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“Join Piccalilli for its third annual Tel Aviv Night: a five-course prix fixe menu that showcases traditional Mediterranean flavors with Middle Eastern dishes inspired by the restaurant’s Israeli-born sous chef, Liyam Ezer.”
“The food served by chef-owners Macks Collins and Bryan Kidwell is similarly wide-ranging, from a Thai chicken katsu to a namesake bread plate with Indian pickled butter.”
“Hottest Happy Hours in Los Angeles.”
“Go on a global food tour without leaving the Downtown stretch: Piccalilli blends California and Southern Atlantic styles of cooking with Southeast Asian flavors.”
“Happy hour is available every day at Piccalilli from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and then again from 11 p.m. to close.”
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“This whimsical Downtown Culver City spot is the brainchild of co-owners Macks Collins and Bryan Kidwell, who cut their teeth at Michelin-starred restaurants and launched the highly lauded Mad Pambazos food truck in LA. At Piccalilli, the eye-popping decor—lush plant life, bluish-purple lowlights, butterfly motifs—is as vibrant and adventurous as the food itself.”
“Freewheeling food truck grads Macks Collins and Bryan Kidwell once again fire up the patio at their downtown Culver restaurant to serve Asian-influenced comfort food. Their Thai-inspired chicken katsu is reason enough to visit, featuring pounded, panko-coated thigh meat showered with potent pickled bird’s eye chiles.”
“Piccalilli in downtown Culver City has partnered with Paradis Ice Cream to create a specialty flavor called Vietnamese Coffee Toffee Date Cake. The new flavor is available at Piccalilli and all Southern California Paradis locations starting Monday, March 14 and running through Friday, March 25.”
“In a nod to the 56th Super Bowl, this pan-Southeast Asian eatery in Culver City is offering a $56 takeout package for two to three.”
“Piccalilli in Culver City, the restaurant is doing one-off dishes like sweet and sour chicken feet on Saturday and Sunday only to celebrate the weekend.”
“Co-owners Macks Collins and Bryan Kidwell took us into their kitchen for a demonstration of their velvety wok crepe, made with coconut milk. Fillings are dependent on the season – in this case an apple compote. They are also filled with strawberries if you choose to dine in. It’s served alongside whipped cream and Cajeta maple syrup, a Mexican goat milk caramel.”
“Freewheeling food truck grads Macks Collins and Bryan Kidwell once again fire up the patio at their downtown Culver restaurant to serve Asian-influenced comfort food. Their Thai-inspired chicken katsu is reason enough to visit, featuring pounded, panko-coated thigh meat showered with potent pickled bird’s eye chiles.”
“Perfectly complementing Piccalilli’s unique dishes are the bright, artfully eclectic design and inspired atmosphere, encompassing jewel-toned walls; a Tropical chandelier by Chris Wolston positioned front and center; electric purple lighting beneath the bar; and instances of jungle cats, butterflies and insects scattered throughout.”
“The first permanent restaurant to be lit by directional black light, thoughtfully pointed towards the tabletops to make the colors in your food pop.”
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“This ultra-creative restaurant successfully combines Cali-Asian flavors with influences of the Lowcountry of the Southeast. Delicious and artistically plated dishes, modern atmosphere, full bar, and outdoor patio make this a popular spot.”
“The patio at this Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant in Culver City is an oasis within the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles.”
“Black lighting that’s aimed like a spotlight at your table, lighting up your food in a way that warm light can’t enhance.”
“The Culver City newcomer offers an Asian-inspired menu packed with flavor and luckily, the happy hour menu also includes food so you can get a taste. ...including the Thai banana hush puppies, miso pork jowl, and the not-to-be-missed Brussels sprouts. Beer and wine are also offered during happy hour.”