I have always wanted to try LA's and more so after the renovation and Yelp's Elite Party a month ago. So, when my mom wanted a suggestion for downtown core-ish eating, I happily offered LA's for a Friday 7pm reservation.
Upon entering, I could see the bar area was already quite busy and lots of empty tables of 4 (by the window), but the tables for two were filling up fast. The seating was awkward as the guests who sit on the chairs (not on the booth like seats) are back to back against the seat of the table for four. This means that whenever someone wants to pass through (guests and waiters) you will always get a tug and a kick on your chair. Not a fan.
The menu is small so I opted for the ceviche and Bolognese pasta. My mom ordered the meat special (beef flank) and we also decided to share the Burrata with honey (oh so yummy). Two glasses of the Valpolicella later and my mom and I were sufficiently full. I have to say the food was good, but nothing outstanding. The beef flank special my mom got was literally just that...5-6 pieces of flank steak on a white plate with no sides (I mean come on! Not even a sprig of Parsley?!?!) My mom had a taste of my pasta and she said it was dry, but I was hungry and I devoured everything.
I can see myself coming here for the bar and some nibbles but I was expecting more from LA with its dinner menu.