"Native Angeleno Michael Beckman has spent much of his celebrated career making hits out in Palm Springs, particularly with his upscale dinner destination Workshop Kitchen & Bar. The sleek, decidedly not-retro space has offered locals and tourists something different to dine on out that way, and now Beckman is betting that traveling fans of his will also enjoy his seasonally-focused food in Los Angeles proper. Expect modern California fare with the same emphasis on farmers and fresh ingredients, all served in a steely modern space in what used to be Odys + Penelope on La Brea." - Matthew Kang