Rivera Restaurant, Los Angeles

Best New LA Restaurant 2009" John Mariani -Esquire "I ate at Rivera more times than I really needed to. I couldn't help myself." S.Irene Virbila -Los Angeles Times "Sedlar has been exploring the culinary relationship between Spain and the Americas for his entire professional life." Patric Kuh -Los Angeles Magazine "The tequilas, infused with vanilla, passion fruit, or rose blossom, are irresistible." Best of LA 2009 -Los Angeles Magazine "Best Los Angeles Latin Food" "Best Los Angeles Celebrity Chef" Citysearch 2009 Chef John Rivera Sedlar celebrates Latin food in all its diverse varieties. RIVERA's menu reflects decades of Sedlar's passion for Latin culinary history and gives new relevance and relish to familiar foods from the sultriest of latitudes: tamales, mole, ceviche, feijoadas, fideos and jamones. The restaurant offers a unique tequila program, mixology by innovator Julian Cox and wines from the regions of Spain, Portugal, Madeira, and more.