The chef who wooed L.A. with a million oysters perfects laid-back seafood
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Ari Kolender, the chef behind popular L.A. seafood restaurants Found Oyster and Queen St., has released a cookbook titled "How to Cook the Finest Things in the Sea." Although he didn't grow up around seafood, his passion grew from early experiences working in renowned Charleston eateries. Kolender advocates for a straightforward approach to cooking seafood, summarizing his philosophy with, "Messing with it messes with it." His new cookbook features easy recipes like scallop tostadas and mackerel tartare, reflecting his dedication to careful, quality sourcing.
"Ari Kolender, chef and co-owner of two of L.A.'s most popular seafood restaurants, emphasizes a less is more approach to cooking seafood in his new cookbook."
"Kolender's experiences, from working in Charleston's historic seafood scene to opening Found Oyster, have shaped his passionate approach to sourcing and preparing marine delicacies."
Read at Los Angeles Times
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