This month’s must-visit spots include a new taco stand from chef Roy Choi, a revived farmers market in Topanga Canyon, several L.A. additions to the forthcoming 2024 Michelin California Guide and more.
Clockwise from top left: A vendor with guests at Topanga Farmers Market, a spread of dishes from Liu’s Cafe, mussels and clam spaghetti from Pez Coastal Kitchen, a dressed taco from Tacos Por Vida, noodles from Origin Korean BBQ.The seasonal calendar has flipped to spring, but so far it’s hard to tell in Los Angeles.
still feels a little like walking into one of those pop-up books where a wonderland of an elaborate big-city restaurant opens up — a little bit steampunk, with fine Barolos and Nebbiolos swirling in the wine glasses of customers that range from young to old, party-hearty singles to mellow foodies.
The bakery and cafe, which is open only Friday through Sunday, also serves savory Portuguese dishes, including caldo verde, sopa de pedra and, at dinner, four bacalhau or salt cod dishes, plus the seafood stew caldeirada and piri-piri chicken. Then there is the wild and extravagant Francesinha sandwich, a baroque take on a croque-madame, dripping with melted cheese, ham and Portuguese sausage, topped with an egg and molho de francesinha sauce made with tomato and beer.
After deciding that they didn’t want to sweat through their meal, Chien and Wu opted for mild tomato, golden and beef bone broths. They filled bowls with herbs and sauces from the condiment bar and waited for their food, including strips of Wagyu draped over a bowl of dry ice, to arrive on an elaborate cart. Chien, who grew up in Taipei and Hong Kong before moving to L.A. to attend USC, says it’s some of the best hot pot he’s had.
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