
About the Gjelina Group
The Gjelina Group mission is to consistently create a thoughtfully nuanced experience throughout a variety of hospitality offerings. Named for founder Fran Camaj’s mother, Gjelina opened on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in 2008, serving locally-sourced, produce-forward food and becoming a staple in the Venice community.
Since then, our businesses have evolved with our neighborhood — with our menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with Southern California farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops.
We now own and operate our restaurant Gjelina, Gjusta (our deli-bakery-cafe), GTA (our take away spot), Gjusta Goods (our retail store), Gjusta Grocer (our market and grocery), and Gjusta Flower Shop. Alongside we operate our nonprofit Gjelina Foundation and Gjusta Studios, our evolving spaces for interdisciplinary creative residencies. Our future ventures include a Gjelina in New York City, opening fall 2022.






The Gjelina Journal
Stories from the Gjusta Goods community — conversations with our makers, farmers, friends, and team.
Family Meal: Nina’s Molaga Pudi
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A conversation with friend and longtime Gjusta Goods collaborator Lindsay ...
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