Every year for the past 34 years, Abbot Kinney Festival celebrates Venice’s eclectic community and showcases all the character it has to offer. The longstanding summer tradition is back this year on Sunday, September 30th from 10am-6pm.

Avner Lavi may not be a household name, but he’s arguably one of LA’s carb cooking kings. A veteran of the local dining scene, he honed his skills at Italian hotspots like Sotto and Bestia before striking out on his own as chef and owner of Cento Pasta Bar, a critically acclaimed, roving pop-up that takes over local restaurants otherwise “dark” for lunch or dinner service.