At Venice Beach's new pasta palace Felix, Jonathan Gold admires noodly views and Italian cooking

Evan Funke brings his pasta passion to Felix Trattoria, a happy place where you can watch him make the goods. There's a lot to like (tortellini in broth!), though it can be al dente in the extreme.
Jonathan Gold • Los Angeles Times • July 28, 2017
You have managed to land a reservation at Felix Trattoria. You find a parking space on the crowded north end of Abbot Kinney. You ease your way through the clot of Negroni enthusiasts at the bar, check in at the hostess stand, and are led into the...
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