Tosca Cafe Pressed Pig Ears
Successful New York City based duo April Bloomfield and business partner Ken Friedman revived Tosca Cafe. This iconic North Beach Italian restaurant and bar dates to 1919. Chef Josh Even is leading efforts in...
Knead Spelt Cavatelli
Not many chefs have managed to use Pasadena as a launching pad. Bruce Kalman made a big enough bang with his seasonal Italian cooking at Union that he now appears regularly on TV and...
Il Grano Beltfish with Green Garbanzo Beans [CLOSED]
At Il Grano in West Los Angeles, chef-owner Sal Marino continues to churn out interesting Italian dishes inspired by seasonal California ingredients in an airy setting. He was born in Los Angeles, but grew...
Alimento Pork Shank [CLOSED]
When people think of Italian cuisine, pork shank may not immediately come to mind. The pairing may soon become synonymous in L.A. thanks to the Bone-in Pork Shank Affumicato ($44) Zach Pollack serves at...
Gusto Bucatini Carbonara [CLOSED]
When chef Vic Casanova left Culina at the Four Seasons in 2011, he went small. The Institute of Culinary Education graduate opened an intimate Italian restaurant called Gusto near the Beverly Center in Mid-City...
Bestia Ciccioli
Chef Ori Menashe’s passion for pork (and whole animal butchery) knows no bounds. Pan-Fried Ciccioli ($14) at Bestia is the latest evidence. This pork cake from Italy’s Emilia Romagna region is traditionally crafted from...
