I warned everyone a few posts back that I will be writing about places outside the Bay Area for period. I am traveling a lot these days, so when I get home I have wanted to stay at home and secondary reason is the travel season is upon us and many of you will be getting away, so I thought it was worth mentioning some place away from the Bay if you happen upon one of the fair cities I will be traversing through in the next eight weeks. I will still mix in local spots, so check back.
Not really Los Angeles, Culver City is South of Westwood and West of Downtown and very close to LAX. Culver City is home of Sony Picture Studios and has gone through a tremendous amount of redevelopment. Culver City at onetime was described as a wasteland. For years, no one went to Culver City because of its rough image. That has all changed.
In a region where it is hard to find walkable business districts Culver City has work hard to turn the downtown into a destination place. Free parking and easy freeway access make it a hot spot. Culver City has turned into a hip, modern and progressive community that combines unique restaurants and entertainment with a rapidly expanding multimedia hub.
One of the success stories of the redevelopment is Ford’s Filling Station. Owner and Chef Benjamin Ford calls his place an American GastroPub. The goal is to have simple food done very well. You will pay for the frsh ingrediants and quality that is produced. This no average pub. Ford may be more famous for being the son of Actor Harrison Ford, but the food is the star of this show.
One of the unique things about Ford’s is the Cured Meat section of the menu. If you are into meat, this is a must. The Salame, Prosciutto, Coppa, Mortadella, Sopressatta are just the standards on the list. They offer plates to try one, two or three different meats. The cured meat along with cheese list is a great way to start the meal.
The menu changes but a few staples are almost always on the entrée menu. The buttermilk fried chicken and skirt steak are staples. On my trip I tried the flatten chicken it was moist and had a lot of flavor. Others in my group had the Fish and Chips and the brook trout.
Ford’s has a full bar and daily drink special. Like most dining places in LA there is outdoor seating, and this is a must to take in the scene. Bring your sunglasses and ask for a prime spot. You may look like one of the Executives from the studio that dine at Ford’s.
http://www.fordsfillingstation.net/
One of the success stories of the redevelopment is Ford’s Filling Station. Owner and Chef Benjamin Ford calls his place an American GastroPub. The goal is to have simple food done very well. You will pay for the frsh ingrediants and quality that is produced. This no average pub. Ford may be more famous for being the son of Actor Harrison Ford, but the food is the star of this show.
One of the unique things about Ford’s is the Cured Meat section of the menu. If you are into meat, this is a must. The Salame, Prosciutto, Coppa, Mortadella, Sopressatta are just the standards on the list. They offer plates to try one, two or three different meats. The cured meat along with cheese list is a great way to start the meal.
The menu changes but a few staples are almost always on the entrée menu. The buttermilk fried chicken and skirt steak are staples. On my trip I tried the flatten chicken it was moist and had a lot of flavor. Others in my group had the Fish and Chips and the brook trout.
Ford’s has a full bar and daily drink special. Like most dining places in LA there is outdoor seating, and this is a must to take in the scene. Bring your sunglasses and ask for a prime spot. You may look like one of the Executives from the studio that dine at Ford’s.
