"Si! Mon, which simply translates to 'Yeah!,' takes over the former James Beach space on Venice Boulevard. The courtyard, with its abundant greenery and earthy terracotta accents, captures a lush tropical scene... The opening menu focuses on seafood and shares the 'same essence of flavors' as Fonda Lo Que Hay. But whereas the chef describes his cooking in Panama City as 'playful'... Si! Mon’s culinary approach is 'more straightforward' and seasonal. Dishes on the 'elevated street food' menu are meant to be shared... Not to be missed are Carles’s signature yuca tostadas... Fried chicken drumsticks are another notable dish... Si! Mon’s beverage menu features cocktails by barman Mitchell Bushell... With Si! Mon, [Chef José Olmedo Carles Rojas] may be closer to the answer than ever." - Cathy Chaplin
