Like Las Vegas, the allure of L.A. -- for better or for worse -- is undeniable. Los Angelenos know their city will never have the sophisticated style of Paris or the historical riches of London, but they cheerfully lay claim to living in the most entertaining city in the United States, if not the world. It really is warm and sunny most days of the year, movie stars actually do live and dine among the commoners, and you can't swing a cellphone without hitting a roller-blading blonde at the beach.
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L’hôtel… Dans les locaux du siège social décadent d’une ancienne compagnie pétrolière – Ajoutez-y un restaurant ouvert très tard, un parking avec chauffeur, un bar et un café au bord de la piscine, une piscine chauffée sur le toit avec ses attractions, un photomaton, une boutique de souvenirs avec le nécessaire pour les vacances et les journaux, une centre de fitness, un DJ qui officie toute la nuit, plusieurs salles de conférence, des salles de réception pour les évènements privés, un parterre de gazon rouge astral, au soleil, à proximité des cabanes… Et vous obtenez l’hôtel le plus branché de la ville ! Situé au cœur de downtown… Où vous n’imaginiez pas trouver un hôtel de la sorte ! Par les mêmes concepteurs du Hollywood Standard. Avons-nous vraiment besoin de vous dire plus ?!.
Joe’s on Abbot Kinney has always had the greatest lunch deal in the Fine Dining World. Entrees run $12-16, and they include either a soup or salad. His soups are incredible. Always vegan, and always a fine, silky puree. This one is butternut squash. All I really need for lunch is a slightly bigger bowl of soup, and a couple slices their dill bread with sweet butter and tapenade. 
I had the porcini-dusted salmon, with a porcini puree and pancetta gnocchi. The gnocchi were little fluffy pillows with a piece of pancetta inside, and the porcini puree was creamy with an acute porcini flavor. My only gripe was that the salmon came cooked on the rare side of medium rare, and just to raw for my taste. I should have specified.
My notoriously finicky friend (but I am working on that - to great success, by the way) had the steak, which she said was incredible. Also cooked on the rare side of medium, but she enjoyed it anyway. 
For $17 they offer a prix fixe lunch, consisting of three courses, and a $5 wine selection. What a deal. Swift, friendly service, elegant yet casual atmosphere, I always look forward to my next visit.
Joe's
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-399-5811
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