Kato Serves a Special Course From NYC’s Famed Cote Korean Barbecue

Kato is back in action, serving a $118 tasting menu outside from chef Jon Yao. As part of the relaunch, Kato is teaming up to serve an iconic dish from New York City restaurant Cote, known for its dry-aged Korean barbecue menu. In addition, Cote will be serving a dish from Kato as a sort of coastal exchange of tasty things as part of San Pelligrino’s Destination Dining Series. Meanwhile, Cote will serve Kato’s wagyu short rib charsiu (which looks pretty amazing, lucky New Yorkers). The Cote dish in LA will be an additional supplement to the menu and is available from November 5 to 13, with reservations available here. The tasting menu usually isn’t available to-go, though Kato will serve the tartare dish for takeout in limited quantities.

In other news:

• The pricey Viceroy L’Ermitage hotel has been sold to New York-based EOS Investors for an untold amount, but certainly in the tens of millions, according to LA Business Journal. Famously, the property was part of an embezzling scheme with financier Jho Low. The property has Avec Nous restaurant, a bar, and lounge on Burton Way.
• The Fowler Museum at UCLA has a Diwali virtual cooking class hosted by Mayura restaurant, where chef Sathi Venu will teach participants how to make Keralan sweets like unniyappam — Indian dumplings made with flour, banana, and jaggery. RSVP for the November 13 event here.
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