Here are a few of the features and stories that I have been working on over at Eater Los Angeles: weird, wonderful, and under-the-radar restaurant openings, a love letter to layer cakes, a long distance dedication to composed restaurant desserts, getting to know Little Saigon, pie pie pie, a soulful Japanese rice balls shop, guts guts guts, a Vietnamese restaurant guide, and the thrill of covering Santa Monica City Council meetings.
For those following along as The Manufactory has gradually taken shape at ROW DTLA, Alameda Supper Club is the final piece of the puzzle. Whereas Tartine Bianco is open all day, Alameda Supper Club is a dinner-only spot. The menu combines Chef Chris Bianco’s Italian influences with Tartine’s distinctly California ethos. All dishes are meant to be shared.
Before sitting down for a proper supper, drinks were enjoyed at the outdoor bar. As a fan of the original Dream Team, I couldn’t resist the Biscotti Pippen ($14), an alcohol-forward creation with rye, vermouth, bitters, and slight biscotti notes.
Dinner began on a briny and fresh note with oysters ($15) served raw in a light celtuce mignonette with chive oil. (more…)
There’s a lot to like about the newish weekend lunch at Majordomo: an airy room, a mellower crowd, and a menu that feels fresh yet familiar all at once. Dishes like the kimchi-kissed ceviche and the grilled dduk galbi riff on local staples, like Mexican mariscos and Mediterranean kebabs respectively, in playful and delightful ways.