November 20, 2013

Chi SPACCA [Los Angeles]

MEAT. Hot, glistening, enormous MEAT.

That’s probably all I need to say about chi SPACCA, but here’s some more:

A ton of salumi. Our server informed us that there is a literal ton of smoked and cured meats hanging behind the kitchen.

I mean, you have to respect anyone who has whipped lard on a menu in LA.

Plus, they have found a way to combine my love of pot pie, boeuf bourguignon, and bone marrow all in the same dish, except even more decadent than that description makes it sound.

It’s a small restaurant, so if you find it tough to nab a reservation, try justwalking in. The seats that surround the open kitchen are exclusively for walk-ins and give you the best view of the hot meaty action.

Chi SPACCA
6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 297-1133
~$100 for bread, salumi, bone marrow pot pie, and cauliflower — which turned out to be enough food for four.

Music to eat by: Glass Slipper (Live in St. Louis) [The Dresden Dolls // No, Virginia]

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5 responses to “Chi SPACCA [Los Angeles]”

1. Rachel Phipps says:

   November 21, 2013 at 7:58 am

   Oh my. Officially kicking myself that I did not know about this place and THAT whipped lard when I was living in LA.

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   • Diane, A Broad says:

     December 9, 2013 at 11:41 am

     Just another reason to come back.

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     • Rachel Phipps says:

       December 11, 2013 at 7:51 am

       Oh I’m already planning to, I just don’t know when. Already planned a trip to Iceland and the Norwegian Fjords for the sole purpose of eating and taking photos, preferable a combination of the above!

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2. RBJello says:

   November 23, 2013 at 8:56 pm

   Holy cow (pun intended)! This place looks absolutely amazing. I thought the first picture really captured the essence of this restaurant and then I saw that pot pie! *swoon*

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   • Diane, A Broad says:

     December 9, 2013 at 11:42 am

     Come visit me and I’ll take you there. 😉

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