Los Angeles restaurants keep changing and the restraints on cuisine seem limitless. Italian restaurants continue to blossom, thanks in part to the fresh produce available year-round, and of course, the talented chefs that turn seasonal ingredients into magical meals.
For the third year in a row, Pizzana, a Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with locations in Brentwood and West Hollywood made The LA Times’ 101 List of the best Los Angeles restaurants. Food critic Bill Addison fell for Chef Daniele Uditi's innovative pizza menu, especially his cacio e pepe recipe. (The creamy pizza is topped with a blended sauce of parmigiano reggiano, whipped cream and ricotta.)
The Bib Gourmand pizzaiolo and published cookbook author from Campania, Italy, felt validated by the recognition. “We strive every day to do our best to make people happy, so when we saw ourselves included on the 101 List it was a confirmation that the whole Pizzana team is working very hard,” said Chef Uditi. “We are proud to make each of our customers happy.”
Rossoblu, a Bolognese-inspired restaurant in the downtown Arts District, earned a spot on the list again. Chef Samson’s tortelloni with ricotta and chard and his “ribbon smooth tagliatelle” in ragù were fondly described.
This good news gives us the occasion to remind you that Rossoblu is taking part in the "Regarding Her Food" festival to celebrate the women in LA restaurants. From Jan 22 to 24, Los Angelenos have the opportunity to order a special meal created along with The Butcher's Daughter featuring Alma Backyard Farms.
Antico, Hippo, and Birdie G's Italian restaurants were also mentioned.