by Raven Guzman | Oct 4, 2017 | Abbot Kinney Fashion Beauty Fitness, Abbot Kinney First Fridays
Use the hashtag #AKFF to share your your photos of your delicious food with us! We can’t wait to see your pics!
Food Truck Lineup on Abbot Kinney
Palms – California
Boba Tea & Me
Coolhaus
Falasophy
Frach’s Fried Ice Cream
Mapuche Native Argentinian Food
My Delight Truck
Word of Mouth Truck
California – Santa Clara
A Beautiful Life Jamaican Food Truck
Chancho’s Tacos
Kogi BBQ
Mess Hall Canteen
Pink Taco Truck
Rice Balls of Fire
Rolln Lobster
Smhokin Pot
Stop Bye Cafe
The Fix on Wheels
The Original Grilled Cheese Truck
Best Food Truck Event:
Abbot Kinney First Fridays Wins Award Again from the Voters!
Published in the Argonaut Newspaper. Thanks for your voting this iconic event in Venice!
See below for something new for you from Abbot Kinney First Fridays!
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Santa Clara – San Juan
Baby’s Bad Ass Burgers
Street Kitchen LA
Cousins Maine Lobster
Sanook Soi 38
Blue Nova
SoCal Caribbean Halal Food
San Juan – Westminster
Ridges Churros Bar
The Brig Parking Lot
Baby’s Badass BBQ
Border Grill
Kogi Truck
+ more
More Events on First Fridays:
High Voltage at Electric Lodge
: This is a must see show! High Voltage consists of an array of performing artists and dancers aimed at making the audience feel that jolt of excitement! Hosted by associate artistic director Josh Berkowitz, each ticket is only $10 that’s a steal for this quality of entertainment! Head on over early, since show starts prompt at 9 and so you get a parking spot or valet park it..
Snapchat Protest: While many of you love the app, the Venice neighborhood is not loving how Snap has taken over the neighborhood, resulting in many businesses losing their spaces and residents as well, in addition to overzealous security guards.
Abbot Kinney and Brooks (west end, closest to beach).
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by Editor | Jun 2, 2015 | 1st Friday, 1st Fridays Abbot Kinney, Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays, Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Did you know that the AKFF has blogged abut First Fridays sine 2008 with tons of free info, tips, etc for the First Fridays event each month? And we’re the ONLY blog that has written about 1st Fridays for 7 years and a whole lot more haps in Venice!
Mark your ical or Google cal for Friday June 5 for Abbot Kinney First Fridays. It promises to be a lot of fun with food trucks galore, special performances, shops open late and EXCLUSIVE Specials!
First let’s get to the food trucks – a few in attendance are the French Food Truck, Recess Truck, The BLT Truck and Fair Game the Nouveau Food Truck. These are from each of the 4 zones where food trucks are assigned spots on Abbot Kinney Bl between Palms and Westminster. Check us out on Twitter @AbbotKinney1st since most food trucks at 1st Fridays post there.
Let’s get to an EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL just for AKFF Blog peeps:
Epithereal Skincare has an offering just for you. Come back later tomorrow and we will tell you what it’s all about! Hint: the eyes have it. 🙂 Plus, a second special, wow! Think hydration…
There’s also an art reception at a new gallery and a free performance at Electric Lodge, just behind Abbot Kinney on Electric Av. More shops than ever are staying open late and restaurants have specials going on too! We’ll have deets for you tomorrow afternoon!
by Editor | Apr 1, 2015 | 1st Friday, 1st Fridays Abbot Kinney, Abbot Kinney, Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays, Abbot Kinney Fashion Beauty Fitness, Abbot Kinney First Fridays, First Fridays Contest
Start your Easter Weekend off right by hopping over to Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice! Enter our FIRST EVER FACEBOOK PHOTO CONTEST with your April 1st Fridays Photos! Show us your snaps and WIN Prizes from Sanebox! Beauty & Fitness Spotlight & SPECIALS, Call for AKFF Interns!
When: Friday March 6, 2015
Where: Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice CA from Venice Bl to Westminster & surrounding streets (Santa Clara, Electric Avenue)
Hours: Timing is APPROXIMATE! Starts between 5-6pm ends 10ish
Special Beauty & Fitness Spotlight – Plus SPECIALS!
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Call Today: 310-439-1926
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13400 West Washington Blvd.
Suite 202-A
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310-439-1926
www.epithereal.com
Free Parking
Located at the corner of Glencoe
(entrance on Glencoe)
Ask about their upcoming Beauty & Wellness Retreat on April 17-20!
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Turning Point Pilates:
Award winning classical Pilates studio Turning Point Pilates (voted best of the Westside two years in a row in the Argonaut) has moved into a brandnew space!
The brand new spacious studio is adjacent to the Venice Canals, Marina Del Rey and the Marina Peninsula. It’s upstairs and right next to Allan’s Market at Dell. Also conveniently located a few blocks from the beach, shops and restaurants.
AKFF SPECIAL: 15% off any purchase through April!
Call Today: 310-217-7630
or Email for details.
Turning Point Pilates:
New Address:
337 Washington Blvd. #1
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
310-217-7630
www.turningpointpilates.com
Free Parking on side streets and metered parking on Washington Bl.
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Take some snaps at Abbot Kinney First Fridays on April 3, 2015 Friday and post on the AKFF Facebook Page to enter our Photo Contest and WIN Prizes from Sanebox!
Whether it’s pics of friends eating or shopping, etc, food or food trucks, shops – see any cool shoes or clothes you like? Snap it & Post it! Post by Monday, April 6, 2015.
Prizes & Full Contest Details >
AKFF Internships – Get College Credit!
Bloggers/Writers work from home and write about haps on Abbot Kinney BL and Venice!* Marketing Majors, we want you too!*
Sales peeps, if you got it in you’re blood, this position includes college credit and commission.**
How to Apply: Fill out the AKFF Contact Form. Type “AKFF Intern” in the Subject. In the Message box, type your area of interest in 140 characters or less, followed by your full name.
*college credit, unpaid position
**college credit, commission only, no salary
FREE Special Performance:
Electric Lodge in Venice, located just behind and east of Abbot Kinney, is the premiere performance space that’s also run on solar power! Every First Fridays, the Lodge provides a complimentary avant garde mixed media performance. Easy parking in their valet lot, enjoy drinks while you’re hanging out (21+ bring id) and enjoying the show! This month brings Cheryl Rae, a spoken word artist. Starts at 9pm.
1416 Electric Ave (between Milwood and California) Venice, CA 90291
Parking Tips:
If you can get to Abbot Kinney early, you’ve got a leg up on the parking so hippity hop on over here – avoid driving on Abbot Kinney, it will be insane! Head towards side streets off of Venice Bl, California access from Lincoln) and Electric Av. There is also a valet parking lot on Electric Av at Milwood at Electric Lodge, which also happens to be hosting a special FREE performance, just for 1st Fridays! (It’s 30 seconds behind Abbot Kinney – just do a Google map – it’s easy!
Food Trucks:
So you’re hungry, right? There are 17 food trucks to peruse all kinds of food from, whether it’s chili, burgers, ice cream and a lot more. The best way to find out which trucks are there is to check out the AKFF Twitter Feed, as most trucks post there between Thursday and Friday. Many will also post their exact location. Hint: great for photo opps so you can post on our Facebook page and win some cool prizes.
Shopping:
Shops are open late, some with specials just for First Fridays. Shops are on Abbot Kinney and Santa Clara (cross street). Check out the latest trends on this fashion forward boulevard!
by Editor | Mar 5, 2015 | 1st Friday, 1st Fridays Abbot Kinney, 1st Fridays Food, Abbot Kinney, Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays, Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Just Updated on First Friday!
Ready, Set, 1st Fridays! Ok, it’s coming up quick on the horizon! Here’s a few tips on the monthly event on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Local Spotlight and Specials!
When: Friday March 6, 2015
Where: Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice CA from Venice Bl to Westminster & surrounding streets (Santa Clara, Electric Avenue)
Hours: Timing is APPROXIMATE! Starts between 5-6pm ends around 10pm
What: Lotsa Fun, Food, Shops Open Late, Specials & Special Events!
Local Spotlight:
Of course many of us like to indulge a bit on First Fridays, I mean what, with all the selection of food, from food trucks to local haunts! Then, the realization that we need to workout – and on a regular basis! It helps to have a local go to spot, where you can be guided by an experienced instructor, like Robin Solo, from Turning Point Pilates. She takes great care with each client and treats them as an individual, customizing the workout toward your abilities and taking in to consideration if you have any injuries. This Editor knows from personal experience from a private lesson with Robin. Turning Point Pilates is on Venice Boulevard, just east of Abbot Kinney in the creative bungalows next to Zinque Cafe. Tell Robin that the AKFF Blog sent you!
Turning Point Pilates 612A Venice Boulevard, Venice CA 90291 310-217-7630
Shopping & Specials from AKFF:
Many of the shops stay open late until approximately 8-9pm and beyond, depending on each store. Last month we visited, Warby Parker (glasses), Wylie Wilson (custom lingerie), AV Nation, Satine and more. This month, there’s a new kid on the blog, that’s got a special just for First Fridays!
Ruti is offering: 10% off their new collection on 1st Fridays and will have wine and sweet treats! Open til 8pm. 1410 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (Next to Margaret O’Leary, Timbuk2, Hyden Yoo)
Popup Shop Event: (Just Added)
Velvet by Graham & Spencer
are hosting a cocktail pop-up from 3-7pm with the latest trends from jewelry line Miansai. This is an early event, so make sure to check it out first!
1327 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Special Event:
Did you know that every First Friday there is a special FREE event at Electric Lodge? Yes, there sure is a contemporary mashup of dance, music and performance with a different flavor each month! This month brings Emmy award-winner and two-time HBO Def Poet, Joe Hernandez-Kolski, who blends spoken word poetry, stand-up comedy, storytelling. Sounds cool!
Electric Lodge: 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, California 90291 (between Milwood & California off of Abbot Kinney) Also valet parking lot available.
Food & Drinks & More:
There are a total of 17 plus local restaurants and bars for both drinks and eats.
See the AKFF Twitter Feed – Most trucks post here that are attending 1st Fridays
See our Food Truck FAQ Page ASAP!
See the AKFF Photo Gallery from last month to get a flava of all the food, shopping and venues on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice!
See our Interns Post ASAP! Wanna Blog for AKFF? Can you do Sales? Check it out today!
PS- Last 1st Friday, Santa Clara was filled with food trucks & closed to traffic- see our photo here. The same thing may repeat on Friday.
⇒ First Fridays FAQ
