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Managing Editor: Joe Piasecki
Dining Guide 14 Dynamic Dishes
Make spicy wontons, secret French toast, and baby beet burrata part of your culinary agenda
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5 Distinctive Drinks
Mezcal and rye are all the rage on the colorful Westside craft cocktail scene . .................................................................................. 24
4 Divine Desserts
Sweets are back in style this year, both new creations and updated classics .............................................................................. 28
Spotlight: El Segundo
Main Street has become a leading Westside culinary destination .......................................................................................................... 32 ON THE COVER: Tucked inside Marina Marketplace, Eastern European and New American fusion restaurant Doma Kitchen is full of surprises. Standouts include the panko-breaded pork chop schnitzel and a melt-in-your-mouth berry pavlova. Photo by Maria Martin. Design by Michael Kraxenberger.
Art Director: Michael Kraxenberger Guide Writers: Christina Campodonico and Joe Piasecki SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS: Spicy Wontons at Cassia (page 8) by Anne Fishbein / annefishbein.com; Lobster Roll at Playa Provisions (page 20) by Ryan Tanaka / ryantanaka.com; Scorpio Bowl at The Corner Door (page 24) by Bella Marie Adams / ideamagician.com; Berry Pavlova @ Doma Kitchen (page 28) by Maria Martin for The Argonaut; Layered-Up Banana Cream Pie @ Yours Truly (page 28) by Jakob Layman / jakoblayman. com; Hatchet Hall Private Barrel Knob Creek Rye Old Fashioned at Old Man Bar (page 30) by Gary Askew / garyaskewphotography.com Ad Designer: Kate Doll Account Executives: Renee Baldwin, David Maury, Rocki Davidson Associate Publisher: Rebecca Bermudez Publisher: David Comden (310) 822-1629 5301 Beethoven St., Suite 183 Los Angeles, CA 90066 The Westside Dining Guide is a special annual supplement of The Argonaut and Š Southland Publishing, Inc.
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MASSILIA 1445 4th Street, Santa Monica Open ALL DAY breakfast-brunch-lunch-drinks-dinner. 7AM-2AM Order Online www.massilia.com Postmates - Caviar - Chownow 310.319.1995 @maisonmassilia
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Spicy Wontons @ Cassia Kick off dinner with a kick! This starter blends cod, shrimp, country ham, Napa cabbage and roasted chili oil for an appetizer that will warm up your palette for the bold entrees at this popular Southeast Asian fusion restaurant with Southern California sensibilities.
1314 7th St., Santa Monica (310) 393-6699 | cassiala.com
Shellfish Pot @ Tar & Roses You can taste almost the whole ocean in Tar & Rosesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shellfish Pot. Golden scallops, tender mussels and fresh shrimp (with the heads still on) mix with Thai-inspired coconut curry and maitake. This is an outstanding dish for anyone wishing to indulge in the bounty of the sea.
602 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 587-0700 | tarandroses.com
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FRIDAY KARAOKE IN THE PACIFIC BAR
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(310) 454 - 3474 17300 PACIFIC COAST HWY PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272
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Grain Bowl @ The Waterfront Piled with roasted seasonal veggies and topped with a soft-boiled egg, this gluten-free blend of lentils, red quinoa and buckwheat will leave you feeling healthy and full. The vegetarian-friendly bowl drizzled with tahini ginger vinaigrette is the perfect complement to a sundrenched day on Venice Beach, only a few steps away.
205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice (424) 309-5331 thewaterfrontvenice.com
Gold Finger Wings @ Humble Potato Sometimes you want a hamburger. Sometimes you want a hot dog. And sometimes you want chicken wings, darn it! Humble Potato offers all three, including an especially tasty version of the latter. Crunchy, tender and spicy-sweet, these fried morsels with house-made yuzu and sambal glaze are meatier than your average wings and easily shareable as an appetizer.
12608 Washington Blvd., Culver West (310) 881-9498 | humblepotato.com
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Panang Curry @ Ayara Thai Diners rave about this sinus-clearing red curry — a savory blend of coconut milk, carrots, peas and kaffir lime leaves that results in a beautiful blend of spice and creaminess. Choose chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu for your protein, or add extra veggies. Enjoy with a bowl of rice and an ice-cold beverage.
6245 W 87th St., Westchester (310) 410-8848 | ayarathai.com
The OMG @ Heroic Deli & Wine Bar If there’s one thing most Westsiders can agree on, it’s that great deli sandwiches are a community treasure. New kid in town Heroic is making a statement with its OMG: imported Italian prosciutto, salami, capocollo, mortadella, porchetta, smoked mozzarella, artichokes, house-roasted tomatoes, mustard, mayo and Italian black summer truffles, served on freshly toasted crunchy ciabatta.
514 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 490-0202 | heroicwinebar.com
MV Burger @ The Mar Vista Go big or go home should be the motto for Burger Night at The Mar Vista (usually Tuesdays), when the culinary crew goes off-menu with fresh interpretations of the American classic. You may find yourself devouring a gourmet burger containing a block of panko fried cream cheese or one piled high with crispy prosciutto de Parma, arugula, fennel, roasted tomatoes and kalamata olive aioli.
12249 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista (310) 751-6773 | themarvista.com
Come Checkout Marina Del Rey’s New Dining Experience
Featuring Award Winning Gourmet Pizza Created by Master Chef Marcus Roberto
We Only Use Premium Health Conscious Ingredients • Fresh Tomato Sauce made Daily • Natural Cheeses – no additives or preservatives • Premium Italian Flour – no additives or preservatives • Farm Fresh Vegetables • Gluten Free & Vegan Cheese Available
Chef Marcus just won the “Best Brazilian Pizza Chef in the World” title for the second time and was also rated one of “Top Five Overall Best Pizza Chefs in the World”. Come and personally enjoy his culinary mastery.
Dine-in • Take out • Delivery • Catering PIZZA PER SLICE & OTHER DELICIOUS FOOD ITEMS AVAILABLE
534 Washington Blvd Marina Del Rey CA 90292 (310) 827.4500 sampaspizza.com Instagram: @sampaspizza
Grand Opening Special Offer
20% OFF any Purchase With this coupon. Offer good for dine-in & take-out only. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. One coupon per visit per party. Expires 5/30/19
Baby Beets @ Scopa Italian Roots You’ll find this colorful and glistening gem of a dish among Scopa’s wide assortment of cold antipasti. Ruby red blood orange slices and golden beets accented by vanilla and tarragon are laid atop a pillow-y dollop of flavorrich burrata. Scoop up this optimal mix of dairy, orchard and farmhouse with grilled house bread.
2905 Washington Blvd., Venice (310) 821-1100 | scopaitalianroots.com
Socca Breakfast Pizza @ Massilia Who says you can’t have pizza for breakfast? A highlight of Massilia’s new spring brunch menu, this combination of roasted tomatoes, sunny side up eggs, arugula and dry-cured jamon serrano on savory chickpea flatbread is your perfect excuse.
1445 4th St., Santa Monica (310) 319-1995 | massilia.com
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The place to go if you’re in search of AUTHENTIC NEW YORK PIZZA by the slice. Our family recipes brought from Brooklyn, N.Y. • New York THIN CRUST • Sicilian DEEP DISH pizzas • Wide variety of TOPPINGS • Calzones, Stromboli, Pinwheels, Pastas, Salads, Sandwiches and Garlic Knots. • Cheesecake,Tiramisu, Limoncello, Black & White, Raspberry Lizer and Macaroon cookies from New York. • Beer & Wine on premises. All sauces and dough MADE FRESH DAILY. Our delivery apps include Slice, GrubHub, DoorDash, & Postmates. Enjoy the sounds of authentic Italian music and artwork of renowned New York artist Ken Keeley. M A R I N A M A R K E T P L AC E 4371 Glencoe Ave., Suite B-7, Marina del Rey (between Pavilions and CVS)
310.823.7333 SUN–THUR 10:30AM –11PM FRI–SAT 10:30AM –1AM
DELIVERY • CATERING • DINE-IN • TAKE-OUT
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Overlooking the picturesque Marina del Rey harbor, Cafe del Rey offers a truly fine-dining experience with coastal-inspired cuisine in an elegant seaside setting.
BRUNCH | LUNCH | DINNER L I V E M U S I C | D A I LY S O C I A L H O U R GROUP DINING
Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 823-6395 | cafedelreymarina.com
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Taco Vampiro @ SOL Mexican Cocina The distinction between hard and soft taco is blurred with this masterpiece of meat and cheese. Melted jack cheese fuses a pair of tortillas to form a softyet-crispy base for juicy chopped carne asada, creamy chipotle sauce, serrano chile, pico de gallo, guacamole and cotixa cheese. You’ll want to sink your teeth into this one.
12775 Millennium Drive, Playa Vista (424) 289-0066 | solcocina.com
Zen Roll @ Irori Sushi This hidden gem of a Japanese Restaurant in Marina Marketplace doesn’t need toast to celebrate L.A.’s obsession with the avocado. The eyecatching Zen Roll features bite-sized cuts of fresh yellow tail, salmon and tuna — a tasty triumvirate —topped with slices or ripe, buttery, bright green goodness. Yum.
4371 Glencoe Ave., Marina del Rey (310) 822-3700 | irorisushi.com
George’s Extra-Large Porterhouse @ George Petrelli Steakhouse Each and every steak served in this classic American steakhouse with leather booths and wood paneling is dry aged and custom cut on premises, just like the old days. A massive, made-to-order double-cut of porterhouse named for the restaurant’s founder is substantial enough to satisfy any carnivorous impulse, and then some.
5615 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City (310) 398-9777 | georgepetrellisteaks.com
MARINA DEL REY’S PARTY ON THE BEACH
MAY 18-19, 2019 JUNE 10, 2017 SATURDAY: 11AM-10PM - 10PM SUNDAY:NOON 11AM-6PM
05 18-19 19 BRITISH PUB & RESTAURANT
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4101 ADMIRALTY WAY, LOTS 10 & 11
FREE ADMISSION
Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 4 - 7PM, Fri till 8PM • Afternoon Tea Mon-Sat
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Sunday Roast Dinner • Sunday Karaoke Live Sports • Wednesday Trivia • Best Darts ONE-OF-A-KIND
BRITISH GIFT SHOPPE & BAKERY CUSTOM GIFT BASKETS AVAILABLE TO ORDER 116 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica (2ND ST. AT OCEAN)
310-451-1402 • www.yeoldekingshead.com
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Mothers Day Brunch Rehearsal Dinners • Graduation Parties Banquets • Delivery • Catering 31 Washington Blvd. 310-823-9491 www.cotrattoria.com
Voted Best Italian Restaurants on the Westside!
3o16 Washington Blvd. 310-301-7278 www.cocucina.com
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Parking is available in Lot #11 at a rate of 25 cents for each 10-minute period.
Lobster Roll @ Playa Provisions There are few pleasures in life like eating a fresh lobster roll by the sea, making Playa Provisions’ sit-down restaurant concept Dockside the place to be when the king of crustaceans is in season. A favorite on several Top Lobster Roll lists, this twist on an East Coast classic adds crunchy textures with crisp celery, pickled mustard seed and crumbled potato chips.
119 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (310) 683-5019 | playaprovisions.com
‘Off Menu’ French Toast @ Little Prince This Ari Taymor restaurant on Main Street has a royal secret: “off menu” French toast during weekend brunch. The flavor changes every two weeks, depending on what excites the chefs or inspires them at the market. Blueberry bread pudding with salted caramel popcorn (pictured) was one decadent fall creation. Pair with a brunch cocktail to live like a monarch.
2424 Main St., Santa Monica (310) 356-0725 | littleprince.la
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Seasonal Seafood • Craft Cocktails • Spectacular Waterfront Dining 13950 Panay Way • 310.822.4144 • chart-house.com Serving New York Style Pizza to Playa Vista for 15 Years!
Medium Cheese Pizza & 5 Buffalo Wings for $16.50 X-Large Cheese Pizza & 25 Wings for $ 36.95 Not valid with any other offer. Exp. 12/1/19
PLAYA VISTA OPEN 7 DAYS
Appetizers • Salads • Pizzas • Wings • Subs • Pasta Dishes • Lactose Free Options IN-STORE PICK-UP, DELIVERY, AND CATERING
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5 Distinctive Drinks
Zodiac Series Scorpio Bowl @ The Corner Door Whether you’re a stubborn Taurus to an easygoing Pisces, the Zodiac Cocktails series offers a drink for every personality. Scorpios should keep their friends close to take on this passionate reinvention of the scorpion bowl with smoky Verde Momento Mezcal, complex Amaro di Angostura, citrus and honey.
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Thunderbird @ The Misfit There’s more to this signature whisky cocktail than meets the eye. High West Double Rye — spicy, with notes of cinnamon, anise and honey — gets a sophisticated botanical makeover with the addition of floral bergamot, complex bitters and herbal Dolin Rouge Vermouth de Chambéry.
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Little Fatty’s sexy sister cocktail lounge combines rice-washed Kikori — a velvety Japanese whiskey aged in oak and cherry — with citrusy yuzu liqueur, coconut rum, aquafaba and matcha for a Japanese whiskey sour that’s both light and earthy.
Abandon misguided notions of bright, sugary and blended at this sophisticated nook inside Hatchet Hall. Smooth, spicy, very small-batch rye puts on a suit and tie to be stirred with a touch of sugar and two dashes of Angostura bitters.
Smoky mezcal Unión, Italian digestif Amaro Nonino, cinnamon, lime juice, Angostura bitters and a splash of pineapple juice served over a snowball — it feels like you’re at the beach enjoying an adult ice pop.
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4 Divine Desserts
Berry Pavlova @ Doma Kitchen Brighten up any occasion with this sweet, summery and gluten-free treat. Melt-in-your-mouth meringue cake arrives tantalizingly topped with perfectly ripe berries, fresh whipped cream and a drizzle of house-made “very berry” sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
4325 Glencoe Ave., Marina del Rey (310) 301-0582 | domakitchen.com
Layered-Up Banana Cream Pie @ Yours Truly Abbot Kinney newcomer Chef Vartan Abgaryan’s whimsical dessert with a golden top looks like a perfectly roasted marshmallow, but there’s a surprise on the inside — fresh and brûléed bananas, salted pie crust, banana chip crumbles, banana-inflected grilled caramel and vanilla ice cream. Say s’more to your wildest banana cream pie dreams.
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Delizioso! When you walk into Caffé Pinguini you can be assured of a warm Italian greeting courtesy of owners Tony Cotrufo and Enrico Fiorentini. The two, who hail from Rome, have been running the restaurant since 1997, featuring daily food specials, hand-tossed pizzas, homemade bread, delicious pastas and a number of simply prepared chicken, fish and veal dishes. • Home-made Pastas • Romantic Dining by the Beach • Specializing in Seafood • Open-Air Patio LUNCH: TUES–FRIDAY • DINNER: TUES–SUNDAY
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Homemade Apple Strudel @ Rasselbock
Sticky Toffee Pudding @ Lunetta
This traditional German pastry dessert is served on a wooden cutting board with a large dollop of vanilla ice cream and, if you’re lucky, some whipped cream. Flaky and filled with gooey baked apples, you can enjoy it by yourself or share with friends.
This light, spongy and toffee-infused sweet is so good that Chef Raphael Lunetta brought it with him from his former restaurant JiRaffe. Described by fans as “out of this world,” “amazing” and “a triumph,” it’s served à la mode and is more like a cake than what we think of as pudding. Small and dainty, this is one confection you won’t want to share.
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Great Chicken and Waffles, Variety of French Toasts, Wraps, Burgers, Salads and Gluten-free Options Everything is made from scratch, using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Dine-In, Online Ordering, Catering Happy Hour Menu Tuesday- Friday 8am-11am New! Marina del Rey 3105 Washington Blvd. Marina del Rey 90292
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Tamara Tapp, a native of Venice, has been the owner of her one of a kind specialty tamale shop for 26 years. The shop has received numerous 1st place awards and widespread recognition and has been called the “Baskin Robbins” of tamales by the L.A. Times and “the best tamales in the world” by Wolfgang Puck. Her famous traditional, vegetarian, vegan, seafood and sweet tamales have been hailed — terrific, ingenious, classic, fabulous, perfection, virtuosity and best!! Along with the help of her family, Tamara has dedicated a majority of her career to maintaining and expanding on their tamale-making craft. Try our Veggie Tamales • Vegan Tamales • Sweet Tamales Seafood Tamales • Chicken/Beef/Pork Tamales & more...
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Sky’s Gourmet Marketplace at the Marina City Club is here for you! Freshly prepared food! From Salmon to Roast Chicken! [Try our Picnic Boxes and famous “Sky’s Tacos” too!] All our foods are made-to-order, in-store!
Full-service Grocery store, Bakery and Deli! Wine & Spirits! Vegan and Vegetarian foods and products! Full-service Catering services! Dine in! Grab and Go!
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Spotlight: Downtown El Segundo
Main Street has become a leading Westside culinary destination By Christina Campodonico Not long ago, few outsiders would give El Segundo a second thought for date night or dinner out. But now exciting new restaurants are capitalizing on downtown’s natural charm and enviable walkability to create a vibrant culinary scene along Main Street. Start your evening with self-pour craft beer tastings by the ounce at Brewport Tap House (60 rotating taps!), the freshest IPAs in town at El Segundo Brewing Co., or an exceptionally eclectic bottle and tap list at The Tavern on Main. If spirits move you, it’s an easy walk to R6 Distillery’s Smoky Hollow Tasting & Tap Room for craft bourbon, gin, vodka and rum tastings by the flight or cocktail. After a drink, enjoy dinner at any of these local standouts to make it a truly special evening:
Jame Enoteca Blink and you might miss Jame Enoteca, a pint-sized gem of an ambitious “Cal-Italian” restaurant tucked in a strip mall. Wunderkind chef Jackson Kalb serves innovative pastas — straciatella on squid ink bavette, avocado in the house Bolognese — that are worth waiting for in the lines that form outside this tiny restaurant that doesn’t take reservations. Sweeten the pleasure of your pasta-eating experience with the olive oil “pudding” cake, a citrusy poppy seed confection served with candied blood orange whip cream. Yum!
241 Main St., El Segundo | (310) 648-8554 eatjame.com Sausal Just down the block from Jame is Sausal, a sleek and airy restaurant-bar serving wood-fired, smoked, and slowroasted “Nuevo Rancho” cuisine — what early Spanish and Mexican settlers of Alta California might have enjoyed, but with a sophisticated, modern twist. Try tacos with spice-roasted butternut squash, pepita-habanero mixto and cashew crema; lamb barbacoa enchiladas with pepperjack cheese, cumin crema and tomatillo salsa; the popular “angry mussels” in chili-cream broth; or caramelized onion empanadas with manchego cheese and avocado salsa. Sausal’s combinations are rooted in tradition yet completely unexpected.
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Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries or date night at Deluca Pasta
Second City Bistro Just around the corner from Sausal is Second City Bistro, a low-key but elevated eatery with a breezy covered patio and twinkly lights that set the mood for celebration — whether it be with family, friends or a romantic date. Explore the bounty of the sea with giant mussels in a creamy-hot coconut sauce, fried trout with a stir-fried vegetable slaw, or a shrimp-and-sausagedriven jambalaya. The portions are huge, but the simple elegance of both cuisine and ambiance won’t leave you feeling stuffed or stuffy. Pasta, burgers and salads also make excellent choices.
223 Richmond St., El Segundo | (310) 322-6085 secondcitybistro.com Deluca Pasta Next-door to Second City is Deluca Pasta, a white tablecloth Italian restaurant where siblings Jen GoaringDiver (general manager) and Rob Ross (chef de cuisine) invite families and foodies alike to feel at home with updated Italian classics featuring fresh, local ingredients. Highlights include Grandma Dee’s Meatballs simmered in house-made marinara, lemon truffle linguini (with lemon zest, poached garlic and shaved black truffles in a pinot grigio lemon butter sauce), and a classic tiramisu served up in a little mason jar. El Segundo’s very own Smoky Hollow Baking Company prepares the desserts.
225 Richmond St., El Segundo | (310) 640-7600 delucapasta.com
Join us in an exploration around the world of seasonal craft beer, wine & great food! Featuring extensive seasonal craft beer and wine —our self pour format encourages experimentation — prompting patrons to broaden their horizons and try new selections they might otherwise never experience. And while we’ll leave you to your own devices to curate your own beverage experience, our helpful Brewport Flight Crew will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Weekend Brunch 10am to 2pm | Trivia Night Every Tuesday 7p-9p M-W 4 to 10pm | Th 4pm to Midnight | Fri 11am to Midnight | Sat 10am to Midnight | Sun 10 to 10pm
www.brewporttaphouse.com | 204 Main Street, El Segundo 90245 | 310-648-8972
“Mayberry’s Friendly Neighborhood Tavern!” Fabulous Food • Great Booze Selection • Friendly Staff • Live Music Karaoke Nights • Kid Friendly • Dog Friendly
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Your Light Still Shines Bright BEST OF THE
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rants are becoming a very rare commodity these days, but we at George Petrelli’s Steakhouse preciative that Culver City has chosen us as the Best Steakhouse for the 2016 Readers Choice
Family-Owned Steakhouse Serving the Community of Culver City Since 1931. Featuring a Private Banquet Room, & Special Sunday Brunch on Easter & Mother’s Day.
proud and honored to be carrying forward the Petrelli family legacy. She is the niece of Joe nt founder of Joe Petrelli’s Steakhouse in 1931, and the daughter of George Petrelli, who sadly rs ago.
George Petrelli Steakhouse • 5615 South Sepulveda Blvd • Culver City 90230 twitter@petrellisteak • www.georgepetrellisteaks.com • 310-397-1438 • 310-398-9777
y, their patrons are not merely customers, but they have become extended family. George, Sophie seen generations of families walk through the front doors for eight decades now.
d support are elements that chain steakhouses can’t compete with. Additionally, George Petrelli or Petrellis Steakhouse for over 45 years. George took the time to pass his knowledge, skill and Gonzalez who is now Petrelli’s in-house meat cutter. Omar is known for his Double Cut Dry-Aged use Steaks. After all, Omar learned from the best. Petrelli’s is one of the few steakhouses that ts special cuts of meats on the premises.
UCLA Bruins Rated Petrelli’s Hamburgers among “The Top Five Burgers In Los Angeles” 2017 CBS /KCAL 9 Listed Petrelli’s in “Best Steakhouses by City in Los Angeles”
is rich in history and tradition. It is where George Petrelli, an immigrant from Italy, who never hard every day of his life until he finally was able to have his American dream realized. However,
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