Hot new food for your weekend in Los Angeles
Cool down your work week with some hot new food for your weekend in Los Angeles. This piece is updated only when there’s enough new content to stuff your face with, so be mindful of the dates.
Weekend of March 29th
All ’Antico Vinaio (Koreatown)
All’ Antico Vinaio might be the most famous sandwich in the world – and they are opening their newest location in the heart of Los Angeles. This place will always have lines, so you might as well take advantage of a FREE Sandwich offer while you are waiting! Be among the first 1000 people in line when the doors open at Noon on Friday, March 29th, and you can get any sandwich of your choosing FOR FREE! You can also purchase a second sandwich if you choose.
Must-haves include La Schiacciata del Boss and La Favolosa, with Sbriciolona, Pecorino Cream, artichoke cream, and spicy eggplant, which is consistently mentioned as a global favorite.
The exact address is 3925 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020, and you can visit the Website for more details. The restaurant is predicted to be open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays until 9 p.m., but those details will be confirmed via their website and social media soon.
Weekend of March 8th
Slab BBQ x Prince Street Pizza (Various)
SLAB BBQ and Prince Street Pizza are uniting for the 3rd year in a row with a BBQ Chicken Pizza collab beginning Friday, March 8th, for a limited time. The pizza features smoked chicken and BBQ sauce from Slab BBQ, along with red onion, mozzarella, and cilantro on a grandma-style crust from Prince Street Pizza. It’s served with a side of ranch sauce, which is generally a no-no for PSP, but they are making an exception for this one.
During the inaugural weekend, this item will be available only on the Postmates app (from March 8th to the 14th). From March 15th to April 7th, you can get it at Prince Street Pizza, and 20% of the proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital LA for Make March Matter.
If you like the idea of giving back to CHLA, also consider visiting Alfred Coffee, Fat Sal’s, Portos, and a whole list of Los Angeles restaurants during the month of March to have a portion of your purchase donated to the cause. More details are in the Make March Matter link above.
Urban Dessert Lab (WeHo)
NYC vegan treat shop Urban Dessert Lab is officially open in West Hollywood at 7901 Santa Monica Boulevard, #106. The brand is famous for its Oat Milk Ice Crème™ and twists on your favorite desserts like Bruleed Croissants as well as Hard Scoop Ice Crème.
The Habit Burger Grill (Various)
Famed California burger brand The Habit Burger Grill is dipping its toes in the taco pool starting this week. For a limited time, you can try their Charburger Tacos at select stores, including Glendale, North Hollywood, and Tustin. The price is just $5 for 2.
Jon & Vinny’s (Beverly Hills, Fairfax, & More)
Just because you won’t be attending the Oscars doesn’t mean you can’t bring the magic of the movies home with you. March 7th through March 10th, Jon & Vinny’s will be collaborating with Hulu on a Pizza Box Takeover with scenes from films available on the streaming service including Poor Things, The Creator, and Anatomy of a Fall.
hose choosing to dine in at the restaurant during those days will enjoy Movie-themed Placemats while those ordering with DoorDash can take advantage of the “Dinner and a Movie with Jon & Vinny’s and Hulu” meal, which is a 4-course meal with Gem Lettuce, Spicy Fusilli, Marinara Braised Meatballs, and Double Chocolate Cake.
“Here’s Eatin’ with you, Kid…”
Weekend of February 16th
Milk Bar (Melrose)
Sweet 16 never tasted so good! Come celebrate the 16th anniversary of Milk Bar with a $1 monthly soft serve kick-off. On the 16th of every month, Chef Christina Tosi’s famed cookie and cakery will be serving up this special deal, and you can be among the first to enjoy!
The Cereal Milk Bar Soft Serve (usually $7) will only be $1 at all non-partner locations – which is everywhere in NYC and Los Angeles.
There will also be a Sweet 16 Layer Cake – with a layer for every year they’ve been open! That costs more than $1, though. This will be available all year long.
Visit the Flagship location in Los Angeles at 7150 Melrose Avenue beginning at 9 a.m. on February 16th, 2024, and start your day off on a sweet note.
Weekend of January 26th
Yellow Paper Burger x Side Pie (Altadena)
Yellow Paper Burger is back in the outdoor space of Side Pie in Altadena on January 27th from Noon to 3 p.m., and it’s like a huge party! Pizza, Beer, and Wine will be available, along with music by Sonido Papi Champu!
Jinya Ramen Bar (Westfield Topanga)
JINYA Ramen Bar has set up a new flagship location at Westfield Topanga and you’re invited to enjoy FREE RAMEN on opening day. Be among the first 50 diners at 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 28th to enjoy a Free Bowl of Ramen and a Gilded Ramen Bowl for one lucky eater!
Weekend of January 19th
Tapizon (El Segundo)
Tropi-Cali Brazilian fusion restaurant Tapizon will be celebrating its two-year anniversary with FREE Caipirinhas all day long on January 20th and 21st. A purchase of their traditional Feijoada must be made to enjoy the free cocktails. Be sure to add an order of Cheesy Tapioca Dice to your meal, too – you won’t regret it! The party continues with LIVE BOSSA NOVA MUSIC from 1 to 4 p.m.
Stay (Chinatown)
Are you staying dry this January? Well, there’s never been a better time to visit L.A.’s first zero-proof cocktail lounge, Stay, in Chinatown. The menu features an impressive list of complex cocktail combinations crafted sans alcohol, like The Ox, made with Kentucky 74 Bourbon alternative and served directly from a smoking cloche. They’ve also got Wine and Beer alternatives like Surely Sparkling Brut and Best Day Hazy IPA. On the food side, you’ve got a small array of vegan bar bites like Castelvetrano Olives Marinated in Orange Serrano and Mint courtesy of Kitchen Mouse in Highland Park. The vibe is on par with what you’ll find at a traditional cocktail lounge, and the prices are too – don’t expect a discount just because it doesn’t have liquor. Stay is open from 5 p.m. to midnight, Thursday to Sunday.
NORMA (West Hollywood)
West Hollywood has a new “living room” at restaurant NORMA, which opened this past week, from restauranteur Alican Bayer. The restaurant is open for dinner and Sunday brunch and is meant to feel like a members’ club with no membership, which is always your home away from home. From Heirloom Carrots to Australian Wagyu Strip Loin, the menu has a taste of the familiar with a few twists. Brunch has everything from Lobster Benedict to Whole Grain Organic Blueberry Pancakes. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday to Saturday, and then midnight to 2 a.m. for bar bites on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday Brunch takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Cheeseburger Centennial (Pasadena)
Legend has it that the Cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena, California, by Lionel Sternberger at The Rite Spot. In honor of the commemoration, hotels in Pasadena are offering FREE Cheeseburgers along with your stay, and restaurants like Slab Pasadena are offering a free house beverage with purchase.
Pasadena Cheeseburger Week kicks off this Sunday, January 21st, when you can fill in a whole Cheeseburger Passport to win prizes.
Also, be sure to visit Barney’s Beanery, which is even older than the Cheeseburger and has several locations – including one in Pasadena. Founded in 1920, this burger and bean spot is not showing signs of slowing down – and has come up with a new burger patty to prove it!
The brand new Juicy Lucy Burgers are cheese-stuffed hamburger patties in flavors like Spicy Jalapeño, Three Cheese, and BBQ Bacon. My personal favorite is the Spicy Jalapeño Juicy Lucy, which is stuffed with jalapeños, American and cheddar cheese, and topped with grilled onions, lettuce, and tomato. It’s just the right amount of hot ($18).
Weekend of January 12th
Cipriani Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills)
Cipriani has chosen Beverly Hills for its first California location and opened its doors on January 10th, 2024. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, serving classing Italian and Venetian recipes just like they’ve been doing since 1931. This location will also have an added bonus of a separate space called The Jazz Café which is open three nights a week.
Visit them at 362 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, Sunday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Jazz Café will be open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Pastrami on Pizza Festival (Various)
In honor of National Pastrami Day, some hot pizza shops in Los Angeles are collaborating for a citywide Pastrami on Pizza Festival on Sunday, January 14th.
The festival is the brainchild of RC Provisions, LOL Caesar’s, Off The Menu, and @PIZZA who then got restaurants like Prince Street Pizza, LaSorted’s, Ozzy’s Apizza, Pizzana, D Town Pizza, Quarantine Pizza, and more involved to craft their own pastrami pies.
Visit Instagram for more information; otherwise, just pick your favorite pie shop from the image below and order something special.
The Return of Smorgasburg LA
The incredible outdoor food festival Smorgasburg, LA, is back in action this Sunday, January 14th. Every year, for their grand “re-opening,” they debut about a dozen new food vendors – on top of the already seventy or so in the lineup! Expect to enjoy Lobsterdamus ramen, Saucy Chick Rotisserie, Sus Arepas, Tacos 1986, and Kavahana – a kava beverage out of the Pacific Islands that is a perfect alternative to alcohol.
The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ROW DTLA. Entry is free, and there is ample parking.
November 2022
Sqirl X Bake n Broil (Long Beach)
Jessica Koslow of Sqirl will be teaming up with Bake n Broil for a special Classic remixed menu for three days only. Bake n Broil in Long Beach has been family-owned and operated since 1965, and they’re known for their pies and baked goods, much like Sqirl is known for their toasts and preserves.
Menu highlights include Chicken Pot Pie with Sqirl’s preserved Meyer lemon in homemade gravy; a Raspberry Lemon Lush Pie with lemon curd and whipped cream; and a special Sqirl x Bake n Broil Collaboration Jam. The price is $24.95 a person for a 3-course meal.
Order Info: Make your reservations now on Resy for this 3-day only event from November 5th to 7th, 2021. Available for dine-in or take-out.
ROCA (Americana at Brand)
ROCA, the “pizza-by-the-cut” pop-up at the Americana at Brand, has some new menu items that are perfect for warming up this fall. Standouts include the Pepperoni Hot Honey Pizza and the Sausage + Mushroom Pizza. Prices begin at $5.50 for a square, or you can order by the half/full tray ($36+).
ROCA’s brick-and-mortar restaurants are set to open in Palisades Village and Marina del Rey by Spring 2022. Until then, I recommend online ordering for to-go or delivery as seating in Glendale is limited.
Insider Tip: Pull up to the valet to pick up your pizza and skip the lot. Hours are Noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday.
Sugar Palm (Viceroy Santa Monica)
Sugar Palm at the Viceroy Santa Monica is your spot for daily brunch and dinner service. Menu highlights from the daily brunch Sunrise Menu include Duck Confit Chilaquiles and The Frenchie brioche French toast. The Sunset Menu offers a heavy seafood base like a Charred Spanish Octopus and a Pesca del Dia. Ingredients on Chef Francisco’s menu focus on local produce and draw influence from their location in Santa Monica and the Chef’s Mexican heritage.
Sugar Palm is open daily for brunch from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 3 to 10 p.m. Make your reservations on OpenTable.
Fellow (Westwood)
Fine dining restaurant Fellow is transitioning its à la carte seasonal menu into fall. Menu standouts include the Hamachi Crudo with apple, horseradish, and sorrel and a Black Truffle Gnocchi with mushroom and crispy chicken skin.
Fellow is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., with the Bar closing at 11 p.m. Make your reservations on Tock or explore the Bar menu without reservations.
October 2022
Arth Bar & Kitchen (Culver City)
Arth Bar & Kitchen is a brand new contemporary Indian restaurant that opened just this week. Executive Chef Sagar Ghosh has prepared a menu ththat’s blend of the dishes you are used to, like Paneer Makhanwala and Fish Tikka Masala, and fresh newcomers like Chicken & Paneer Tika Tacos and a Bombay Burger.
The cocktail I’I’most lusting after is the Peppered Anarosh. Ingredients include Beluga Transatlantic, vanilla liqueur, fresh pineapple, Kali Mirch, Angostura Bitters, and candied chile. Zero-proof cocktails like the Indian Detox with ginger, honey, turmeric, lemon, orange juice, and ginger beer also offer a nice change if yoyou’reot imbibing.
Hours are Monday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Make your reservations here.
Side Pie (Altadena)
Ok, this spot isisn’tew, but itit’sewish. They just recently opened their brick-and-mortar take-out only location following a pandemic side-hustle that just blew up! They are open Thursday through Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. and have a website for easy ordering.
The pies to try are The Altadena made with Bianco DiNapoli Organic Tomatoes, basil, Ezzo Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and garlic ($24); and the HoHoney’sammered with organic heavy cream, mozzarella, RoRoma’seli Ham, and honey ($22).
El Torito (Pasadena)
El Torito has a new look, and itit’sebuting in Pasadena before rolling out at other restaurants. Expect new floors, brand new TVT.V.sn the Cantina area, and more. These facelifts that will have you facing up to the fact that you need more tacos!
The best time to visit is during Every Day Happy Hour which starts as early as 3 p.m. in the Cantina area. Specials start at just $4 and it includes Well Drinks ($4), Mini Tacos ($6), and Spicy Margaritas ($8).
Blu SkyBar (Anaheim)
Blu SkyBar is located on the 12th story of the Radisson Blu Anaheim. While the hotel isisn’tpen for bookings yet, this restaurant by Executive Chef Edgar Beas features Basque, wines, and cocktails that will make you feel like yoyou’ren vacation.
Menu highlights include small plates or Pintxos like Patatas Bravas (crispy potatoes) and Bacalao al Pil Pil signature cod dish. These are perfect to pair with classic Gin and Tonic Cocktails or an Oaxacan Old Fashioned with mezcal, tequila, and Luxardo agave.
Large plates are also available like the Arroz Negro de Txipiron y Carabinero, squid ink rice with prawns, and chorizo.
Dinner is available from Tuesday to Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. They serve late-night cocktails on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 11 p.m. Make your reservations online.
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