CHINATOWN

“Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.”

Overview

Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.

Culinary Menu

Appetizer
Bad for Glass
Marinated Cucumber Salad, Red Onion, Dill, Feta, Cashews
Entree
She’s My Sister, She’s My Daughter Surf & Turf
Filet Mignon, Lobster, Au Poivre Sauce, Scallions
Dessert
The Future, Mr. Gittes
Lemon Pie, Blueberry Variations, Almonds, Tarragon

Shadowy, layered, and steeped in quiet tension, this menu draws from the sun-soaked noir of Chinatown, where nothing is as simple as it seems. “Bad for Glass” offers a crisp, refreshing start, its cool brightness hinting at the hidden currents beneath Los Angeles’ water wars. “She’s My Sister, She’s My Daughter” delivers a striking surf & turf—rich, indulgent, and impossible to ignore—echoing the film’s most shocking revelation. To finish, “The Future, Mr. Gittes” brings a delicate balance of citrus and sweetness, a subtle reminder that in a world built on power and control, the truth is often as complex as it is unsettling.

Menu Curated by Nicko Moulinos