Paradise Cove Beach Cafe (No. 82) in Malibu, Calif., said that all of its shared plates have been extremely successful. The indie has a “Family Style” section of its menu with options such as Paella Paradise (saffron rice with shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, chicken, pork ribs and sausage), Smokehouse BBQ Feast (pork ribs, beef ribs, barbecue chicken and sausages) and Barcelona Seafood Grille (ahi tuna, swordfish, salmon, shrimp, calamari steak, clams and mussels).
Family-style selection
Trend: Shared plates resonate