighthawk: Breakfast Bar
417 Washington Blvd
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A bar that serves breakfast, what could be better? The concept of breakfast for dinner is nothing new however drop that into a dim lit bar setting with fun spins on both the drinks & breakfast dishes while a Live DJ is playing all the top hits...you'll not only be in for a different take on breakfast for dinner but you'll also be in for a good time as well. After a failed previous attempt due to arriving late and a long wait time, I was able to finally make it through their doors for a friends birthday dinner. We were sat within 15mins of arrival and we all dived into the cocktail menu instantly. I had my heart set on one thing, spiked cereal milk.

Essentials

This market is a natural food lovers dream. I spent 40 minutes today browsing the isles and looking at all of the healthy yet tempting offerings. They are reorganizing at the moment and do have a plethora of healthy options
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
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This market is a natural food lovers dream. I spent 40 minutes today browsing the isles and looking at all of the healthy yet tempting offerings. They are reorganizing at the moment and do have a plethora of healthy options
499 S Venice Blvd Venice, CA 90291 I am a weekly regular at the Venice Farmer's Market which is a true meeting place for Venetians to purchase fruit, vegetables, pastry, bagels, fish and meat products as well as other cool items.
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Venice Farmers' Market
500 Venice Blvd.
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499 S Venice Blvd Venice, CA 90291 I am a weekly regular at the Venice Farmer's Market which is a true meeting place for Venetians to purchase fruit, vegetables, pastry, bagels, fish and meat products as well as other cool items.

Food scene

Heroic Deli & Wine Bar
516 Santa Monica Blvd