"After months of anticipation, chef Enrique Olvera and Casamata Hospitality Group will open the first West Coast location of Atla on Wednesday, August 2 in Venice. Atla, which made its debut on Lafayette Street in Manhattan in 2017, is a word that bonds the elements of fire and water. The Los Angeles menu will feature Atla hits like quesadillas with epazote, beef barbacoa tacos, and chicken soup, but lean into the abundance of local, seasonal produce, and highlight Olvera’s affection for LA’s Mexican influence in the restaurant’s offerings." - Bill Esparza