MacDonald also ventures into a truffle creamed corn with sea urchin along with an A5 wagyu rib cap served with shishito peppers and an anchovy agrodolce. The food takes cues from the Mediterranean, with jamón and manchego cheese or a citrus salad with charred romesco and shaved fennel starters. It’s got laid-back vibes for a wine bar and pizza destination, with deep greens and wood fixtures throughout. Toronto star chef Sean MacDonald opened Bar Monette within walking distance from the Pacific Ocean on April 7. Catherine Dzilenski Bar Monette, Santa Monica Kent Thompson (Here’s Looking at You) selected the Italian, Californian, and French wine list. The restaurant eschews red meat and offers some fowl, vegetables, a classic Californian citrus salad, and whole roasted cauliflower. As for the food, Bornemann and chef de cuisine Houston Stock lean on Spanish influences with North African spices, plus charcoal skewers. It’s a fresh addition to Main Street at Murphy’s former Little Prince, where a quick flip of the space now includes pink and orange hues, woods, and new light fixtures. Santa Monica’s wood-fired, seafood-focused Isla - the creation of Shane Murphy with Crudo e Nudo creators chef Brian Bornemann and designer and partner Leena Culhane - opened April 5. For more under-the-radar restaurant openings, check out this companion list. Consider this monthly rundown a go-to guide for the newest and boldest debuts across the Southland.
Los Angeles is no stranger to splashy restaurant openings situated in iconic buildings and helmed by big-name chefs.
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