LA Times food writer Jonathan Gold ranked Animal number 12 in his list of 100 Best LA Restaurants for 2016 and it is easy to see why. The James Beard Foundation named Chef Owners Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook best Chef West in 2016 as well. They opened Animal with the notion of being very... read more
Ethan Stowell has built a restaurant empire in Seattle and Anchovies & Olives is his original venture and it is still as relevant as ever. A small establishment that can probably seat no more than 30, the kitchen sits prominently in the dining room fully exposed and two chefs prepare every dish expertly in this compact... read more
Chef Owner Justin Cucci describes his menu as a collection of revolving Street Foods organized on the menu by the subheadings of Americas, Asia, South Asia, Africa & Middle East, and Europe. The dishes are "small plates" designed for sharing in this casual atmosphere which in addition boasts a rooftop patio, brunch menu, and happy hour. The... read more
An award-winning, certified pizzaolo of traditional Neapolitan Pizza who now owns four restaurants (Zero Zero, BIX, Picco, Pizzeria Picco). His style is dubbed "Calipolitan" by Hill for the combination of California ingredients and Neapolitan tradition, using the highest quality components, made in house, sourced nearby or imported from Italy. Chef de Cuisine is former del... read more
Kachka has been described as Soviet-era cuisine reinvented by Travel + Leisure magazine as Chef Bonnie Morales presents traditional ingredients and dishes with her own flair. Kachka serves dinner 4pm-10pm daily and offers an early and late night happy hour. The menu has a daily selection of caviar and roe to choose from in addition... read more
Ford Fry's newest restaurant takes your average oyster bar to a whole new level. Boasting fresh daily shellfish, the restaurant also has menu offerings spanning from Korean to German to Mexican to the Mediterranean. Fry and Chef Isabella's whimsy is creating a truly unique menu that somehow works. Seafood is definitely the star here from... read more
This 7 mile stretch of highway has been dubbed the United Nations of Restaurants and it is clear to see why. You can grab a plate of lengua tacos, then go next door for authentic Pho or Banh Mi, and just across the street you will find top notch dim sum. What these and their neighboring... read more
"The steak will steal your belly, the pasta your heart, but it’s the “other” that will steal your soul." - Jenny Turknett of the Atlanta Journal. I think this pretty much sums it up! Rathbun and team have done a phenomenal job of recreating Italian classics to pair along side wood grilled steaks in this... read more
The Treehouse gives a special meaning to "farm to fork" at this unique, quaint restaurant. The Treehouse owns a farm 50 miles outside of Nashville where the grow organic produce and heirloom varieties for their menu. Chef Jason Zygmont, formerly a chef with Hugh Acheson, has recently taken over the kitchen and is turning out... read more
Chef Philip Krajeck was raised in Brussels, Belgium next door to two Italian families. It was here that he gained his love for fresh pastas and began learning his craft. Rolf and Daughters is a mainstay in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville which in recent years has been an up-and-coming area to be. The menu... read more
