In Good Company

Food is not to be taken seriously when you’re dining at Lalla (

Instead, you get to have fun with it. Built around an ideology of community, Lalla is an American-Latin fusion restaurant where dishes are meant to be shared and the mood is relaxed. “It’s not set in a standard way of entrée, mains and desert,” said Australian Chef Tommy Vito. “I want to put a bunch of food on the table and almost forget that the food is there, and just enjoy the nice meal but also enjoy each other’s company.” The end result is a variety of comfort food that is vibrant and warm. Some of Lalla’s best dishes include the hearty croqueta with beef cabeza and manchengo as well as the brightly flavored Black Bean Bowl with beef cheek, beets and roast paprika. The straightforward yet sturdy Lalla Wagyu burger, served with a side of truffle fries, is also a prime example of the fervent simplicity that surrounds Lalla—a simple quality that will keep you coming back.