Venice

Raising the Bar Competition

November 12, 2009
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Eating at the bar is great. But so is drinking. I suppose it is what most people consider the more traditional activity at the bar. With the rise of farmers’ markets, mixology is more popular than ever, with trendy new recipes and modern twists on classic recipes popping up everywhere. A huge part of the [...]

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A Taste of Abbot Kinney

October 18, 2009
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This was an incredible way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Venice. Food, drinks, sun. What’s not to like? This is my ideal way of eating and a great reason to eat at the bar – taste lots of little things, meet people from the neighborhood. Proceeds from the event went to Inside Out Community [...]

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Friday Night at Hama

October 13, 2009
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Hama Sushi is a landmark restaurant located in the heart of Venice, serving fresh sushi creations and French inspired fusion cuisine since 1979. It can get a little loud and crowded, but the sushi bar is fun, fun fun. The clientele is eclectic and the sushi chefs extremely friendly, providing an overall entertaining eat at [...]

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Date Night – Primitivo

October 2, 2009
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Located on Abbot Kinney in the heart of Venice, Primitivo is an intimate Mediterranean bistro with an extensive wine list with impressive selections from New Zealand, South Africa and Chile. The menu includes cold and hot tapas, perfect for tasting and sharing. I had an argument recently with someone about which day of the week [...]

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