Take a three-hour, four-course food journey through the dynamic food scene in Venice Beach, Calif., with Avital Tours, and discover the not-so-hidden culinary world beside the sea. Founder, owner and guide extraordinaire Avital Ungar builds upon her own Venice Beach insider know-how from the perspective of a local who knows what’s new, what’s hot and what’s consistently great. Along the way, tour participants learn how local food culture and traditions shape the neighborhood, while meeting restaurant owners, chefs and exploring working kitchens.

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The seven-part tour begins with an introduction to the culinary history of Venice Beach at the Venice Ale House on the Venice Boardwalk before moving on to an appetizer, visits to iconic local landmarks, stops for a second appetizer, pauses for a neighborhood story and pausing for an entrée before concluding with dessert.

Among the tasting possibilities are seafood paella by Chef Jason Neroni; zucchini lasagna at Matthew Kenny’s vegan establishment; wild mushroom flatbread created by Chef Travis Lett; and sampling blueberry bourbon basil donuts or indulging in divine matcha ice cream at Shuhari Matcha Café. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated; advance ticket purchase is necessary to keep groups to an ideal size.