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Three Square Café + Bakery
This Bavaria-inspired restaurant has the weekend brunch crowd hooked on pretzel burgers, German apple pancakes with crème fraîche, and elderflower Prosecco. -
The Otheroom
The West Coast outpost of an intimate New York wine and beer bar will soon satisfy late-night snackers when its organic café and market opens next door. Expect made-to-order sandwiches and a raw bar, available until three in the morning. -
Elizabeth Paige Smith Atelier A+R
In addition to designing the space for neighboring Dewey, Paige Smith is one of Abbot Kinney's top gallerists, exhibiting everything from watercolors to short films. 1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; 310/392-8060; elizabethpaigesmith.com. -
The Stronghold
L.A.'s first denim line (from 1895) has been resurrected; its namesake parlor sells rugged workman jeans amid turn-of- the-century antiques such as a vintage Silvertone phonograph. 1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; 310/399-7200.
Venice, California’s Upscale Renaissance
Photo: Bobbi Fabian
