Where To Dine In Los Angeles This Month

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Where to dine in L.A. right now. 

ZAYTINYA

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Michelin starred chef José Andrés has debuted not one but two new restaurants in L.A., both at The Shay in Culver City. Here, he introduces the first West Coast outpost of Zaytinya, which originally opened in Washington, D.C. The eatery highlights the rich culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon via spreads like cheese-based htipiti, as well as vegetable, seafood, and meat mezzes, housemade pita, and family-style entrées such as sea bass with green olive ladolemono, charred lemon, tomato tapenade, yellow squash skordalia, capers, and dill and slow-smoked lamb shoulder with gem lettuce cups, garlic toum, and harissa, which are prepared over a wood-burning hearth. Zaytinya is located on the ground floor and features an expansive outdoor patio, 18-seat bar, and indoor dining room inspired by the deep hues of the Mediterranean, while a second Andrés eatery, Butterfly, has landed on the rooftop, situated around the only rooftop pool in Culver City. Just as monarch butterflies migrate through Mexico, Butterfly brings with it a taste of Oyamel, Andrés’ beloved D.C.-based Mexican outpost. This concept intertwines the vibrant spirit of Mexican mythologies with familiar flavors, offering a menu rooted in tacos and ceviche with a cocktail list that leans into additive-free, pollinator-friendly agave spirits imbued with California fruits, as well as the West Coast return of Andrés’ beloved Salt Air Margarita. Here, the open-air space offers panoramic views of the City of Angels with vibrant pops of color that incorporates the restaurant’s namesake Butterfly. 8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, 90232

 UDATSU

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Two beloved Tokyo institutions are now claiming Los Angeles as their second home. The first is Michelin-starred Hisashi Udatsu’s Hollywood iteration of Udatsu Sushi, which presents an intimate and exclusive omakase experience of just eight seats discreetly hidden behind an antique wooden safe door imported from Japan. Led by head chef Shingo Ogane, Udatsu’s trusted protégé, this elevated omakase experience highlights seafood imported from Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu Fish Market. Each shari-rice dish is meticulously crafted with a proprietary blend of three types of Iiyo brewed vinegar in order to match and contrast the taste profiles of each creation. Signature dishes include a vegetable roll, uni, smoked toro and sustainable caviar; a vegetarian omakase menu has not yet launched but will be coming soon. 6634 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, 90028

ROKUSHO

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The second Tokyo institution to hit the West Coast is Rokusho Los Angeles, courtesy of Naotaka Ohashi of the Michelin-starred TIRPSE and Hisashi Udatsu of Udatsu Sushi. Rokusho combines that Michelin touch with the accessibility of authentic Japanese cuisine. The menu will fully shift each season with a new theme. The winter theme is Japanese Night Markets; current items of note under the direction of L.A.-born former Sushi by Scratch chef Carlos Couts (who was actually sent to Japan for a month to train under chef Udatsu) include a charred uni tostada with wasabi chimichurri, spicy tuna sesame hazelnut tacos, kabocha tempura with truffle honey, and scallops in ponzu butter. The beverage program showcases an extensive curation of tequilas, Japanese gins, whiskeys, and natural wines; Japanese mixology takes center stage alongside delicious sake cocktails. 6630 Sunset Blvd 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, 90028

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