SIP/SAVOR: Playa

Leave it to culinary genius, John Sedlar (of Rivera, downtown Los Angeles) to come up with a spirited neighborhood haunt that is a recipe for FUN and FOOD.  His newest venture is called PLAYA and it sits in what locals once knew as Grace.  Think LATINO inspired small plates that will stimulate the senses and tantalize the taste buds, all of which make the trendy crowd cry out for MORE. Since Playa means “beach,” it’s no wonder the multitude of  overhead chandeliers resemble giant sea creatures and that patrons at the bar feel like they’re on vacation, throwing all caution to the wind…even though most of them have to report the very next day!

BEST BITES by FAR include:

Maize Cake Gambas

mojito-poached shrimp, braised nappa cabbage,
mustard ice cream

Octo-Palm

grilled octopus, palm hearts, scallions,
oven-dried cherry tomatoes, oven-dried red onion

Tamalli Chipotle

wild-mushroom duxelles dumpling,
filet mignon, chipotle béarnaise

Enjoy PLAYA, one of the most fabulous FOODIE beaches in all of LA!