Venice Ale House – “X” Marks the Spot for Organic and Local Food and Drink

Between the surf and the smog of Downtown LA, lies an area of land which teems with life. Surfing, skating, street markets, restaurants, bars, giant murals, fortune tellers, and the most eclectic gathering of eccentricity within a comfy 72 degrees.

Venice, CA has been a destination for tourist, both locally and from abroad, since its inception as a amusement and resort town in 1905. Last August, it was gifted yet another reason to be an “X” on any explorer’s map.

Just a sample of an incredible menu

Venice Ale House was created by owners Thomas Elliot and Spoon Singh in the spirit of a hang-out for grown-ups living, working and playing in Venice. They feature grass-fed beef, local wines and beers, a varied selection of tasty veggie-friendly dishes and their organic-centric menu is always being updated with the season. Decked out skateboard art inside the ale house and Earth-friendly powered gas lamps to keep you warm after the sun sets on their patio, you can’t go wrong wherever you choose to sit.

Spoon and Tom, Chef Emilio, and GM Lindsay are just some of the fine folks of the Venice Ale House who pour their hearts and souls into this ocean-side gem and create a hallmark of the love of food, drink and the beach. Check out their full menu here, but don’t be afraid to just stop in and trust the good people who run the joint to show you a good time. (And be sure to get the salmon tacos—they’re huge, taste amazing, and include some darn good mango salsa.)

Venice Ale House was my must go to destination on the Westside over the Fall, but where is your “X” marked in Los Angeles?