Ann-Marie Verdi and Ted Hopson’s the Bellwether in Studio City

Stewed chickpeas at the Bellwether in Studio City.

Roasted half chicken at the Bellwether in Studio City.

Chef Ted Hopson gets a dish just right at his restaurant the Bellwether in Studio City.

The buzz inside the Studio City bistro the Bellwether is always cheerful but never too loud.

Chef Ted Hopson and Ann-Marie Verdi have a keen grasp on what diners are looking for, judging from the crowds at their bistro, the Bellwether, in Studio City.

Chef Ted Hopson and Ann-Marie Verdi have created an on-trend menu at the Bellwether that’s deeply satisfying.

Make sure to save room for dessert: The Grand Marnier bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream is a decadent splurge.

Loup de mer at the Bellwether in Studio City.

Patty melt at the Bellwether in Studio City.

Meatballs at the Bellwether in Studio City.

Roasted Okinawa sweet potato at the Bellwether in Studio City.

Charred octopus at the Bellwether in Studio City.

The Bellwether is a newish American bistro in Studio City from chef Ted Hopson and Ann-Marie Verdi.