Splichal jumps pond to infuse new spot with European flavor. (Retail).CELEBRITY restaurateur res·tau·ra·teur also res·tau·ran·teur n. The manager or owner of a restaurant. [French, from restaurer, to restore; see restaurant. Joachim Splichal is investing in the long term. Through his Patina patina (păt`ənə), coating of carbonate of copper on articles of copper or bronze, formed after long exposure to a moist atmosphere or burial in the earth. Group, which was acquired three years ago by Restaurant Associates, Splichal is sinking $3.1 million into his newest downtown L.A. restaurant at 801 S. Figueroa St. It's called Zucca, which means "pumpkin pumpkin, common name for the genus Cucurbita of the family Cucurbitaceae (gourd family), a group that includes the pumpkins and squashes—the names may be used interchangeably and without botanical distinction. C. " in Italian. Splichal, known for his acclaimed Patina, as well as Pinot Hollywood and Nick and Stef's Steakhouse, has spent the past few years scouring scouring characterized by scour. scouring disease a colloquial name for secondary nutritional copper deficiency. Italy and France for various baubles that have given his new restaurant a European touch. One of the Venetian chandeliers, which cost $15,000, was shipped in 450 separate pieces. The 12-foot-high wooden doors that open to the dining room are from a French church in Avignon. Italian marble is everywhere, as is imported Italian tile (at $25 to $40 per tile). The dining room floor, made of rough-hewn wood, comes from an abandoned Tuscan villa. "His investment is a bit on the high end," said consultant Janet Lowder, president of Restaurant Management Services. "But if you want to be unique or different, it's not unusual." When Splichal began planning his restaurant, the economy was roaring. But even now, in an economic downturn, he remains optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op that Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. and the sports and entertainment complex around it will attract plenty of customers. He's also received a "substantial" tenant improvement contribution by the landlord. "I looked at the downtown landscape and the restaurants here and at what would be good for the area, and I thought an Italian restaurant could be great," Splichal said. Dinner will go for $15 to $24 and appetizers for $7 to $10. Zucca opens Feb. 14 for lunch and Feb. 20 for dinner. |
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