Otoño - Kalkbaai iNingizimu Afrika

One of my favorite restaurants in LA. The food is consistently great, the bar program is creative, the service is friendly, and the vibe is chill and fun (especially on the patio and at the bar). Unlike almost all restaurants serving small plates they do not make you order everything at once or rush out the food, so meals here feel luxuriously relaxed. You can't really go wrong with the menu but in particular do not miss the boquerones y mantequilla, which is a brilliant dish.

An elevated culinary experience with tapas in the already diversed atmosphere of Highland Park makes a mark into the realm of modern fine dining. There is a extensive size bar making some fine concotions. You would think that would be the focus. Like the bar the dining room is also narrow with 2x2 tables lined along the wall. The seating is smart, but may not accomodate large party. Kudos to the atmosphere designed for intimate dining, but an alternative illumination may be required to read the crafted menu. What you're paying here might be your focus. The menu is small plates with an emphasis on small. With the exception of the delectable Paella, much of the selection is designed for a 2 person taste. Come hungry and you might find yourself looking elsewhere once the tapas experience ends. Each and every dish is well crafted and balanced. There is an artform here designed to impress.