Issa Rae, the multi-talented actress and entrepreneur, has opened a new restaurant, Somerville, in South Los Angeles.
Rae announced the restaurant’s opening earlier this week. She described it as an “ode to the classic, artistic past of Black South Central L.A.”
The menu features an array of dishes, including Somerville burger, pan-seared Ora King salmon, and Mary’s organic roasted chicken. First-course options include duck confit and scallop crudo, in addition to an assortment of steaks, charcuterie boards, cocktails, and sparkling wines.
This isn’t Rae’s first venture into the food space. In addition to her ventures in the entertainment industry, she also launched Hilltop Kitchen + Coffee, which has expanded to four locations across Los Angeles, and Viarae, an award-winning Prosecco brand.
Somerville will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.