Apr 2026

{plate-by-plate} Gwen – Los Angeles

Gwen - Los Angeles

Plate-by-plate of chef Curtis Stone’s Michelin-starred steakhouse, Gwen, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. 

Gwen - Los Angeles

Scotched Pig | Scotch, black strap ham, digestif ($21).

Gwen - Los Angeles

Small bites to start: shiso beef tartar, gougère with ham, asparagus soup.

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Mar 2026

{plate-by-plate} Providence – Los Angeles

Providence - Los Angeles

Plate-by-plate of chef Michael Cimarusti’s three-Michelin-starred tasting menu ($375) at Providence on Friday, February 27, 2026. [Previously: “Full Tasting” (2009), Dessert Tasting (2010), Chef’s Tasting (2017).]

Providence - Los Angeles

Barnacles have been replaced with clouds by artist Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert.

Providence - Los Angeles

Fizzy whiskey cocktail ($25).

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Feb 2026

{plate-by-plate} Pasta Bar – Los Angeles

Pasta Bar - Los Angeles

Plate-by-plate of chef DJ Nelson’s Michelin-starred tasting menu ($245) at Pasta Bar on Saturday, January 23, 2026.

Pasta Bar - Los Angeles

Welcome cocktail via a Japanese cold drip tower.

Pasta Bar - Los Angeles

WILD THAI BANANA CHAI TEA | toasted rice, cinnamon, pistachio, horchata, and Haiken vodka.

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