July 2008 | People In Your Neighborhood

Rod Rotondi

Raw Food Chef

Rod Rotondi is a raw food chef and owner of Leaf Cuisine, a certified organic raw food restaurant that first sprouted in Culver City and has since grown to include a Sherman Oaks and West Hollywood location. The Marina del Rey resident adheres to a “raw food for real people” philosophy, keeping his menu items affordable and offering regular “cooking” classes so diners can take their health into their own hands. leafcuisine.com

My neighborhood is a joy because…

I love waking up and looking out at the boats and seagulls. Makes me feel like any day I could be taking off around the world.

Fave fueling station

This might sound self-serving but the truth is that my favorite place to hang is Leaf Cuisine in Culver City. I know I can always get delicious, clean food and hang with like-minded people.

When I need to connect with nature, I…

Go sailing. It is a beautiful immersion in nature and takes me into another realm where the frame of my daily existence is no more. It’s a nice break.

My muse

I am inspired by so many people I know who are working to be part of the solution. I think LA is playing a leading role in reinventing a more sustainable culture.

When visitors come to town, I…

Feed them, take them sailing, hiking, and to the desert. Most outsiders have no idea of the incredible nature around LA.

I find peace in the city…

On my sailboat.

Food to die for

Did I mention this incredible green restaurant up the street?

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