THE BUREAU CUISINE : PALM
The Palm Restaurants have been around since the early Nineteen Twenties, first in New York City and then the world. There are very few American establishments that can boast existing for three generations, being owned and operated by the Original Family and retaining a reputation with new trends in cuisine. Palm in Beverly Hills, their newest flagship, does all this and more.
We recently visited with Chef Pedro Inoscencio over dinner to discuss the Palm in Beverly Hills. The new space is an incredible improvement from the former location in West Hollywood. The Palm regulars will feel they have some spacious new breathing room, while newcomers will simply enjoy the vibe. Comfortable booths, high ceilings, private dining sections, a quiet table in the back, or front and center and a bar that has you easily chatting over the best cocktails money can buy. Many of the famous trademark celebrity artworks and drawings have been tastefully transferred to keep the original flavor intact as well as the tried and true recipes and yet, Chef Pedro Inoscencio, who has worked at Palm for twelve years, climbing the ladder, one rung at a time, is always looking for new ways to entice his budding clientele. Beverly Hills has always been about retaining a tried and true customer with new and consistently healthier recipes. Executive Chef Inoscencio knows very well, from experience, how to do so. "Food is really an Art," he explains over a glass of Fourteen Hands Merlot and a hearty salad made of baby kale, pine nuts, currants and romano cheese tossed in oil, dijon & lemon, "I found out early on, how much I actually enjoyed creating food and so, after working in the kitchen on a summer job, I went back to school and got a degree in the culinary arts." His first job out of school was with the Ritz Carlton, working with the best in the business inspired the young up and comer to continue honing his craft, that was over fifteen years ago and now he is at the top of his game. It's inspiring & a pleasure to discuss cuisine with the best in the biz.
CHEF: PEDRO INOSCENCIO
One of the newest aspects of Palm Beverly Hills is a returning original tradition of the freshest meat and steaks available by having an in-house butcher and closely watched aging process. Chef Inoscencio describes the advantages of this capability, while I simply marvel at and enjoy both the New York Steak and the local selections. "Everything is done in-house, drying and selecting here makes the end result much more tender. All of our meats are hand selected by the president of our company." One of the advantages of working in the culinary industry from entry level to Executive Chef, Inoscencio relates, is a deep comprehension of the entire business, "I appreciate everyone's job, because Iv'e done it, I know what it takes, I know how hard it is and I understand." It is this mix of humble know how and skilled expertise that makes Inoscencio someone special to Los Angeles. An example of Pedro's modest attitude would be the time he was offered Head Chef position and declined. "I simply wanted to learn every aspect of the management side, so I could be successful at the executive position, so, I turned it down." Luckily, Palm's management was patient enough until Inoscencio felt he had mastered his craft and some five years later, he was offered the job again, this time, he was ready. Pedro comes from a large family, he was born in Mexico and travelled to America at twelve years of age. The very fact that his position as Executive Chef has coincided with this new location makes this particular progression that much sweeter. We have to hand it to both the Palm's management for allowing and nurturing an entry level employee to work their way up to the top as well as Chef Pedro for waiting until he felt his time had come. Watching him walk from the kitchen to our table with the gravitas of a seasoned pro, one immediately observes, first hand what over fifteen years in this industry provides: Inoscencio simply belongs here."This new location in Beverly Hills has been a goal and dream come true to the owners of this company for a long time and to be offered this position at this location is an honor and I feel pretty proud of it." As he heads back into the kitchen, I walk into the bar, thinking to myself, "Someone very cool has just made it."
" I appreciate everyone's job, because Iv'e done it, I know what it takes, I know how hard it is and I understand. "
- Pedro INOSCENCIO
Executive Chef PALM Beverly Hills
PALM RESTAURANT IN BEVERLY HILLS
267 N CANON DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210
PHONE : 310 550 8811 FAX : 310 278 5334
LA BEST OF CUBAN FOOD PICK :
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LOS ANGELES
1415 S. La Cienega
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 289-0392\
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 289-0392\
CULVER CITY
10319 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 558-3168
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 558-3168
ENCINO
17410 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 906-0756
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 906-0756
BUREAU : CUISINE
INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE
3922 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles California 90029
Here in Los Angeles
there are a handful of really
incredible spots for the kind of coffee experience
that leaves you wondering what took us so long.
In Silver
Lake, Intelligentsia Coffee
Brewing is
one of the best in our fair city and recently came
in second in a competition that rates coffee, from
the roasting of the bean (they have their own vintage
roasters) to the ways in which it is prepared. This
is the Art of coffee making, roasting, brewing and
serving.
Here one can buy great teas, coffees & accessories
to brew at home and even take the occasional work-
shop, class or tutorial on ways to get the most flavor,
richness and aromas from your coffee bean. They have
a handsome line of well designed cups, saucers, single
drip containers in both the classic old school variety
as well as the Jetson style models. The interior design
is simple, clean, exposed wood, tiles, barstools for
reading at the counter or grab a table with friends and
business associates. Don’t be surprised if you run into
The Red Hot Chili Peppers or any number of folks
who may be visiting their neighbors: The Silver Lake
Conservatory of Music as well as The Cheese Store.
There is an open air feel to the architectural layout,
Allowing it feel like San Francisco
or Portland even.
Which is where the company originated. They bake
the coffee beans in nearby Glendale and employ a
good number of people : musicians, writers, fashion
folks, just about everyone here is doing something
creative besides serving up a cuisine like Cup o’ Joe.
Intelligentsia is busy just about all the time, your
wait is never an issue. It’s a hipster heaven, but at the
same time, the ideal place to bring Mom and Pop to
meet that guy or girl your planning to move in with.
Conveniently located, as they say, in the middle of
the Sunset Junction, so it can be a full walk about :
thrift shops, a record store, Mexican and Indian food,
a bookstore, a comic book specialty shop, gelato,
retail of all sorts and a micro brewery all within a block
or two. They share this neighborhood with several long
time coffee and pastry shops, but seem to have managed
to acclimate well due mostly to the fact that it’s not just
a good cup of coffee. It is an actual alchemy of sorts. A
savor, sip and save kind of experience that will make one
think twice about filters, processes and taking time to stop
and enjoy even the most basic of substances.
This is one of the smarter companies to enter Los Angeles
in quite a while, good product, well designed packaging,
kind employees who enjoy what they do and a nice locale’
and atmosphere. There is a new generation of thinkers,
entertainers, writers, artists, musicians and business folks
doing their thing here in L.A. : Intelligentsia is in the club.
BUREAU : WINE
BUZZ Wine and Beer Shop Downtown L.A.
By Joshua A. TRILIEGI
A high end supply of great Micro Breweries
and Organic as well as other fine Wines that
you will find delectable, delicious & deserving
of praise and thanks for the maker(s).
Many of the labels are extremely exclusive and
like a nice work of art, rare and hard to find as
well as valuable and downright collectable.
There is a story in every wine. Does that sound
familiar ? It is the same slogan that we are
hearing from The Hollywood Bowl, " There's
a Story in Every Seat " . BUZZ has boxed wine
in a variety of Red & White, so it's a perfect place
to stock up for your Bowl visit soon. We noticed
some great Wines and Champagne, heres a few,
but we always suggest for you not to follow, but
visit the store for yourself soon and enjoy BUZZ.
Ask Jamal to tell you the story of these wineries
CLIFF FAMILY WINERY . JENNY AND FRANCIS
CHRIS BROC CELLARS . LA CLARINE FARM
LASSAIGNE CHAMPAGNE . GILBERT GRUEL
LOS PILARES . OLIVIER COUSINS .EARTH FIRST
A & B COFFEE AT GRAND CENTRAL MARKET 317 S BROADWAY LA CA NO C-12 BOX 17
SPECIALIZING IN COOKING SPICES OF ALL SORTS IN CONVENIENT AMOUNTS
AMALFITANO 29111 S. WESTERN AVE RANCHO PALOS VERDE 90275
SPECIALIZING IN CAKES , PASTRIES AND ITALIAN DELICACIES OF ALL SORTS
SHAWN 112 W. 9TH STREET LA CA 90015
SPECIALIZING IN KOSHER MEDITERRANEAN
THEPARK1400SUNSET.COM INTELLIGENTSIACOFFEE.COM PINCHESTACOS.COM
GRANDCENTRALSQUARE.COM URBANOPIZZABAR.COM SUSINABAKERY.COM
LITTLETOKYORESTAURANT.COM KOMODOFOOD.COM BROADWAYBAR.COM
CHEFJORGESANCHEZ.COM BRUNELLO-TRATTORIA.COM OFFTHEVINEWINES.COM
URBANFIG.COM SUNSETBEERCO.COM THESTINKINGROSE.COM
BUZZWINEBEERSHOP.COM NATUREWELL.NET
LARKCAKESHOP.COM NEXTDOORHOLLYWOOD.COM EATCOOLHAUS.COM
THEVILLAGEBAKERYANDCAFE.COM SINOTEQUILA.COM MALO.COM
COLESFRENCHDIP.COM SEVENGRAND.COM ESPRESSOPROFETALA.COM
CORKBAR.COM MUSSOANDFRANK.COM FRED62.COM TAYLORSTEAKHOUSE.COM
AMWAJRESTAURANT.COM NAYASUNSET.COM 5CDINER.COM
SAGEVEGANBISTRO.COM NATURESPATH.COM PHILIPPES.COM/
PINKSHOLLYWOOD.COM CANTERSDELI.COM FORMOSACAFEHOLLYWOOD.COM
INTELLIGENTSIACOFFEE.COM
