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AT LAST! SUZANNE GOIN’S BRUNCH BEGINS AT A.O.C. IN BRENTWOOD

March 9, 2022 by evebushman

Suzanne and Caroline have announced the launch of weekend brunch at their Brentwood location beginning on Saturday, February 26, 2022. A.O.C. on Third Street has long been a must-go destination for diners since they opened in 2013, and the Brentwood menu features Suzanne Goin’s signature breakfast, lunch, and brunch dishes that have become favorites of Angelenos. In further news, lunch service began on March 2, 2022, serving Wednesdays through Fridays.

Caroline Styne at The Shrine Auditorium on January 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Los Angeles Magazine

The distinctive A.O.C. style is reflected in the menu, which features Farmer’s Plate with vegetables, muhamarra & chickpea purée, burrata & grilled toast; Moroccan Chopped Chicken Salad with kale, chickpeas, charmoula, golden raisins & almonds; Dungeness Crab Omelette with haricot verts, scallion salsa, burrata & crème fraîche; Wood-Oven Baked Eggs & grilled toast with chickpeas, cavolo nero, feta & aleppo; Suzanne’s Spanish Fried Chicken & Cornmeal Waffle with chile-cumin butter, jamon serrano & maple syrup;  Vanilla Bean Brioche French Toast with meyer lemon curd and harry’s berries; the classic  A.O.C Brioche With Melted Gruyere, frisée, prosciutto & sunny-side up egg;  and more savory dishes to satisfy everyone at the table.

Try the latest market cocktails by Barman Ignacio Murillo – The Kentucky Ruby; Sangre de Toro; and the Ivory Bird.

A.O.C. in Brentwood serves brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served Sunday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and until 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are recommended.

A.O.C. in Brentwood, 11648 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049

310.806.6464

brunch

farmer’s plate – vegetables, muhamarra & chickpea purée, burrata & grilled toast 18

charcuterie board – pork rillettes, assorted salumi, chorizo & grilled toast 19

bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with parmesan 10

moroccan chopped chicken salad – kale, chickpeas, charmoula, golden raisins & almonds 24

winter chopped salad – citrus, beets, kaboucha squash, freekah & cilantro pistou 21

dungeness crab omelette – haricot verts, scallion salsa, buratta & crème fraîche 24

wood-oven baked eggs & grilled toast – chickpeas, cavolo nero, feta & aleppo 21

spanish fried chicken & cornmeal waffle – chile-cumin butter, jamon serrano & maple syrup 23

vanilla bean brioche french toast with meyer lemon curd and harry’s berries 19

a.o.c brioche – melted gruyere, frisée, prosciutto & sunny-side up egg 18

green chile carnitas hash -sweet potato, avocado, lime crema & poached eggs 25

two eggs any style – bacon, fried potatoes & toast 15

scrambled egg focaccia sandwich – hook’s cheddar, hill’s bacon & chive crème fraîche 17

roast turkey focaccia sandwich – mozzarella, green harissa, avocado & castelvetranos 19

broccoli, bagna cauda & burrata sandwich 17

the a.o.c burger – mahon, romesco aïoli & balsamic onions, served with french fries 20

market fruit 8

hobbs’ smoked bacon 6

fried potatoes 5

french fries 7

sticky buns with munak walnuts 6

grilled larder baking company toast, market jam & butter 4

toasted blueberry bread with lemon butter 5

ABOUT A.O.C.

The ground-breaking small plates menu that revolutionized dining in Los Angeles opened on Third Street near The Grove in 2002. Moving to a new location in 2013, A.O.C. added a wood-burning oven, a craft cocktail bar and expanded their biodynamic, organic or sustainably-grown collection of wines curated by Caroline Styne. Adding a second location in 2021, A.O.C in Brentwood is redesigned by the acclaimed L.A.-based design firm Nickey Kehoe, known for their well-honed aesthetic—a masterful combination of traditional inspiration alongside contemporary elegance, equilibrium, and enchantment. The decor encompasses three interior dining spaces: the main bar room with cozy velvet booths and banquettes, a long rough-hewn communal table and a spectacular charcoal wood back bar with mirror detail. A second dining room in gorgeous hues of green runs along the Darlington Avenue side of the building. A.O.C. now offers an intimate private dining room perfect for gatherings of up to 40 guests. The rooms are vibrant and cozy with beautifully textured fabrics, lively yet sophisticated wallpapers and charming Nickey-Kehoe-designed lighting. Local darling Fi Campbell Landscapes has created a beautiful new outdoor dining landscape.

ABOUT THE LUCQUES GROUP:

With the opening of Lucques, their flagship restaurant, in 1998, James Beard Foundation award-winning Chef/Author Suzanne Goin and award-winning Restaurateur Caroline Styne planted the seeds for The Lucques Group, a Los Angeles hospitality company that comprises two fine dining restaurants – A.O.C. in both Los Angeles and Brentwood. Along with these culinary enterprises, the company also owns the Larder Baking Company and oversees Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine, which curates all the food and beverage outlets at the L.A.’s iconic music venue. The duo also operates two new restaurants – Caldo Verde and Cara Cara – at the Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel. The Lucques Group is dedicated to seasonally influenced cooking and focuses on sourcing local, organic produce from which Goin creates soulful dishes that are bold in flavor, vibrant, layered and complex.

For further information and complete menus for A.O.C. Brentwood,

 visit www.aocwinebar.com/brentwood

Please visit Suzanne Goin & Caroline Styne’s restaurants on the Web:

www.thelucquesgroup.com

Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne are Social!

Follow Suzanne on Instagram at @SuzanneGoin

Follow Caroline on Instagram at @carolinestyne

Filed Under: Guests Tagged With: brentwood, California, cocktail menu, cocktails, los angeles, menu, restaurant

SUZANNE GOIN AND CAROLINE ANNOUNCE OPENING OF A.O.C. IN BRENTWOOD

May 6, 2021 by evebushman

LOS ANGELES, California – Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne, owners and operators of The Lucques Group,  announce that they will open a Westside location of their award-winning restaurant A.O.C. in the space formerly known as Tavern in early May 2021.

Caroline Styne at The Shrine Auditorium on January 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Los Angeles Magazine

Located at 11648 San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood, the restaurant will feature the small plates format that A.O.C. originated with Suzanne’s regularly changing menu inspired by California’s seasons and sourcing products from regional farmers’ markets which helped her win the coveted Outstanding Chef Award from the James Beard Foundation in 2016. Caroline, who similarly won Outstanding Restaurateur in 2018, will curate the wine program that A.O.C. is known for, a large selection of wines available by the glass and carafe and featuring small-production wines from grapes that are either sustainably, organically or biodynamically grown.  The beverage program will feature local beer producers and a seasonal selection of market-driven cocktails.

Overseeing the operation as General Manager is the venerated Matt Duggan, the man who remembers everyone’s name and face and is well recognized for effortlessly running Suzanne and Caroline’s flagship Lucques from 2008 until its closure last March 2020. Hamilton Lyons, former chef de cuisine of Tavern, will lead the A.O.C. culinary team.

The space has been redesigned by the acclaimed LA based design firm Nickey Kehoe who are known for their well-honed aesthetic—a masterful combination of traditional inspiration alongside contemporary elegance, equilibrium, and enchantment. About the project, Nickey Kehoe said, “We took our cues from the charm and warmth of the existing A.O.C. and added those elements to the airy and elegant Brentwood space.” The decor encompasses the addition of cozy booths in the bar room, beautiful fabrics, new color scheme, and a more modern yet intimate vibe. With an eye to the post-Covid future, the space now includes a moody private dining room perfect for gatherings of groups of up to 30 guests. A beautiful new outdoor dining area has been created by local darling Fi Campbell Landscapes who stated, “For A.O.C Brentwood, I imagined a light and airy dining experience, inspired by the colors of our native California chaparral, that would evoke the delightful outdoor cafes of Aix en Provence and Southern Spain.”

“We are incredibly excited about this as we have seen such positive response to A.O.C. at our Third Street location and feel that there is definitely a need for our small plates dining format on the west side “ states Caroline Styne. “After the devastation and tragedy of the past year, we are beyond thrilled to reopen this restaurant with a new concept and vibrant forward-looking energy. We feel so fortunate to have this moment to build on the positivity of the city and country as it comes back to life. And, more than anything, we can’t wait to get our staff back to work!”

A.O.C. in Brentwood will serve dinner nightly from 5:00 p.m. expanding to daily lunch, weekend brunch and breakfast in coming weeks with takeout and delivery options as well.

Opening date and hours to be announced soon.

ABOUT THE LUCQUES GROUP:

With the opening of Lucques, their flagship restaurant, in 1998, James Beard award-winning Chef/Author Suzanne Goin and award-winning Restaurateur Caroline Styne planted the seeds for The Lucques Group, a Los Angeles hospitality company that comprises two fine dining restaurants – A.O.C. in both Los Angeles and Brentwood. Along with these culinary enterprises, the company also operates the Larder Baking Company and comprehensive food services for the Hollywood Bowl. They will operate new restaurants – Caldo Verde and Cara Cara – at the highly anticipated Proper Hotel opening in downtown Los Angeles in 2021. The Lucques Group is dedicated to seasonally influenced cooking and focuses on sourcing local, organic produce from which Goin creates soulful dishes that are bold in flavor, vibrant, layered and complex.

 

A.O.C.

11648 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049

310.806.6464

For further information and complete menus for A.O.C.,

visit www.aocwinebar.com

 

Please visit Suzanne Goin & Caroline Styne’s restaurants on the Web:

www.thelucquesgroup.com

 

Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne are Social!

Follow Suzanne on Instagram at @SuzanneGoin

Follow Caroline on Instagram at @carolinestyne

Filed Under: Guests Tagged With: award, brentwood, California, chef, cuisine, culinary, james beard, los angeles, restaurant, wine list

SUZANNE GOIN AND CAROLINE STYNE PRESENT THANKSGIVING DINNER AT TAVERN FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

November 12, 2018 by evebushman

Photo credit: Aaron Cook | AACK Studio

TAVERN, Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne’s popular neighborhood restaurant in Brentwood, presents a complete Thanksgiving dinner prepared by Chef de Cuisine Joel Walsh. The holiday meal is designed for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans, satisfying everyone in the family circle. Beginning with a Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad with Arugula, Walnuts & St. Agur, guests may choose either an Herb-Roasted Organic Turkey Breast with Stuffed Leg served with generous trimmings; or a Vegan “Extravaganza” of Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Fingerling Potatoes, Italian Broccoli, Suzanne’s Stuffing & Wild Mushroom Persillade, featuring meatless versions of the hearty sides. Decadent desserts include a choice of a Spiced Pumpkin Pie; or Chocolate Pecan Tart served with Vanilla Ice Cream; or a vegan dessert option of Apple Crumble.

In addition to Tavern’s exceptional cocktail and wine list, Caroline Styne offers some of her favorite wines to pair with Suzanne’s Thanksgiving menu – Philipponat, Royale Réserve, Mareuil-sur-Ay, Brut NV; Jean-Phillipe Fichet, Vieilles Vignes, Bourgogne Blanc ’16; and Camille Giroud, Santenay ’16.

Pricing for the menu is $95 per adult, $45 for children 10 and under. No charge for children 4 and under.

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT TAVERN
Thursday, November 22, 2018
1pm-8pm

persimmon and pomegranate salad
with arugula, walnuts & st. agur

***
herb-roasted organic turkey breast and
stuffed leg with mashed potato & gravy
served with
sourdough stuffing with turkey sausage, almonds, dates & cavolo nero
sweet potatoes with sherry & roasted shallots
brussels sprouts with pancetta & thyme
cranberry sauce with orange & mint

or

vegan thanksgiving extravaganza
sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, fingerling potatoes, italian broccoli
suzanne’s stuffing & wild mushroom persillade

***
spiced pumpkin pie
or
chocolate pecan tart
served with vanilla ice cream

vegan dessert option:
vegan apple crumble

$95 per adult
$45 for children 10 and under
no charge for children 4 and under

Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 22, 2018
1 – 8 p.m.

TAVERN, 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049
310.806.6464

ABOUT THE LUCQUES GROUP:
With the opening of Lucques, their flagship restaurant, in 1998, James Beard award-winning Chef/Author Suzanne Goin and award-winning Restaurateur Caroline Styne planted the seeds for The Lucques Group, a Los Angeles hospitality company that comprises two other fine dining restaurants – a.o.c. and Tavern – and four marketplace restaurants – The Larder at Maple Drive, The Larder at Burton Way, The Larder at Tavern and The Larder at Tavern at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. Along with these culinary enterprises, the company also operates Lucques Catering, the Larder Baking Company and comprehensive food services for the Hollywood Bowl. The Lucques Group is dedicated to seasonally influenced cooking and focuses on sourcing local, organic produce from which Goin creates soulful dishes that are bold in flavor, vibrant, layered and complex.

For further information and complete menus, please visit:
a.o.c., TAVERN, and LUCQUES

Please visit Suzanne Goin & Caroline Styne’s restaurants on the Web:
www.thelucquesgroup.com or visit www.OpenTable.com

Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne are Social!
Follow Suzanne on Twitter and Instagram at @SuzanneGoin
Follow Caroline on Twitter at @styneonwine and on Instagram at @carolinestyne
For further information and complete menus at TAVERN, visit www.tavernla.com

Filed Under: Guests Tagged With: brentwood, chef, food pairing, restaurant, Sparkling wine, wine pairing

Toscana Restaurant Announces the Arrival of White Truffle Season 2015

November 23, 2015 by evebushman

On November 1ST The Finest White Truffles from Abruzzo will Grace a Spectacular Menu of Italian Dishes Served with Optional Wine Pairings

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 Executive Chef Hugo Vasquez of TOSCANA. Chef Hugo has been an integral part of TOSCANA for over 25 years, starting in the back kitchen and learning the art of Tuscan cooking at the side of the renowned Chef Agostino Sciandri.

 TOSCANA announces autumn in Southern California with the arrival of the finest white truffles imported from Abruzzo, Italy. Supplied by Ariola Imports, the fragrant white truffles will be hand-shaved over a selection of Executive Chef Hugo’s delicately prepared dishes. The menu is designed to showcase the extraordinary character of this highly prized and valued tuber that has a following of aficionados tantalized by generous shavings on foods ranging from fresh eggs to Kobe beef.

Wine Director and Certified Sommelier Emily Johnston has selected a variety of premium Italian wines – both bottled and by the glass – that complement the menu. The white truffle menu will be offered until the new year, or as long as supply lasts. TOSCANA’s complete à la carte menu and wine lists will be available as well.

White Truffles at Toscana, Fall 2015

appetizers

polenta con funghi e tartufo bianco 35

polenta with wild mushrooms and white truffle

 

asparagi bianchi con uovo parmigiano e tartufo bianco 40

white asparagus with organic egg, parmigiano and white truffle

 

main course

risotto con tartufo bianco 75

arborio rice with white truffle

 

tagliata con crema di melanzane al forno e tartufo bianco 95

wagyu kobe beef tenderloin with baked eggplant mousse and white truffle

 

Wine Director Emily Johnston Recommends:

wine by the bottle:

barolo, massolino 2010 $95

barbaresco, pelissero ‘nubiola’ 2011 $100

barbera d’asti, braida ‘bricco dell’uccellone’ 2013 $170

 

wine by the glass:

nebbiolo d’alba, bruno giacosa 2011 $20/glass

pinot noir, j.l. bonaccorsi, santa barbara county 2012 $16/glass

 

Available beginning November 1, 2015 and continues until January 1, or as supply lasts.

TOSCANA

11633 San Vicente Boulevard, #100

Los Angeles, CA 90049

310.820.2448

ABOUT TOSCANA: TOSCANA quietly opened in February, 1989 by first time restaurateurs, Kathie and Mike Gordon who dreamed of creating an Italian trattoria in their own neighborhood where friends and family could come together to eat simple, delicious food just like they found in Italy.  Amidst the cozy environment celebs, locals and tourists alike are treated like family while being served by the infamously friendly staff.  TOSCANA‘s success has exceeded all expectations for over 25 years.

Become a Fan of TOSCANA on Facebook: www.facebook.com/toscanabrentwood

Follow TOSCANA on Twitter: @toscana1989

www.toscanabrentwood.com

Keep up with TOSCANA on Instagram: @toscanabrentwood www.instagram.com/toscanabrentwood

Filed Under: Guests Tagged With: brentwood, California, chef, cooking, food pairing, import, Italy, kitchen, menu, sommelier, tuscan, wine glass, wine pairing

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