In L.A., where hype is an industry, the universal acclaim showered on Adam Fleischman’s Umami Burger chain in its first two years of operation can be lost in a sea of hyperbole. But believe what you hear: Umami Burger may not only be the best burger in Los Angeles, in may even be the...
As the name suggests, Wurstküche is a purveyor of exotic sausages, which ranges from not only classically European servings such as Bratwurst and Italian sausage, a gourmet range including Kielbasa, Filipino pork, Chicken Apple & Spice, and an Exotic range of game including Alligator & Pork, Duck & Bacon and the mildly spicy Rattlesnake...
Bottega Louie is more than an attempt to bring a European palace of cuisine and confection to California. In all its singular details, its atmosphere, and its presentation, Louie transforms a bus-stop and parking lot corner of South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles into the buzzing block of the Champs Élysées. The space...
Gjelina, a 2-1/2 year old establishment on a neighborly block in Venice, presents a particular hipster high-water mark in Los Angeles at the moment: West Coast meets Williamsburg. Gjelina is part of a wave of gourmet establishments offering comfort cuisine with a vibe that is both upscale and casual. Style and pose aside, Gjelina's...