It’s the work of Humberto Leon, who co-founded the fashion brand Opening Ceremony, and his family. T-back velvet seats in deep emerald zebra stripes racing over one wall, seafoam-speckled tables with scalloped edges on brass legs: It looks like an ’80s set piece from a futuristic “Dynasty” dream sequence. You need to be standing in the space to fully absorb its details. ![]() “After a year of gazing into Chifa’s empty dining room like it’s an untouchable museum display, usually while picking up takeout or heading to a tented outdoor table behind the building, the restaurant is finally open for a meal inside. Here’s what the Times restaurant critic, Bill Addison, had to say: Chifa’s black pepper prawns | Photo courtesy Chifa in 2021: Chifa in Eagle Rock and Hippo and Joy in Highland Park. ![]() Three restaurants in Northeast Los Angeles have made the L.A. Street parking.If you haven’t yet been, what are you waiting for? Open Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 5-10pm, Friday and Saturday 5-11pm. HiPPO, Restaurant 5916 1/2 North Figueroa Highland Park, California. Not only is the food superb with Molina at the helm, but the service is efficient and friendly and the pricing a rare surprise, especially considering the quality of the food.īaby you can drive my car to Highland Park anytime. Madison, the efficient manager, did a drive by and she is impressive.Ī recent Nashville transplant, the adorable manager was hard at work and, wait for it, was getting married the very next day.Ĭhef Matt Molina, a James Beard award winner when he was captain of the ship at Osteria Mozza, really delivers. The only caveat for participating in happy hour is only sitting at either the bar or outdoor patio. Hippo Hour is a draw, offering $10 burgers with $4 fries, ahi tuna tostada ($8), raviolo ($4) and reasonably priced adult beverages. The bar and outdoor area were crowded due to the fact that Hippo Hour offers great food at amazing prices. If you love butter and seriously, who doesn’t, the Winter Squash Cappellacci with browned butter, sage and amaretti was so good I wanted to drink down the sauce and request an additional side of crispy sage ($19). The perfectly seasoned Maccheroni with Salt Spring Black Mussels and Bread Crumbs was beyond wonderful ($18). The Burrata di Bufala was huge and the best ever, accompanied by tantalizingly crisp garlic bread and fresh basil, enticingly resting in divine extra virgin olive oil ($17). We passed on the mains although I was tempted by the porcini-rubbed sirloin steak…alas, no one to share it with…not sure I have seen a steak on any menu other than the Sizzler for only $26! Burrata di Bufala Next up, the thickly sliced delicate and delicious Royal Hamachi Crudo with kumquat Prosecco relish ($16). We kicked things off with an amazing Yellowtail Tartare Tostada which was perfectly seasoned with scallion, cilantro and the always inviting ponzu sauce ($10). The focaccia, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, is baked next door at Triple Beam. We ordered a well priced bottle of delicious fruit forward Barbera Brezza which complimented the meal ($45).Ĭrystal brought over baskets of complimentary homemade pizza bread….haven’t experienced free bread since Bush was president. ![]() Our server, Crystal, was delightful and steered us in the right direction. HiPPO, houses a huge open kitchen where the capable, dedicated staff are working away and on display. The flower power artwork on the walls is reminiscent of Keith Haring. The decor in the 80-seat dining establishment is sleek in feel with cement floors, interesting pendant light fixtures, beamed and high ceiling. HiPPO, was straight back and the minute you entered the industrial infused interior you feel welcome. Triple Beam PizzaĪs we entered the painted mini mall there was a coffee bar located on the right and Triple Beam Pizza on the left. We were able to park in front with no fancy valet anywhere in sight…how refreshing. People, whose culinary preferences I respect, have raved about the restaurant. We arrived at HiPPO, located inside the former Highland Park Post Office (thus HiPPO). HiPPO,Īs usual, we drove through heavy traffic all the way to Highland Park which should require a passport since the distance from Malibu along with the ambiance is like being in another country. ![]() My husband happily left the beach early in support of The Devil’s weekly restaurant reviews and my quest to eat in every interesting restaurant within 50 miles of our home in Los Angeles.
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