Cocktail Maestro Matthew Biancaniello Debuts Full-Service Omakase in Malibu | Eater LA

"Chef Matthew Biancaniello has opened a tiny, cozy twelve-seat (about 200 sq ft) omakase bar inside the Calamigos Beach Club in Malibu that showcases ingredient-driven cocktails and small plates built from locally foraged items sourced on the Calamigos grounds and in Topanga Canyon. The rustic, functional space features hanging dried herbs, raised garden beds, custom wooden shelving holding roughly 60 glass jars of bespoke ingredients, and a tasting format that includes 12 liquid courses and five food courses. Diners are greeted with a cocktail tailored to their preferences and available ingredients, and seasonality is guided by collaborator Chef Jonathan Arocha. Service is by reservation only with two seatings Thursday–Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., booked through Tock or the restaurant website." - Mona Holmes