Recent event covered: code Venice 2013 Staff Appreciation Party. Hosted by Founder Jessica Zacholl and General Manager Aileen Watanabe

Check out the code Venice crew tearing it up at AMF Mar Vista lanes at their staff bowling party, complete with cocktails, food, a gift exchange and a whole lot o’ fun!

Highlights: The bowling alley bar said code Venice had the biggest drink order ever at ONE time within a one hour and a half period for only 15 people.

Winners: James Black – highest score and Best Strike Dance. CJ Mohr – Most Gutter Balls, the Gutter Ball King.

About code Venice:

WHAT: code – formerly known as Dry Tour – introduces a new small/large plates menu and bar program.

WHO: Executive Chef Jorge Valines, General Manager Aileen Watanabe, and Managing Partner Jessica Zacholl offer a unique community wine bar and restaurant featuring an array of small and large plates using local and seasonal ingredients.

MENU: The menu features modern California cuisine with shareable plates and entrees, as well as cheese and charcuterie, and includes several vegan and/or gluten-free items. Signature dishes include: gougères (fondue-filled profiteroles), coconut curry mussels, chorizo Brussels sprouts, and short rib beef Wellington.

BAR: Artisanal wines from California and beyond including Central Coast Pinot Noir and Napa Valley, and Draft beers include Batch 19, Delirium Tremens, and Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier. Exclusive soju cocktails offer a unique interpretation of this distinct spirit, encouraging the exploration of familiar favorites with an inimitable twist, such as the Old Fashioned and the jalapeño margarita.

80 Windward Ave. Venice, CA 90291 310.399.8811 www.codevenice.com

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Check out the code Venice 2013 Staff Appreciation party photo highlights below:

Founder Jessica Zacholl

Robyn

James Black

General Manager Aileen Watanabe

Time for the Christmas Chinese exchange.

Time for the staff group shots!

Join the fun staff of code Venice Tues. through Sun. for Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m., and champagne brunches on Saturdays and Sundays with bottomless mimosas. Video D.J. on Fri. and D.J every Sat. ’til 2:00 a.m.