Stefan's at L.A. Farm; Los Angeles (Rest.)

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The cocky runner-up on Top Chef: New York, Stefan Richter makes a loud statement with his swank Santa Monica restaurant, decorated with abstract art and blazing fire pits. The food combines his Finnish and German upbringing with unusual twists—oysters are served with absinthe Jell-O. Richter has also appeared as a guest judge on the Finnish TC spin-off. http://stefansatlafarm.com