Knoll Restaurant Reviews
Chic and Comfortable Dining
HIDDEN HOMEY DINING...AND THAT ROOFTOP!
Lonny Pugh, Senior Editor/Producer - Dining, Hotels & Travel
Tucked into a quiet residential street, Le Parc is an "under-the-radar getaway for visitors and locals alike. |
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Out-of-town visitors select this "suite" spot for its central convenience and its low-key charm. The diminutive lobby isn't showy, but the 154 suites it precedes are filled with electronics, a mini-bar, HDTV, kitchenette, living area and private balcony. (Each is between 650 and 1,000 square feet.)
Locals who've discovered the largely overlooked Knoll, a leisurely restaurant seating just 32 on the third floor, feel slightly smug at the charming discovery. A couch and fireplace help the room feel like you're in the home of an acquaintance's friendly uncle; the homey cuisine furthers the notion. Daily farmers-market-dependent specials accentuate a menu heavy on steak-and-seafood options; pizzas, pastas and salads are also available.
Standout starters include the light, crispy calamari and a small assortment of apples, grapes and bread with a basil-and-cheese dipping sauce. The menu is also served to diners on a truly surprising rooftop, all views of Hollywood and the PacificDesignCenter, that also has a pool, hot tub and private tennis court.
Mediterranean style cafe nestled in a West Hollywood hideaway hotel.
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In Short
Located on the third floor of the boutique Le Parc Suites, this cozy nook was designed with an intimate living room vibe rather than standard hotel dining space. The menu includes classic regional dishes such as steamed mussels, grilled lamb chops and filet of beef. An extensive wine list with selections from various California regions such as Monterey's CarmelValley and the Santa Ynez complement the dishes.
The Extras
The cafe can be reserved for private cocktail parties or private sit-down dinners for up to 50 people. Catering for private occasions outside of the restaurant is available as well.
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PARC PLACE - HIDE AWAY IN STYLE WITH DINNER AT KNOLL
Jenn Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Front Desk Magazine
Want to set the scene for your summer rendezvous? Make reservations at Knoll at Le Parc, a comfortable 12-table escape inside West Holly-wood's Le Parc Suite Hotel that feels more like a living room than a restaurant. |
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Executive Chef Greg Elkin, first became interested in cooking at the age of eighteen while working small Italian Pizzeria Restaurant, in Brooklyn, NY.
After completing High School, he decided to continue in the Culinary field and enrolled at Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where he learned the fundamental skills about cooking and baking.
Soon after graduating college, he apprenticed under leading Chefs, while working in the top New York City restaurants March, Picholine and Four Season hotel. There he learned traditional French cooking from basic sauces to intricate plate presentation.
In 2002 Greg moved to Los Angeles and continued working in the restaurant field, first as a Sous Chef at West Hollywood Hyatt Hotel in West Hollywood, and next as Sous Chef, at the BLVD 16 restaurant in Palomar Hotel in Los Angeles. In 2010 Greg became an Executive Chef at Le Parc Suites Hotel where he continues his inspirational cooking.
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