Photos: Jonathan Gold’s 101 launch party
Coconut curry from Jitlada is served Monday at the launch party for Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)The Los Angeles Times celebrated the launch of Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants 2017 during a party held at the MacArthur on Monday night.
Chengdu beef jerky from Chengdu Taste, one of more than two dozen restaurants serving small dishes at the party.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Foie gras parfait from Lukshon.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Jonathan Gold poses with Waha Ghreir, the chef of Kobee Factory and Syrian Kitchen, at the launch party.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Exotic panna cotta from Spring.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)White truffle risotto from Maude.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)A diner samples Sqirl’s buckwheat crips at the party.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Apple, cranberry and roast quince from the Mozzaplex.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Deviled eggs with bacon lardon from Church & State.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)A variety of Indian dishes from Mayura.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Warm spiced nejayote from Taco Maria.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Yellow miso flan, scrambled eggs, eel gelee, crispy buckwheat and marigold flowers from Trois Mec.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)The golden egg dish from the Copper Key.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Pork longganisa from RiceBar.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Sarintip “Jazz” Singsanong, left, of Jitlada, takes part in the launch party.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Animal served up buttermilk biscuits.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Chocolate custard with creme fraiche from Manuela.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Chef Ludovic Lefebvre of Trois Mec takes part in Monday’s launch party.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Creekstone New York sirloin is served by Cut.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Pomelo salad and grilled scallops from Garlic & Chives.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Stuffed grape leaves from Kobee Factory and Syrian Kitchen.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Beef kilawin from Lasa.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Providence serves up oysters at the MacArthur.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Sarah Hymanson of Kismet prepares freekeh polenta with lamb, green chili and cilantro.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Dungeness crab brodetto from Alimento.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Howlin’ Ray’s serves up its hot chicken during the launch party.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Howlin’ Ray’s fried chicken gets spiced during the launch party.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Freekeh polenta with lamb, green chili and cilantro from Kismet.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Chef/owner Genet Agonafer of Meals by Genet serves Ethiopian food at the Monday night launch party.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Slow smoked brisket from Spago.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Creekstone New York sirloin from Cut.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Jonathan Gold mingles during the launch party for his 2017 restaurant list.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)Goat and bacon terrine with watermelon escabeche from Michael’s.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)