Evolving from its early identities as beachside resort and city-wide pariah, Venice has reemerged as a hub of creativity and content, thanks to a handful of innovative tech companies
Where to Eat
Gjusta
Part bakery, part deli, all local hang-out, Gjusta opened with no tables and no chairs but has since evolved into a can’t-miss for smoked meats, fishes, fresh breads, and more.
Leona
Top Chef alum Nyesha J. Arrington brightens our day by creating her own genre: progressive California Cuisine.
The Short Rib at Leona (Photo: Ryan Tanaka)
The Rose
The historic Venice café has reopened with new partners, Bill Chait and chef Jason Neroni.
The Tasting Kitchen
With a half decade on Abbot Kinney under its belt, The Tasting Kitchen continues to offer guests the best pasta west of The 405 and phenomenal cocktails by Justin Pike.
One of the Tasting Kitchen’s many pasta offerings
Wallflower
Restaurateur Wayne Rambharose’s newest venture brings contemporary Southeast Asian flavors to mini-Kinney (Rose Avenue), serving breakfast, dinner, and weekend late-night hours.
Where to Drink
The Brig
The quintessential Venice bar, The Brig has been a cornerstone of the neighborhood for more than 60 years and was rewarded with an appearance in 2014’s indie-hit Chef. Try the Old Fashioned.
The Brig
The Otheroom
With sister properties in Miami, Tribeca, and Echo Park, the Otheroom in Venice self-references as a place to meet. Try one of their several Mendoza Malbecs.
Würstkuche
A no-nonsense sausage and beer mecca that aims to satisfy and never misses. Try any of their several dozen beers on tap.
The taps are always flowing at Würstkuche
Where to Shop
Robert Graham
Established in 2001, Robert Graham sold its first shirt in Fred Segal and didn’t open its own brick-and-mortar until 2010, where you can find an abundant and eclectic mix of button downs.
Robert Graham, Venice
Scotch & Soda
Originally a Dutch fashion brand in the ’80s, Scotch & Soda has continually evolved and today boasts over 100 stores and 7,000 points of sale worldwide. The Abbot Kinney storefront has all the bells and whistles and a great selection of denim.
Warby Parker
The clicks-to-bricks legend planted roots in Venice, opening its first free-standing Los Angeles locale in the heart of Abbot Kinney.
Warby Parker, Venice
90291 Neighborhood Directory
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
310/399.7537
thebrig.com
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave.
310/314.0320
gjusta.com
Leona
123 W. Washington Blvd.
310/822.5379
leonavenice.com
The Otheroom
1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
310/396.6230
theotheroom.net
Robert Graham
1326 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
310/396.1100
robertgraham.us
The Rose
220 Rose Ave.
310/399.0711
rosecafevenice.com
Scotch & Soda
1340 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
310/584.7593
scotch-soda.com
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
310/392.6644
thetastingkitchen.com
Wallflower
609 Rose Ave.
213/373.6609
wallflowervenice.com
Warby Parker
1422 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
310/280.2055
warbyparker.com
Würstkuche
625 Lincoln Blvd.
213/687.4444
wurstkuche.com
