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Daniel Patterson Returns to Fine Dining with Jacaranda in Los Angeles

other · 2026-05-07

Daniel Patterson, a Michelin-star chef, has opened Jacaranda in Los Angeles with his wife Sarah Lewitinn, marking his return to fine dining after his two-star San Francisco restaurant Coi closed in 2022. The 30-seat restaurant at 6623 Melrose Ave. offers a 10-course tasting menu of modern California cuisine, with desserts by former Coi pastry chef Matt Tinder. The interior, designed by Los Angeles-based Preen Inc., evokes a living room and includes a piece by artist Adele Renault and art from Lewitinn's great-uncle. The couple previously ran the Jaca Social Club pop-up from their Hancock Park home. Reservations are available online.

Key facts

  • Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn opened Jacaranda in Los Angeles this week.
  • Jacaranda has 30 seats, including a six-seat communal table.
  • Patterson's 10-course tasting menu features modern California cuisine.
  • Desserts are by Matt Tinder, former pastry chef at Coi.
  • Interiors designed by Preen Inc., inspired by the jacaranda tree and Jaca Social Club.
  • Art includes a piece by Adele Renault and works from Lewitinn's great-uncle.
  • Jacaranda is located at 6623 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles.
  • Reservations are available on the restaurant's website.

Entities

Artists

  • Daniel Patterson
  • Sarah Lewitinn
  • Matt Tinder
  • Adele Renault

Institutions

  • Coi
  • Jacaranda
  • Jaca Social Club
  • Preen Inc.
  • Alta Adams
  • Robb Report

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
  • Hancock Park
  • 6623 Melrose Ave.

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