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4worldlovers: A contemporary restaurant in Brentwood with classic genes, Baltaire is where to enjoy lunch in the sun and dinner under the stars.

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4worldlovers: After opening critically acclaimed Lucques in 1998, the duo of 3 time James Beard Award winning chef Suzanne Goin (Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America 2017, Outstanding Chef 2016, Best Chefs in America - California 2006, Best Cookbook - Cooking from a Professional Point of View 2006) and James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year 2018 Caroline Styne embarked on A.O.C., the area’s pioneering wine bar that first paired an indulgent list of wine by the glass with a menu of market-driven small plates.

Raised in Los Angeles and educated in Santa Barbara, Caroline Styne planned a career as a professional in the art world but the restaurant business called to her. In 1994, she teamed with celebrated restaurateur Sean MacPherson at Jones, in Hollywood. While there, she was introduced to Suzanne Goin. The meeting was life-changing for both and led to the opening of their flagship restaurant, Lucques, in 1998. With Suzanne’s culinary talent and Caroline’s business acumen they made a formidable creative team.

The restaurant met with instant success and their efforts helped her partner to be recognized as one of Food and Wine magazine’s “Best New Chefs” 1999. Lucques received praise from Condé Nast Traveler, Gourmet, Bon Appétit and Saveur, including a prestigious 3 star review by the Los Angeles Times. Caroline has served as the restaurant’s sommelier and wine director from the beginning, and has received multiple Awards of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine.

The partners’ second endeavor was a.o.c., located on West Third Street in Los Angeles in 2002, featuring the groundbreaking concept of Caroline’s selections of inspired wines by the glass and Suzanne’s small plates menu. In its opening year, the restaurant received numerous favorable reviews and was named one of Conde Nast Traveler’s“50 hot tables and “best new wine list” by Food & Wine magazine. As at Lucques, the wine list at a.o.c. has received awards from Wine Spectator magazine.

Tavern, the third venture by Caroline and Suzanne, opened in 2009. The Brentwood location serves as a casual neighborhood meeting place, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a full retail market from the Larder at Tavern.

Two years later, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of a.o.c., Caroline and Suzanne moved their beloved restaurant a mile west on 3rd Street to the iconic restaurant space that formerly housed Joe Allen and Orso. With one of the most beautiful outdoor garden settings in Los Angeles, a cozy wine room upstairs, a new cocktail program and an acclaimed wine list of sustainable, organic and biodynamic wines curated by Caroline, the new space is an absolute hit and has been embraced by the public.

Suzanne’s second book, The A.O.C. Cookbook, also published by Alfred A. Knopf, debuted in October 2013 to glowing reviews in both the United States and Canada. The cookbook is a collection of seasonal recipes from the restaurant with wine notes by Caroline and a complete section devoted to cheese, a major component to the a.o.c. menu.

In December 2013, Caroline and Suzanne launched The Larder Baking Company, a new wholesale operation for the breads and bakery goods. The expanded production services all of their restaurants and retail operations in addition to supplying other restaurants and retail markets throughout greater Los Angeles and California.

Caroline has her hand in producing her own wines: Jules Harrison, a Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley, J&H, a un-oaked chardonnay from Napa Valley. She has been written about in in GQ, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal and appears regularly on wine panels for her expertise, including Food & Wine Aspen, Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, Los Angeles “The Food Event, ”Zagat, and ABC television.

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Experience the vibrant ambiance of Pez Cantina, an exuberant Mexican seafood restaurant located in the bustling Downtown Los Angeles, helmed by renowned Chef Bret Thompson. Our culinary expedition seamlessly fuses the exquisite flavors of Mexico with the invigorating freshness of the Pacific Coast, culminating in an unparalleled and indelible dining affair. Immerse yourself in a medley of sensations as you savor our delectable ceviches, tantalizing tacos, and artfully crafted cocktails. At Pez Cantina, we extend a warm invitation to embrace the vivid hues and daring flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine, all within a spirited and inviting setting.