Wallflower

Located in Venice, away from Abbot Kinney and the insane Bird riders, is Wallflower - an Indonesian restaurant with upscale street food. I loved being able to share a plethora of dishes with my party, and the spices that paired with each plate. My favorite dishes were the crunchy corn fritters, the whole fried Branzino, … Continue reading Wallflower

Neighbor

When you can't get into Gjelina or The Butcher's Daughter, head to Neighbor on Abbot Kinney for a menu of modern California dishes and a bustling outdoor patio. Order the Gjusta Grilled Bread with whipped honey butter and Local Burrata and allow the decadence to meld the two complementary dishes together. For the meat eater, … Continue reading Neighbor

Gjelina

I have been wanting to go Gjelina for quite some time. This quaint restaurant is located in Abbot Kinney among the bustling shops and cafés. Gjelina has a rustic exterior that distinguishes itself from the rest of the streets. We ventured to lunch early in order to get a table because they only take reservations … Continue reading Gjelina