by guest blogger @iam_robot
I recently got the chance to check out a one of the walking food tours by Avital, who took us on a tour around the Venice neighborhood.
This Venice food tour took us deep inside the center of the
old city and allowed us to explore real stories of this beachfront neighborhood. Snippets of lifestyles, cultures, and rich
history came into light through bites of puff pastry, savory pizza, and sugary
donut. Personally, I think it’s almost impossible to scour best places to eat
by driving around aimlessly. A feast of this magnitude must only be countered
with serious walking feast – worry not, we all walked ‘kind of’ leisurely.
Without the guidance of Avital, I never would have ventured to some of these restaurants (at least not all at once) and certainly wouldn’t have ordered many of the things I tried. So if you
decide to join – make sure to bring a hearty appetite, comfortable shoes, and strong
sense of humor J
The tour begins with 2 shots of craft beer at Venice Ale House. Located strategically on the boardwalk, you can’t help but watch hipster and westsiders going about with their weirdness. Moving along, we walked couple blocks to one of the narrow alleys to encounter a sleek, minimal storefront called as Dudley Market.
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| Dudley Market Interior |
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| Gnocco fritto, with Calabrian chili salsa and scallops at Dudley Market |
After couple of beer shots at The Ale House, I thought we were getting
greasy food to wash down the alcohol bloat. To my utmost surprise, a plate of Puff
Pastry with scallop and Calabrian Chili Salsa came to sight within 5 minutes. I
pretty much inhaled them with sips of fine Cava. I was amazed with Chef Jesse
Barber’s (formerly of Barnyard and The Tasting Kitchen) creation – it’s simple,
honest, and ingredient-centric. Definitely not the prototypical dish you’d find
on beachfronts.
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Plant Food and Wine Interior
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| Carrot Ginger Soup by Plant Food and Wine |
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