Osteria Mozza
In 2007, Nancy Silverton partnered with New York chef Mario Batali and his frequent collaborator Joseph Bastianich to open an Italian restaurant, Osteria Mozza. Reminiscent of the evolution of La Brea Bakery, a pizzeria, Pizzeria Mozza, opened in an adjoining space prior to the opening of the main restaurant. It was met with an "instant and outsize swoon." The Los Angeles Times gave it a four-star review, and the New York Times called it a "serious and impressive restaurant."
Four months after the opening of the pizzeria, Osteria Mozza opened to similar acclaim. Although the restaurant's entire menu was widely praised, Silverton's interpretation of antipasti as a Mozzarella bar won particular recognition, with Zagat's noting that she had "perfected the art of cheese." It was nominated as Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation the year it opened, and was awarded a Michelin star in 2008. Osteria Mozza maintained its Michelin star in the 2022 Michelin Guide for California.
Osteria Mozza later opened restaurants in Newport Beach, California (Pizzeria Mozza), and Singapore. The original Mozza location has since grown to include Mozza2Go and a third restaurant, Chi Spacca, which focuses on meats.
See also
- List of Italian restaurants
- List of Michelin starred restaurants in Los Angeles and Southern California
References
- ^ Avalle, Nico (2022-12-06). "A Full List of California Restaurants That Kept, Earned, or Lost Michelin Stars in 2022". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Osteria Mozza - Hancock Park - Los Angeles". The Infatuation. 2022-08-22. Archived from the original on 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
- ^ "Osteria Mozza Review". Bon Appetit. Archived from the original on 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
- ^ Bruni, Frank (May 9, 2007). "In Los Angeles, the Accidental Pizza Maker". New York Times. Archived from the original on 5 June 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ^ "Zagat Stories". Zagat Stories. Archived from the original on 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ Balla, Lesley (October 20, 2008). "Michelin Results ARE OUT". laeater.com. Los Angeles Eater. Archived from the original on 7 December 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ^ "Osteria Mozza – Los Angeles - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ Ziamont, Rachel Heller (September 1, 2014). "HOW MOZZA CHEF NANCY SILVERTON HAS MADE THE MOST OF UNEXPECTED CHANGE". fastcocreate.com. Fast Company. Archived from the original on 10 December 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
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