Where to Eat, Shop & Drink on Abbot Kinney

Part sushi joint, part chic Asian bistro, this place has tasty raw deals and more than a few cooked items like battered onion rings and sweet pumpkin puree with grilled beef filet.

This stylish tapas joint is a hard seat to come by on weekend evenings, but it's worth the wait. Expect delicious Mediterranean fare, a lively crowd, Euro-style shabby chic environs and a mean glass of sangria.

As its name suggests, beach goers can get their fill at this sister space to Rockenwagner bakery that focuses on serving three enticing square meals a day from their Austrian-tinged menu.

With a rustic design and menu serving fresh fare straight from the farmers' market, this Venice outpost has fast become a foodie favorite, attracting hordes of localvores from all over the Westside.

Simple in name and look, this AK favorite is chef/owner Joe Miller's ode to French-flecked Cali cuisine. If you usually can't afford a gourmet dinner, stop by and order prix fixe or head over for the Sunday brunch. (Just make a rezzie--this place packs 'em in.)

Beyond the cool scene of this low-lit, dual-level space is a menu that keeps locals (and food critics) coming back for more. The farmer's market-driven menu features fresh tapas-style dishes that change every day.

If only your elementary school cafeterias was this cool. This casual spot serves up loads of health-conscious, California grub in a buffet line sprinkled with cups of tasty lemonade and sweets.

This classic Venice Beach bistro tantalizes newcomers and regulars with its eye-popping 3D artwork, simple French dishes, window-side tables made out of giant wine barrels and one of the most popular back-room patios on the street.

Whether or not it's hot outside, Venice locals and tourists alike pack this family-owned parlor to get a taste of its 85 rotating organic gelatos and sorbets.

It's a stick up! Where tomboy meets sophisticate, this two-story boutique is stocked with wardrobe essentials and trendy finds for the in-the-know fashionista.

Fashion designer Pamela Barish is known for styling rockers and their ilk, but her high-end boutique showcases her edgy take on well-structured looks for Tinseltown's beachside elite.

The melodic music and sweet incense floating around this modern-girl shop create the perfect ambiance for browsing its wide selection of trinkets and gifts.

Named after a line in William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, this upscale boutique creates custom botanical perfumes for romantics (and perfume snobs) with keen smellers.

Tucked into the jewel box-sized shop is a well-curated selection of offbeat clocks, elegant iitala glassware, plastic deer heads, indie-cool neckties and limited-edition perfumes. And the jewelry is not to be missed.

One of the newer shops on the boulevard, this earthy space is where a bubble chandelier gives way to chic wooden racks stacked with eco-friendly designs and trendy faves from the famed local designer.

This kitschy boutique melts women's hearts with its sampling of flirty silk and cotton frocks, modern tops and sweet jewels like gold-plated cuffs, crystal-pendant necklaces and an array of earrings.

This low-lit modern space might have a boxer for a logo, but it's all good in this neighborhood. The laidback vibe makes it an obvious choice for a weeknight cocktail with friends. Even better, you can count on its parking lot hosting any number of food trucks just about every night of the week.

With its enormous, gaping windows to let in the ocean breeze, this noisy neighborhood bar lounge is where to sip wine, down beers and mingle with the locals.

The last vestige of pre-trendy Abbot Kinney, this dingy yet downright fun gay bar has no problem reeling in boys and girls of every persuasion with its laidback attitude, pool tables and video games.

Caffeine fiends with a penchant for sci-fi, take note: Coffee gets a futuristic twist at this industrialized java bar that doubles as a workspace and lounge. Enjoy strong java and free WiFi.