Ford's Filling Station

Ford's Filling Station

Deep-fried onion rings arranged in a line on a platter with ketchup, as served by Ford's Filling Station
Restaurant information
Established 2006
Current owner(s) Benjamin Ford and Emily Ford
Head chef Benjamin Ford
Food type Gastropub
Dress code Casual
City Los Angeles
State California
Country United States
Website fordsfillingstation.net

Ford's Filling Station is a gastropub originally located in Culver City, California which opened in 2006 and closed in 2014.[1][2][3][4][5] Ford's Filling Station re-opened in 2014 at its new location at The Marriott L.A. Live, near Staples Center where it continues to operate.[6]

Ford's Filling Station has opened a second location, at the Delta Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).[7]

Ford's Filling Station was founded by chef and restaurateur Benjamin Ford—son of actor Harrison Ford. Ford had previously worked at The Farm of Beverly Hills, Opus, and Campanile. In addition, Ford previously opened and closed the Chadwick, a Beverly Hills restaurant serving California-Mediterranean cuisine.[8][9]

References

  1. ↑ Virbila, S. Irene (March 2, 2006). "Ford has a better idea". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  2. ↑ Virbila, S. Irene (May 3, 2006). "Something's cooking". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  3. ↑ "From Market to Menu: An Interview With Chef Ben Ford". LAist. July 6, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Mo-Chica's 10th tasting menu or the next 'Hatchi' dinner?; Locanda del Lago introduces Meatless Mondays; Ford's Filling Station's clam bake". Los Angeles Times. May 26, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  5. ↑ Harris, Jenn (June 30, 2014). "Gastropub pioneer Ford's Filling Station in Culver City closes". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Ford's Filling Station L.A. Live". Marriott International. January 1, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Ford's Filling Station LAX". Chefsfeed.com. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  8. ↑ Virbila, S. Irene (26 November 2000). "From Farm To Fork". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  9. ↑ Virbila, S. Irene (31 August 2000). "Garden Freshness Amid Understated Sophistication at Chadwick". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

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Coordinates: 34°1′23″N 118°23′43″W / 34.02306°N 118.39528°W / 34.02306; -118.39528


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