Great Food in the Fashion District | WoodSpoon

After attending the California Market Center's 110 Years of Fashion East Ninth Street, my Cousin Rhonda suggested that we have dinner at Chef/Natália Pereira's Brazilian Restaurant called WoodSpoon, which is located a a few feet up W 9th St.*

Rhonda had mentioned to me that the Brazilian Chicken Pot Pie and the Pastel Portuguese dumplings were two things that she simply had to try!
When I tell you that you can taste the love in the food prepared by Chef/Natália Pereira's kitchen, I mean it.

Oh my Goodness, from the moment we got to the restaurant, there was a line out the door - people were happily waiting to dine at the WoodSpoon!

We were greeted very hospitably by the owner Chef/Natália and Hosts Robby Marycz and Brittany. They welcomed us to the restaurant with open arms. They were some of the kindest people you'd ever want to meet. We even ran into Carl and his friends. Carl is a friend I've known for several years but haven't seen in ages! He Directs the PRADA Boutique on Rodeo Drive. He also dines at the restaurant frequently. Carl said, " The food is amazing, Carla. This is my kitchen. I'm here everyday!"

Chef/Natália said to me last evening, "My Mother taught us to prepare food with love and to keep it simple; Chicken Pot Pie for example. Use the best ingredients and prepare food that is simple and good!"

The evening started off with Brittany bringing some refreshing Cinnamon water, brought to the table in a Carafe; There are three different choices to choose from - Cinnamon, Orange and or Herbs.

We also ordered a Carafe of the Sangria - which had fresh strawberries floating in the Carafe.
Rhonda and I had looked over the menu and decided on the following:

Brazilian Chicken Pot Pie - With hearts of palm, olives and roasted corn ( first photo)
Pastel Portuguese - dumpling stuffed with shrimp, coconut sauce(second photo)
Beet Salad - Purple beets, tomato, avocado, with lime, olive oil and cilantro(bottom photo)
Collard Greens (julienned - yummy)
Calabreza sausage and yucca fries (amazing)

The food tastes like it was made with a Mother's love.
Just mentioning the lovely spread makes my mouth water. It makes me want to call up Cousin Rhonda and head back on over to the WoodSpoon tonight.

Thanks Chef/Natália, Robby, Tiffany and Rafael for a lovely dining experience!

You owe it to yourself to take a friend, family member(s) and go experience wonderful Brazilian food prepared by Chef/Natália.


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*WoodSpoon - 107 West 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 213.629.1765
Tue - Fri: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
Sun: Closed
Mon: Closed
(all photos are taken from the WoodSpoon website and owned by WoodSpoon)

With love, C