The second 2023 OOtoro — a semi-annual pilgrimage…
Very different take on modernizing Japanese cuisine in a lovely build out — located in a sketchy DTLA location…
An awesome evening with friends at Tata’s…
Kinn was awesome. Not only was it intimate and the chef extremely friendly and interesting, but these were big bold flavors and quite novel. Sadly, it’s closed now…
We really don’t have enough good modern French places in LA, and this is one of the best of them…
In here I take a look at the second version of the Meteora menu, where they have converted to a tasting menu and away from ala carte…
And some really tasty Japanese comfort food, modern style…
Overall, a super fun night on the patio at Tiato…
My last Sauvages for a while (because I’ve been busy with work)…
An interesting new dim sum concept that started off very promising but has been floundering of late…
This is the most unusual Chinese cooking I’ve had in a while and is very fusion, but instead of just making me want some “real” Chinese food these dishes were just excellent unto themselves…
Michael Palmer arranged this incredible Harlan tasting dinner in two parts. For the venue we took over a room at Cut…
This San Francisco vaguely southeast Asian fusion was pretty solid…
Beloved Heroic Italian — former home of America’s best Gelato — is no more, but the space has been reborn as Xuntos…
Crazy fun evening with 23 people, max chaos, over 30 wines, and tons of food…
Another solid middle grade hot pot place…
You wouldn’t believe that this fairly authentic (and very tasty) Hunan restaurant is located in 1000 oaks!
Really delicious new restaurant. Indian flavors but modern treatment. Very refined…
Don’t tell the chef what to do…
Another stunning dinner at the Borgese’s…
