Jonathan Gold reviews Exchange
Grilled O'Henry sweet potato, creamy almond, Chile morita and cilantro at the Exchange, the Israeli-leaning restaurant from chef Alex Chang in DTLA’s Freehand Hotel.
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Grilled fish with black olive and seaweed chermoula, fennel pollen and citrus at the Exchange.
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Grilled fish with black olive and seaweed chermoula, fennel pollen and citrus at Exchange.
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The salatim platter includes olives.
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A seasonal plate of pickled and fermented vegetables, plus olives, Arabic salad, burnt eggplant and pita bread.
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Burnt eggplant mixed with Blue Lake beans, bonito flakes and seasonal fruit.
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Arabic salad with cucumber, tomato, sumac, onion, Palestinian olive oil and citrus.
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Rancho Gordo chickpea hummus with Syrian pepper.
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Alex Chang from the Exchange Restaurant.
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Interior of the Exchange restaurant.
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