Los Angeles Chefs: 10 Chefs Found
Luigi Fineo - La Botte Ristorante
Address: 620 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles CA , 90401A hop, skip, and a jump down from the main thoroughfare of Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica, you'll find La Botte. Meaning “wine bottle” in Italian, La Botte is owner Stefano de Lorenzo’s upgraded version of his popular, postage-stamp-sized Piccolo Ristorante in neighboring Venice. The wine concept glows in a warmly elegant décor of variegated wine stained wood flooring and wine cask wainscoting. A “vino paradiso” exists in La Botte’s 1,600 bottles of wine. Chef Luigi Fineo creatively infuses contemporary freshness into the Northern Italian appetizers, pasta, and entrees for an authentic Italian dining experience that will have you begging for more.
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Jose Rodriguez, Gabriel Hernandez - La Serenata De Garibaldi
Address: 1416 4th Street, Santa Monica CA , 90401After building a following for twelve years in Boyle Heights, Jose and Aurora Rodriguez opened a second branch of their traditional Mexican restaurant near Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade in 1997. During the week, La Serenata attracts nearby office workers, and weekends bring daters and tourists. The south-of-the-border décor features cast iron chandeliers, faux balconies, and a gazebo-like kiosk with a Spanish tile roof. La Serenata specializes in seafood like jumbo shrimp and market-fresh fish paired with an array of salsas. For dessert, Jose and Aurora’s son, Marco Antonio, contributes tres leches cake and flan.
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Christopher Tunnell - Dolce
Address: 8284 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles CA , 90046One step inside from the bustle of Melrose takes you into Dolce, a trendy Italian restaurant with a cozy dark decor and some fantastic people watching. Known for its ambiance, tasty Italian classics, and hip crowd, Dolce is perfect for a romantic date, or a pre-club meal. From the traditional Pesto Gnocchi and Osso Bucco to the more fusion-based Tuna Tartare and Mango Bruschetta, Dolce's menu caters to all tastes and appetites. Drink options include a full wine list, including selections by the glass, as well as a large selection of cocktails. It is certain that Dolce's decor and ambiance are the restaurant's main appeal, but the menu is laced with undeniable treasures.
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Nora Ramos - Cafe Sevilla Long Beach
Address: 140 Pine Avenue, Los Angeles CA , 90802Rogelio and Janet Huidobro opened the first Café Sevilla in 1987, honoring their homeland with a Spanish restaurant in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. After finding additional success in Riverside, they launched in downtown Long Beach in 2006. Mid week, the old-world setting draws business types. Weekends attract a younger crowd for upstairs dancing and dinner shows. Café Sevilla specializes in pans of paella and traditional Spanish tapas. The reasonably priced wine list is especially strong on full-bodied Spanish reds like Tempranillo and Torre Oria.
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Paulo Soares - Geisha House
Address: 6633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles CA , 90028Building on the success of Dolce, Lonnie Moore, Mike Malin and Shereen Arazm opened their sprawling Japanese restaurant in November 2003, helping to bring Hollywood Boulevard into the 21st Century while honoring Japan’s past. Geisha House pays tribute to tradition with fully costumed “geishas” who walk the dining room. The restaurant is especially popular with twenty-somethings, who grab dinner before hitting neighborhood bars and clubs. Chef Paulo Soares delivers delicate but flavorful dishes incorporating premium ingredients like Kobe beef, while Sushi Chef Genichi Mizoguchi presides over an innovative sushi bar. To drink, expect a sake list representative of Japan’s diverse prefectures.
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