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Santa Monica’s Via Veneto Restaurant exudes an Authentic Italian Flare

When Via Veneto first began serving fine Italian fare almost two decades ago on Main Street in Santa Monica—a fairly run-down area at the time, almost an extension of the Venice Beach boardwalk—many people thought that its born-and-bred Italian owners, Fabrizio Bianconi and Marco Cialini, were a little bit off their rockers. Now, 16 years later, the intimate and romantic restaurant has carved out quite a home for itself amid the blossoming neighborhood, serving as a favorite spot for celebrating special occasions—from birthdays to anniversaries to engagements—and attracting a loyal clientele that includes a regular cast of celebrities.

South Bay Digs • April 21, 2017

ON THE COVER European Elegance: A traditional French country farmhouse transcends time with charming comforts and fine details presented by Randi Fournier and Stewart Fournier of Fournier & Fournier / MRG Inc.

Artemesia One of the Largest Craftsman Residences in the U.S.

Artemesia is one of the largest Craftsman residences in the U.S., and has been lovingly restored during the past 25 years by former advertising and marketing executive Lenny Fenton—complete with surprising touches, such as the second-largest residential pipe organ in the country, six massive Batchelder tile fireplaces, and an upstairs sleeping porch with five Murphy beds—and now is available to purchase. “You will never find another property like Artemesia,” says Sally Forster Jones of John Aaroe Group, who is listing the property (along with an adjacent buildable parcel) for $11.75 million.

Gwen LA Where Meat-Lovers Unite!

Seven days a week, Australian-born siblings Curtis and Luke Stone throw open the doors of their European-style butcher shop at 10 a.m. and begin offering a selection of premium meats.

Westside Digs • April 14, 2017

ON THE COVER Rustic Hideaway: A charming cottage perched on over an acre of land Malibu’s Point Dume weaves a spell that sets the stage for big dreams presented by Jack Turturici and Michele Turturici of Equity Advisors.