Sprawling, upscale locale serving rustic, wood-fired dishes & old-school cocktails. Timeless yet approachable, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey’s Herb & Wood focuses on rustic, wood-fired dishes. The menu elevates humble ingredients, highlights Mediterranean flavors, and brings a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability to every dish.
It’s relatively new to restaurant-rich Little Italy, but this establishment has gained a loyal following since opening in 2016. The multi-level former warehouse could lean cavernous but its barrel-vaulted ceilings and funky artwork exude a distinct Parisian bohemian warmth. The whole place is set aglow and everyone, including the staff, wants to be here.
Its wide-ranging menu runs the gamut—from rustic, wood-fired dishes including grilled trumpet mushrooms and pizzas, to more refined plates like venison over buttermilk polenta. The PB&C, a chocolate-whiskey cake with peanut butter mousse and rich milk chocolate gelato, absolutely hits the spot.
If on the run, head to their connected all-day eatery—a good bet for lunch and Wednesday trivia nights.
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