Chef Ray Garcia Brings Asterid Restaurant to Disney Hall

variety.com:

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorAsterid, the new restaurant at Disney Hall from chef Ray Garcia, comes with a different set of expectations from his previous Broken Spanish.

While diners might be on their way to musical performances or plays at the Music Center, there are plenty of other reasons to hang out at the Grand Avenue corner spot. “The goal is to welcome diners from all around the city, not just those attending a concert or show,” says Garcia.One is the sleek wraparound bar, with inventive cocktails from Chris Chernock.

Then there’s the spacious heated patio along Grand Avenue, the private dining room, and the menu that incorporates flavors from across the globe, like short rib with bacon, cactus and chipotle, which could have appeared on a Broken Spanish menu.

The former Patina space gets a minimalist black-walled makeover, the better to show off the artfully plated dishes — like a deep-ruby beet risotto with crème fraiche, a New England-style octopus roll, and cashew muhammara with pomegranate and feta.