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STK Steaks Claim in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6 PRNewswire — Shortly after the debut of One Sunset on Sunset Boulevard, New York's The One Group has planted another flag on our culinary scene with the opening of STK Los Angeles.

"Not your daddy's steakhouse," STK exemplifies One Group's skills and vision to the fullest. Executive Chef Todd Mark Miller's culinary creations include unique salads such as a crab, melon and avocado mache; foie gras French toast; as well as imaginative standouts like shrimp rice krispies and parmesan truffle fries. Head Chef Larry Greenwood has brought his own flavor into the kitchen from Boa and The Standard with such menu additions as the tuna tartare with blood orange, annatto and taro chips, and pan-seared Diver scallops topped with carmelized miso sauce.

Of course steak is the main attraction at STK. With its unique pedigree from New York's historic and happening meatpacking district — the menu features petite, medium and oversize (up to 34 oz.) cuts of beef in addition to a bone-in filet sure to satisfy any size appetite. If however, steak is not your thing, opt for the snapper with ponzu and shitake brown butter, a lamb porterhouse, or Big Eye Tuna with porcini potato puree and mushroom bordelaise.

Wines from outstanding yet undiscovered California producers to impressive stalwarts like Opus One and some renowned French Pauillacs make up the 150-light, medium and full-bodied wine list. Numerous cocktail creations have also originated at STK, including their unique interpretations of the Cosmopolitan and Mojito.

"We're excited to bring STK to Los Angeles," says Jonathan Segal, CEO of the One Group. "Our original concept for STK brings together an energetic atmosphere with outstanding cuisine; a pairing that is surprisingly hard to find. STK is the perfect spot for many different occasions, a lively steakhouse that intermingles good music, delicious food, great cocktails, style, fashion, and fun."

STK combines its "sexy steak" with a setting as dramatic as its cuisine. STK LA comprises several discrete spaces, unified by a common design vocabulary, sense of energy and intrigue.

Ceilings soar in the main dining room against a backdrop of unadorned white brick with glass globe lights floating like stars throughout. Seating is banquette style, low and designed to engage a social atmosphere. The color and material palette runs from pressed black crocodile to creamy white leather.

The center of the venue houses an outdoor atrium which features a commanding bar, an open air ceiling and a resident DJ booth. The open room leads to an intimate bistro in lilac and black with a private bar of its own. A perfect place for large or exclusive events, STK has already booked several VIP events that will take them through awards season.

"In designing STK we wanted to create a venue that brought something new to the LA dining landscape," says STK designer Lionel Ohayon, founder of the award winning design firm ICRAVE (One Sunset, Hyde Lounge Villa Lounge). "There is a great renaissance happening in Los Angeles, the city is a buzz with a sense of revival which is reflected in the proliferation of great restaurants, retail and nightspots that are popping up all over the area. People are looking for a greater sense of urbanity and a more inspired night out. We think that the design of STK as a concept will be a positive and welcome addition to the pantheon of what is already a tremendous collection of new and established restaurants to choose from. The space is sexy and inviting. I hope it will quickly become a local classic."

About the One Group

The One Group landed in the United States just four years ago, and already operate a number of high profile venues including STK, One, Coco De Ville, Kiss And Fly, Bagatelle and Tenjune.

Prior to opening STK - LA, The One Group opened ONE - Sunset in Los Angeles which became an instant classic, hosting a discreet parade of glitterati who love the food as much as the scene.

Expanding rapidly from its base in New York the company currently operates in Miami, Las Vegas and Los Angeles and is soon to open venues in Chicago.

SOURCE Platform Media Group