The patio dining area of Obika Mozzarella Bar in Century City. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Fritti: bufala mozzarella, market vegetables and croquettes. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Mozzarella degustazione with a salumi plate. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Bresaola salad: cured beef, oranges, arugula and fennel. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Trofie: pasta with fresh basil pesto. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
The interior dining room of Obika. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Schiaffoni di Gragnano. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Mousse di ricotta with honey, orange peel and pine nuts. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)