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# A little bling with the graffiti
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/a-little-bling-with-the-graffiti-editor/
- Published: 2007-05-19T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T00:47:19.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Venice, #archive-import

*By Jim Hubbard Venice*

(Re: “Chain reaction,” May 17, page 1) In defense of pinkberry, I have to admit that their product is tasty and the fruit served on top of the frozen yogurt is yummy. As for their “aesthetically horrifying” storefront, I find that it adds to the artistic blends often found on other stores that include gang graffiti and tagger art, not to mention the colors offered in the sexy lingerie shop window, although they recently moved from Abbot Kinney (Boulevard).

The fact of the matter is that pinkberry joins a growing list of other chain stores (stores with other same business stores in various locations) already on Abbot Kinney and directly across the street from pinkberry. The most disturbing news in this story is the rumor that Starbucks may be moving onto Abbot Kinney. I much prefer Peet’s Coffee, even though it requires the long drive from Venice to Main Street in Santa Monica, and often have to wait in a long line with other Venetians to get my first boost of the day.

While pinkberry management may wish that everyone supported their presence in Venice they are probably grateful for the free publicity.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 19, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/051907.pdf?ref=smdp.com)