Fresh clipped lettuce, candied walnuts, with wedge of Danish blue cheese from chef David Slay at ParkAve restaurant. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Culinary gardener Kathryn Agresto works the produce garden at ParkAve restaurant in Stanton. RECENT & RELATED: INTERACTIVE MAP: Find your local farmers market Market fresh: Cooking through the seasons More recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen Pick out a wine with Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila Want a restaurants recipe? Culinary SOS to the rescue (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Very fresh heirloom tomatoes from the garden at ParkAve. RECENT & RELATED: INTERACTIVE MAP: Find your local farmers market Market fresh: Cooking through the seasons More recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen Pick out a wine with Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila Want a restaurants recipe? Culinary SOS to the rescue (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Chef David Slay creates dishes in the kitchen at ParkAve. RECENT & RELATED: INTERACTIVE MAP: Find your local farmers market Market fresh: Cooking through the seasons More recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen Pick out a wine with Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila Want a restaurants recipe? Culinary SOS to the rescue (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Bone-in 14-ounce rib-eye steak with rosemary and garlic rub and cheddar mashed potatoes. RECENT & RELATED: INTERACTIVE MAP: Find your local farmers market Market fresh: Cooking through the seasons More recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen Pick out a wine with Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila Want a restaurants recipe? Culinary SOS to the rescue (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Lobster mac ‘n’ cheese. RECENT & RELATED: INTERACTIVE MAP: Find your local farmers market Market fresh: Cooking through the seasons More recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen Pick out a wine with Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila Want a restaurants recipe? Culinary SOS to the rescue (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
ParkAve takes diners back to the 1950s with a cozy look, a good wine list and a well-priced menu. RECENT & RELATED: INTERACTIVE MAP: Find your local farmers market Market fresh: Cooking through the seasons More recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen Pick out a wine with Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila Want a restaurants recipe? Culinary SOS to the rescue (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Almond cake with Sage Ranch honey ice cream. RECENT & RELATED: INTERACTIVE MAP: Find your local farmers market Market fresh: Cooking through the seasons More recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen Pick out a wine with Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila Want a restaurants recipe? Culinary SOS to the rescue (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)