Jonathan Gold reviews AR Cucina in Culver City
Among the main courses offered at chef Akasha Richmond’s AR Cucina in Culver City is Kirk’s porchetta, with herb roasted pork shoulder, Dario’s herb salt, fennel pollen, apple mostarda and bitter greens.
(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)Orecchiette pasta, with house pork sausage, escarole, Fresno chile, olive oil and Ricotta Salata.
(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)Rutiz Farms rainbow chard, with golden raisins, shallots and pine nuts.
(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)Fritto misto, with rice flour-dusted squid, laughing bird shrimp, red onions, peppers, fennel, Tuscan chile and tomato sauce.
(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)Thao Farms’ broccolini and mushroom pizza, with Fresno chiles, pecorino fresco and pecorino Romano.
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Owner and chef Akasha Richmond puts the final touches on the Thao Farms broccolini and mushroom pizza.
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The main dining room at AR Cucina Italian restaurant in Culver City.
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