Is Culver City "Posh?"
Is Culver City on its way "back?"
There are many who would argue that it was never "gone" - but there's no disputing that CC is enjoying a bit of a revival.
Founded in 1913, Culver City saw an explosion of growth in the 1920's as the "hollywood" of the time. The roots of MGM, Hal Roach studios, etc all trace back to the early silent and "talkies" of the '20's, in Culver City.
The 1970's saw its decline and movement of industry to other areas - and with it, the support industries and income that support those entities. The 1990's and 2000's saw the beginning of a rebirth of the area: Sony Picture's return, the creation of the Culver City Arts District, and some aggressive redevelopment all yielded an area ripe for gentrification.
The results of this are as close as your stomach... The landing parties of gentrification have been the chain operations - Daphne's, La Salsa, etc. But, after that, its been restaurant and bars popping up left and right!
Sanat Maria BBQ and Honey's Kettle for the wet-nap crowd. For some lunch -Tender Greens and Meltdown. For the gourmets, Fraiche, Ford's Filling Station, and for gourmet shopping - Surfas. For the sipping crowd, there's Bottle Rock, Vinum Populum and others.
You're a hop skip and a jump down the road from Saints and Sinners, Good Hurt, and Backstage (for some Karaoke).
The Syndicate just had a visit to Fraiche to check out the scene. Leather couches, bar height stools and outdoor patio dining reclining at just the right angle. A substantial wine list covering domestics, french choices and italian favorites. A tantalizing charcuterie selection, followed by impressive entrees including pasta en brodo, risotto with chantarelles, muscovy duck breast and branzino en papiote. If you still have room, their dessert list looked equally tempting. (I would note that after our blood orange martinis and some glasses of wine, we felt we could pass up the dessert that night).
Our review - Great food, good people watching, casual environment. pretty good service.
Tough locale for large groups (based on the table setup), but good for some folks to hang out and have a european style (relaxed, lounging) dinner or cocktails.
As always -stay tuned for further reviews and updates.
Cheers!
There are many who would argue that it was never "gone" - but there's no disputing that CC is enjoying a bit of a revival.
Founded in 1913, Culver City saw an explosion of growth in the 1920's as the "hollywood" of the time. The roots of MGM, Hal Roach studios, etc all trace back to the early silent and "talkies" of the '20's, in Culver City.
The 1970's saw its decline and movement of industry to other areas - and with it, the support industries and income that support those entities. The 1990's and 2000's saw the beginning of a rebirth of the area: Sony Picture's return, the creation of the Culver City Arts District, and some aggressive redevelopment all yielded an area ripe for gentrification.
The results of this are as close as your stomach... The landing parties of gentrification have been the chain operations - Daphne's, La Salsa, etc. But, after that, its been restaurant and bars popping up left and right!
Sanat Maria BBQ and Honey's Kettle for the wet-nap crowd. For some lunch -Tender Greens and Meltdown. For the gourmets, Fraiche, Ford's Filling Station, and for gourmet shopping - Surfas. For the sipping crowd, there's Bottle Rock, Vinum Populum and others.
You're a hop skip and a jump down the road from Saints and Sinners, Good Hurt, and Backstage (for some Karaoke).
The Syndicate just had a visit to Fraiche to check out the scene. Leather couches, bar height stools and outdoor patio dining reclining at just the right angle. A substantial wine list covering domestics, french choices and italian favorites. A tantalizing charcuterie selection, followed by impressive entrees including pasta en brodo, risotto with chantarelles, muscovy duck breast and branzino en papiote. If you still have room, their dessert list looked equally tempting. (I would note that after our blood orange martinis and some glasses of wine, we felt we could pass up the dessert that night).
Our review - Great food, good people watching, casual environment. pretty good service.
Tough locale for large groups (based on the table setup), but good for some folks to hang out and have a european style (relaxed, lounging) dinner or cocktails.
As always -stay tuned for further reviews and updates.
Cheers!
posted by Mitch at 2:37 PM
5 Comments:
Liquid dessert works...
That was also the main course!
Its the rockstar dinner!
Isn't Culver City the place where jets dump thier fuel before landing at LAX?
Ambiance is everything...
Good post.
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