Vintage beer taps are mounted behind the bar at the new Fathers Office in Los Angeles. The Helm Bakery location boasts a top-notch beer list, plus wine, spirits and sophisticated pub grub. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
The signature Office burger has caramelized onions, a smoked bacon compote, Gruyere, blue cheese and arugula. In the background is one of the beers on tap, a Russian River Brewing Co. Perdition. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Wild Japanese yellowtail crudo with cherry tomato ceviche. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
A popular item on the menu: an organic beet salad with Cabrales blue cheese, walnuts and a vinaigrette with pumpkin seed oil. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Another highlight: roasted beef marrow and toasts with parsley caper salad. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Chef and owner Sang Yoon prepares an Office burger. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
With its rules and regulations, this is like no other restaurant in town. There is no table service, so you have to order your meals and drinks at the bar. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
The high-end pub at Helms Bakery is a spinoff of the Santa Monica original. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
