Koast
Address: 6623 Melrose Avenue
Phone: (213) 262-1711
New restaurant from Chef Kevin Meehan and Drew Langley.
Meehan and Langley are co-owners of Kali, a restaurant in Los Angeles that has consistently earned a Michelin star since 2019. Langley is wine director and Meehan the chef of Kali.
About Chef Kevin Meehan
Career Highlights
- Opened Kali Restaurant in 2016, marking the culmination of his three-decade culinary journey
- Previously worked at prestigious Los Angeles restaurants including L’Orangerie, Bastide, and Patina
- Earned a Michelin Star while working at Patina
Culinary Philosophy
- Focuses on contemporary Californian cuisine
- Committed to sourcing premium seasonal ingredients from California
- Champions local farmers and ranchers
Background
- Originally from Long Island, New York
- Studied at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island
- Completed an apprenticeship at the Michelin-starred L’alban Chambon in Belgium
Personal Life
- Resides in Culver City with his family
- Enjoys golfing and supporting Chelsea soccer team in his free time
About Drew Langley
Professional Background
- Co-Owner and Wine Director of Kali Restaurant
- Previously served as Wine Director at the Michelin-starred Providence in Los Angeles from 2005 to 2015
- Has an extensive resume in the food and beverage industry
Career Highlights
- Worked at several notable establishments, including:
- Greenblatt’s (wine shop in WeHo)
- Beverly Hills Wine Merchant
- L’Orangerie in Beverly Hills (as Sommelier)
- Bastide (as Commis Sommelier)
- Citrine (as Wine Director)
Partnership with Kevin Meehan
- Has a 15-year friendship with Chef Kevin Meehan
- Collaborated with Meehan to open Kali Restaurant in early 2016
Wine Program at Kali
- Developed a concise, intelligent wine program reflecting the restaurant’s philosophy
- Utilizes relationships with prominent private collectors to inform the wine selection
Personal Information
- Born and raised in a small town in south Maryland
- Started in the restaurant industry at age 13 as a dishwasher
- Currently resides in Koreatown, Los Angeles
- Described as an avid music enthusiast, particularly interested in drum-and-bass culture
- Focuses on contemporary Californian cuisine
- Committed to sourcing premium seasonal ingredients from California
- Champions local farmers and ranchers
Background
- Originally from Long Island, New York
- Studied at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island
- Completed an apprenticeship at the Michelin-starred L’alban Chambon in Belgium
Personal Life
- Resides in Culver City with his family
- Enjoys golfing and supporting Chelsea soccer team in his free time
About Drew Langley
Professional Background
- Co-Owner and Wine Director of Kali Restaurant
- Previously served as Wine Director at the Michelin-starred Providence in Los Angeles from 2005 to 2015
- Has an extensive resume in the food and beverage industry
Career Highlights
- Worked at several notable establishments, including:
- Greenblatt’s (wine shop in WeHo)
- Beverly Hills Wine Merchant
- L’Orangerie in Beverly Hills (as Sommelier)
- Bastide (as Commis Sommelier)
- Citrine (as Wine Director)
Partnership with Kevin Meehan
- Has a 15-year friendship with Chef Kevin Meehan
- Collaborated with Meehan to open Kali Restaurant in early 2016
Wine Program at Kali
- Developed a concise, intelligent wine program reflecting the restaurant’s philosophy
- Utilizes relationships with prominent private collectors to inform the wine selection
Personal Information
- Born and raised in a small town in south Maryland
- Started in the restaurant industry at age 13 as a dishwasher
- Currently resides in Koreatown, Los Angeles
- Described as an avid music enthusiast, particularly interested in drum-and-bass culture
- Resides in Culver City with his family
- Enjoys golfing and supporting Chelsea soccer team in his free time
About Drew Langley
Professional Background
- Co-Owner and Wine Director of Kali Restaurant
- Previously served as Wine Director at the Michelin-starred Providence in Los Angeles from 2005 to 2015
- Has an extensive resume in the food and beverage industry
Career Highlights
- Worked at several notable establishments, including:
- Greenblatt’s (wine shop in WeHo)
- Beverly Hills Wine Merchant
- L’Orangerie in Beverly Hills (as Sommelier)
- Bastide (as Commis Sommelier)
- Citrine (as Wine Director)
Partnership with Kevin Meehan
- Has a 15-year friendship with Chef Kevin Meehan
- Collaborated with Meehan to open Kali Restaurant in early 2016
Wine Program at Kali
- Developed a concise, intelligent wine program reflecting the restaurant’s philosophy
- Utilizes relationships with prominent private collectors to inform the wine selection
Personal Information
- Born and raised in a small town in south Maryland
- Started in the restaurant industry at age 13 as a dishwasher
- Currently resides in Koreatown, Los Angeles
- Described as an avid music enthusiast, particularly interested in drum-and-bass culture
- Worked at several notable establishments, including:
- Greenblatt’s (wine shop in WeHo)
- Beverly Hills Wine Merchant
- L’Orangerie in Beverly Hills (as Sommelier)
- Bastide (as Commis Sommelier)
- Citrine (as Wine Director)
Partnership with Kevin Meehan
- Has a 15-year friendship with Chef Kevin Meehan
- Collaborated with Meehan to open Kali Restaurant in early 2016
Wine Program at Kali
- Developed a concise, intelligent wine program reflecting the restaurant’s philosophy
- Utilizes relationships with prominent private collectors to inform the wine selection
Personal Information
- Born and raised in a small town in south Maryland
- Started in the restaurant industry at age 13 as a dishwasher
- Currently resides in Koreatown, Los Angeles
- Described as an avid music enthusiast, particularly interested in drum-and-bass culture
- Developed a concise, intelligent wine program reflecting the restaurant’s philosophy
- Utilizes relationships with prominent private collectors to inform the wine selection
Personal Information
- Born and raised in a small town in south Maryland
- Started in the restaurant industry at age 13 as a dishwasher
- Currently resides in Koreatown, Los Angeles
- Described as an avid music enthusiast, particularly interested in drum-and-bass culture
Drew Langley’s expertise in wine and his long-standing partnership with Chef Kevin Meehan have been instrumental in shaping Kali Restaurant’s approach to fine dining and wine service.
Their next venture, Koast, is set to open in Spring 2025.
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