Osteria Mozza, Los Angeles

Celebrity chefs Mario Batali and Nancy Silverton collaborated on the creation of this perennially popular three-year-old restaurant (where it’s still hard to get a reservation, so persevere) serving rustic Italian food that’s at once imaginative and sophisticated. Silverton’s Mozzarella Table—an L-shaped marble counter with seating—turns out brilliant cheese appetizers like burrata with leeks in vinaigrette and mustard breadcrumbs. A favorite among the antipasti are pig’s trotters that arrive as crisp patties with chicory and mustard. For the main course we recommend the beef brasato (braised beef) with polenta and a horseradish gremolata. Want to try Silverton’s creations without spending a fortune? Next door is the more moderately priced Pizzeria Mozza, where you’ll find addictive pizzas with perfect crusts (http://www.mozza-la.com/).  

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