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| Steven Taylor-Los Angeles Dining Scene 2021 Remains a Foodies Paradise |
While Los
Angeles has always been known as a foodie’s paradise, its trendy and
classy restaurants weren’t exempt from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
There have been incredible challenges that brought the industry to a temporary
halt in 2020. Something that people from all over the world aren’t used to,
most especially foodies situated in L.A, restaurants had to transition to
continue their business through online methods of dining. Fortunately, the
gradual adjustment to the post-pandemic has brought in the good news that
restaurants can accommodate on-site dining. While some had to fully close down
due to the economic downfall, new restaurants have opened this 2021—some of
which had been long-awaited as they were set to open last year. This list of
restaurants thrives in the diverse community of Los Angeles, featuring
American, Brazilian, Asian, Mediterranean, and Parisian cuisines made with
California’s freshest ingredients.
Situated in Los
Angeles Arts District is this artsy restaurant that combines the culture of
Brazil with the touch of L.A. Brazilian chefs and business partners, Rodrigo
Oliviera and Victor Vasconcellos, who aim to express the Brazilian culture with
flavor, talent, kindness, and art through their cuisine. “Caboco” is a term
used to define the multicultural heritage of Brazilians—hence, this restaurant
features a menu that highlights the Manioc root that originally originated from
the Amazon region of Brazil. Manioc root is also commonly referred to as
cassava, yuca, and tapioca. Their Manioc-inspired dishes include flavors
extracted from its roots such as tapioca flour, tucupi, farofa, and yuca fries.
To emphasize the Amazonian taste further, fruits and wild vegetables sourced
from the region are used in their dishes—including the plant Barbados
Gooseberry that is termed as ora-pro-nobis,
which translates to “pray for us” in
Brazil. Along with their strong-flavored food are Brazil’s classic cocktails
and international cocktails mixed with cachaça.
A restaurant that
captivates dinners and passers-by through the interior and exterior designs
from various spectacular artists of L.A
to match the vibe of the Arts District. In a nutshell, Caboco brings people on
a journey that allows them to get a taste of the multicultural Brazilian
lifestyle and cuisine.
Located in the
heart of Venice Boardwalk, Winston House is an intimate supper club owned by
Corey McGuire and Jake Matthews. A space that they define as a Home for Music will feature live music
from various artists such as Ed Sheeran, Este Haim, Hozier, Justin Bieber,
Kelly Clarkson, Majid Jordan, and many more. The design of this space is a
powerhouse that gives off the classic American and Asian atmosphere. In terms
of their menu, similar to its design, they brought in the classic American
flavors combined with Chinese and Japanese ingredients—popular yet unique
dishes such as Chips & Dip with Yuzu Sour Cream, Shrimp Toast with Maple
Chili Glaze, Mighty Duck Tacos with Plum Sauce, and Chicken Nuggets with Sansho
Salt, and etc. Of course, it doesn’t end with that, they also produced a lobby
bar, Winston express, performance room, and mezzanine lounge to cater to a wide
range of audiences.
An intricately
designed restaurant and bar with live music, Winston House seeks to create a
community space for artists and music lovers.
A newly opened
restaurant in Brentwood—the second location following their spot in West
Hollywood, is owned by Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne. As they are both highly
experienced chefs and foodies that are passionate about healthy sustainable
food, they headline a menu that contains Mediterranean-inspired dishes. To
combine their expertise, Caroline includes her finest and indulgent selection
of wine while Suzanne brings in her market-driven small plates menu.
With the best
tasting and looking dishes in a rustic yet classy restaurant, foodies from
Brentwood and other parts of L.A.
will surely have a new go-to dining spot to destress with their loved ones.
A Parisian-inspired
restaurant established by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke emphasizes their
cuisine on Paris’s quintessential bistro culture and California’s fresh
ingredients. With their numerous experiences from visiting and cooking in
France, they create a restaurant that embraces the roots, traditions, and
techniques of French cuisine. They bring in their culinary passion along with
their trained skills to the L.A. community for an authentic dining experience.
The place offers
two dining spaces, Bicyclette Bistro and Bicyclette Restaurant. What’s
surprising about this is that Walter Manzke designed the place himself, it
features a wood-lined ceiling, wooden furniture, and pistachio-colored walls
that exude refreshing energy. Diners will certainly feel as if they are
immersed in Paris while having delicious dishes that play with the flavors of
Parisian and Californian cuisine.
Originally
published at https://steventaylorlandlord.com on
September 28, 2021.
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