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When I first moved to Venice, in the uber chic NoRo (North of Rose) area, my only coffee option was Ground Works. I love Groundwork Coffee and all but, it was 2 blocks too far for my IMMEDIATE need of coffee in the morning! I anxiously awaited for Flake Venice to open. . . and [...]
I used to make fun of LA. From 3000 miles away, my only thoughts of LA were generic visions of Hollywood, all palm trees, skateboards, surfers and movie stars. Newly arrived, the city struck me as little more than a vast, never-ending suburb punctuated by fast food joints and doughnut shops.
Nothing made sense in LA. [...]
Since we’re a little company in Venice, CA, we read a lot of business blogs. Dave Shen, an investor, former co-conspirator and generally smart dude, wrote an article that touched the entrepreneurial cockles of our heart today. Read, learn and send us some good ideas, Lekkers. We’re always trying to get better.
Dave [...]
On the Santa Monica beach bike path, up near the Palisades, there are a collection of beach clubs where the well-off members of LA society spend their days playing beach volleyball, catching some rays and eating club sandwiches. Every time I pass these clubs, thoughts of the 90210 and Saved By The Bell beach club [...]
