A new seafood palace taps into old L.A. glamour

Dear Jane's in Marina del Rey is the winning seafood-focused successor to Culver City's soon-to-close Dear John's
Bill Addison • Los Angeles Times • January 12, 2023
As dining rooms go, the open floor plan of Dear Jane’s sets up enough visual cues to convey the essence of the restaurant in less than 30 seconds. Your eyes will first land on the far wall of mounted buoys that encircle the open kitchen and flaunt...
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