Vegas Uncork’d @ Border Grill 445 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90071 Dining date: 1/27/15 This past week, Bon Appetit and Las Vegas hosted a Vegas Uncork’d preview at downtown’s Border Grill. It was a fitting location, given Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s restaurant has two locations in Las Vegas and has been…
Terrine 8265 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 Dining date: 1/18/15 Terrine opened at the end of last year on popular Beverly Blvd a block away from Jar. The restaurant is described as a “California brasserie;” typical French brasserie items do make an appearance along with a bunch of salads, pizzas, pastas and a wide-ranging…
Redbird 114 E 2nd St Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dining date: 1/15/15 Neal & Amy Fraser’s Grace seems like so long ago; it’s been 4.5 years since the doors closed for good (I was at their final night). Two restaurant concepts (Playa and Petty Cash) have since replaced Grace on Beverly Blvd while Fraser’s Redbird…
Faith & Flower 705 W 9th St Los Angeles, CA 90015 Dining date: 12/31/14 Faith & Flower was one of my favorite restaurant openings in 2013 with its Asian-accented modern American cuisine and excellent cocktails. It’s conveniently (for me!) located downtown and has quickly become a go-to for me for a spontaneous spot for bites…
Barrel & Ashes 11801 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA 91604 Dining date: 11/22/14 One of the hottest restaurants in LA right now has to be this place, Barrel & Ashes. It’s the latest from prolific restaurateur Bill Chait, teaming up this time with two Thomas Keller vets Tim Hollingsworth (The French Laundry) and Rory Herrmann…
Petit Trois 718 N Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 Dining date: 10/13/14 Petit Trois is Ludo Lefebvre’s latest venture, opened a few months ago as the more casual sister restaurant to the popular Trois Mec. It’s literally next door and shares a wall; I believe the kitchens/pantry are even connected. Petit Trois serves classic…
Bestia 2121 7th Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90021 Dining date: 6/21/14, 8/1/14 and 10/10/14 Bestia continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The food’s as good as ever and the restaurant continues to pack the house nightly. I’ve visited regularly, once every month and a half or so; this post recaps three of…
Q Sushi 521 W 7th St Los Angeles, CA 90014 Dining date: 10/2/14 I first dined at Q two months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. This return visit came quicker than expected as Q was the last-minute choice for a special occasion meal in the downtown area. Sushi Zo still gets the majority of buzz…