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    Good Food on the Road

    Great Cocktails and Solid Italian Fare at Scopa Italian Roots

    Jonathan Gold reviews Scopa Italian Roots , a fairly new addition to Venice that he describes as "part Italian restaurant and part cocktail lounge." He recommends the roasted romanesco, fried calamari, arancini and veal chop Milanese. The cocktail menu is also a must. Scopa Italian Roots 2905 Washington Blvd Venice, CA 90292 310-821-1100 Find all of Jonathan's restaurant recommendations on the Good Food restaurant map .

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    By Jonathan Gold (1960-2018) • Dec 13, 2014 • 2m Listen

    Jonathan Gold reviews Scopa Italian Roots, a fairly new addition to Venice that he describes as "part Italian restaurant and part cocktail lounge." He recommends the roasted romanesco, fried calamari, arancini and veal chop Milanese. The cocktail menu is also a must.

    Scopa Italian Roots

    2905 Washington Blvd

    Venice, CA 90292

    310-821-1100

    Find all of Jonathan's restaurant recommendations on the Good Food restaurant map.

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      Jonathan Gold (1960-2018)

      Good Food on the Road

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      host 'Good Food'

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