SWEET FIN’s healthy SWEET BOX

(Gerry Furth-Sides) We loved SWEET FIN’s healthy new SWEET BOX when delivered so much we combined a visit to their (friendly! Busy!) Venice store, and a hike (well, a fun stroll on super- friendly Abbot Kinney). Thrilled to learn it was created by one of my favorite chefs from decades ago, Dakota Weiss.

And also that SWEET FIN has 13 locations citywide. (WWW.sweet fin.com/locations) read the story @localfoodeater Rating? Week-end perfection, shared with @tasteandcompany.

The $20 box includes:Signature Yuzu Salmon poke over citrus kale saladSignature Spicy Tuna poke over bamboo rice; Chile ginger forbidden rice noodle salad; Homemade taro chips dusted in wasabi furikake; Ramekins of gluten-free tamari, pickled ginger and sriracha.

I tried a ($13) bowl – and suggest keeping the choices down to savor each fresh flavors, sauces on the side. My bowl:1- TOP IT with up to two: yellowfin tuna and salmon3- BASE IT with up to 3: kelp noodle slaw2- SAUCE it: creamy togarashi

The boxes are generously portioned but they are still designed for one meal. I think because they have such a refined, deft hand with the non-seafood ingredients that they can afford the remarkable cost.

The friendly two-person staff at SWEET FIN in Venice filled a steady stream of orders quickly and efficiently. Options are dine-in, pick up and delivery. And when you call on the phone, there is a “live” person to answer your questions.