They cook for you, they serve you, they pick out your wine and they clean up after you. But what do they eat? Here is a sampling of what ten local restaurants are feeding their staff before they start taking care of you instead.
7313 Beverly Blvd, L.A., (323) 297-0070
Lamb and veal in a lamb ragout. Spicy pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil. Arugula salad with veggies and roasted chicken.
2. Ciudad
445 S Figueroa St, L.A., (213) 486-5171
Red chicken chilaquiles with cotija, manchego and panela cheeses.
3. Comme Ça
8479 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, (323) 782-1104
Beef stroganoff.
4. Craft
10100 Constellation Blvd, L.A., (310) 279-4180
Roast chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy and salad.
5. Drago Centro
525 S Flower St, L.A., (213) 228-8998
Curry chicken legs with basmati rice and salad.
6. Fraiche
9411 Culver Blvd, Culver City, (310) 839-6800
Penne with lamb spezzatino (stewed lamb) and salad. They're also offering a vegetarian pasta option.
7. Lucques
8474 Melrose Ave, L.A., (323) 655-6277
Suckling pig chili.
8. Matsuhisa
129 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, (310) 659-9639
Beef teriyaki.
9. Providence
5955 Melrose Ave, L.A. (323) 460-4170
Lamb sausage and couscous.
10. Water Grill
544 S Grand Ave, L.A. (213) 891-0900
Caesar salad.
Which of these meals sounds best to you? Let us know in the comments section. (Hey Water Grill, you want to start taking this a little more seriously?)
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