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NeueHouse and Acclaimed Angeleno Chef, Ray Garcia have joined forces to return the Broken Spanish restaurant to Los Angeles’ Dining Scene.
NeueHouse, the private workspace, members club and cultural home for creatives, is delighted to announce this collaboration with Chef Ray Garcia to return Downtown Los Angeles’ critically acclaimed restaurant, BROKEN SPANISH, back to Los Angeles’ dining scene this February.
Broken Spanish is helmed by award-winning Chef, Ray Garcia, internationally recognized for his distinct culinary approach to modern Mexican cuisine.
A fervent supporter of creative and cultural industries, NeueHouse will host the residency at their Hollywood location and provide a home for the groundbreaking restaurant to operate following its closure in 2020.
From February 25th until the end of March 2021, a limited number of reservations for dinner will open to NeueHouse members, the Broken Spanish community and the public, from Thursdays until Sundays.
The Broken Spanish menu for NeueHouse Hollywood will represent a continued evolution and progression of Chef Garcia’s beloved Alta California-inspired dishes, including house favorites alongside new seasonal creations. The experience is designed to host diners safely and comfortably outside on the NeueHouse Hollywood Terrace, setting the scene for Garcia’s elegant culinary perspective, with warm dishes, delicious drinks and a welcoming relaxed ambiance.
“We are dedicated to bringing our members, guests and staff back together to share moments, conversations, and a sense of collective belonging – something we all need right now. Our community is built on the promise of discovering creative inspiration and shared cultural experiences, and we are thrilled to recommence this vision. Sharing our platform with Chef Ray is an honor and true pleasure. His approach to revelatory culinary concepts excites all of our community as well as LA’s discerning gastronomes. At a time when we are all looking to rediscover and reconnect, Chef Ray and Broken Spanish are symbols of the hospitality industry’s resilience. We are so excited to offer a safe, al fresco home for the Broken Spanish team, our members and guests at NeueHouse Hollywood.”
Josh Wyatt, CEO at NeueHouse
In addition to opening their doors for reservations, NeueHouse will collaborate with Chef Ray Garcia and Antonio Diaz – Founder and Editor in Chief of esteemed culinary publication Life & Thyme, and creator of Emmy-winning and James Beard Award nominated program The Migrant Kitchen – to host an online panel exploring food systems. The discussion will take a closer look at the state of sourcing, supply chains and sustainability, while highlighting pioneers in the field changing the future of food. The live session will be open to the public. More information and RSVP link to come.
Delivering the familiar warmth and flavor which established the restaurant as a Los Angeles dining institution, the menu will feature Broken Spanish classics, seasonal tamal and tostada, in addition to dishes including:
Hand pressed tortillas & lentils
Black lentils, Quesillo, Epazote, Hand Pressed Tortillas
Albondigas
Duck Meatballs, Nopales, Bacon, Chipotle
Chicharron
Crispy Pork Belly, Garlic Mojo, Pickled Cabbage Salad
Broken Spanish at NeueHouse Hollywood’s menu will also offer the Broken Spanish Margarita alongside a selection of cocktail favorites:
Broken Spanish Margarita
Fresh lime, citrus steeped agave, naranja, choice of tequila or mezcal
El Antiguo
Bourbon, ancho reyes, suze, amaro meletti, aztec spice, achiote bitters, chocolate bitters
Zocalo
Mezcal, passion fruit, lime, campari, yellow chartreuse, habanero, sal de gusano
“More than just a place for food and beverage, Broken Spanish is about relationships. The interconnection of culture, community, and shared moments are what drive our creativity, inspiration and innovative approach to the craft and cuisine. These cherished relationships, along with our communal appreciation for collaboration, help see us through challenge and celebration alike. It’s with excitement and prospect that we join the NeueHouse Hollywood team in offering a safe and welcoming home to reconnect at a time when it is needed most.”
Chef Ray Garcia
The residency is part of an on-going chef collaboration series in support of the permanent flagship restaurant opening at NeueHouse Hollywood in June 2021.
Dining, art exhibitions, live music, and more are included in NeueHouse’s dynamic programming schedule, available to NeueHouse members and their guests in celebration of the upcoming restaurant and Salon Membership launch.
Broken Spanish at NeueHouse Hollywood will be hosted outdoors following social distancing protocol in accordance with CDC and LA County guidelines.
RESERVATIONS
- Days: Thursdays – Sundays
- Opening times: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
- Bookings: Via Resy
- Address: NeueHouse Hollywood, 6121 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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ABOUT NEUEHOUSE
NeueHouse (‘Home of the New’), is the private workspace and cultural home for creators, innovators, and thought-leaders. With iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural experiences and elevated hospitality, NeueHouse has reimagined the ideal environment for creative potential and progress. NeueHouse is a curated community of original thinkers at the intersection of culture and commerce, whose work is defining the fields of design, publishing, the arts, entertainment and philanthropy. With two locations in Los Angeles and one in New York, and forthcoming openings in Venice Beach and Miami, NeueHouse is the pre-eminent place to work, create, collaborate and be inspired.
www.neuehouse.com | @neuehouse | #neuehouse
ABOUT BROKEN SPANISH
Michelin Guide California Bib Gourmand Broken Spanish follows the evolution of its chef, Ray Garcia. An amalgamation of the classically trained chef, born and raised in Los Angeles, with the powerful influence of a Latin (Mexican) upbringing. Broken Spanish elaborates Garcia’s take on Mexican cuisine, helping to spearhead the Alta California movement that is often defined by his modern approach to the classic cuisine. Drawing inspiration from his own relationship with his rich culture and its long standing tradition, Broken Spanish offers a warm, unique, and flavorful experience unlike any other.
Drawing inspiration and flavors from a diverse community, Broken Spanish offers an experience that is unique, characteristic, and elegant. Broken Spanish displays Chef Ray Garcia’s distinct culinary perspective, with an elevated contribution to a bountiful culinary history. The cuisine is expressed in bold yet refined flavors. Preparations demonstrate elements of long-established tradition, while finished dishes are showcased with modern appeal.
www.brokenspanish.com | @brokenspanish
ABOUT CHEF RAY GARCIA
As a native Angeleno, Ray Garcia draws his culinary inspiration from the city’s rich culture, Southern California’s produce, and his classic training. As chef/owner of Broken Spanish and BS Taqueria (both opened in 2015), he incorporates all of these things cooking bright, bold, and ingredient-driven food that expresses a Mexican-American narrative. For this, he, his team and both restaurants have received national recognition and overwhelming hometown support – in a city that has finally drawn critical focus and praise on an international level. Most notably, he was recognized by Esquire magazine as Chef of the Year.
Garcia originally set out to become a lawyer. However, after graduating from UCLA with degrees in political science and business economics, he paved a new path by enrolling at the California School of Culinary Arts. His first job was at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, a five-star and five-diamond hotel with a revered fine dining program. He would further his training with and seek mentorship from chefs like Douglas Keane of Cyrus. During this time, restraint in technique and a deep respect for the integrity of his ingredients became intrinsic, no more evident than from his six-year tenure at FIG in Santa Monica.
He has been consistently recognized for philosophies on environmental stewardship, and commitment to responsible farming and food production, honored with StarChefs “Rising Star” Award for Sustainability in 2010. In 2014, Ray took home the title of “King of Porc” at Cochon 555, an event celebrating the heritage breed pig.
In 2013, Jonathan Gold wrote in the Los Angeles Times, “If you could design a perfect chef for Los Angeles, he might seem a lot like Ray Garcia, an Eastside guy who seems to spend almost as much time proselytizing for healthful eating in local schools as he does in the kitchen. Garcia’s menu manages to be satisfying to both the transgressive big-meat guys and the Gaia-conscious vegans; the carb-lovers and the gluten-free.”
Broken Spanish is Garcia’s flagship where he translates a robust menu, showcasing preparations rooted in long-established traditions refined with a modern sensibility. Since it opened in June of 2015, Broken Spanish has earned countless accolades and recognition as one of the best new restaurants of the year by Esquire, USA Today, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Magazine.
The critical success of BS Taqueria, considered the little sister to Broken Spanish, underscores Garcia’s contribution to a burgeoning dining scene in Los Angeles. The taqueria has given him the opportunity to elevate Mexican cuisine, reinforcing the idea that ethnic food should not be relegated to a particular price bracket. Garcia hopes to usher in a new understanding and appreciation for Mexican food with quality sourcing and precise cooking.
