By: Abigail Pacheco By: Abigail Pacheco | October 12, 2022 | Food & Drink,
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Angeleno foodies, it is finally your favorite time of year: Dine LA. The biannual week-long restaurant tour showcases hundreds of local restaurants from Oct. 14 to 28. Open to the all, restaurants participating in Dine LA offer a range of special menus and exclusive items. Read on to find a list of some of our favorite restaurants with amazing specials for the most delicious event of Fall 2022.
1100 S Broadway 90015 / Website
The inviting, eclectic restaurant inside the iconic Proper Hotel brings a blend of Portuguese flavors with a Californian twist to Angelenos. Using fresh ingredients and artistically plated dishes, the restaurant offers brunch, lunch and dinner specials for food lovers taking part in Dine L.A. For brunch, there will be three courses for $35, while the lunch menu will be $25 for three courses. The dinner menu will also be three courses for $65 per person and will feature a range of must-tries from the Portuguese Chopped Salad and Braised Short Rib to the Caldo Verde take on the classic Choco Taco for dessert.
1638 Sawtelle Blvd. 90025 / Website
The iconic salmon-pink walls of Tuk Tuk Thai will serve as a gorgeous backdrop to your next Dine LA go-to spot. Known for its beloved Thai dishes made fresh daily, you can taste the homemade flair in every bite. For Dine LA, Tuk Tuk Thai will offer a $35 lunch and dinner special featuring Thai street food and other classic dishes. Some fan favorites include the Moo Ping pork skewers, Curry Puffs, Grapow and Khao Soi.
111 N Fairfax Ave. 90036 / Website
Chao Krung Thai is another must-try during Dine L.A. 2022 with $45 dinner specials. As one of Los Angeles’ oldest Thai restaurants, Chao Krung offers authentic dishes and drinks. Highlights from the menu include Somtum, a refreshing papaya salad, Beef Green Curry and a filling Shrimp Pad Thai.
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1534 N McCadden Pl. 90028 / Website
For those wanting to transport to Italy this Dine LA run, L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is the place for you! Bringing an authentic taste of Italy to Angelenos, L’Antica’s traditional dishes and fresh imported Italian ingredients are like a flavor bomb going off in your mouth. Specials include a three-course lunch for $35 and dinner for $65 for guests wanting to try the iconic pizzeria from Eat Pray Love. Classics from the menu include the legendary Margherita Pizza, Tiramisu and star Stanley Tucci’s favorite dish, the Spaghetti Nerano.
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603 N La Cienega Blvd. 90069 / Website
E.P. Restaurant prides itself on having a lively ambiance and great meals. In honor of Dine L.A., E.P. brings guests a special three-course dinner menu for $65 per person. From extravagant drinks to elevated dishes, E.P. celebrates American cuisine with a touch of Australian flair. For melt-in-your-mouth goodness, you must order the Wood Grilled Octopus and Westholme Wagyu Tri Tip. With so many good eats, nothing will disappoint.
1518 N Cahuenga Blvd. 90028 / Website
Sit back and enjoy some of the best views in Los Angeles from Grandmaster Recorder’s jaw-dropping 4,000-square-foot rooftop deck. The once-recording studio mixes coastal Italian and Australian flavors for uniquely delicious dishes. The one-of-a-kind dining experience will bring luxury to your Dine LA experience with its seasonal three-course dinner menu for $65. The meals will fill you from Koda Farms Risotto to Pappardelle with savory pork and veal bolognese ragu. But remember to save room for the famous Chocolate Tiramisu.
2706 E Cesar E Chavez Ave. 90033 / Website
Brooklyn Ave. Pizza Co. is tucked away inside the historic Paramount and serves as a beloved Boyle Heights community gathering spot. Known for its signature dishes putting a distinctive twist on pizzas, wings and papas, the restaurant will be featured during 2022’s Dine LA. Specials include a $25 lunch and $35 dinner with a choice of dessert and drink. For those wanting to broaden their definition of pizza, enjoy the new Carnitas Pizza or Mole wings.
8171 Santa Monica Blvd. 90046 / Website
Join Connie and Ted’s in the heart of West Hollywood to try its exclusive Dine LA menu. The restaurant, loved for its Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Cimarusti, pays homage to simpler times and New England seafood. The multi-course dinner ranges in price and is filled with favorites like the signature lobster roll, batter-dipped Fish and Chips and so much more.
101 Wilshire Blvd. 90401 / Website
Enjoy a delicious meal with spectacular pool-view dining at Fig Restaurant in the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows. The Santa Monica favorite is driven by the seasons and offers locally sourced farm-to-table dishes. Fig Restaurant highlights a three-course Dine LA dinner experience for $65 per person to put you into the fall spirit. Warm yourself up with a Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Butternut Squash Tortellini or Roasted King Salmon, which features ultra-seasonal ingredients from Santa Monica’s Farmers Market.
939 S Figueroa St. Suite 200 and Unit 300 90015 / Website
Sparrow Italia and Café Fig are located in the heart of Downtown L.A. at LA Live-adjacent Hotel Figueroa. As highly sought-after restaurants for locals and hotel guests, it’s no surprise Sparrow Italia and Café Fig are taking part in Dine L.A. At Sparrow Italia, an elevated tasting menu is available for $70 and offers customers Italian and Mediterranean dishes made by Chef Joana Cruz’s kitchen staff. From your choice of bruschetta to house-made pastas— every item satisfies. An olive oil cake with orange marmalade and passion fruit gel will be available for dessert helping balance out your flavor palette. At Café Fig, a three-course lunch and dinner menu for $45 will also be available. It features favorites like the Cauliflower Bites, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie and more.
Stop by one of these Angeleno favorites for a delicious Dine L.A. experience.
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