Alba Cucina, a New York Italian restaurant, opens a location in Los Angeles, dropping 'cucina' from its name. Business partners Cobi Levy and Julian Black were inspired by the allure of LA's outdoor dining and fresh produce, alongside larger space opportunities. They adapted the New York menu for the West Hollywood audience, bringing chef Adam Leonti to lead the kitchen. Leonti emphasizes the importance of understanding LA's dining culture, recognizing that New York restaurants often fail to adapt to local preferences.
"Angelenos have a very specific way they like to eat, and I think a lot of New York restaurants that have come to LA have failed because they haven't catered to that exactly."
"My first step was just coming here and spending time, really just bringing myself here to start to look around and see what it's like."
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