the first stop, after saying hello to a friend playing volleyball, was lunch at petros. i first was struck by the beautiful and calming interiors that nicely illustrate greek elements in a modern aesthetic. i wish i had photos of the interior to share, especially since i'm an interior designer! there were some gentle arches which not only are reminiscent of the restaurant's greek origins, but also balance the straight lines in the space beautifully. these arched forms repeat in the ceiling to break up the acoustic tiles and help break up the space. the truly authentic greek food was excellent and the customer service was topped off by a lovely chat with the owner, petros benekos. this impressive businessman also owns petros vintage 2 doors down which carries vintage clothing and accessories, including mostly levi's.
on my way back to my bike, with live music in the background, i strolled through an outdoor art exhibit organized by the city and metlox. a few of the talented artists include pottery with handles made from sticks by matranga studio, lovely paintings like this beach scene by kenneth james reiter and stunning photography by paul blieden like this one from his 'texture' category where he takes an ordinary and worn object and turns it into something very special.i look forward to my next bike ride to the south bay to discover more of its treasures.
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Sounds like a great ride; thanks for sharing. Bike trips like the one you describe are the best way to reduce stress and get the creative juices flowing.
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