Connie & Ted's

Nearly-spring Los Angeles makes me dream of the warm and languid days to come, and Connie & Ted’s makes that all the more tangible with their New England-style seafood. Chef and partner Michael Cimarusti (also chef and owner of double Michelin star-rated restaurant Providence) and Executive Chef Sam Baxter have crafted a menu that is straight out of the North Atlantic, a nod to Cimarusti’s grandparents (the restaurant’s namesakes), who spent much of their lives in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. With a daily selection of fresh raw oysters, three types of clam chowder (as well as a wonderful sampling of all three), grilled catch of the day, and classics like lobster rolls and batter dipped cod, Connie & Ted fully encapsulates that perfect taste of the sea, even in the midst of West Hollywood.

Dress: Target (old)
Lips: Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in American Doll
Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer in Ebony
Glasses: Kate Spade New York Narelle Cat Eye Sun Glasses
Bag: Kate Spade New York (old)
 

Road Less Traveled cocktail

Fresh raw oysters

Tasting trio of clam chowder -- Manhattan, New England, and Rhode Island

Nancy’s Peeky Toe Crab Cake with cole slaw and tartar sauce

Sablefish catch of the day

Hokkaido Dog with Hokkaido scallop sausage, onions, and smoked mustard