With Art Deco design flourishes, plush seating, high ceilings and chandeliers, Intercrew is a glamorous homage to an early-aughts Koreatown nightclub by the same name. Chef Johnny Tran, formerly at Otium, has introduced a new California-inspired menu that spotlights homegrown and farmers market ingredients. Start with small plates like the seared Australian wagyu picanha, served with carrot purée, fried capers and mustard vinaigrette, before moving on to mains including inventive crab-fat caramel fried chicken topped with salmon roe. For dessert, fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies steal the show.
Overseen by a team that includes the cofounder of Twitch and members of the hip-hop group Far East Movement, the space also has roots in the entertainment and music industries—and its proximity to the Wiltern makes it the perfect option for a classy pre- or post-concert meal.
Hosting nightly live music, as well as a cocktail menu by Julian Cox, Intercrew shines at dinner hour and beyond with its excellent food menu and moody late-night lounge vibes. An adjoining speakeasy—with spacious karaoke rooms—is due to open soon. Valet parking available.