Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Venice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice BoulevardI work here. Free wifi.
Louie's of Mar Vista
3817 Grand View BoulevardMy favorite local bar / restaurant.
Unpretentious breakfast joint. NOT a place to impress someone, but good food nonetheless.
8 locals recommend
Sunny Grill
12035 Venice Blvd.Unpretentious breakfast joint. NOT a place to impress someone, but good food nonetheless.
If you're hungover, try one of their fried royales (it's like an asian-style fried rice, but for breakfast).
30 locals recommend
Rutts Hawaiian Cafe
11707 Washington PlIf you're hungover, try one of their fried royales (it's like an asian-style fried rice, but for breakfast).
Essentials
Great legit Japanese grocery store / food court.
130 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela AveGreat legit Japanese grocery store / food court.
Grandview Liquor
12203 Venice Blvd.Closest liquor store.
Everything Else
This happens every Sunday, rain or shine. It's the best farmers' market in Los Angeles, IMHO.
122 locals recommend
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.This happens every Sunday, rain or shine. It's the best farmers' market in Los Angeles, IMHO.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alibi Room
12236 Washington BlvdA someone douchey meat-market bar, but it has really good food.
A classy (and pricey) speakeasy style bar BEHIND a a classy (and pricey) restaurant called FIN. Alley can be accessed through the restaurant, but its main entrance is, well... in the alley.
15 locals recommend
Alley
12223 W Washington BlvdA classy (and pricey) speakeasy style bar BEHIND a a classy (and pricey) restaurant called FIN. Alley can be accessed through the restaurant, but its main entrance is, well... in the alley.
Entertainment & Activities
Sweet Lucie's Ice Cream Shop Mar Vista
12222 Venice BoulevardAMAZING organic ice cream.