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— “Expect modern California fare with the same emphasis on farmers and fresh ingredients...”
- Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Vinson Ching
- Christmas Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Vinson Ching
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Vinson Ching
- New Year's Eve Dinner
2021
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Vinson Ching
- After Dinner
- Bar List
- Bar Direction - Jessi Lorraine
- Wine List
Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Vinson Ching
Thanksgiving Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Vinson Ching
Christmas Dinner
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Vinson Ching
New Year's Eve Dinner
2021
- Chef/Owner — Michael Beckman
- Chef de Cuisine — Vinson Ching
After Dinner
Bar List
- Bar Direction - Jessi Lorraine
“Expect modern California fare with the same emphasis on farmers and fresh ingredients...”
In 2012 they partnered together to create Workshop, and to repurpose the 1926 historic El Paseo building in the Palm Springs Design District with the help of friend Michel Abboud – a New York-based artist and architect behind SOMA. In 2015 together they won a James Beard award for Best Restaurant Design, North America.
The building was constructed in 1917 and features Queen trusses, soaring 20’ ceilings and brick walls – all elements which resonate with Workshop’s El Paseo building in Palm Springs.
The design for the Los Angeles location, as well as the menus, are progressive versions of the work elaborated in Palm Springs over the years. The linear lines of the
seventeen-foot concrete booths in Palm Springs take on a softer, organic shape in LA - that of a cocoon, or pod, or egg. The chefs opened up the kitchen in Los Angeles, inviting the drama and magic of the open fires into the dining room, and constructed a mezzanine space above the kitchen which is made for private events or communal dining, and offers an expansive view over the space.
The name Workshop is derived from the French word “l’atelier", which translates to “workshop”, “loft”, or “studio”. All of which reference a creative space for artists, smiths or craftsmen, or in our case creative minded chefs and service professionals.
Guided by the six years he spent learning the techniques and philosophies of chefs and kitchens throughout Switzerland, France, and Germany, Chef Michael draws his inspiration from California’s diversity and abundant farmer's market produce.
He has a passion for cooking over wood and the flavors of the wood-fired oven. Seafood is sourced from the Dory Fleet at the Newport pier, while poultry and dairy come from sustainable farms in Hemet. The kitchen team manages their own small gardens of herbs and flowers and house pickling, ferments, and dry aging make frequent appearances on the menu.
Helmed by Chef/Owner Michael Beckman, along with partner Joseph Mourani, the 2015 James Beard Award winning restaurant for best restaurant design features a market-driven menu comprised of seasonal food highlights harvested from local farms and offers a bar program unlike any other desert establishment.
When it comes to events, it is truly all about the details. We understand that event planning is a lot of work, especially so for the most memorable of occasions. Workshop aims to coordinate your event with ease including our seasonally focused menus and curated libations for every style of event, working to design the perfect evening.
Hosting a wide variety of special events in our historical spaces of Palm Springs, we welcome our same expertise to our new Los Angeles location on La Brea. From our private mezzanine to our communal central banquettes, our spaces lend themselves to any style of event ranging from the smallest intimate occasion to the grandest soirée. For especially large events, reserve Workshop all to yourself for an exclusive experience.
For more information, including pricing and availability, please complete the Event Inquiry form and a member of our team will reach out to you promptly.
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Please inquire for availability
Contact our event manager directly at: eventsLA@workshopkitchenbar.com
Submit an inquiryWrite to workshop@wearebreadandbutter.com for media inquiries.
The modern Workshop Kitchen & Bar, where the walls are concrete and fries are cooked in duck fat.
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Chef Michael Beckman's playful, eco–conscious take on classic America fare has proven a winner with diners too.
With its high-quality menu and high design, this rustic farm-to-table spot brings L.A vibes to the desert.
Start with a luscious citrus Ward 8 cocktail at Workshop Kitchen & Bar, a renovation of an original theater with ceilings that won a JBA for design.
| Opening Hours | ||
| Tues - Thurs | ||
| 5:30pm to 9pm | ||
| Fri - Sat | ||
| 5:30pm to 10pm | ||