Birdie G's

"At Birdie G’s, chef Jeremy Fox serves a version of a classic matzo ball soup that would feel right at home in grandma’s kitchen if she had an affinity for dill and high-quality chicken. The herby broth is complimented by the classic — carrots, boiled until soft and tender. A round matzo ball floats in the center, drawing attention to itself like the full moon on a clear dark night. Slice off a piece of the matzo ball before dipping the spoon back into the broth and capturing a slice of carrot for the ideal bite." - Rebecca Roland

"Birdie G’s, an airy, industrial-looking restaurant in Bergamot Station, is what you might call a fancy person’s idea of a comfort food restaurant. The chef of Rustic Canyon is behind the menu, so you know there's a farmers market produce bent. But you can also expect a Midwestern, vaguely Eastern European feel to many dishes. We love the seasonal pickle plate with a dollop of onion dip in the center, and the “everything” marinated broccoli with miso banga cauda. They also do amazing steak frites for the crowd valeting their Teslas outside. Just don’t leave without a slice of the rose petal pie—a jiggly, strawberry Jell-O concoction that looks like a stained glass window in dessert form." - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore, cathy park

"Incorporating the flavors of the Midwest and his Jewish heritage, chef-founder Jeremy Fox serves comforting, well-executed food for a suave Santa Monica crowd at this inland location tucked among art galleries. Start with a tray of pickled vegetables served with onion dip, then share a bowl of the most elegant matzo ball soup in Los Angeles. Grilled entrees excel here, especially the whole rockfish with Georgian satsebeli sauce, capers, and lemon. Don’t leave without trying the Empress date bundt cake, a syrupy variant of sticky toffee pudding that the table will remember long after dinner’s over." - Matthew Kang, Mona Holmes, Rebecca Roland

"Santa Monca restaurant Birdie G’s will continue with its yearly tradition of ringing in the New Year with caviar and Champagne. The regular menu will be served alongside specials like a caviar chicken cutlet and a caviar-topped potato waffle with horseradish cream and chives. Book a table through Resy." - Rebecca Roland

"Birdie G's, located in Los Angeles, hosted a collaborative dinner featuring dishes from Agi's Counter and its own menu. The event celebrated the release of chef Jeremy Salamon's cookbook 'Second Generation,' which reimagines Hungarian and Jewish classics for the modern table. Birdie G's, like Agi's Counter, draws inspiration from the chef's grandmother, with the restaurant named after Fox's grandmother, Gladys." - Bettina Makalintal