Friday, April 3, 2015

Urban Food Adventure

Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291
It was definitely worth the wait to sample some new dishes while strolling along Abbott Kinney Boulevard in Venice, CA.  Gjelina had a variety of dishes to choose from -- a vegetable dish were among the few items we set our eyes on.   Although a bit disappointed the dandelion, anchovy, parmesan, lemon & breadcrumbs (Gjelina's take of a Cesar Salad) salad was not available, our vegetable choices were not bad at all, most especially the roasted fennel.

I like the casual atmosphere of this place.  It had a rustic feel and much to our surprise,  there was a back patio to accommodate even more guests as our host took us towards the back.   I liked it.  And yes, I would definitely return to try the other dishes on the menu and I would recommend this place if ever you're in the area.


First veggie item: Charred sugar snap peas, soffritto, mint & prosciutto

Second:  Roasted Fennel, white wine, blood orange, & fennel pollen 

Third: Grilled broccolini, garlic, chili & vinegar
Grilled octopus, braised lentil, fennel & smolked tomato
Squid ink chitarra, asari clam, chili, garlic, parsely & breadcrumb
 
Housemade chorizo, tomato, cream, fennel, chili & basil
Rhubbard strawberry with caramel ice cream and butterscotch pot de creme










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