The Nash, opened by the owner of the established restaurant NOtaBLE, was recommended to us by a number of people since its opening. Having enjoyed NOtaBLE on numerous occasions, we decided to give The Nash a try.
Environment - Situated in the National Hotel in Inglewood, the restaurant's atmosphere and ambience truly reflects the neighborhood's hipster and trendy vibes. The décor felt like a mix of new and old without being too tacky and the open kitchen was welcoming. The restaurant was big but the acoustics kept the noise in check. The only downside to the restaurant was the chairs: you could feel a hard wood bar just behind your legs but your butt sinks in so that you feel like a kid at the table and have to raise your elbows to get your arms to eating position.
Food - The dinner menu has a good selection of choices and we were unsure what to order. Our server came to our rescue with decisive recommendations (a rarity - often we get the generic "well it depends on your tastes" line) and we ended up ordering the Ravioli of Duck Confit and Crispy Potato Rolls to start. Both dishes were fantastic in taste and presentation. The Ravioli was very well-balanced and didn't feel too rich. The Crispy Potato Rolls were crunchy and decadent. For the main entrée, we tried the Pan Roasted Duck Breast and the Pork Sirloin from the Rotisserie - what The Nash was known for. The duck breast and pork sirloin were cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The sides functioned to enhance the flavor of the main star of the dish and never let the main flavor become monotonous, like John Watson to Sherlock Holmes. However, I found myself cutting big portions of fat from the meat and that put a slight dent in an otherwise perfect meal. In their defense, I could not imagine getting the explosion of flavor in the meat without the fat. The Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Tart was a good finisher but wasn't as memorable as the rest of the dishes. We also tried the hot chocolate (special from the Hot Chocolate Festival) - this was perhaps the weakest. There was supposed to be salted caramel in it, but we tasted neither salt nor caramel.
Value - Amazing food and amazing service. Appetizers range from $10-20 and entrees from $30-50. I feel like the price is on the tad bit expensive side when you look at restaurants of comparable quality (e.g. Rouge), but every dish was better than solid.
Overall - The Nash is a great place for a fancy night out without the pomposity. The restaurant is quite welcoming and food is excellent.