"He may rub you the wrong way, but he knows how to cook" assert fans of Top Chef alum Stefan Richter's "tasty", "creative" Eclectic small plates and mains (from sliders to goulash) at his somewhat pricey Santa Monica restaurant; the "modern" setting with a "beautiful" covered patio and usually "attentive" service is especially "enjoyable" for lunch.
Stefans at Lantana Restaurant Review:
Stefan Richter won the bulk of the challenges when he first competed on Bravo's "Top Chef," and followed that up by taking on an even more competitive playing field --- the Los Angeles dining scene. Opened in 2009 as Stefan’s at L.A. Farm, the restaurant has since been remodeled and is now known as Stefans at Lantana. Part of the renovations included a new outdoor covered patio with fire pits....
Stefan Richter made a TV name for himself by seeming to know how to cook, and definitely being a prick. Now we'll know which wins out, since he's taken over a lagging Santa Monica joint. Food is sexy and colorful. Oyster with absinthe gelee? Or perhaps fried things adorned with truffles. The atmosphere casual, the prices, not so much. American-only beer list and a vibrant cocktail list dotted...
Santa Monica's hidden dining gem inside the Lantana Center.:
One of the Westside's best kept secrets for more than 20 years is finally primed to get the word out. Even if you've whizzed by this oddly industrial stretch of Olympic Boulevard in Santa Monica a...