Hot New Los Angeles Chinese Restaurants Are Subverting the Status Quo | Eater LA

"Situated in the City of Industry, I experienced 19 Town as a sleek, ’90s-minimalist spot from Sichuan Impression chef Yang Liu that aims to be a younger, innovative dining-and-drinking destination; its menu includes theatrical and inventive plates such as flaming pork jowl with Fresno pepper, peanut butter, and rum, and gnocchi with mussels, eggplant, and pickled pepper, while its cocktail program (the Foggy Plum with vodka and plum juice, the Ink with tequila, activated charcoal, and lime) underscores the restaurant’s intention to pair bold Chinese-inspired food with drinks and to be easily accessible via the nearby CA-60 freeway." - Emily J. Wilson