Dining room at ADKT. Opposite: Sakana Tempura at Budonoki
A French Affair
FROM TOP: ADKT, SPENCER STARNES OPPOSITE: DYLAN JAMES HO
You won’t expect to find a chic Parisian-inspired supper club on an unassuming stretch of hipster Fairfax Avenue, but that’s exactly where ADKT is tucked away. Once you pass the red velvet rope, head upstairs to the dimly lit dining room featuring all velvet booths. The upscale French restaurant, whose initials stand for art, drinks, kitchen, and tunes, enlightens guests with dinner and a show. Every Wednesday, a DJ spins lounge music between sets by a live jazz or funk band that rotates each week. The ADKT Seaboard, an elegant tower of fresh fish, is a must for seafood lovers and could be a meal in and of itself. Still hungry? Order the 32-ounce tomahawk that serves two to four, accompanied by an assortment of sauces. 531 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles; adktla.com.
Pass the Parmesan The new casual concept and spritz bar, Parmizza is eponymously named after its star dish, a mash-up between the beloved chicken Parmesan and pizza. A selection of crispy schnitzel bases are offered, including chicken, veal, pork, or gluten-free cauliflower topped with unexpected pizza toppings such as
anchovies, sunny-side-up egg, or feta cheese. “We’ve developed something that brings childhood delight enhanced by some serious intention,” says chef Martin Heierling. For lighter bites, classic antipasti are also available, which pair well with the spritz-forward drink menu. 3833 Main St., Culver City; parmizza.com.
Antipasti dishes at Parmizza
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