Literati II, Los Angeles
12081 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles , California
90025
Tel: 310 479 3400
www.literati2.com
Los Angeles , California
90025
Tel: 310 479 3400
www.literati2.com
Concierge.com's insider take:
Decorated with photos of literary lions like Kurt Vonnegut, this small restaurant on a busy Brentwood corner is the new home of chef Chris Kidder (formerly chef de cuisine at Campanile) and his wife, Kimberly Sklar (former pastry chef at A.O.C.). The Mediterranean menu emphasizes fresh ingredients: Try the bouillabaisse that uses only Pacific seafood—mussels, shrimp, crab claws, and whatever else is the best that day. The salads are terrific, and a big favorite is the vegetable fritto misto, using seasonal vegetables (in the autumn it might include baby artichokes and zucchini). Servings are generous, and Sklar's desserts, including the popular seven-layer chocolate cake, are worth saving some room for.