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February 19, 2014
Chef David LeFevre gives his tips for Southern California local delicacies and his picks for his favorite local food shops, restaurants and cocktail spots.
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M.B. Post + Fishing With Dynamite - Manhattan Beach - Los Angeles, CA
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M.B. Post
Manhattan Beach
American
1142 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
T: 310.545.5405
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Fishing with Dynamite
Manhattan Beach
Seafood / New American
1148 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
T: 310.893.6299
Website | Book A Table | Menu
The Experience
M.B. Post & Fishing With Dynamite (FwD)
Every day at M.B. Post and FwD we're cooking soulful, handcrafted, artisanal cuisine using the most pristine products we can find, in a fun and lively atmosphere.
What To Eat at Both of My Restaurants
I would definitely try the Whole Thai Snapper at FwD, have a dozen or so oysters, a live sea urchin, the Hamachi Sashimi and the Key Lime Pie for dessert.
At M.B. Post, the Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits with maple butter are great at dinner or brunch, the Honey Laced Fried Chicken is a must for brunch, the Pork Belly Steam Buns for lunch, and the Braised Lamb Neck with Semolina Gnocchi for dinner. For dessert, the Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart is killer.
Underdogs On My Menus
The Vietnamese Caramel Pork Jowl, the Moroccan BBQ Lamb Belly, and the Hoisin Glazed Pork Belly house made Kim Chi and Duk Boki. Each dish is unctuous, and has great bold and bright flavors.
Local Tips
Must-Try So Cal Delicacies
The Santa Barbara Spot Prawns and Sea Urchin are both phenomenal treats at FwD.
What I Like About Manhattan Beach
It’s great because of the people here, living and contributing to the community. They are laid back, but understand great quality, so I can constantly introduce new ingredients from the best suppliers.
They live outdoors at the beach and have active lives in the sun. The beaches are as beautiful as the people. There are miles of biking and running paths on and off the beach, and a thriving surf and volleyball culture. Plus lots of great shops and restaurants that you can walk to. You can live a calmer, less hectic life here and have one of the best big cities in the world just 15 minutes away.
Chef’s Local Guide
Find | Markets
Fruit at the Santa Monica Farmers Market
Photo Credit: Cedward Brice [flickr]
Santa Monica Farmers Market
I have a great Wednesday morning routine that starts in Santa Monica at the Farmers Market, followed up with an early lunch at Milo and Olive.
Arizona Avenue @ 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Find | Ice Cream
Ice Cream at Sweet Rose Creamery
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Sweet Rose Creamery
I really like their ice cream.
Santa Monica | 826 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Brentwood Country Mart | 225 26th Avenue, Suite 51 Santa Monica, CA 90402
Mid City | 7565 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles CA, 90036
T: 310.260.2663 | www.sweetrosecreamery.com
Find | Kitchen Tools
Surfas Culinary District
For any culinary tools I need.
8777 W Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310.559.4770 | www.culinarydistrict.com
Eat | Breakfast & Brunch
Breakfast at Huckleberry
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Huckleberry Bakery & Cafe
Order the the poached eggs with tomato sauce and white beans.
1014 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401
T: 310.451.2311 | www.huckleberrycafe.com
Eat | Restaurants
Scented Black Cod at Hinoki & The Bird
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Hinoki & The Bird
I love their black cod. [Check out Hinoki and The Bird’s Los Angeles Guide.]
10 Century Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90067
T: 310.552.1200 (book a table) | hinokiandthebird.com
L & E Oyster Bar
For a dozen chilled oysters.
1637 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
T: 323.660.2255 | www.leoysterbar.com
Breads at Milo & Olive
Photograph courtesy of Milo & Olive
Milo & Olive
I come here as part of my Wednesday routine after the farmers market for their killer artisan breads.
2723 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403
T: 310.453.6776 | www.miloandolive.com
Sotto
Order any pasta that chefs Steve Samson and Zach Pollack are serving. [Check out chef Samson’s Los Angeles recommendations in the F.E.D. iPhone app.]
9575 W Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035
T: 310.277.0210 (book a table) | www.sottorestaurant.com
Chef Jason Neroni at Superba Snack Bar
Photograph courtesy of Superba Snack Bar | Photo Credit: Pascal Shirley
Superba Snack Bar
Go for the the Dungeness crab gnocchi. [Check out chef Neroni’s Los Angeles recommendations in the F.E.D. iPhone app.]
533 Rose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291
T: 310.399.6400 | superbasnackbar.com
Son of a Gun
Order the mini Lobster roll.
8370 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
T: 323.782.9033 | sonofagunrestaurant.com
Eat | Off The Beaten Track
Yakitori at Shin Sen Gumi
Photograph courtesy of Shin Sen Gumi
Shin Sen Gumi
I love to come here for the chicken hearts and skin yakitori. It's so much fun and you always end up eating next to someone in the restaurant world.
18517 S. Western Avenue, Gardena, CA 90248
T: 310.715.1588 | www.shinsengumigroup.com/en/restaurants/honten.php
Eat | Quintessential Manhattan Beach
Pancakes at Uncle Bill’s
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Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
Get some pancakes at Uncle Bill's.
1305 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
T: 310.545.5177 | www.unclebills.net
North End Caffe
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North End Caffe
Come here for breakfast in North Manhattan.
3421 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
T: 310.546.4782 | www.northendcaffe.net
Eat | Quintessential LA
Chateau Marmont
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Chateau Marmont
There's something nostalgic about it.
8221 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046
T: 323.656.1010 | www.chateaumarmont.com
Drink | Coffee
Two Guns Espresso
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Two Guns Espresso
When I need a coffee, I really like Two Guns Espresso in Manhattan Beach.
350 N Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
T: 310.318.2537 | www.twogunsespresso.com
Drink | Bars
Cocktails at Blind Barber
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Back Bar at Blind Barber
They bring the atmosphere of an old time barber shop together with your favorite local bar, while serving up some solid cocktails and a killer grilled cheese. They always play great music too.
10797 W Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310.841.6679 | blindbarber.com
Ercoles & North End
I love getting a drink at Ercoles in Manhattan Beach and North End in Hermosa Beach. They both are great local bars with longterm bartenders that serve straightforward drinks.
Ercoles | 1101 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 | T: 310.372.1997
North End | 2626 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 | www.northendbar.com
Roger Room
In terms of great cocktails, I love getting drinks at the Roger Room.
370 N La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90048
T: 310.854.1300 | www.therogerroom.com
