Otium

Part of my low review has to do with my high expectations… specially considering the location and hype.
The menu doesn’t have that many options. I had the tri tip kimchi fried rice and the hamachi. Both were ok. I think the place has good intentions but lacks attention to detail resulting in an average experience.
I think I would have rated the place at 3.5 but because I had higher expectations i left feeling like it was a 3.
I’ll have to come back again for dinner to determine if a 4 is earned.

Absolutely incredible.
I came here alone before going to the broad. I had the unfiltered sake cocktail. OMG! My favorite cocktail I’ve ever had!
After the broad, I came back.
We sat at the bar and ordered the hamachi, the scallop and UNI and the Auguachile. The hamachi was so good that we ordered another plate.
Followed by 8 more cocktails!
Will definitely be back!

I came here for a late bday dinner with a gf. The staff was very attentive which was a major plus.
Blue fun tuna: I enjoyed the smoked soy
Spinach Bucatini: portion was good for two girls. The bacon pieces gave it the right amount of saltiness needed to cut the Crème Fraiche.
Lobster: The yam Veloute was very tasty! Enjoyed this dish it wasn’t too heavy.
The kitchen is open so if you get a table in close proximity you can see the chef and sous chefs at work!
The décor was beautiful. It needs to be if it’s next to The broad museum, right?

This place is expensive as expected of a trendy restaurant, however, the cocktail menus is incredible.
Now, i say incredible not because their list in extensive but because their rather short list tastes like you are drinking Money.
Is that weird?!
The old fashion is STRONG
The ivy Lady is tangy, but refreshing and goes down smooth!
Now, you want something on a day when the heat is threatening to literally melt your skin off?
THE UNFILTERED CUCUMBER SAKI!!!
O.M.G. Could have drank an entire pitcher of that drink! It is the Japanese version of a margarita.
EXCEPT, you won’t regret the decision to have drank that delicious spicy yet sweet, heavenly Saki!
Mm… I’ll be back for sure to order that drink.

I am no hardcore ‘foodie’ but I liked this place.
Otium Garden Salad — unique texture and tasted very fresh if a bit acidic (not sure what kind of dressing).
Hamachi w/​avocado purée — tender and flavorful. and I don’t even like sushi.
Sea urchin curry cauliflower spaghetti — so good it’s like eating garlic noodle and I’m no uni fan.
Blue prawns — 6 large prawns, so tender with juicy heads. I can eat these guys all day long.
Prompt, courteous, unobtrusive service. BUT what’s with the 18% mandatory GRATUITY for only 2 people?
I would come here again, maybe try the pork belly and the ‘runny egg pasta’ next time.

(cue Lego Movie) EVERYTHING IS AWESOME. This place rocked my world. We made a reservation here yesterday for Sunday brunch and were seated promptly. The restaurant is beautiful — it overlooks downtown and has open windows and the view been beautiful had it not been raining all day. I would advise people to get to the restaurant via Grand instead of Hope (lots of stairs from Hope, and current construction). Valet parking is $ 8.50 on Grand Street just south of the Broad, or you can park in other parking lots ($ 12 for the Broad, $ 9 for Walt Disney Concert Hall for weekends).
For a party of 6, we were recommended to order 8 – 12 dishes, and share them all amongst ourselves. We opted for 9 dishes, and were incredibly full. Everything was presented beautifully.
+Funnel cake — this funnel cake was insane. It included foie gras, strawberry, fennel, and balsamic. A hybrid of sweet, savory, and crunchy and melt-​in-​your-​mouth, it was definitely the most unique dish we had the whole meal. A great starter, and packful of flavor. Highly recommend.
+Avocado toast — I had no idea what zaatar, labne, or aleppo were before ordering it (and might still not completely know now), but whatever they were, it tasted amazing!
+Smoked salmon — decent portion of smoked salmon on a piece of bread. Red onion and radish to top, and thank goodness no capers.
+Special — the day we went they had a french toast, pork belly special. This was one of my top three dishes of the day. It was brought out on an oven/​pot of sorts that had wood chips and the french toast cubes tasted like the char of a marshallow made for smores. Paired with the pork belly, and dipped in a berry/​crème fraîche. OH MY. I want this every day for the rest of my life.
+Mole — tasty and pretty chocolately. I’m not always a fan of mole, but they did a good job on the flavors. The blue corn tortillas were just okay.
+Pork Belly — not saying this dish was bad (since it was good), but it was my least favorite dish. The pork belly itself was flavorful, but the rice, egg, and bok choy were nothing spectacular.
+Hash — the hash is usually served with brisket, but we got it with short rib. Potatoes were good (but I liked the crispy potatoes better — see below). The short rib was flavorful, and I liked the addition of the cauliflower. At this point, I was so full, that I can’t say I had room to eat much of this dish.
+Tri-​Tip — always a spicy addition with kimchi, but paired with egg and fried rice, a good combination, and a good brunch option.
+Crispy potatoes — slightly salty if you are eating them on your own (and not paired with anything) but packed with flavor — a little zest, a little spice, and mellowed out by the crème fraîche).
Service was great. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and recommended if we should order more/​less, how we should have them come, etc. All in all, I loved the menu and would definitely come back!

Conveniently came here for Saturday brunch on the day we were visiting the Broad or actually more like conveniently visit the Broad because I’ve been wanting to try Otium! The Otium is located right next to the Broad. Out of laziness to circle around DTLA to look for cheaper lots/​street parking, we parked at The Broad for $ 12 all day.
The décor is hip and modern with an open kitchen and high ceiling. We checked in for our reservation on time and were sort of left forgotten on the side for 5 minutes while the hostess greeted the brunch rush hour crowd. It wasn’t until we reminded the hostess again then we got bought to our table.
Everything from the décor to the tableware is beautiful. I appreciate how my simple order of hot water was bought out in a cute glass jar along with a separate mug. With great recommendations from the server, the two of us shared the Hamachi, Strawberry Foie Gras Funnel Cake, and chef’s special Smoked Pork Belly French Toast.
The Hamachi was a delicious light dish to start our somewhat heavy meal. The standout component was the marinated tomatoes! They were sweet and tangy and tasted super refreshing and bright.
Funnel cake came next and looked absolutely stunning. It tasted just as good as it looked. I didn’t know what flavors to expect and was pleasantly surprised that the dish was more savory than sweet. The foie gras mousse packed a strong flavor that complemented well with the crispy and light funnel cake.
The presentation of the pork belly french toast was even more remarkable. It came on a wire rack in a big pot and smelled delicious. The bite sized cinnamon-​y french toasts had a crispy exterior and soft/​fluffy interior. Served with crème fraîche and kumquat jelly. The only thing I would nitpick on would be the size and texture of the pork belly. The pork belly were finely diced and super crispy.
Brunch at Otium was a worthy splurge. They definitely cater to people that eat with their eyes first!

After being hyped by a friend, I decided to have the bday dinner with the squad here.
Dishes were fantastic! 4 star worthy. But due to a few events in the course of the night, I had to drop a star.
Our (overly) enthusiastic waiter could not wait to tell us what’s on the menu and how we should order. His overactive enthusiasm may have guaranteed him a hefty tip at some point in time. However, he was a bit too much for my party and I. Like he WOULD NOT STOP talking. Okay we get ittttt.
They forgot one of our dishes. Which is usually not that big of a deal. But the fact that we had ordered it under his recommendation and we weren’t full by the time it was supposed to come…
Last but not least, like I had mentioned before, this was for my birthday but they did not do anything at all. No complimentary dessert, no writing Happy Birthday in chocolate syrup. not even a scoop of ice cream. At least the host remembered it was my birthday and wished me a happy birthday on my way out.
It was a very unexciting somewhat disappointing experience.
Oh yeah. My favorites were:
Hamachi, Tortellini, Bone marrow, Uni on Brioche
Nice to try: foie gras funnel cake.
Though food was outstanding, I’d take Bestia any day.
FYI
Mandatory 18% gratuity on ALL party sizes… it’s for kitchen staff…
do check out my pictures :)

Came here for brunch with my GF. The Chef/​Owner is Timothy Hollingsworth — a former Executive Chef at The French Laundry. Just based on this fact, I was expecting the food to be nothing short of amazing. The restaurant itself is very large, modern and with lots of natural lighting since its mostly glass windows. It is located behind The Broad Museum — so you can either park at that structure and pay about $ 12 or find impossible street parking. We were lucky and found street parking a block away!
Funnel Cake, Foie Gras, Strawberry, Fennel, Balsamic: This dish was on Jonathan Gold’s Top 10 Dishes of 2015 LA. No joke, that’s the only reason I got it. The funnel cake was more on the crispy side than light, fluffy and airy. The Foie Gras mousse was definitely interesting and something I’ve never had before. I paired really well with the sweet strawberries and the balsamic. Definitely a unique dish with a play on flavors and textures. I enjoyed it, but probably wouldn’t get again. ⁴⁄₅
Pork Belly, Caramelized Garlic, Egg, Rice, Bok Choy: This dish was alright — pretty average. It was a very hearty dish. Pork Belly was really tender and melt on your mouth good but it was nothing amazing. I didn’t see any «Caramelized Garlic» like the menu says. The egg was perfectly cooked and the yolked just oozed out coating the rice and pork belly. Bok Choy and rice were whatever. ³⁄₅
Donabe Smoked French Toast with Bacon, Truffle Butter, Jam: This was an Off The Menu item that I kept seeing on Unilocal and Instagram so I had to get it. This was one of the lightest and most delicious French Toasts I’ve had. The French Toast is cut up in cubes so its easier to eat and share. The combination with the crispy, salty and fatty pork belly really worked! ⁵⁄₅
Service: It was meh — the servers were a little awkward and interrupted the meal at the worse times possible. I didn’t like that 18% automatic service charge for brunch when service was not good.
This was more like a 3.5 star, but Ill round up because we enjoyed the meal in general and the restaurant ambiance was nice.

Solid 3.5
I tried almost every single item on their lunch menu:
some fantastic — gravlax, falafel, torchetti,
some good — hamachi, crispy potatoes, lobster roll, bucatini,
some meh — rigatoni, tri-​tip kimchi fried rice
straight up no bueno — pork belly
was a little more disappointed with their dinner menu
just ok — dry aged beef tartare, sea urchin/​cauliflower/​curry spaghetti, beef short rib
no bueno — blue fin tuna, scallop
some flavor combinations that sounded interesting in theory
did not go together well when executed
and the seafood during dinnertime was too fishy
i actually liked the three desserts i tried
the peanut butter brittle ice cream, the mille feuille and the chocolate torte
beautiful space
great for a casual brunch or intimate dinner

Beautiful restaurant next to The Broad. I’ve been here three times in a span of a week (twice for dinner and three times for brunch)…and managed to try most of the menu. The space reminds me of a smaller and more intimate version of Bestia with the open kitchen layout. The bar space is absolutely beautiful… how can one not love a floor-​to-​ceiling bar stocked with fine looking alcohol? The drinks are great too. But now on to the food!
+ HAMACHI — Nori, Avocado, Sweet & Sour Tomatoes. Looked beautiful and the avocado sauce was very complimentary with the hamachi. Unfortunately, the hamachi was a bit fishy for me, but I am very sensitive.
+ FALAFEL — The flavors really pop in your mouth, and the falafel is prepared to a perfect golden brown. The Meyer Lemon added a nice touch of acidity to this dish
+ FOIE GRAS FUNNEL CAKE — «Whimsical» comes to mind with this dish. You get the creamy texture of the foie gras, the sweetness from the strawberry and a nice crisp from the funnel cake. The funnel cake itself isn’t greasy whatsoever. Fun and enjoyable dish!
+ DRY AGED BEEF TARTARE — If you’re a fan of tartare, definitely try this dish. Make sure you include all the parts (lavash, bulgar, mint, and yogurt) for that perfect bite
+ SPINACH BUCATINI — Looked beautiful with the raw egg and the clams and crème fraîche added a nice touch.
+ TORTELLINI — My favorite pasta dish! I love the addition of the matsutake and the ham bouillon gave a nice and light smokiness to the pasta.
+ LOBSTER — I had this dish twice. The first time I didn’t get truffle shavings, but the second time, they loaded it up for us! Maybe it was because of the company I was with, but nonetheless, both preparations were delicious. The Yam Veloute is especially delicious and colorful.
+ PORK BELLY — Probably my least favorite dish. Looked like a typical chinese dish with BBQ pork.
+ DONABE SMOKED HIRAMASA PASTRAMI — This is a fun dish because it comes out in a giant smoker. You expect a lot more food, but part of it is in the presentation. I had the off-​menu brunch version of this (SMOKED FRENCH TOAST) and enjoyed that preparation a lot more.
+ **OFF THE MENU** WHITE TRUFFLE POLENTA — with white truffle shavings and a brown butter. Oh lord. Richest dish i’ve ever had, and my first bite made me feel like my taste buds were being given the biggest hug in the world. If you get a chance to order this, try this dish!
COCKTAILS:
+ OLD FASHIONED: One of my favorite old fashioned’s in LA. You get a little bit of tobacco flavor in the cocktail, garnished with a giant fig leaf, and also you get a hint of coffee. Great flavors.
+ CRABAPPLE: If you want a sweet cocktail, this is the one for you. The chamomile and honey are a great mix in a drink.

As always, I find great spots by looking at my friends’ check ins and of course their pics. Unilocal stalking has its rewards.
If you go without a reservation, be prepared to sit at the communal table. It’s a great way to meet new people and exchange a few pleasantries while waiting for your food. No need to stare at your phone to occupy yourself.
Ambiance
Very nice indeed. Classy décor, floor-​to-​ceiling wine shelves and homy yet modern feel overall.
Service
Everyone who helped us were attentive, nice and well informed about the food and drinks they offer.
Food
Smoked french toast
— Off the menu, I saw a picture and knew I wanted to give it a try. Served in a donabe, the cubed french toast and bacon sits on top of a wire mesh, infused with smoke. Beautiful to look at especially when they initially uncover the clay pot. Served with jelly/​jam for dipping but I prefer the savory flavor by itself.
Tri tip with Kimchi Fried Rice
— Served with egg on top of the rice, this came out ok. I’ve had better kimchi fried rice so I wasn’t too impressed. I would’ve liked it a bit saltier with more kimchi flavor.
Smoked salmon
— Lox served with red onion, radish, and a bit of cream cheese. I thought it would be served on a bagel but the bread had a softer consistency. Reminded me of Hawaiian bread almost, except it wasn’t sweet. Regardless, I enjoyed this one. Pretty filling, too.
Drinks
Bloody Mary
— I so loved this drink. So much flavor in it. Actually switched my drinks with my companion’s since he preferred my Prosecco.
Mimosa
Prosecco
Parking
Valet only for $ 9.
This is nestled right next to The Broad. Next time, we’ll make sure to go by there, too. Great place for a Sunday brunch and some art appreciation right after.

Feeling hungry waiting in queue for the infinity mirror room at The Broad museum, we went next door to the Otium for some late lunch…
The waiter was thorough and knowledgeable about the Saturday brunch menu…
Hangar fry $ 16
Tasty omelet, but the fried oyster topping was underwhelming (there were 3, small, over breaded and should be referred to as oysterettes)…the side salad was refreshing
Pork belly with rice $ 16
Pork belly was well done, 3 pieces of gelatinously melty and flavorful cutlets served with 2 small dollops of rice and 4 leaves of Bok Choy
Pozole $ 16
This is good pozole, shredded cabbage and pickled carrots with pork slices in savory tangy Serrano pepper soup topped with crispy chicharrons… better than baco mercat version
Crispy potatoes $ 7
Baked then fried baby potatoes served with crème fraîche… filling
Mille Feuille $ 11
Highlight of the meal
Best hazelnut napoleon ever… if you come to Otium be sure to leave some room for this tasty delight
(This entry was written by my husband)

I took my boyfriend here yesterday for our anniversary. I thought brunch would ideal since I was dying to try their french toast special. Booked through OpenTable and made a that we were celebrating our anniversary; however, I never received a confirmation phone call and they didn’t give us any dessert. The only thing «special» that happened was that our host congratulated us before we sat down.
AMBIANCE:
Otium is located right next to The Broad. I loved the overall ambiance of the restaurant — it was trendy and modern. They have lots of natural lighting with plenty of tables and a lovely outdoor patio. I think this would be a great spot for a date (both for brunch or dinner). The restaurant gets really packed, so I highly suggest you make a reservation beforehand.
FOOD:
Portions are small. Prices aren’t ridiculously overpriced. To start things off, we got an order of their hamachi crudo with avocado purée and their champagne cocktail. The presentation of the hamachi was beautiful and delicate. Four pieces of fresh fish accompanied with sweet and sour tomatoes topped off with an avocado purée. Absolutely delicious. The fish literally melted in our mouths. We both loved this dish and it was very light and refreshing.
Our champagne cocktail had some passion fruit inside of it along with honey. It was a beautiful pastel yellow color that was garnished with a dainty purple flower. It wasn’t too sweet and you can definitely taste the alcohol in the cocktail. This was a great alternative to a mimosa. If you want to try at brunch, this is the drink to go with.
We also got an order of their potatoes with crème fraîche, pork belly with rice and bok choy, and their special of french toast with country ham. The fingerling potatoes were $ 7, which is a great side to share amongst the table. They’re hearty and have the perfect crunchy exterior. These potatoes were also seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of salt and parsley. The crème fraîche is what tied everything together. I couldn’t stop dipping my potatoes into them.
The pork belly was good too with plenty of fat and seasoning. They managed to crisp out the exterior of the pork and have a juicy, succulent, and tender meat in the middle. I loved how they had a perfectly poached egg with the pork to add that additional oomph to the dish. That creamy and rich egg was just what the dish needed.
Then… we had the show stopper, the special on the menu, the french toast with a homemade jam, truffle syrup, and country ham. AMAZING! I have never had a french toast dish like this. It was presented to the table in a nabe pot, where the server would lift the top and you see smoke coming out of the dish. Truly a great presentation. The french toast was cut into tiny pieces, so you could enjoy each bite with a savory and salty piece of the country ham. If you love sweet and savory tastes together, this is definitely the dish for you. I was sad that they didn’t have the bacon but the country ham was a great option too. $ 26
SERVICE:
Pretty disappointed with the service. Our server was MIA and our water cup was not refilled throughout our entire brunch experience. And they automatically take an 18% gratuity, which could be a good reason why they lacked any attention.
PARKING:
They have a valet, which I missed. I ended up parking at the lot for The Broad for $ 9.

Right off the bat the restaurant received 1 star off for having some crud on their silverware. Perfectly acceptable for your hole in the wall restaurant but completely unacceptable for a restaurant in this price category.
Second star comes off for the subpar price vs. quality vs. experience ratio. We ordered the 50 day aged steak, blue prawns with chorizo, spaghetti with uni and curry, seared scallops and cod. None of the dishes were particularly good, especially not for such high prices and small portions.
50 day aged steak — this was probably the best dish we had… but it was 90 dollars for a 16oz steak. For comparison you can get a really good porterhouse that’s twice the size at Mastros. If you want to argue that the 50 days aging is the reason for the cost then I would like to point you to Carnevino, where you can get an off the menu «reserve» steak that is aged ~200+ days for 100 dollars (roughly the same size).
Blue prawns — 34 dollars for 3 «prawns». Honestly I was expecting to get two HUGE mini lobster like prawns but instead we got 3 REGULAR sized shrimps.
The shrimp tasted overcooked too
Spaghetti with Uni — I’m no stranger to pasta or uni OR uni pasta… and this is a horrible example of one. You don’t visually see any uni (usually there will be a couple pieces of whole uni resting on top of uni pasta) AND the curry completely overpowers any uni flavors that may be present
2 pieces of scallop and cod came with their respective dishes, nothing special about either one.
The third star came off when they gave us new plates and silverware in preparation for the steak. My silverware had CRUD on it again! Seriously?
The service wasn’t bad but again, for the prices you are paying I was expecting better.
I know some people could care less about the price; well good for you then. For the rest of us that at least want some semblance of value, i’d recommend going somewhere else.

My last review of 2015 goes to Otium! Came here for brunch with Nicole L. after visiting The Broad. The restaurant itself is beautiful — very modern, open-​kitchen. However, if we’re in the category of museum-​restaurants, I think Ray’s at LACMA is better but I appreciate Otium’s vision.
If you could only order one thing, I’d recommend the side of potatoes. It’s $ 7 but worth every bite. Served as whole fingerling potatoes with a side of crème fraîche. This side of potatoes was better than both entrees. See the issue here?
Entrees:
*Hangtown Fry (Bacon, Fried Oysters, Parmesan) — an omelet! I wasn’t a huge fan of the fried oysters. I usually like oysters though but something about this was a miss for me. I did enjoy the parmesan foam though — who doesn’t like liquid cheese?!
*Pork Belly (Caramelized Garlic, Egg, Rice, Bok Choy) — I wish the pork belly were more crisp. Otium’s version kind of reminds me of the pre-​cooked pork belly you can buy at Trader Joe’s. It was good but I expected more from a $ 16 dish. Also, I couldn’t get over the rice. I’m not sure if they were going for sushi rice or something but they added vinegar to the rice. Why? Not a fan. The vinegar was way too overpowering.
I will be back to give Otium a second chance because the adventurous eater in me would like to try their Foie Gras Funnel Cake.

I’ve been so excited to try Tim Hollingsworth’s new restaurant! I came here for lunch and it was a great experience. First off, I love the design of the restaurant and I can see this being a very cute date spot. I would definitely come back for dinner!
Recommended:
*Hamachi crudo– Delicious! Flavors of the avocado sauce and the sweet & sour tomatoes paired very well with the hamachi.
*Short Rib Torchetti
*Spinach Bucatini– Favorite dish of the meal! Comes with a raw egg, bacon, and clams.
*Tri-​tip– Comes with a fried egg, rice, and kimchi (tasted like kimchi fried rice to me)

Otium is a sparkling new restaurant next to the Broad. The interior is modern yet has a comfortable warmth. And the menu is bright, creative, and exciting. I can’t wait to return for more!
Food-​wise, my dining companions and I were pretty happy with everything we ordered. All of the dishes were beautifully presented on gorgeous dishes. It was clear each and every dish was well thought out. While my least favorite dish was the pork belly, it paled in comparison to the grilled fish and crudo.
Hamachi crudo ⁴⁄₅
Crispy potatoes ³⁄₅
Grilled fish (Striped bass) ⁵⁄₅
Pork belly rice ²⁄₅
Millefuille dessert ⁴⁄₅
Service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Watching the chefs in the open kitchen was also so much fun! I especially enjoyed Chef Hollingsworth butchering an entire pig while we dined.
All in all a wonderful experience and superb addition the burgeoning dtla restaurant scene!

This place was happenin’ on a Wednesday night and service was super slow. We were there for 3 hours and only got our small water glasses refilled once during the meal, then once while we were waiting to leave. We also had to flag down servers to order more drinks. I get that they just opened recently but yeah, you should brace yourself for a lengthy meal. The restaurant space is beautiful in a trendy, industrial way and I’m sure they spent a fortune on the build-​out. It probably accounts for how expensive everything is because dang, the shit’s expensive yo!
The menu doesn’t contain any descriptions of the dishes, only a list of ingredients. Our party of 6 ordered the following:
Hamachi — nori — avocado — sweet and sour tomatoes $ 15
Cauliflower — grapes — almond — cilantro — sultana $ 14
Butternut squash — ricotta — coffee — pepitas $ 14
Falafel — eggplant — cucumber — meyer lemon — chickpea $ 14
Foie gras — funnel cake — strawberry — fennel — balsamic $ 26
Spinach bucatini — egg — bacon — clam — crème fraiche $ 32
Cod — burnt onion — clams — purslane $ 28
Lobster — truffle — lettuce — yam veloute $ 38 (two of these)
Beef short rib — potato — everything topping $ 36
The food should have been amazing for the prices and Timothy Hollingsworth pedigree but it’s not amazing. It’s just good. The falafel was fine and spicy but at $ 14 for 3 small falafel it should have blown my mind. The IG-​popular bucatini was alright but extremely salty. Also, it was cold! The one item I did really enjoy was the foie gras funnel cake. The foie gras was actually in a light mousse form and paired with the funnel cake and strawberries was oddly enjoyable. The short rib was nothing special. It was like 3 oz of braised beef with potato purée like you can get anywhere!
They call the food is «family style» but it must be meant for a family of 2 because the portions were tiny. If you want to eat until you’re full, be prepared to order a lot and spend accordingly, or snack beforehand. We could have easily eaten like two more dishes apiece.
In addition to our food, we had around two drinks each and the bill (which included 20% gratuity) came out to $ 546. Five hundred and forty six dollars! That’s $ 91/​person. This is how much I ate for $ 91:
1 crabapple cocktail
1 falafel
1 2″ piece of cauliflower, half a grape, a few sultanas, 1 cilantro leaf
½ of the foie gras funnel cake, couple pieces of strawberry
2 forkfuls of bucatini, 1 – 2 clams, 3 matchsticks of bacon
1 inch sliver of lobster, smear of yam veloute
approximately 1.5 oz of short rib, 2 Tbsp potato purée
I could have easily crushed a Double-​Double after dinner. You’ve been warned!
FYI if you look up the address on Google Maps, it will take you to the hotel across the street! You should use the address for The Broad (221 S. Grand). The restaurant is in between the Broad and the apartment complex next to it on the upper level. We all got dropped off across the street at the hotel and had to walk around.

Located right next to Broad Museum.
2^nd time here and the food is so good here especially the pastas. The only thing is service is a little off and slow.
The presentation of the food is all so pretty here, portions are a little small but I don’t mind that.
I recommend the hamachi to start.
I like their almond milk in lattes here.
The outside of the restaurant is nice and minimalistic and inside is warm.