Jonathan Gold reviews Paley
From the “Raw” menu: Hamachi with shaved fennel, white soy, wasabi and market citrus served at Paley. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Martini mussels with pickled pearl onion, gin, vermouth and fresh herbs served at Paley, located in Columbia Square, the birthplace of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Chef de cusine Greg Bernhardt of Paley restaurant.
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Canoe harvested wild rice with charred cabbage and eggplant at Paley.
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Interior of Paley restaurant.
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Waiter serving food at Paley, located in the heart of one of Hollywood’s legendary locations at the corner of Sunset and Gower.
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Coal-roasted carrots with goddess and herbs, a side dish that is served at Paley.
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Interior of Paley, named after CBS founder William S. Paley.
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Grilled duck breast with umeboshi, ginger pomme puree and mushrooms is a favorite at Paley. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times )
Interior of Paley, located in Columbia Square.
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Interior of Paley.
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Pictured is a Black Rabbit (whiskey and lapsang souchong infused cherry heering) from the bar at Paley.
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A server carries dishes to tables at Paley. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times )
A Minor Situation cocktail (whiskey, house sour, blackberry and basil) served at the bar in Paley.
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Exterior of Paley, located in Columbia Square in Hollywood.
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Strawberry rhubarb cheesecake with pistachio ice cream is a creation of chef Greg Bernhardt at Paley.
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Pictured is a William’s Babe (vodka, house sour and lavender) from the bar at Paley.
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