"Chef Michael Fiorelli, previously of Olivetta in West Hollywood and Love & Salt in Manhattan Beach, is partnering with the Cook’s Garden in Venice to open a wood-fired pizza restaurant this March. Beyond wood-fired pizzas, whose toppings include Ezzo pepperoni, roasted mushrooms, and a take on the supreme, Fiorelli serves salads, sardines, chile-garlic cucumbers, a fried eggplant sandwich with artichokes, and a version of a classic Italian deli sandwich. Brown sugar pudding and chocolate chip cookies offer a sweet finish. Fiorelli hopes this more approachable, affordable meal right on Abbot Kinney will resonate with Venice locals who love casual dining." - Matthew Kang