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In bloom

Jacaranda (Hollywood)

Jun 04, 2026
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RESTAURANTS • First Person

Crisp air, morning sprinkles, and most of the city’s signifiers of spring came and went over just two perfect days this year. The jacarandas remain in full bloom, however, lush and lavender.

It’s a fitting time to welcome back chef Daniel Patterson after a decade hiatus from fine-dining kitchens. His new Hollywood tasting menu restaurant, Jacaranda, opened at the start of May. In less than a season, it’s already blossomed into an LA favorite.

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