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The best dishes at Post & Beam combine pristine ingredients and a formidable chef's sensibilities with something that tastes like home. The ones that fail seem like they're victim to concept before flavor, or as if the chef were holding back on food that, if ramped up, could wow even the wary.

Judging by those crowds, Post & Beam has a fair amount of goodwill capital to spend. The place has so many winning components — its handsome, hometown hero chef; all the right ideas and practices around community and food; a vibrant but underserved neighborhood — that you really want to love it. But while much of what's on offer is perfectly respectable, it's hardly inspired. I hope over the months they decide to spend that capital, push a little beyond safe and give us something to get really worked up over.

POST & BEAM | 3767 Santa Rosalia Drive, L.A. | (323) 299-5599 | postandbeamla.com | Lunch & dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner only Sat.; closed Sun. | Reservations not required | Full bar | Lot parking

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Where is it mentioned the food needs to be edgy? I thought it said something about not being too safe, like maybe a snapper instead of the standard salmon. Do you really think Besha believes the food would be better if chef Govind was making riccotta rum gnocchi dipping dots?

prose
prose

sorry, i agree with besha. there is nothing wrong with doing comfort food, i just wish it was better than it was here. she was unduly kind to the pizza, as it was just plain awful. the crust was far too thick, the toppings were cold. calling it uninspired is being generous. perhaps edgier cuisine is not what's called for, but better execution as well as inspiration would do wonders for the restaurant. personally i think you are not giving the people around the neighborhood enough credit for knowing good food.

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Agliopiccante
Agliopiccante

I probably wouldn't eat at Post and Beam, but really enjoyed your review...keep it coming...

 
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