Former Jerry’s Deli in Marina del Rey Opens as a Polished, Grown-Up Restaurant Called Stark’s | Eater LA

"Opened May 21 in the former Jerry’s Deli space, this large all-day restaurant was launched by owner and general manager Graham Arnold—who left Montage Resorts and the Hillstone Group—and partner Guy Starkman, with chef Dave Northrup (formerly of Rush Street and City Tavern) running the kitchen. The menu, influenced by the Houston’s formula, offers familiar American fare from starters like deviled eggs and crab cakes to mid-course salads (roasted beet, tuna Nicoise) and mains such as a double-cut pork chop, cedar-plank salmon and an Impossible burger; evenings expand into a raw bar of oysters, crudo, shrimp cocktail and lobster tails alongside a full cocktail, wine and beer program. The polished, grown-up space by designer John Sofio of Built seats over 200, featuring sizable leather booths for groups, multiple lounge pockets, a central wraparound bar and a semi-open kitchen that adds energy to the dining room. A morning cafe serves Groundworks coffee, teas, smoothies and pastries from 7 a.m., while the main dining room is open daily from 11 a.m. (until 10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11 p.m. on weekends); notable holdovers from the deli include an $8 cup of matzo ball soup and a hefty Rachel (corned beef and Swiss)." - Matthew Kang