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This is a farm to table, market fresh restaurant. The menu changes with the seasons. If you've ever heard of the Israeli Chef Ottolenghi, this food is very similar. Gjelina gets packed so if you can't get a reservation, try going either early around 6pm or later around 9:30. The other option is, you can leave your phone number with the host and come back to the house for a fireside glass of wine while you wait for them to call.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis is a farm to table, market fresh restaurant. The menu changes with the seasons. If you've ever heard of the Israeli Chef Ottolenghi, this food is very similar. Gjelina gets packed so if you can't get a reservation, try going either early around 6pm or later around 9:30. The other option is, you can leave your phone number with the host and come back to the house for a fireside glass of wine while you wait for them to call.
This is a new spot very close to the house, food is Asian influenced. They have a full bar here and the cocktails are proper.
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Wallflower
609 Rose AveThis is a new spot very close to the house, food is Asian influenced. They have a full bar here and the cocktails are proper.
Same chef as Gjelina. This is more of a deli type place, a great stop for lunch or breakfast. It's only a short 5 min walk from the house.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveSame chef as Gjelina. This is more of a deli type place, a great stop for lunch or breakfast. It's only a short 5 min walk from the house.
This restaurant is technically in Santa Monica but still only a short bike ride away. It’s rather new and, considering it’s not on Abbot Kinney, it’s a lot easier to get into. The food is fantastic and it’s a great place to go if you don’t have a reservation. Also, they have a great brunch menu. Try the french toast - it’s the best in the area!
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Hinterland
2917 Main StThis restaurant is technically in Santa Monica but still only a short bike ride away. It’s rather new and, considering it’s not on Abbot Kinney, it’s a lot easier to get into. The food is fantastic and it’s a great place to go if you don’t have a reservation. Also, they have a great brunch menu. Try the french toast - it’s the best in the area!
Solid restaurant just off the Venice beach Boardwalk. If your cruising the beach after sunset and get hungry, this is your spot.
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The Dudley Market
9 Dudley AvenueSolid restaurant just off the Venice beach Boardwalk. If your cruising the beach after sunset and get hungry, this is your spot.
Service is slow and rather odd. Food is expensive but the quality is superb. Traditional sushi and Japanese fare. Don't normally need a reservation here.
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Shima
1432 Abbot Kinney BlvdService is slow and rather odd. Food is expensive but the quality is superb. Traditional sushi and Japanese fare. Don't normally need a reservation here.
Standard pizza joint. Solid pies and they serve slices too. Good place to stop for a quick cheap meal.
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Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardStandard pizza joint. Solid pies and they serve slices too. Good place to stop for a quick cheap meal.
Modern mexican type food here - great burgers. You want a beer and a fried fish taco? This place is pretty good for that.
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Cerveteca
523 Rose AveModern mexican type food here - great burgers. You want a beer and a fried fish taco? This place is pretty good for that.
This is an Organic Vegan restaurant. Good option if that's your thing.
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Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
This is an Organic Vegan restaurant. Good option if that's your thing.
This is a cafe during the day and wine bar at night. They don't have a full kitchen here so the menu is limited. That said, good spot to stop for a sunset beer and snack.
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Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdThis is a cafe during the day and wine bar at night. They don't have a full kitchen here so the menu is limited. That said, good spot to stop for a sunset beer and snack.
Italian influenced food. Good place for a cocktail, food is decent.
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Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdItalian influenced food. Good place for a cocktail, food is decent.
Local sushi spot. Freshly remodeled. Full bar and decent food.
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Wabi on Rose
512 F Rose AveLocal sushi spot. Freshly remodeled. Full bar and decent food.
This place is dive bar by the beach. Lots of sports on tv. The burger is really solid here, especially if you like a greasy bar burger!
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdThis place is dive bar by the beach. Lots of sports on tv. The burger is really solid here, especially if you like a greasy bar burger!
The cocktails here are the best in Venice. The food is great too. This place gets really busy so get there a little early around 6pm and grab a seat at the bar. Also, brunch on the weekends is fantastic.
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The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe cocktails here are the best in Venice. The food is great too. This place gets really busy so get there a little early around 6pm and grab a seat at the bar. Also, brunch on the weekends is fantastic.
Considered the best coffeeshop in Venice.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Considered the best coffeeshop in Venice.
Newer high end coffee spot. Nowhere to really sit but coffee to rival Intelligentsia.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney BlvdNewer high end coffee spot. Nowhere to really sit but coffee to rival Intelligentsia.
Minotti
8936 Beverly Blvd
Excellent coffeeshop by the beach.
Venice Blvd
If you're into coffee and motorcycles this is your spot.
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Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Venice Blvd
If you're into coffee and motorcycles this is your spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot to go for a cozy glass of wine and a cheese plate.
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Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveGreat spot to go for a cozy glass of wine and a cheese plate.
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdCollege type bar - younger / drunker crowd.
Shopping
Short 5 minute walk from the house. Excellent organic grocery store with everything you’ll need including a large selection of beer and wine.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdShort 5 minute walk from the house. Excellent organic grocery store with everything you’ll need including a large selection of beer and wine.
Entertainment & Activities
The Venice Boardwalk. Not much more needs to be said.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThe Venice Boardwalk. Not much more needs to be said.
Getting Around
This little spot 1 block away is hidden within the alley of Vernon Ave, Vernon Ct. You'll see his sign as you walk down the alley.
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The Bicycle Whisperer
1150-1100 7th AveThis little spot 1 block away is hidden within the alley of Vernon Ave, Vernon Ct. You'll see his sign as you walk down the alley.