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| Chef Gary Menes (photo via LA Weekly) |
Seasoned Chef Gary Menes, whose resume includes Palihouse and Olive & Thyme, will be anchoring the kitchen at Tiara Cafe on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights starting from October 13 through November. Dinner commences at 6PM and runs until about 10PM. Reservations are not accepted.
Eater LA reports that the pop-up will utilize only Tiara’s 12-seat counter, based on a sushi-bar concept. “It’s like a communal table: you’re being fed and served by the same guy who’s preparing the food,” Menes says. The main dining room of Tiara, which is typically closed at night, will be cordoned off while the pop-up operates.
Tiara's five-course menu, priced at $46, focuses on ultra fresh proteins and “things just out of the ground.” Menes plans to source produce and eggs from the Growing Experience, an outreach program for inner-city youth in Long Beach, as well as community gardens. A flight of four wines can be added for an extra $24.
We are excited to have the addition of guest Chef Menes. His presence will be a great attraction to the LA Fashion District's nightlife! For Menes, the temporary installment will help him experiment with the concept of opening his own restaurant in downtown. Let's hope it's in the LA Fashion District!
Tiara Cafe
127 E. 9th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015