alma

 

alma has received many accolades, including best new restaurant in america 2013 by bon appetit and a repeat member of jonathan gold’s top lists.

chef ari taymor features seasonal fresh ingredients from alma’s own farms and local producers.   we were very impressed by the tasting menu with beautiful presentation, bold flavors and complex textures.  wine pairing was eclectic and quite interesting while still pairing well with each course.

the crew hard at work

savory nasturtium tarts
wine pairing: N.V. molette/altesse, lambert de syssel, petit royal, savoie

puffed trout skin with salmon roe and licorice herbs

mini english muffin, burrata, sea urchin, caviar, licorice herbs

seaweed and tofu beignets with yuzu, kosho, and lime

ember roasted peaches, cultured cream, caviar & poppy
wine pairing: 2011 alberto nanclares, “dandelion” albarino rias baixas

 

cod grilled over fig leaves with pounded favas, almond & meyer lemon
wine pairing: 2012 castelao, francisco figueiredo chao rijo, lisbon

frozen duck liver with smoked maple, carrot & coffee granola
wine pairing: 2011 jacquere, jean-yves peron la petite robe, savoie

house made beer rye bread with cultured butter

chef ari taymor

warm salad of peas, morels & mint
wine pairing: 2012 altesse, famille peillot, roussette du bugey montagnieu, savoie

chef flynn mcgarry

grilled sweetbreads, peach, coriander flowers, carrot & vadouvan
wine pairing: 2012 la clarine farm piedi grandi red blend, sierra foothills

carpenter’s pigeon, beetroot, cherry, hazelnut & porcini
wine pairing: 2011 nero d’avola, occhipinti, sicily

apricot, buttermilk & popcorn

spruce & white chocolate with grapefruit brittle & hops jelly

sweet nasturtium tarts

 

alma
952 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA
90015
+1 213 244 1422

http://www.alma-la.com/

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