A fantastic time was had by all at the annual Easter Brunch and Coloring Bar at James’ Beach on March 27, 2016. Even the Easter bunny was there.   The buffet was spectacular, with traditional and not so traditional fare, ranging from ham and quiche to sushi and smoked salmon.  The kiddies enjoyed the famous egg coloring bar, manned  by Danny Samakow.  Live music provided a relaxed, but lively backdrop, for conversation, bloody mary’s and mimosas, awesome food,  and the celebration of Easter.  This event is an 18 years of family tradition at James’ Beach.   View event photo highlights below!

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About James Beach: James’ Beach opened in September of 1996, a ½ block from world famous Venice Beach and the Pacific ocean, taking over the location of the West Beach Café. James’ Beach immediately gained a reputation for great food, drinks and wine plus marvelous people watching. Los Angeles Times food critic, Irene Virbila reviewed that the straight forward cuisine, friendly service and beach ambience made James’ Beach “as comfortable as a favorite sweater.”

James’ Beach’s James Evan, Lee Farrell, and Daniel Samakow

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That welcoming vibe, value and quality has made James’ Beach a favorite Venice neighborhood restaurant. Visitors come to Venice to be part of the artistic, eclectic scene and there is no better place to have a drink and people watch than at James’ Beach.  This may be one of the reasons that James’ Beach recently was awarded Open Table’s award for Most Vibrant Bar Scene. James’ Beach has been featured in feature films, television shows, and viral online videos like I Love You, Man, Californication, Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Women of L.A. as a Venice institution.  www.JamesBeach.com.

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View Easter Brunch and Coloring Bar even highlights below!  

All photos by Venice Paparazzi.

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Great times had by all at the coloring Bar at James’ Beach.

$5 Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s every weekend at James’ Beach!

James Evans and Daniel Samakow with the YAS Fitness crew Kimberly Fowler and Sherri Rosen

Baby’s first time meeting the Easter Bunny.  Very special

Free candy and chocolate eggs for all

Conversations and laughter with family

Visiting guests from Ohio

Drinks made and served by the Easter bunny.  Fun!

A party is not a party without bubbles.

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Click here view all James’ Beach event photos, or view photo slideshow below!

View all James’ Beach event photos by Venice Paparazzi.

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Did you know that James’ Beach celebrates 20 years in Venice!   

Here is a message from James and Daniel!  “In September 2016, James’ Beach will be celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary! While we are just shy of legal drinking age, that hasn’t stopped us from becoming a late-night favorite for Venice Beach locals and visitors alike, all the while becoming a culinary destination and pop culture landmark along the way.

Looking back on the past 19 years, we’ve uncovered countless stories, which got us thinking…maybe our friends and neighbors have even more?

Help us celebrate by sending us some words, pictures, or even video if you have it, of your favorite James Beach memories, and we’ll post them up here for everyone to enjoy!

We’ll be including some of our favorites in a special 20 Year Anniversary Book that will feature additional James’ Beach history and throwback recipes from our last twenty years in Venice Beach.

Send your stories to : [email protected].”

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Dine, drink and be merry at James’ Beach!  60 North Venice Blvd. Venice, Ca. 90291 www.JamesBeach.com.