THE WIFE in LA: Mari Vanna

 According to Slavic legend, Mari Vanna was a fairy tale Grandmother who welcomed in hungry travelers for a home cocked meal. This little hidden gem brings the legend to life in West Hollywood with homestyle Russian cuisine in a garden party meets grandmas house ambiance. Everything from birdhouses and flower baskets to lanterns that dangle above the cushioned wicker seating make up the outdoor patio. The interior is ripped from the pages of Leo Tolstoy’s pre war milieu, outfitted with brass chandeliers, stuffed arm chairs with filled cupboards and peeled wallpaper. The menu features traditional Russian fare, 

THE WIFE Favorites:  Handmade Veal Pelmeni, Cheese Pie, Blini with Red Caviar and The Fish Plate. Click “continue reading” to see THE WIFE’s afternoon at Mari Vanna with Australian Actress, Catherine Mack from Home and Away (Instagram: Misscatherinemack). For more information and other locations, visit MariVanna.ru -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

Taryn Cox and Catherine Mack discuss what Russian delectables to indulge in first.

Mari Vanna Mixed Green Salad

Fresh Bread with Olive Oil and Blini with House Cured Salmon

Herring Under a Fur Coat

Mari Vanna Signature Dessert

Taryn Cox and Catherine Mack leave Mari Vanna to do some shopping on Melrose Place.

Clothing Credits: Robert Rodriquez Open Back Belted Dress, $395.00 at Nordstrom.com; Stella McCartney Belt; Alexander Wang Anjelika Sandals; Thierry Lasry “Lively” Sunglasses, $475.00 at Gogosha.com; Hermes Kelly Double Tour Bracelet, $550.00 at Hermes.com Make Up Credits: Foundation: Dior Total Capture Foundation; Blush: Dior Blush, Amber Show Mascara: DiorShow Black Out; Lipstick: Laura Mercier, Portofino Red; Nail Polish: Essie Russian Roulette Photography: Vanessa Tierney, Vanessatierney.com