New Greek Restaurant Opens In Venice

VENICE, CA — James Beard-nominated Carolos Tomazos, one of the original restaurateurs to launch Larry's, has opened a new Greek eatery, ELA Greek Eats, at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Rose Avenue in Venice.

And diners who miss the former Greek restaurant Inotheke in Santa Monica are in luck as that was one of Tomazos' establishments, and he will be bringing to ELA Greek Eats such menu favorites as the layered Moussaka, Lamb Shank Youvetsi and Spanakopita.

ELA Greek Eats, at 307 Lincoln Blvd., is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., serving salads, gyros, dips and spreads with pita, along with a variety of gluten-free options and vegan dishes. See menu here.

Tomazos worked in the hospitality industry abroad and in New York City before moving to Los Angeles. One of his former restaurants with Chef Brendan Collins, Waterloo & City in Culver City, was among the semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation's restaurant awards in 2011.

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