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Good Food on the Road

Jonathan Gold dines at AR Cucina

LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold swings by Akasha’s new rustic Italian concept AR Cucina in Culver City.

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By Jonathan Gold (1960-2018) • May 26, 2017 • 3m Listen

Until recently, the 9531 Culver Boulevard location was home to Sambar, where Akasha Richmond served her take on cuisine inspired by India. She’s since switched things up to offer a rustic Italian menu in the same spot under a new name, AR Cucina. Tune in to hear what LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold has to say about the fritto misto, Sicilian pizzas and spaghetti cacio e pepe and other favorites. Or, read his full LA Times review of the neighborhood restaurant.

AR Cucina: 9531 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 | (310) 558-8800

All photos by Rob Starck Photography

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