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Named after Chef Patrick Gabon's mother, there's no mistaking this jewel box operation as anything other than a labor of love. Drawing upon the fine dining experience of both Chef Gabon and partner Celine Wuu (who deftly manages the floor), Naides serves an original interpretation of Filipino cuisine in the form of a stylishly modern tasting menu. Pulling together Californian ingredients (including foraged herbs and flowers), traditional flavors and bold creativity, the dishes are as pleasing to look at as they are to eat. To illustrate: fluffy brioche “pandesal” is paired with lip-smacking braised chicken gizzards in a clever take on tangy, savory sisig, while impeccably cooked dry aged duck breast “adobo” is paired with soy jus and horseradish. The results are easy to fall for.
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