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Companion, Venice

Oct 17, 2024
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The Skinny: The owners of Gnarwhal Coffee in Santa Monica have opened Companion, an unfussy all-day Cal-Italian restaurant on Venice’s bustling Lincoln Boulevard. It’s got all the elements of a neighborhood favorite: compact menu, breezy atmosphere, bumping sound system. 

The Vibe: Modern trattoria with a state-of-the-art stereo (…

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