Gjelina Drama, Freebie at The Bowery, Taste of the Nation Event at Domaine LA

VENICE— Yo! Venice! reports that the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission approved an increase in seating from 60 to 100 seats at Gjelina on Abbot Kinney. This decision is being challenged by the Venice Stakeholders Association because it "violated the requirement to give the public notice of the proposed increase, misused the routine Plan Approval process, and violated the City’s Planning Code, which only allows a 20% increase during the Plan Approval process." Neighbors are upset that Gjelina has only one official parking spot and that its customers take up street parking, forcing local residents to park "at great distances from their homes." [Yo! Venice!]

HOLLYWOOD— To celebrate its burger victory, The Bowery would like to offer Eater readers a little freebie. Mention Eater LA Burger Week and score a free order of fries with your burger. [EaterWire]

MID-CITY—Fan favorite Domaine LA on Melrose, between La Brea and Highland, is hosting an artisanal tasing with California wines to support this year's Taste of the Nation event. On May 1 from 2-5PM taste jams from SQIRL, ChocoVivo chocolates, and creme caramel with reds, whites, and rosés. Tickets cost $15, with part of that going to a good cause. [EaterWire] — DG