Sexy Chefs in Los Angeles

1737 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

Looking more like a rock star than a chef, Simons is no doubt an eye-catcher: Spiked hair, tattoo sleeves, guyliner and a tight shirt is his signature look. So it's no wonder his culinary philosophy is just as unconventional. "In this day and age, chefs have a culinary responsibility to pleasure people. That's why I offer 'promiscuous dining'--the concept of eating several small plates and not being married to any one dish. I always suggest a glass of Champagne while you wait for your food; it's just like foreplay. Our dishes are designed to satisfy multiple senses and work together in harmony like two lovers. And by the end of dinner, perhaps you will be enjoying a cigarette outside with your dining companion."

7661 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)

With his Denzel-like good looks, easygoing manner and culinary skill, it's no wonder Armstrong has become one of L.A.'s most well-known celebrity chefs. "Food is sexy. The act of cooking ... feeding ... satisfying a woman (or your partner) can be very sexy no matter the dish you are preparing. The short rib grilled cheese, which is on the 8 oz. menu, is a very sexy dish. It's decadent, has a rich mouth feel, and is the ultimate late-night satisfaction."

2454 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)

Wilshire's talented, confident (and tattooed) executive chef Kirschner knows what it takes to satisfy guests with a multi-sensory experience, and his version of whole fried Thai snapper with citrus soy dipping sauce and sesame soba is no exception. "This dish stimulates all of the senses. Visually it is beautiful and all eyes are on this dish when it is brought out to the table. It offers a variety of textures and flavor profiles with its crisped skin, soft, melt in your mouth meat of the fish, dipped in the citrus soy dipping sauce, followed by the smooth and silky sesame soba noodles served as an accompaniment."

9523 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

It makes sense that the co-owners of Culver City's organic eatery have a natural charm about them--and their sexiest dish has a certain animal magnetism. "Our braised beef short ribs are very sexy--the ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender and it comes with a big heaping side of silky, buttery mashed potatoes."

9540 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

Bond. James Bond. Well, actually, it's Benson. Robert Benson. This Southern boy-turned-Angeleno might have steely good looks, but it's his soft-hearted disposition and tasty Korean creations that keep customers satisfied. ?Gyenari?s galbee, a succulent beef short rib in our savory housemade marinade is definitely one of my most sexy dishes! It's a luxurious and decadent barbecue option that is sweet and spicy and melts in your mouth. Like all of our table-cooked barbecue items, it?s a great dish to enjoy on a date, cooking it tableside for your lover and feeding him or her each loving, tender, luscious bite.?

208 Via Rodeo, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

With his boy-next-door appeal, chef Mahon shows his wild side when it comes to his mouth-tingling creations at 208 Rodeo. "Perception is reality in our business. Today, you have to have great tasting food, but it also has to look sexy. We all know guests always eat with their eyes first. Most of the time, guests look over at another table's food and order the same dish because it looks so good. Our fig salad is a good example of this. Made with creamy burrata, marinated figs, prosciutto, toasted hazelnuts, arugula and cassis syrup, it represents a beautiful contrast of textures, flavors and colors. You can't help but be drawn to the strength and excitement of the reddish hue of the figs. In my opinion, nothing is sexier than being confident and producing something that tastes spectacular."

1155 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (map)

A natural beauty, chef Wolfson might seem to impart a similar effortless elegance to her New American cuisine, but her approach is distinctly meticulous. "I'd say a sexy dish on my current menu is the caramelized onion and parmesan tortellini with braised short rib ragu. Everything in it takes so much time and love--we braise the short ribs for 18 hours in lots of red wine and garlic, and making pasta by hand is so tactile and satisfying when the dough turns out just right. For me, nothing is sexier than rolling out perfect pasta dough and pairing it with braised meat that is so tender it just falls apart when you take it out of the pot."

23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 (map)

Who would expect anything less than a blonde surfing cutie to be cooking in the kitchen at Malibu's beloved (and recently revamped) eatery on the pier? "I'm good with food, not with words," confesses chef Moll, "but I will say if you come to the pier, I'll melt your marshmallows. One of our sexy treats is the s'mores dessert, served in a martini glass with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate, graham cracker, torched marshmallow and topped with whipped cream. This sweet stuff is guaranteed to keep you coming back for s'more."

9010 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Direct from Italy, this Melrose hot spot's green-eyed chef is making quite a stir with his handmade pastas. "I'd say my sexiest dish is the Fettucine al Caviale. Think about it: To make the pasta, I have to touch the dough, shape it, cut it and give it a warm bath in salt and water. Then, to make the sauce, I need to bring the cream to the right consistency," he continues in his thick Italian accent. "When the pasta is warm I toss it in the cream and then top it with beautiful shiny caviar. It's delcious. It pops in your mouth."