around l.a. / salt air venice.

The perfect addition to Venice’s popular Abbott Kinney strip, Salt Air offers a bright, refreshing environment for a respite in the middle of your beach day or a lovely date night (be sure to make a reservation, as tables fill up fast in the evening!). Executive Chef Greg A. Daniels hails from NYC and sources some of the best seasonal seafood around.

Non-distilled spirits infused with fresh juices and natural bitters result in the most refreshing beverages and accompany my favorite kind of dining — smaller plates that can be passed around and sampled by all (though once you taste it you might not want to share). Like salt air’s popular Pea Toast, Lobster Roll and, of course fresh oysters. A lovely map room in tucked just behind the bar can be reserved for private parties. Have a scroll through their instagram account to plan your meal but I advise you don’t look on an empty stomach unless you’re within walking distance to Salt Air.

• photography by lily glass for sfgirlbybay.