Mole negro oaxaqueno
$$, Mexican, Breakfast, Ocean Park
"Their mole sauce that gets poured over the chicken has the perfect combination of spice and sweetness. It's served with white rice and tortillas you can use to dip in the mole."
ChefCelestino Drago
Los Angeles
About Celestino Drago
Chef Celestino Drago is the Executive Chef/Owner of Drago Centro. He has played an integral role in the ever-evolving dining scene in Los Angeles for over two decades. Originally from Sicily, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of Italian Cuisine in the US and has become one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated chefs.
My Venues
- Drago Centro
- 525 S Flower St
- Ste. 120
- Los Angeles, CA
Accolades
- Best New ChefsFood & Wine
- Top Ten New Restaurants (il Pastaio)Los Angeles magazine
- Guest ChefJames Beard Foundation
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in LA
Where I Go Out
Sashimi combination
$$, Japanese, Sushi, Encino
"This is the best sushi in Los Angeles. Lucky for me, the restaurant is very close to my house. I always get the sashimi combo so I can try a little bit of it all."
#19 sandwich
$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Deli / Bodega, Westlake South
"I love stopping here for a #19 on my way back from Drago Centro. The pastrami is cut perfectly thick and I love the crunchiness of the rye bread, not to mention the extra boost of flavor from the Russian dressing and Langer’s homemade coleslaw. Mmm!"
Picanha
$$$, Steakhouse, Churrascaria, Brazilian,
"This is a beautiful cut of steak that also has great flavor. Picanha is a prime cut of top sirloin. It's very popular in the churrascarias of Southern Brazil, and Fogo de Chao does it as authentically as possible."
Nopal zacoteco
$$, Happy Hour, Mexican, Reservations, Full Bar, Wilshire Center Koreatown
"This is my go-to for the best Oaxacan food in Los Angeles. I love the grilled cactus topped with beef that's sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and melted Oaxacan string cheese."
At My Venues
Pappardelle al Fagiano
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Italian, Downtown
"This pasta is rustic yet refined and super delicious. They make all of their own pastas in-house and this one usually stays on the menu. It has morel mushrooms and pieces of braised pheasant in a buttery meat jus that comes together perfectly. They will split it for you so you can try a few different pastas which I totally recommend."
La bistecca
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Italian, Downtown
"This is 35 ounces (or something obscene like that). One entrée serves four people! It's pan-roasted until the outside of the steak is charred all over and then sliced tableside. I get the bone, which is amazing as well. This is just a super steak."
Orange praline semifreddo with pistachio financier, orange caramel, and pistachio dust
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Italian, Downtown
"Start 2018 with our Orange praline semifreddo-Pistachio financier, orange caramel, pistachio dust or one of our other specialty desserts.
#italian
#pistachio
#downtown"
Egg Ravioli, olive oil foam, black summer truffle
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Italian, Downtown
"Eggs Ravioli, Black summer truffles,olive oil foam !!!!"
Flavored heirloom tomatoes
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Italian, Downtown
"Flavored Heirloom Tomatoes!!!"
Dark ciocco, cocoa dessert trio
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Italian, Downtown
"Dark Ciocco !!!"