L.A. Market opened yesterday at the new J.W. Marriot in Downtown with a menu created by chef Kerry Simon, known for his eponymous LaCienega and Vegas restaurants, as well as besting Cat Cora in Iron Chef America’s Hamburger Battle. For L.A. Market, Simon is championing local produce in dishes that are Mediterranean at heart, but love to show off their Asian accessories.
Cheese plates battle with meze platters, while crispy calamari dallies in spicy ponzu and a lump crab tuna dynamite sits aside beef carpaccio with a truffle drizzle. A sushi pizza takes its place alongside indulgent takes on tradition like a meatball pie or gruyere white pie with fromage blanc. The simplicity of sides like marinated ripe cherry tomatoes extends to rich servings of sirloin with black butter pepper and a bricked-chicken that lets greens, beets, and citrus jus take their natural place as compliments to the main attraction. See Simon Kerry’s full L.A. market lunch and dinner menus, plus beverage list below.
L.A. Market at J.W. Marriott. 900 West Olympic Blvd. Downtown. 213- 765-8930.
L.A. Market Menu
Lunch
snacks
seared mild shishito peppers
sea salt • chili • lime
9
wok charred edamame
ginger sea salt
9
beef carpaccio • arugula
three sisters parmesan • truffle drizzle
15
crisp fried calamari
spicy asian ponzu
12
mezze plate
hummus • babaghanoush • tabouli
roasted peppers • feta • marinated
olives • hot homemade flatbread
12
california artisan cheeses
three types • local honeycomb
mustard fruits • grilled ficelle
15
tuna dynamite
lump crab • tuna
sushi rice • red chili aioli
14
salads
baby hearts of romaine caesar
three sisters parmesan
brioche croutons
10
add rosemary grilled shrimp 15
add simple grilled chicken 14
la market green salad
crispy shallots • shaved asparagus
poached organic egg
14
tender spinach • fuji apple
bacon and walnut salad
walnut oil vinaigrette
14
chop chop salad
roasted turkey • bravo farms aged cheddar
california avocado • organic egg
applewood bacon • toasted pumpkin seeds
mustard vinaigrette
16
sides
tuscan fries
9
marinated cherry tomatoes
aged balsamic
9
mac and cheese
truffle or not
9
market ratatouille
9
brown butter cauliflower
9
sandwiches
with market pickles and tuscan
fries or hand cut chips
french dip and provolone sliders
15
la market burger
fresh angus chuck • bravo white cheddar
applewood bacon • balsamic grilled onions
lettuce • tomato on griddled brioche bun
16
retro chicken salad
or organic egg salad
country multigrain bread
14
roast turkey stack
applewood bacon • heirloom
tomato country bread
14
grilled chicken caesar sandwich
grilled parmesan focaccia
14
tuna burger
bahn mi vegetables
18
pizza
classic tomato and
mozzarella margherita
13
gruyere • caramelized onions
fromage blanc
12
beef carpaccio • arugula
truffle oil
14
meatball pizza • oven
roasted tomato • ricotta
14
sushi pizza • wasabi rice
tuna • crab • avocado
14
mains
the “meatloaf”
our special recipe • mashed potatoes
24
flatiron steak frites
simple salad • shallot butter
27
simply grilled fish
local market grilled vegetables
25
seared salmon
ratatouille • crispy eggplant
herb garden puree
27
ricotta and herb ravioli
wild mushrooms • thyme brown butter
21
paillard of organic chicken
greek salad
19
Dinner
snacks
seared mild shishito peppers
sea salt • chili • lime
9
wok charred edamame
ginger sea salt
9
appetizers
beef carpaccio • arugula
three sisters parmesan • truffle drizzle
15
crisp fried calamari
spicy asian ponzu
12
mezze plate
hummus • babaghanoush • tabouli
roasted peppers • feta • marinated
olives • hot homemade flatbread
12
california artisan cheeses
three types • local honeycomb
mustard fruits • grilled ficelle
15
tuna dynamite
lump crab • tuna
sushi rice • red chili aioli
14
salads
from the market organic raw vegetables
and herbs • lemon olive oil vinaigrette
baby hearts of romaine caesar
three sisters parmesan
brioche croutons
10
add rosemary grilled shrimp 15
add simple grilled chicken 14
la market green salad
crispy shallots • shaved asparagus
poached organic egg
14
tender spinach • fuji apple
bacon and walnut salad
walnut oil vinaigrette
14
sandwiches
with market pickles and tuscan
fries or hand cut chips
la market burger
fresh angus chuck • bravo white cheddar
applewood bacon • balsamic grilled onions
lettuce • tomato griddled brioche bun
16
roast turkey stack
applewood bacon • heirloom tomato
country bread
14
pizza
classic tomato and
mozzarella margherita
13
gruyere • caramelized onions
fromage blanc
12
beef carpaccio • arugula
truffle oil
14
meatball pizza • oven
roasted tomato • ricotta
14
sushi pizza • wasabi rice
tuna • crab • avocado
14
mains
the “meatloaf”
our special recipe • mashed potatoes
24
grilled beef tenderloin
chimichurri • marinated tomato
mild peppers
37
bricked organic chicken
organic farro • braised beet greens
citrus jus
24
harris ranch natural raised sirloin
yukon au gratin • horseradish
black pepper butter
32
lobster bucatini primavera
peas • bacon • parmesan
24
lamb tagine
cous cous • cucumber yogurt
27
simply grilled fish
local market grilled vegetables
25
seared salmon
ratatouille • crispy eggplant
herb garden puree
27
ricotta and herb ravioli
wild mushrooms • thyme brown butter
21
sides
tuscan fries
9
marinated cherry tomatoes
aged balsamic
9
mac and cheese
truffle or not
9
market ratatouille
9
brown butter cauliflower
9
What to Drink
sparkling wines & champagne
Brut Rosé Domaine Carneros “Cuvée de la Pompadour”
Carneros 14
Brut Mumm Napa “Prestige” Napa Valley 12
Champagne Brut Taittinger “Cuvee Prestige” 18
white wines
Sauvignon Blanc Bonterra Lake Mendocino Counties
Organically Grown Grapes 8
Sauvignon Blanc Hanna Russian River Valley 10
Pinot Grigio/Verduzzo Masi “Masianco” delle Venezie 9
White Curveball “Spinning White” Sonoma County 8
Chardonnay Unoaked Kim Crawford New Zealand 10
Albariño Fillaboa Rias Baixas 11
Chardonnay Benziger Family Winery
“Sangiacomo Vineyard” Carneros 11
Chardonnay Sanford Santa Barbara County 14
Chardonnay Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars “KARIA” Napa Valley 18
red wines
Pinot Noir Domaine Chandon Carneros 13
Grenache/Tempranillo Bodegas Palacios Remondo
“La Vendimia” Rioja 8
Pinot Noir Schug Sonoma Coast 14
Claret Francis Coppola “Black Label Diamond Series”
California 12
Cabernet Sauvignon Estancia “Keyes Canyon Ranches”
Paso Robles 9
Chateau Ste. Michelle “Canoe Ridge Estate”
Horse Heaven Hills 13
Zinfandel Seghesio Sonoma County 13
Malbec Trapiche “Broquel” Mendoza 9
Syrah Atmosphere “Parmelee Hill Vineyard” Sonoma Valley 12
Sangiovese Marchesi di Frescobaldi “Castello di Nipozzano”
Chianti Rufina Riserva 13
Cabernet Sauvignon Franciscan Napa Valley 15
cocktails • 10
mandarin thyme
absolut mandarin vodka • aperol • thyme
hollywood groove
beefeater london gin • apricot • ginger
la mojito
bacardi superior rum • lavender • mint
pomegranate heat
casadores blanco tequila • pomegranate • jalapeño
sweet reserve
woodford reserve bourbon • grapefruit • honey
pisco passion
barsol pisco • passion fruit
bottled beers
Budweiser 6
Angel City Abbey 6
Miller Lite 6
Michelob Ultra 6
Corona Extra 7
Heineken 7
Singha 7
Duvel 7
Samuel Smith’s Organically Produced Lager 7
Amstel Light 7
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