As documented in this here space I recently relocated eastward to West Adams. While there's a few solid local haunts, most of the restaurant rumblings in my new hood are more what's to come, rather than what's currently here. Rumors swirl up and down West Adams Boulevard that
this and
that will be opening. Last week came the loudest, most concrete rumbling of all:
Alta is coming to West Adams.
It will be the inaugural southern sojourn for the adored San Francisco restaurant and for double Michelin-starred chef Daniel Patterson, his second foray in Los Angeles (joining his fast casual spot with Roy Choi, Locol in Watts). Although not scheduled to open until 2018 (I was told "April" at a recent Labor Day Block Party), they've stapled renderings to the side of their future home. Probably in an attempt to hype and prepare the ever-changing WA.
At the top of this post you see the exterior sketch. Looks like they are very much aspiring to keep the original shape and aesthetic of the building, with some modern touches. Alta will also feature an attached, fully dedicated espresso bar/coffee shop. Pour-over and everything, y'all. While that may not excite many, for West Adams it will be the first anywhere near this location. Next year I will totally be typing this very blog in that very spot. That's actually my likeness there in the back left.
Although who wears a sports coat to a coffeeshop nowadays? Or, wait, should I be WEARING A SPORTSCOAT TO A COFFEESHOP?
Alta will feature a cozy patio out of someone's Parisian wet dreams as well...
Current view...
Exciting stuff for sure. The culinary future of West Adams appears bright as Alta will join the previously announced
massive craft beer bar Clyde Curson (although construction does not appear to have commenced), as well as
Luna's Cakes and the yet un-monikered sandwich spot coming to the Adams/Marvin corner that appears ready to pop soon'ish.
