"Levain Bakery, the iconic New York desserts shop famous for slinging cakey, chunky, sky-high cookies, will open a second Southern California location. Levain opened its first West Coast bakery on Larchmont Boulevard in June 2023 to much media fanfare and long lines. The Venice bakery will open in early 2025, coinciding with the 30-year anniversary of the shop." - Mona Holmes