Faith & Flower: Upscale Dining in Los Angeles
Dining
Detectives
By Carol & Joe Davis
We
Love L.A. and were pleased to spend a few nights recently downtown
at the Omni Hotel. Los Angeles has truly transformed over recent
years to become more vibrant than ever. The economy is booming
again and the streets were filled with happy people stylishly
dressed out for the evening. We asked some friends for a dining
recommendation and they all said that we must go to Faith
& Flower which is located Downtown in the WaterMarke
Tower at 9th and Flower.
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Downtown
L.A.
Faith
& Flower opened earlier this year and has been getting rave
reviews. They serve Global Rustic California Cuisine making use
of their Wood Fired Oven and offer Classic and Contemporary Cocktails,
as well as International Wines. Management brought in a team with
World Class experience including Executive Chef Michael Hung who
honed his craft in New York City and in San Francisco where he
was Chef de Cuisine at Roland Passot's La Folie. Pastry Chef Ben
Spungin was previously at the French Laundry in Yountville and
the Bernardus Lodge in Carmel and Wine Director Jared Hooper was
most recently at the Hakkasan Beverly Hills.
Wine Director Jared Hooper
We
recommend making reservations for dining but they do have a full
bar where you can drink or dine as well. We decided late and didn't
make a reservation but we were lucky to get a table as there was
a cancellation. We were impressed by the lovely upscale décor
and that there was banquette seating. We ordered Pellegrino Sparkling
Water and immediately started chatting with our new BFFs at the
next table. They were very knowledgeable about the Los Angeles
dining scene which was quite fun to hear about. A smooth and strong
Belvedere Cosmo and a fabulous Pardita Tequila Mexican Mule soon
arrived and we were having a great time.
Deviled Jidori Eggs
The
menu primarily consists of medium sized shareable dishes which
is a great way to dine! We loved the flavors of the Deviled
Jidori Eggs topped with Korean Chili and Kimchee which added
just the right amount of spice.
Dungeness Crab Toast
The
Dungeness Crab Toast with Jicama, Avocado and Green Goddess
Aioli was also delicious. A glass of the Fay d' Homme Crazy White
Wine paired perfectly with our starters. Next, we had a fabulous
"comfort" course, Oxtail Agnolotti made with bone marrow
butter. The flavors were fabulous!
Hazelnut Chocolate Dessert
A
Hazelnut Chocolate Dessert made for a perfect finish
to our delightful dinner.
We
had a fantastic time at Faith & Flower and
were glad to see that Los Angeles dining is better than ever.
We Love it!!
Faith
& Flower
705 West 9TH Street
Los Angeles, CA. 90015
213-239-0642
www.faithandflowerla.com