the location.
gjelina, 1429 abbot kinney boulevard, venice, california
the occasion.
an early, pre-birthday party dinner
the menu.
✳ smoked trout with grapefruit, avocado, red onion & lemon
✳ pizza with grilled radicchio, bacon, fontina & truffle oil
✳ black bottom blackberry tart with lemon zest custard
✳ flourless chocolate cake with creme fraiche & hazelnut
... and on to Bar Marmont for champagne & cake: