There is a “Notice of Application” in the window at Benice to sell beer and wine. Great news! Benice isn’t fancy pants looking from the exterior but it has some great food that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. If you haven’t been, go try it! Expect casual and you will be set. [...]

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Due to the fun and success of last weeks “six-pack Tuesday”, ElVino has decided to make it a regular store feature. From 6-8pm there will be a tasting menu of six brews for six bucks. Since beer and hotdogs go so well together, the “Let’s Be Frank” truck will be parked out front! The beer [...]

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The old Patio Seaside Café & Grill location is presently undergoing renovation by The SpaceCraft Group of designers. SpaceCraft says the upcoming restaurant will be an American-French cafe owned by Hotel Erwin with takeout and plenty of patio space. A SpaceCraft rep said they expect it to open in 2-3 months. It will be interesting [...]

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There was a fire today at the popular Axe restaurant on Abbot Kinney which started around 2:15pm. Calls to Axe (who are closed on Mondays) and to LAFD Station 63 Venice have gone unanswered so far. From email reports, it seems that the fire was likely located behind the restaurant. Check back for updates! Thanks [...]

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Mr. Beef has opened their first location outside of Chicago on Ocean Front Walk across from Muscle Beach. From Mr. Beef: In 1963, Carl Buonovolanto and Tony Ozzauto opened the first Mr. Beef at 666 N. Orleans St. in Chicago’s North Side serving Tony’s mother, Mama Ozzauto’s Italian Beef recipe. Since that time, Chicagoans have [...]

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