Around Town - The Best Of LA?

I thought that I would check into the Modern Luxury blog Julib.com to see what was posted on its Best of LA list which they might want to re title the Best of PR.

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Restaurant by chef Michael Mina with design by Philippe Starck

Too much going on...not only in the design but in the menu.

Here's the desert menu

SUGAR, CHOCOLATE & FRUIT
WHITE CHOCOLATE CUBE, CASSIS CREAM, HIBISCUS, BLOOD ORANGE, BEET
LEMONGRASS CUSTARD, COLA, BUTTERMILK, SWEET POTATO-YUZU MOCHI
BITTER CHOCOLATE CREAM, MOZZARELLA ICE MILK, ELDERFLOWER, VIOLET
HAZELNUT MILK, FROSTED FLAKES, WHISKEY BARREL ICE CREAM
PASSION FRUIT CURD, TOMATO, JASMINE, CASHEW, BROWN BUTTER

I find these dishes to be completely unappetizing.

(You can check out their website if you wish to be inundated with obnoxious French music)

So obviously, I'm just a troglodyte when it comes to food.

As with all things in life, I prefer the straightforward rather than the pretentious.

So what I would add to my personal list of the Best of LA?

Anisette Brasserie with the traditional decor and menu.

Anisette Brasserie

Bon, à la table!