The minimalist decor featured in the second, much larger Hatfield's space does nothing to distract from Quinn and Karen Hatfield's innovative American cuisine—and that's a good thing. The Hatfields (he's the chef, she does desserts) honed their skills in the kitchens of Spago, Jean Georges, Bouley, and Gramercy Tavern; here, their ever-changing menu emphasizes local fresh ingredients and slow...
Jon Favreau on How Roy Choi Shaped Chef:
Jon Favreau's new film Chef, which premieres tonight, is a lush, loving tribute to food. Even with co-stars Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey, Jr. it's the food that truly stands out. For Favreau – who wrote, directed and starred in the indie flick – a lot of the credit goes to LA food truck pioneer Roy Choi.
"Simply sublime", this "elegant", expensive Melrose New American from husband-and-wife team Quinn and Karen Hatfield serves "carefully crafted", "locally sourced" fare (including a "wonderful" tasting menu) and desserts that strike a "high note of creativity"; it's "an oasis of calm" with the staff "moving seamlessly about" an "understated" modern dining room – in sum, "an all-around wonderful...
A Comprehensive Guide to Valentine's Day Dining in LA:
Arguably the biggest dining night of the year, Valentine's Day is a spectacle to be seen by diners both seasoned and amateur. Dates dress up in their fanciest garb, flowers in hand, perfume sprayed, hair curled and ready for a night on the town. Restaurants know their part — pricey prix-fixe menus that make it easy to choose the evening's array of aphrodisiacs. Lovers and would-be-lovers toast...