{"id":82,"name":"Birdie Gs","url":"https:\/\/www.birdiegsla.com\/","description":"\u201cNamed after my daughter Birdie and my grandmother Gladys, Birdie G\u2019s is a fun, American restaurant inspired by childhood memories and family traditions. How do I define our style? Easy\u2026it\u2019s the product of an Eastern-European Jew who grew up in the Midwest and the Deep South, and then settled in Southern California. I don\u2019t know how I can make it any clearer. At the end of the day, Birdie G\u2019s is \u201cwhere fine food and good people meet,\u201d so please relax and have a great time!\u201d \u2013 Chef\/Owner Jeremy Fox\r\n\r\nHelmed by Jeremy (also the award-winning Chef\/Owner at Rustic Canyon) and Executive Chef Matthew Schaler, Birdie G\u2019s is located within Santa Monica\u2019s historic Bergamot Station and surrounded by art galleries and creative businesses. We\u2019re also a member of the Rustic Canyon Family, a collection of celebrated, neighborhood dining destinations throughout Santa Monica and Ojai. Nearly everything is made in-house, with an emphasis on zero-waste, and seasonal ingredients are sourced from local farmers, ranchers and fishers aligned with our values of planet-friendly practices.\r\n\r\nInitially curated by Rustic Canyon Family Wine Director and Esters Co-Owner Kathryn Coker, Sommelier Demetria Lewis oversees the 250+ bottle wine list, which ranges from classic to trending styles from around the world, all of which come from chemical-free vineyards and winemakers focused on soil health. Taking inspiration from 1950s and 60s-era supper club menus, the well-rounded and approachable list includes a robust selection of by-the-glass options and over 90 half bottles.\r\n\r\nBar Manager Stephanie Reading leans into farmers\u2019 market produce and a variety of house-made infused spirits, syrups and tinctures to create a dynamic cocktail menu with nostalgic classics and modern creations. To create a more connected bar experience, she takes pride in working with a variety of smaller-batched, local spirit companies.\r\n\r\nFrom the food to the cocktails to the wine list, everything has a story and pays homage to loved ones \u2013 friends, family, farmers \u2013 who inspire the team. Gather on the sprawling outdoor patio, the airy dining room or the intimate bar and lounge (aka \u201cThe Bird\u2019s Nest\u201d) over rounds of drinks and a variety of wood-grilled meats and fish, steaks dry-aged in-house, handmade pastas, playful salads and vegetable dishes that celebrate the region\u2019s bountiful micro-seasons. Deanie Hickox, Jeremy\u2019s friend and ex-wife, is our rockstar consulting pastry chef, so don\u2019t forget to leave room for a slice of \u201cWorld-Famous\u201d Rose Petal Pie!\r\n\r\nBasically, we\u2019re the kind of place where you eat too much and leave with a really big smile on your face.","link":"https:\/\/restvuniverse.xyz\/new\/?author=82","slug":"birdie-gs","avatar_urls":{"24":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b4b4a40ecacaf0c15558e6ffd689b21f26f315dff20d9b8af8e832bad60f3966?s=24&d=mm&r=g","48":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b4b4a40ecacaf0c15558e6ffd689b21f26f315dff20d9b8af8e832bad60f3966?s=48&d=mm&r=g","96":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b4b4a40ecacaf0c15558e6ffd689b21f26f315dff20d9b8af8e832bad60f3966?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/restvuniverse.xyz\/new\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/82","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/restvuniverse.xyz\/new\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users"}]}}