When In ... Los Angeles
Whenever I go back to L.A., my hometown, I am always in search of spots that are family-friendly, but also have an adult aesthetic (and menu), where we can take advantage of some much-needed sunshine after a long East Coast winter. The Brentwood Country Mart was my usual haunt (chicken baskets and fries.
Mmmm...). Now it’s
Gjelina for wood-burning-oven pizzas, delicious organic small plates and salads, and a nice wine list. Best of all, they have a lounge-y outdoor space where your kid can get up and walk around a bit or sink into a comfy sofa (excellent for squirmy toddlers). It’s got a great rustic-chic vibe, filled with great reclaimed wood floors and vintage industrial chairs. While you are waiting for your food to come, take a stroll with the little ones down the street—there is almost always somebody playing the guitar. 1429 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, (310) 450-1429.
9:00 AM,
August 03, 2009
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