Gabi James and Madero open, sandwiched in MB and a new pizzeria, and more dining news
A La Carte Column for the week of 07 April 2018
See the review at The Easy Reader
(L to R) Co-owner Adam Aro poses with Guy Gabriele and Executive Chef Chris Feldmeier. Not pictured: Co-owner Sara Gabriele. Photo by Richard Foss
In Crossword Puzzles, Reversing Course… The theme for the week is turnarounds, since there have been so many lately in the local restaurant scene. I’ll start with the one that has been most anticipated, the transformation of Zazou into Gabi James. The room has been transformed from rustic cool to dramatic modernity, and the menu shows heavy influence of the Spanish and French Mediterranean. Chef Chris Feldmeier worked at Mozza and Moruno, and he brings modern flair to Iberian flavors. I liked Zazou, but this is a distinct upgrade, serving a cuisine otherwise absent in the South Bay and doing it with style (1810 S. Catalina RB)…
