ITS ALL A FLOW: Michael Wilson, the former chef at 5 Dudley in Venice, is set to open a wine bar and cafe this month in Culver Citys Museum of Design Art and Architecture complex. (Carlos Chavez / LAT)
HUSTLE: Its a bustling lunch crowd at Fords Filling Station in Culver City. (Annie Wells / LAT)
LIQUID GOLD: Bottles of olive oil line a shelf at Surfas. (Carlos Chavez / LAT)
LUNCH BUZZ: Ben Ford, above, tapped into a yearning for a casual place to hang out when he opened Fords Filling Station, L.A.s first official gastropub. (Annie Wells / LAT)
TRENDSETTER: Kazuto Matsusakas Beacon, opened two years ago, features sophisticated Asian fare in a sleek, contemporary setting. Above, includes grilled shrimp and green tea soba noodles (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
HANGOUT SPOT: With a new location and cafe, Surfas is a one-stop feast. Stock up on pasta; eat a cannelé. (Carlos Chavez / LAT)
