Chef Fernando’s art-centric menu at Ray’s pairs well with LACMA

Executive Chef Fernando Darin dazzled us all night long with an endless slew of exceptional dishes at Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s 5 year old Ray’s and Stark Bar named in honor of film producer Ray Stark (“West Side Story,” “Lolita,” “Funny Girl,” “Annie,” and “Steel Magnolias.”) It was hard to pick our favorite bites from his new art-centric menu, but the Italian in me loved the … Continue reading Chef Fernando’s art-centric menu at Ray’s pairs well with LACMA

Charcuterie Educational Series

A charcuterie board (cold cooked meats) is one of my favorite ways to start a meal, but also including a board filled with cheeses, nuts, honey, jams, crackers, bread bites, and olives. Now, guest chefs from Ray’s and Stark Bar (Patina Group) are offering a fun “Art of Charcuterie” educational series at the downtown LA restaurant Café Pinot, next to the Los Angeles Public Library. We … Continue reading Charcuterie Educational Series