Following his time as a protégé of renowned Spanish chef Ferran Adrià, chef José Andrés has raised the benchmark of Los Angeles’ dining and nightlife scene with his latest jaw-droppingly cool venture, The Bazaar restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge. Designed in partnership with acclaimed French designer, Philippe Starck, The Bazaar has quickly established itself as one of the coolest nightspots in Los Angeles with its innovative dining concept. Begin the journey with a signature molecular cocktail at the seductive lounge bar, then move next door into the glamourous dining room for some of the country’s most innovative modern Spanish tapas. Expect “olive oil bon bons,” a drop of olive oil encased in solidified sugar that bursts with flavor; or “Cotton Candy Foie Gras” where the rich paté is swirled in spun sugar. The menu also offers a wide range of superb traditional Spanish tapas options, including richly decadent slices of premium spanish jamon; mussels marinated in olive oil, vinegar and smoked paprika; and the pitch-perfect pan con tomate. Roving carts of goodies such as “caviar cones” of fish eggs served in paper-thin pastry cones travel between the various sections of the dining room. Don’t miss the tempting dessert bar with creations by the legendary Spanish chef, Albert Adria. Each offering is breathtakingly unique, so come with a large group to try out the various delights and be prepared to pay for this truly unique experience.
