An American in Parish


Eastside hipsters who live Downtown and in Silverlake are different from Westside hipsters in Venice, and not just in terms of hat styles and facial hair. So when I heard that Casey Lane, venerated chef of The Tasting Kitchen on Abbot Kinney, was opening The Parish downtown, I wasn’t sure if Lane’s new venture would be able to replicate the success of his Venice eatery. So far, things look promising.

Like The Tasting Kitchen, The Parish has an uber-cool bar with an array of tasty cocktails, and is a destination for many solely to imbibe. And just as The Tasting Kitchen epitomizes the casual elegance of the Westside, The Parish has nailed the urban, retro-cool and slightly dangerous vibe of Downtown. I would describe its decor as “vintage hipster chic” and speakeasy-esque.

The cuisine at The Parish is elevated British gastropub fare. On the whole it’s very good, but not yet of the level of The Tasting Kitchen. My favorite dish is the Meat Pie with Sausage, Cheddar and Mashed Potatoes. It’s served in a delicious pot-shaped crust. I also love the Sauteed Corn with Basil, Chili, Chickpeas, Dill Aioli & Pecorino, as well as the Porchetta for Two with Cider Braised Cabbage & Salt Roasted Potatoes. But several of the other things I’ve had there are just OK and the desserts are disappointing. Nevertheless, for a fun evening, I recommend checking this place out. Don’t forget your fedora.

The Parish is located at 840 S. Spring St., Los Angeles (Downtown). If you enjoy Consuming LA, please subscribe, like me on facebook and/or follow me on twitter at the top right of this page. And please forward to your friends!

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs


Almonds

Almonds


Pot of Pickles

Pot of Pickles


Marinated Figs with Basil, Arugula & Parmesan

Marinated Figs with Basil, Arugula & Parmesan


Grilled Shrimp with Moorish Carrots, Fried Chickpeas, Cured Black Olives & Mint Yogurt

Grilled Shrimp with Moorish Carrots, Fried Chickpeas, Cured Black Olives & Mint Yogurt


Poached Egg with Leeks, Lentils, Mustard Vinaigrette and Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Poached Egg with Leeks, Lentils, Mustard Vinaigrette and Parmesan Breadcrumbs


Grilled Branzino with Marinated Eggplant, Pea Tendrils and Olives

Grilled Branzino with Marinated Eggplant, Pea Tendrils and Olives


Porchetta for Two with Cider Braised Cabbage & Salt Roasted Potatoes

Porchetta for Two with Cider Braised Cabbage & Salt Roasted Potatoes


The Bishop's Roast (Whole Roasted Rotisserie Chicken with Chorizo, Farro and Currant Vinaigrette), served with a Growler of Black Market Contraband

The Bishop’s Roast (Whole Roasted Rotisserie Chicken with Chorizo, Farro and Currant Vinaigrette), served with a Growler of Black Market Contraband


Sauteed Corn with Basil, Chili, Chickpeas, Dill Aioli & Pecorino

Sauteed Corn with Basil, Chili, Chickpeas, Dill Aioli & Pecorino


Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding


Olive Oil and Rosemary Cake

Olive Oil and Rosemary Cake


Cocktails

Cool Cocktails


A dark, speakeasy vibe.

A dark, speakeasy vibe.



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2 Responses to An American in Parish

  1. this looks so exceptionally dangerously good…i will check this out…and…what are you sayin about facial hair from Silverlake vs the world? :0)

  2. It looks great. I will check it out next time I visit Autumn.

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