$$$
French, Wine Bar, Breakfast, New American
Near West Side
1 Recommendation
ChefBruce Kalman
Los Angeles
About Bruce Kalman
Bruce Kalman is the head chef at Union. Born and raised in northern New Jersey, he has spent almost his entire life working in kitchens, and was trained by some of the nation’s top chefs. His culinary career began at a local pizzeria owned by a family friend, where he fell in love with fresh ingredients and the beat of the kitchen.
My Venues
- Union Restaurant
- 37 E Union St
- Pasadena, CA
Accolades
- Nominee for Rising Star ChefJames Beard Foundation
- WinnerFood Network's Chopped
- WinnerEsquire Network’s Knife Fight
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Los Angeles
Where I Go Out
Behind the Scenes
"Charred avocado anyone? @thefiercechef is creating some delicious bites @unionpasadena #chefsdoinggood #union #pasadena #topchef #avocado #local #seasonal #cook #chefsasha #chefsfeed"
"Meat on meat on meat deliciousness @thecookandthebear with vegetarian sides @potsandpans77 @aj_aurrichio #hartford #bbq #chefstagram #meat #tbdcomingsoon #chef #topchef"
"Favorite bar in #HartfordConn @littleriverbar @potsandpans77 @melanieannstepka #dabears🐻 #nightout🍸 #chefstagram #b&tforever #topchef #traveling #tbdcomingsoon"
"For our collab dinner tomorrow night @potsandpans77 made grilled local asparagus, pickled ramps and sorrel vinaigrette 🤤😋 @thecookandthebear #soldout #topchef #dabears🐻 #friends #cookingtogether #chefstagram #westtoeast #meat #bbq #woodfire"
"First of 500 stuffed cabbage rolls with lamb, currants, pine nuts and rice for tonight’s @factorsfamousdeli 70th anniversary with @adamperrylang @nancysilverton @chefjwaxman @hedygoldsmith @wexlersdeli @barillaus @thebillyharris @josiahcitrin #jewishdeli #celebration #chefstagram #chefsdoinggood #unionpasadena #mozza #apl #barbuto #wexlers #melisse #losangeles"
"What an amazing #mothersday dinner @rossoblula @chefstevesamson is a genius of simplicity, we had such a great time. #babyjude had pasta for the first time, and loved it! It all ends with the best giggles of all time, so 🔊 on! #chefstagram #rossoblu #bologna #italynotthesandwich #DTLA #fatherhood #adoption"
