The Best Dishes Eater LA Editors Ate in 2019, Mapped
"Bavel continues to deliver one of the finest Middle Eastern dinners in Los Angeles, and this aged roast/grilled duck, served with a side of lightly dressed Belgian endive. The aging on this duck brings out such incredible flavor, with rich minerality and a balanced fattiness of the breast meat complemented by crisp endive. The leg spends time confit-ing in fat, so it’s a different texture than the kebabs, though the skin is equally crisp. This dish is a master class in simplicity, the elegance of Bavel’s flavor-packed approach, and a fine way to finish the savory portion of the meal here. —Matthew Kang" - Eater Staff
