Craig’s restaurant
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The busy bar at Craig’s restaurant in West Hollywood. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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Shrimp cocktail at Craig’s. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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Craig Susser, longtime Dan Tana maitre d’, now runs his own restaurant, Craig’s. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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Heirloom tomato topped with burrata. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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Veal chop as served at Craig’s. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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Margherita pizza. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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Craig’s dining room. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)