The Tasting Kitchen Is Back: Venice Just Got Its Icon Home

After three years dark, Venice's most iconic restaurant is back. Original chef Casey Lane returns to Abbot Kinney with live fire cooking, a stellar new bar program, and the beloved olive tree still standing.

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