Venice — Blog 2019 — The City Girl's Guide

3 New Lunch Spots to Check Out This Week (And Weekend)

Now that most of us have already abandoned our New Years diet resolutions, it’s time to once again enjoy our meals. But one meal that is one of the hardest to enjoy? The work lunch: a typically rushed affair that is also probably taking place in front of your computer screen with your headphones still on. There’s also the added bonus of restaurant fatigue; you’ve probably eaten at every restaurant near your office a thousand times, and you’re tired of taking the same sad paper bag lunch to work everyday. So why not change up your routine with a few fresh lunch options?

From Coffee in Downtown to Udon in WeHo : 4 Restaurants to Check Out NOW

This summer has been a whirlwind…and yes, since it’s still 80 degrees outside, I’m conflating mid-October with Summer. I also just got back from Hawaii, so all of that warmth and relaxation really warped my sense of time (I know…poor me). But with Fall around the corner, I’m settling back into my routines, which fortunately includes checking out new, fun places to eat around the city. In the last few months, I’ve gone to quite a few (and there are plenty more posts to come), but here were 4 of my recent favorites.

Where To // Social Hour in Venice : Makani

When it comes to Venice dining, most people think Abbot Kinney. But some of Venice's best finds are on the still-underrated Rose Ave, which boasts a great array of patio-driven restaurants and bars. One of those patio-driven restaurants includes Makani, a small plates spot featuring Korean flavors and inspired by LA's diverse, vibrant culinary communities. There's a big, beautiful bar inside, but we recommend stopping by for social hour (Tues-Fri from 3-5:30), grabbing a table on the patio, and enjoying $10 cocktails and discounted small plates.

Try Great White in Venice For a Healthy, Casual Lunch

Sometimes it can be exhausting living in the land of the health conscious. Did I really need to spend $20 on a coconut milk iced latte and a green juice? Probably not. Do I regret my decision? No, never when coffee is involved. But there are definite benefits to this lifestyle, the first being that healthy or intolerance-conscious food is relatively easy to come by. The second is that said healthy food can be pretty tasty, well-thought out, and served from a nice spot in a cool neighborhood. And Great White, Venice's new healthy cafe, ticks all these "healthy food" boxes. Opening in September on Pacific across the street from the iconic hanging "Venice" sign, Great White is a perfect fit for the local surf crowd, offering all-day favorites from avocado toast to fish tacos and smoothie bowls. The small space is minimal and bright, with an open patio space that's lovely on sunny days.

The 5 Essential LA Events to Bookmark for November

Though I'm still processing last night's devastating Dodger loss, the end of Halloween, and the sudden shift to cool, rainy weather (seriously, how is it November already?), I'm trying to look ahead at all the good things to come. Namely, the infinite events that seem to take over LA during the Fall season. Apple picking, pumpkin patches, hay rides...are all things I didn't include on this list. No, unsurprisingly, my favorite fall events usually revolve around hot food. So below are the 5 events I'm most looking forward to this month, and there are even a few here that aren't solely about eating!

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