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Happy Hour

Butcher's Daughter / Tasting Kitchen

After a day spent walking, shopping and eating...we took a break to enjoy the unrestrained, easy going Venice bar scene.

We love The Butchers Daughter for their airy, bright, free spirited atmosphere and superbly restoring refreshments.

English garden cocktail with Butchers daughter menu

Cocktail #1: English Garden

English Crown Extra Dry, muddled raspberries & cucumbers, Contratto Bitters, #3 yellow juice, lemon, agave

Pink Cocktail Paid vacation in brass martini glass from Butchers Daughter

Cocktail #2: Paid Vacation

Ron Copa Rica Daiquiri, Coco Lopez, Strawberry, Lime, Blended

Tasting Kitchen Drinks Menu

Tasting Kitchen Drinks Menu

Tasting kitchen cocktail, The Nine O'clock

Cocktail #3: The Nine O’Clock
Bourbon, lemon, pear, cardamom

To move onto something stronger with a bit more attitude for imbibing and intimate banter, head over to Tasting Kitchen.

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Contributors

Krystal Chang

Krystal Chang is a writer, architect, floral and landscape designer. She lives and works in Santa Monica, over the hill from where she grew up in the San Fernando Valley. Her favorite moments in Venice are discovering the walking streets and dinner time at Gjusta.

Tammy Buchanan

Tammy Buchanan is a freelance writer, born & bred in Los Angeles. She spent much of her formative years cavorting around the Venice boardwalk, chasing the spirit of Jim Morrison. More recently, you can find her oversharing via various online publications.

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