Welcome to Paisley Petunia…part two!
I find inspiration in pretty pictures, endless possibilities in a bowl of Meyer lemons, the meaning of lifetime devotion in the wagging tails of our 3 rescue dogs, end-of- the-day bliss in a glass of red wine and now, the boundless, soul clutching meaning of life in the faces of my 2 little angels.
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A lot has been written about Gjelina (pronounced ja-leena). It’s one of LA’s best (and hippest) new restaurants. There’s plenty of accolades for the chef, Travis Letts, and his way with the wood-burning oven (all well-deserved, too). And its very hard to get a reservation.
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Gjelina has been a welcome addition to the superb dining corridor that is Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. I am lucky to live just a few blocks down the road. You can read all about the chef and the menu, but trust me when I say, go to Gjelina, the food is good, you will enjoy it. Its great for a celebratory event, when friends come to visit or a nice romantic date.
My all-stars from the EAT LOCAL – HOME GROWN seasonal menu:
- Grilled Pears with Grilled Treviso, Burrata, Speck & Balsamic
- Wood roasted Sunchokes with Salsa Verde
- All of the pizzas from the wood burning oven
- Grilled Niman Ranch Hanger Steak with Roasted Turnip, Beet & Smoked Tomato Butter
- Maitake Mushroom Toast with Creme Fraiche & Truffle Oil
Grilled Nectarines + Burrata + Prosciutto from the Summer Menu (photo via)
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The butterscotch pudding with sea salt & fresh whipped cream (second only to Pizzeria Mozza). Amazing!
The rustic (and very crowded) dining room
Artisan Cheeses with Marinated Olives, Honeycomb, Membrillo & Toasts
Gruyere, Caramelized Onion, Fromage Blanc & Arugula Pizza
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Rumor ’round the Blvd is that Chef Travis is opening a “vegetable only” restaurant upstairs from Gjelina. Can’t wait…
* http://twitter.com/gjelina * 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (310) 450-1429 *
Sounds and looks like a place to try when visiting Venice!