West Los Angeles’s own Fundamental LA brings farm fresh food to a whole new level, elevating dining experiences with unique dishes inspired by classic comfort foods. Head chef Philip Pretty deconstructs dishes in never-before-seen ways, using seasonal produce and techniques that highlight each individual flavor: “We don’t mask ingredients, we more enhance them,” he says of his food philosophy. Phillip shows us how he reinterprets a classic with California flavors, corn soup with charred bell peppers, popcorn, and cotija cheese—all flavors reminiscent of elote grilled corn carts in Southern California. Check the video below to see how Phillip conceptualizes dishes, captures flavors, and what makes his corn soup so special.