Los Angeles Restaurant News & Culinary Events
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Find the latest restaurant and culinary events in the greater Los Angeles area with GAYOT’s calendar featuring chef pop-ups, special dinners, tasting menus, food festivals and more.
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• New Restaurants •
Somni | West Hollywood
Chef Aitor Zabala’s restaurant Somni, originally located at SLS Hotel Beverly Hills, is back but in West Hollywood.
The restaurant is named after the Catalan word for “dream” and the cuisine reflects Zabala’s Catalan heritage and also his current home of Southern California.
The chef’s counter experience ($495 per person) features 20-plus courses.
> Somni, 9045 Nemo St., West Hollywood, CA 90069
October 2024
Orla | Santa Monica
Chef/restaurateur Michael Mina has opened Orla, a Mediterrean restaurant at Regent Santa Monica Beach.
> Orla, Regent Santa Monica Beach, 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.899.4050.
October 2024
Jade | Beverly Hills
Enjoy stunning décor and very interesting sushi at Jade Beverly Hills, CA. Read the review and see photo galleries.
View map: 467 N. Canon Dr. (N. Santa Monica Blvd.), Beverly Hills CA 90210 | 310-888-8042
August 2024
Marelle | Santa Monica
Savor coastal California cuisine from chef Raphael Lunetta (Lunetta) at Marelle, the restaurant at Sandbourne Santa Monica hotel.
> Marelle, Sandbourne Santa Monica, 1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310-395-9700
May 2024
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Wine Tasting Room | AJA Vineyards, Santa Monica
AJA Vineyards opened their very first wine tasting room, which also happens to be the first wine tasting room in downtown Santa Monica, California.
AJA Vineyards, 1417-C 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
October 2024
• Menu Specials in Los Angeles •
Spring Menu Specials | STK, Los Angeles
STK at W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills is offering two new menu specials as springtime approaches.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with $6 corned beef sliders with tater tots and $9 Leprechaun Stilettos during happy hour from Friday, March 14 through Friday, March 21, 2025, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. (The sliders are also available for lunch, dinner, takeout and delivery. Pricing for dine-in is $26 for two sliders, while takeout and delivery is $59 for 6 sliders.)
In addition, STK is launching a limited-time seafood menu called The Bounty from the Seven Seas, available from March 5 through April 17, 2025.
Highlights include:
– Duck & Shuck – Two oysters aguachile paired with a glass of Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc ($26)
– New England Clam Chowder ($17)
– Spicy Yellowtail Crispy Rice – Topped with pickled Fresno and unagi sauce ($27)
– Grilled Octopus – Served with fingerling potatoes, salsa verde, olives, and smoked paprika aioli ($34)
– Surf & Turf Fried Rice – A combination of Wagyu beef, crab, spicy motoyaki, and a fried egg ($41)
STK Rating 14/20
View map: W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills, 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles | 310-659-3535
Cocktails | Birdie’s G, Santa Monica
During a recent dinner at Birdies G’s, we interviewed house mixologist Stephanie Reading. Her craft cocktails are some of the best we have tried. They are a must when heading to indulge in chef Jeremy Fox’s tasty Eastern European cuisine.
Birdies G’s, Rating 14/20
View map: Bergamot Station, 2421 Michigan Ave. (Cloverfield Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA 90404 | 310-310-3616
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October 2024
Brunch | Rossoblu, DTLA
Rossoblu in DTLA has relaunched its brunch!
Join Rossoblu on Sundays from 11 AM to 2:30 PM to enjoy returning favorites like the signature Bolo Burger and lemon ricotta pancakes, alongside new brunch offerings.
Also to be found: Nutella-stuffed brioche French toast with caramelized bananas and hazelnuts, the Omelette alla Siciliana with eggplant caponata, and a rich Lasagna Bolognese with spinach pasta.
RossoBlù, Rating 14/20
City Market South, 1124 San Julian St. (E. 11th St.), Los Angeles, CA 90015 | 213-749-1099
October 2024
Lunch | Jade, Beverly Hills
Jade is now open for lunch.
Due to popular demand, they have now added their signature rolls and new lunch sets with more variety to the menu.
Lunch is served Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Jade, Rating 14/20
View map: 467 N. Canon Dr. (N. Santa Monica Blvd.), Beverly Hills CA 90210 | 310-888-8042
October 2024
Brunch | Maple Block, Culver City
Boozy Weekend Brunch, Sat. & Sun. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Maple Block offers a variety of craft cocktails and bottomless options are offered from the full bar.
Brunch menu includes favorites such as Chilaquiles Verde, Avocado Toast, Brioche Cinnamon Crunch French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Brunch Burger, Brisket Breakfast Burrito, and more.
View map: 3973 Sepulveda Blvd. (Washington Pl.), Culver City, CA 90230 | 310-313-6328
October 2024
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• RESTAURANT CLOSINGS •
Celebrating six and a half years | Tesse, West Hollywood, CA
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The Rose Venice | Venice
Despite the takeover by chef Ray Garcia after the departure of chef Jason Neroni, The Rose Venice closed in December 2024, after 45 years.
The Rose Venice
View map: 220 Rose Ave., Venice, CA 90291 | 310-399-0711.
Alimento | Silver Lake
Alimento, Zach Pollack’s Silver Lake ode to regional Italian specialties, closed on September 7, 2024.
Alimento, 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Otium | DTLA
Otium, the downtown Los Angeles restaurant adjacent to The Broad Museum, had its last day of operation on September 8, 2024.
Otium, 222 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA 90012,
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PASTA RECIPE | GAYOT.com
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SPRING BEERS | GAYOT.com
Check out GAYOT’s list of the Best Spring Beers, including crisp and refreshing brews. Check the list.
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AN UNPLEASANT VISION | GAYOT.com
Lady Palm by Jean-François Fourtou is an art piece that can make people uncomfortable. It is on display at one of the Air France lounges at CDG Airport. Read the article.
