Salmon Tiradito at Sugar Palm at Viceroy Santa Monica
You may be committed to all things Halloween this October, but it would be remiss to not incorporate the bountiful offerings this month from Los Angeles’ best restaurants. There are wine dinners, seasonal cocktails, new menus, culinary events and more happening now and through the fall, so read on and get your reservations ready.
Website/ 7313 Beverly Blvd 90036
On Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m., Angelini Osteria will host a wine dinner inspired by Sardegna. Led by Argiolas Winery owner and winemaker Antonio Argiolas and Angelini sommelier Andrea Salaris, the evening will feature the chance to mix and mingle in a dinner party setting over a four-course chef’s tasting menu that will be paired with five unique wines. Additional pours of exclusive vintages will also be available.
Website/ 9500 Wilshire Blvd 90212
The Beverly Wilshire has teamed up with The Beverly High Rye on the perfect fall cocktail. Available at TheBlvd Restaurant & Lounge, TheBlvd Old Fashioned is made with Beverly High Rye Whiskey, turbinado syrup, chicory pecan bitters and lemon and orange twists.
Website/ 11647 San Vicente Blvd 90049
Baltaire now offers a prix fixe brunch on Sundays. In addition to enjoying dishes like the prime filet benedict or lobster omelet topped with caviar, you’ll be drawn in by the live DJ and roaming carts that serve champagne, mimosas, paloma slushies and tableside bloody marys.
Website/ 21770 Del Amo Cir E 90503
The Torrance establishment will have an Oktoberfest feast with live music from Ladyhosen on Oct. 20 and 21. What’s more, you can enjoy festive bites all month long, such as smoked turkey legs, chicken schnitzel, giant German soft pretzels and more.
Website/ 512 Rose Avenue 90291
The Venice location of Cafe Gratitude will have a collaboration dinner with chef Priyanka Naik on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Alongside live music, diners can enjoy Indian-fusion-inspired dishes, natural wines and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are now available.
Website/ 4798 Commons Way 91302
The Commons at Calabasas location of Crumbl Cookies will have a giveback event on Oct. 25. Donating 25 percent of proceeds from the day to the Calabasas Film Festival, stop in for delicious pastries as a way to support the local arts community.
Website/ 10250 Santa Monica Blvd 90067
Starting Oct. 13, Icons of Eataly will be highlighting pizza through a two-week celebration that includes Notte Napoletana at La Pizza & La Pasta, Nottee Della Pizza on Oct. 27 and a lineup of pizza classes at La Scuola.
Website/ 431 Ocean Front Walk 90291
In honor of its 45-year anniversary, Fig Tree in Venice has brought back breakfast happy hour until Jan. 31, 2024. From 8 to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, you can take advantage of 50 percent off all breakfast plates like the plantain and coconut pancakes, season omelet and quinoa and black rice bowl.
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The Friend in Silverlake and The Little Friend in Venice have new autumn cocktails. At both places, you can find the gin-hibiscus The Flower; the pumpkin-forward The Trick; the chai-based The Daddy and more.
Website/ 300 Doheny Dr 90048
On Oct. 21, chef Rogelio Garcia from the Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Napa Valley will team with Culina executive chef Mitch Austin and the Culina team for a special dinner that transports guests on a gourmet journey from the coasts of Italy to Napa. The four-course meal is $150 per person and a wine pairing is available. Reservations are now open.
Website/ 1518 N Cahuenga Blvd 90028
On Oct. 25, Grandmaster Recorders will continue its musical dining series with a five-course family-style tasting menu inspired by the Smashing Pumpkins. Menu highlights include honey nut squash arancini, pumpkin focaccia and duck ragu with pumpkin spice and parmigiano reggiano.
Website/ 6516 Selma Ave 90028
On Oct. 24, Ka’teen will host the second round of its guest chef series. Welcoming chef Jerome Grant, the James Beard-nominated chef will team with chef Wes Avila on a four-course meal that blends Yucatan-inspired cuisine and elevated barbecue.
Website/ 9785 South Santa Monica Blvd 90210
La Dolce Vita is open for dinner service on Sundays starting at 5 p.m. Offering a special Sundays-only menu, executive chef Nick Russo has crafted a lineup for a decadent end to the weekend with dishes like arancino with pork ragu, fontina cheese and pomodoro; steak pizzaiola and linguini with chopped fresh clams and shrimp, shellfish broth and marinara.
Website/ 8588 Washington Blvd 90232
From owner-founders Leilani Terris and James Lewis, Lei’d Cookies has debuted its first brick-and-mortar bakery in Culver City. Lei’d Cookies is known for its small-batch crafted cookies and unique flavors like mango sticky rice, guava goat cheese and cannoli.
Website/ 1020 N San Vicente Blvd 90069
This month, The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills has London Libations Hour from 3 to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday. The London-inspired menu features gin-based cocktails and British pub favorites. Also, starting Oct. 15, signature restaurant Boxwood will have a traditional Sunday Roast menu every Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. The menu has a two-course option for $45 or a three-course option for $52 and features potted smoked trout, roasted sirloin beef, Yorkshire pudding, buttered green beans, English sticky toffee pudding and more.
Website/ 255 N Canon Dr 90210
On Oct. 24, The Madeira Wine Experience will take place at The Maybourne Beverly Hills for a day of walk-around tasting and seminars. Participating wineries include Blandy’s, Cossart Gordon/Miles, Henriques & Henriques, Justino’s Madeira Wines/Broadbent Selections, d’Oliveira/The Rare Wine Company and Vinhos Barbeito/The Rare Wine Company. Tickets are now available.
Website/ 5620 2nd St 90803
On Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., experience a custom three-course menu by executive chef Eric Samaniego that showcases local seasonal produce. Each course can be paired with Italian wines recommended by Michael’s sommelier. Michale’s on Naples has also debuted a seasonal cocktail menu with 10 new craft creations like the Spice Queen and Torta Della Nonna, which showcase fresh local ingredients.
Website/ 1712 N Vermont Ave 90027
Mïrate will have its inaugural Festival de Vino Mexicano from Oct. 13 to 15. Bringing together renowned and Michelin-starred chefs and vintners from Mexico and Baja California to celebrate Mexico’s widely diverse culture through wine tastings, seminars and food collaborations, the weekend will benefit nonprofit This is About Humanity. Tickets are now available.
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Across its locations in Burbank, downtown and Woodland Hills, you’ll discover Morton’s The Steakhouse has a new menu for fall. Highlights include oysters Rockefeller, wagyu filet with sesame ginger butter, the Reserve Espressotini and a Bananas Foster-inspired cheesecake.
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At both the downtown and Beverly Hills locations, The Palm is offering La Famiglia Supper on Sundays and Mondays of October and all weekend from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31. In commemoration of Italian-American Heritage Month, the $69-per-person menu is made of family-style dishes like the Italian chopped salad, steaks, Italian herb hand-cut fries, the Classic Sunday Gravy with Rigatoni and more.
Website/ 101 Wilshire Blvd 90401
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows’ sushi restaurant has a refreshed omakase menu. Available Tuesday through Saturday, the eight-seat Soko offers a six-course chef’s choice experience with $50 optional sake pairings. Highlights include a selection of sashimi, a chilled Maine lobster cocktail, a selection of nigiri and roasted New Zealand King salmon yuan-yaki.
Website/ 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd 90266
The Manhattan Beach restaurant offers brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Highlights include the fresh-baked cinnamon roll, crab cake benedict, truffle and egg toast and chicken and waffles.
Website/ 9850 Wilshire Blvd 90210
The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills rooftop restaurant now has a three-course power lunch during the week. Offered Monday to Friday from noon to 3 p.m. for $59, it features choices like tuna tartar, the cheeseburger and mushroom risotto.
Website/ 1819 Ocean Ave 90401
On Oct. 27, Sugar Palm at Viceroy Santa Monica will debut its new chef’s tasting table menu. Available for $99, the intimate dining experience runs six courses at the restaurant’s indoor bar and has just eight seats per dinner. It takes place one Friday per month and wine and cocktail pairings can be added on. Menu highlights for the Oct. 27 and forthcoming Nov. 10 dinners include tuna tartare, salmon tiradito and charred octopus. Reservations are now open.
Website/ 10645 W Pico Blvd 90064
Commemorating National Pasta Day, Vicini Ristorante & Wine Bar will have a special menu on Oct. 17 that highlights a selection of pastas like pumpkin mezzelune, tagliolini al limone with scallops and beef tortellini in a rich chicken broth.
Website/ 317 S. Broadway 90013
Villas Tacos has expanded its presence to Grand Central Market. Originally in Highland Park, the taqueria brings an array of street-style tacos to downtown.
There are few ways to celebrate the changing season than by indulging in the city’s best cuisine.
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Photography by: Viceroy Santa Monica
