Welcome to Árbowl, a 5-course restaurant quality dining experience in support of real people looking for new friends and social connections
Árbowl (/är-ˈbōl/) - derived from “árbol,” the Spanish word for “tree.” Build your roots, and build your community.
Through Árbowl, we invite you to come together with like-minded LA newcomers and old-timers to enjoy a multi-course meal in an intimate backyard setting. Our vibe is all about good food, great company, and a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.
Each Árbowl meal is a 5-course, highly seasonal, innovative series of savory dishes brought to you by Asher Goldfinger with everything served family style in shared bowls.
Location
Culver City, CA 90034
Upcoming Dinner Events:
We’re taking a break for the rest of the year! See you in January
Upcoming Dinner Event Themes
TBA
Past Menus
October 18th, 2025: Global Harvest
paired with Tetramythos Roditis Natur, Greece 2024
Braised Carrots
Honey Whipped Labne, Herb Salad, Crispy Chickpeas, Pomegranate, Orange Tahni Glaze
paired with Tetramythos Roditis Natur, Greece 2024
paired with Ameztoi 'Rubentis' Getariako Txakolina, Spain 2024
Delicata Squash Salad
Kale, Corn, and Beans with Aji Amarillo, Queso Fresco, Toasted Sunflower Seeds
paired with Ameztoi 'Rubentis' Getariako Txakolina, Spain 2024
paired with Kolfok Intra! The Wild Orange Wine, Austria 2023
Pumpkin Tofu Dumplings
Brown Butter Sage Black Vinegar Sauce, Chili Crisp, Shiso
paired with Kolfok Intra! The Wild Orange Wine, Austria 2023
paired with Sass Russ Vino Rosso Nebiolo, Italy 2022
Forager's Stew
Horseradish Crema, Celeriac Puree, Pan-Fried Oyster Mushrooms, Fresh Peppercorns
paired with Sass Russ Vino Rosso Nebiolo, Italy 2022
paired with Apple Cider and St Elizabeth Allspice Dram Liqueur
Apple Cider Creme Brulee
Fried Apple Skin, Smoked Honey Salt
paired with Apple Cider and St Elizabeth Allspice Dram Liqueur
September 20th, 2025: Triplicate
paired with Molino Real 'Mountain Blanco' Sierra de Malaga, Spain 2022
Tomato
Pan Fried Tomato, Tomato Mint Salad, Tomato Granita
paired with Molino Real 'Mountain Blanco' Sierra de Malaga, Spain 2022
paired with Prior Lucas Fenix W, Portugal 2022
Sunchoke
Sunchoke Fried Maitake, Sunchoke Mash, Sunchoke Slaw
paired with Prior Lucas Fenix W, Portugal 2022
paired with ArtOrange Nature Vino Macerato, Italy 2023
Eggplant
Eggplant Curry, Roasted Eggplant, Eggplants Chips
paired with ArtOrange Nature Vino Macerato, Italy 2023
paired with Vincent Roussely Temps Danse Rose, France 2023
Pear
Pear Puree, Pear Bourbon Sauce, and Pickled Pears with Scallops and Pork Belly
paired with Vincent Roussely Temps Danse Rose, France 2023
paired with Filipa Pato 3B Blanc de Blancs, Portugal
Squash
Honeynut Squash Tart, Squash Skin Shell, Squash Seed Brittle
paired with Filipa Pato 3B Blanc de Blancs, Portugal
August 30th, 2025: Stone Fruit BBQ
paired with Ruth Lewandowski 'Mahlon', California 2023
Hawaii x Peach
Huli Huli Chicken, Peach Salsa, Taro Chips
paired with Ruth Lewandowski 'Mahlon', California 2023
paired with Michi's Farm Orange, Austria 2022
Argentina x Nectarine
Smoked Lamb Ribs, Roasted Potatoes, Nectarine Chimichurri
paired with Michi's Farm Orange, Austria 2022
paired wth Gamay Noir Clos Mullet, California 2023
Carolina x Plum
Carolina Plum BBQ Pork Shoulder, Cabbage Slaw, Pickled Okra
paired wth Gamay Noir Clos Mullet, California 2023
paired with Antonio Lopes Ribiero Chibu, Portugal 2023
Korea x Pluot
Gochujang Pluot Kalbi Short Ribs, Corn Cheese, Grilled Scallions
paired with Antonio Lopes Ribiero Chibu, Portugal 2023
paired with Amro Sfumato Rabarbaro
Mac & Cheese x Cherry
Cherry Macaroni Cobbler, Cornbread Ice Cream
paired with Amro Sfumato Rabarbaro
August 16th, 2025: Nite Bites
Collaboration with Jai Tea Loft
paired with Pandan and Rose Tea
Vegetable
Corn-Tofu Puree, Pan fried Asparagus, Almond Dukkah
paired with Pandan and Rose Tea
paired with Tulsi and Lemonbalm Tea
Fish
Madai and Salmon Crudo, Pluot Serrano Aguachile, Fried Shallots
paired with Tulsi and Lemonbalm Tea
paired with Fresh Ginger Tea
Indulgence
Foie Gras Mousse, Fig Jam, Brioche Crumble. A5 Wagyu Striploin, Daikon Slaw.
paired with Fresh Ginger Tea
paired with Lemongrass and Jasmine Tea
Hunted
Pineapple Ginger Venison "Poke", Taro Chips, Toasted Macadamia Nuts
paired with Lemongrass and Jasmine Tea
paired with Chamomile and Elderberry Tea
Labor
Chocolate-Cashew Tart with honey Semifreddo
paired with Chamomile and Elderberry Tea
July 19th, 2025: Ancient Foods
Collaboration with The Dinner Table
paired with Monastery Tvrdos Vranax, Bosnia 2020
Hunter Gatherer
Venison Loin, Huckleberries Wild Greens, Bison Tallow Dressing
paired with Monastery Tvrdos Vranax, Bosnia 2020
paired with Vino Gross Hisno Vino [Vol. III], Slovenia 2023
Early Farming
Einkorn 'Congee', Lamb Sausage, Pickled Beets
paired with Vino Gross Hisno Vino [Vol. III], Slovenia 2023
paired with Dominio de las Abejas, Mexico 2023
Olmec Offering
Chochoyotes, Squash Puree, Chocolate Chili Sauce
paired with Dominio de las Abejas, Mexico 2023
paired with La Staffa Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, Italy 2023
The Feast of Philoxenus
Dry-aged Branzino, Roasted Grapes, Whipped Feta
paired with La Staffa Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, Italy 2023
paired with Prince Lobo Tej, New Orleans 2025
Spiced Honey Date Cake
Labneh Mousese, Pistachio Crumble
paired with Prince Lobo Tej, New Orleans 2025
May 17th, 2025: Undervalued Foods
Collaboration with Cornell Wine Company
paired with L'Apage Chasselas
Mezze Platter
Spent Grain Crisps, Bottarga Labne, Charred Vegetable Peel Romesco, Shrimp Shell Hummus
paired with L'Apage Chasselas
paired with Weingut Andrea Zinnel Zini
Reverse Roots
Grilled Celery Root Steaks with Carrot Top Gremolata over Root Vegetable Greens
paired with Weingut Andrea Zinnel Zini
paired with Atange Bobal
Savory Custard
Pork Gelatin Coconut Panna Cotta, Pickled Vegetable Stem, Fish Bone Caramel, Pork Skin Crisps
paired with Atange Bobal
pired with Stirm Benitoite
Nose to Tail Ragu
Oxtail and Beef Cheek Ragu over Spelt Pasta
pired with Stirm Benitoite
paired with Hatzidakis Vinsanto
Fruit Peel Jam Tart
Einkorn Tart with Tangerine, Peach, and Nectarine Peel Jam, Peach Pit Ice Cream
paired with Hatzidakis Vinsanto
April 19th, 2025: Time
paired with Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina, Spain 2024
Pickled Hearts of Palm
dried apples, shaved kohlrabi, kombucha vinaigrette
paired with Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina, Spain 2024
paired with Le Gonnare Vermentino Toscana, Italy 2023
Dry-aged Salmon Tartare
pickled pineapple and dry-aged ora king, young almond leche de tigre, forbidden rice crisps
paired with Le Gonnare Vermentino Toscana, Italy 2023
paired with WRough Fraiche, California 2024
Fermented Cherry Glazed Lions Mane Mushrooms
black garlic creme, thyme sourdough crumble
paired with WRough Fraiche, California 2024
paired with Marengo Mauro Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy 2022
Dry-aged Smoked Picanha
dried plum pu'er jus, cabbage kimchi, confit sunchoke
paired with Marengo Mauro Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy 2022
paired with Lecarre French Brand
Banana Miso Cake
miso caramel, pickled banana peels, black sesame ice cream
paired with Lecarre French Brand
Feb 15th, 2025: Aprhodisiac
paired with Tozai Snow Maiden, Junmai Nigori 2024
Baked Pacific Oysters
gochujang butter, seaweed salad
paired with Tozai Snow Maiden, Junmai Nigori 2024
paired with Marie & Florian Curtet Altesse Savoie, France 2017
Fennel Steaks
saffron ginger curry
paired with Marie & Florian Curtet Altesse Savoie, France 2017
paired with Domaine Comte Abbatucci Faustine, France 2023
Beet Ravioli
beet goat cheese filling, strawberry mint pesto
paired with Domaine Comte Abbatucci Faustine, France 2023
paired with Jolie Laide Trousseau Blend, California 2024
Ora King Salmon
chocolate chili mole, sweet potato puree
paired with Jolie Laide Trousseau Blend, California 2024
paired with Domaine Gigou la Bulle Sarthoise Brut, France 2018
"Frozen in Thyme"
rasberry, hazelnut, and thyme paris brest
paired with Domaine Gigou la Bulle Sarthoise Brut, France 2018
Dec 7, 2024: Roots
paired with Tertramythos Malagouia Natur, Greece 2022
Apple Cider Carrots
pomegranate chimichurri, celeriac puree
paired with Tertramythos Malagouia Natur, Greece 2022
paired with Grosjean Vallee D'oste Petite Arvine, Italy 2023
Sunchoke Latkes
spiced pear compote, radish fennel salad
paired with Grosjean Vallee D'oste Petite Arvine, Italy 2023
paired with Tsiakkas Mouklos Mavro Lemesos, Greece 2023
Root Saltado
Rutabga, Kohlrabhi, and sweet potato fries, bavette steak
paired with Tsiakkas Mouklos Mavro Lemesos, Greece 2023
paired with Cerasuolo Di Vittoria Classico, Italy 2022
Sweet and Sour Brisket
onion horseradish jam, roasted parsnip
paired with Cerasuolo Di Vittoria Classico, Italy 2022
paired with Tawny Port, Portugal 2017
Beetroot Pie
honeynut squash cream, mint pecan crumble
paired with Tawny Port, Portugal 2017
Nov 2, 2024: Halloween-Diwali
paired with Angelino Wine Company Albarino, California 2022
"Fried Flesh"
sesame curry fried potatoes, mint raita
paired with Angelino Wine Company Albarino, California 2022
paired with Paleokerisio Semi-Sparkling Orange, Greece 2022
"Squash Guts"
tamarind glazed honeynut squash
paired with Paleokerisio Semi-Sparkling Orange, Greece 2022
paired with No es Pituko Rose, Chile 2023
"Spooky Pizza"
pumpkin squid ink curry, paneer, naan
paired with No es Pituko Rose, Chile 2023
paired with Bastide Mariaflors Grenache, France 2020
Toothfish "VindaBoo"
Glacier 51 chilean sea bass vindaloo
paired with Bastide Mariaflors Grenache, France 2020
paired with Gran Gaia Liqueur
"Beet Brains"
Beet halwa, pistachio rose crumble
paired with Gran Gaia Liqueur
August 25, 2024: Vegan
paired with Angels & Cowboys Rose, California 2023
Watermelon Gazpacho
jalapeno lime granita
paired with Angels & Cowboys Rose, California 2023
paired with Sake Uonuma Noujun Junmai, Japan 2022
Beet Salad
blackberry tahini balsamic dressing, caramelized pecans
paired with Sake Uonuma Noujun Junmai, Japan 2022
paired with Margins Chenin Blanc, California 2023
Black Garlic Glazed Mitake
gochujang squash puree, cucumber salad
paired with Margins Chenin Blanc, California 2023
Pan Fried Mango
mochi biscuit, hawaiian pepper honey, coconut cream
June 29, 2024: Smoke
paired with Patrick Noël Sancerre Rose 2022
Blistered Tomatoes
smoked duck fat garlic confit, burrata, grilled sourdough
paired with Patrick Noël Sancerre Rose 2022
paired with Olivier Pithon Cotes Catalanes Lais Blanc 2021
Ora King Salmon Crudo
smoked beets, plum ginger salsa matcha, fried leeks
paired with Olivier Pithon Cotes Catalanes Lais Blanc 2021
paired with Sikele Terre Siciliane White 2021
Smoked Honey Orange Cauliflower
roasted eggplant, pickled shallots, cilantro labneh
paired with Sikele Terre Siciliane White 2021
paired with Combier Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee LC 2021
Smoked Duck Breast
peach compote, charred Swiss chard
paired with Combier Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee LC 2021
Smokey Cheesecake
layers of smokey whiskey, cherry cola, white chocolate
April 6, 2024: Flowers
Hibiscus Gazpacho
hamachi, mandarin salsa
Caramelized Carrots
vanilla balsamic glaze, rose dukkah
Handmade Gnocchi
sumac beet pesto, roasted fennel, fennel pollen
Lavender Crusted Lamb
cauliflower mash, mint salad
Dark Chocolate Vertical Tart
red berries, almonds, cardamon