L.A.’s renowned culinary scene is garnering attention with these hot new and upcoming openings.
A picturesque cheese and charcuterie board at Shirley Brasserie; PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT
French-American restaurant Amour evokes effortless joie de vivre in its à la carte plates like lavender duck breast, or indulge in one of the two chef’s tasting menus. Hot tip: Book two months in advance. amourweho.love
Set to open this spring, chef Daniel Boulud’s West Coast cafe is making its debut inside the Mandarin Oriental Residences in Beverly Hills, showcasing creative Californian flair in a setting designed by L.A.-based designer Marc Ange. mo-residencesbeverlyhills.com/restaurateur
Woodland Hills’ buzzy Casaléna offers a mod update to the traditional Mediterranean dining scene. Brunch fans will love challah French toast with orange whipped cream, but dinner is a can’t-miss with hits like eggplant cannelloni and hamachi crudo. casalena.la
Chef Avner Levi’s Italian hot spot, Cento, draws in pasta lovers for its pillowy, spicy pomodoro. His soon-to-come raw bar restaurant–located next door to the original—features Mediterranean seafood in a design-driven setting. cento.group
While the menu is limited, dishes at Ètra speak volumes regarding flavor. Spaghetti pomodoro with San Marzano DOP is great for one, but the steak Robespierre is a must for large parties—one portion serves four! etra.la
Take a seat at Holy Basil’s latest location in Atwater, a reimagined concept that stays true to its Bangkok and Central Thai culinary focus. There’s a bold, new brunch menu and an extensive list of natural wines and sake. holybasildtla.com
Lustig in Culver City serves Austrian-inspired cuisine and impressive cocktails, like the citrusy whiskey sour; PHOTO BY WONHO FRANK LEE
Chef Bernhard Mairinger’s inventive eats have a modern Austrian twist. Dishes like veal wiener schnitzel with yuzu-lingonberry chutney and apple strudel cigars will surely get you into the Central European spirit. lustig-la.com
This celestial-themed bar behind Mother Wolf invites guests for a vibrant series of cocktails and a spirit locker membership to stake a claim in this sultry Hollywood lounge. marshollywood.com
Located behind Mother Wolf, Mars Hollywood offers stiff drinks in a sophisticated atmosphere; PHOTO BY ROBIEE ZIEGLER
Replacing Etta in Culver City, Prima Donna renders a trendy new twist. Angelenos will love their take on spicy vodka pasta and a “White Lotus” pizza platter topped with crispy potatoes and fennel sausage. whataprimadonna.com
The Hollywood Roosevelt’s lively new Nickey Kehoe-designed space, boasting bright whites and cool blues, is the perfect spot for a Dirty Shirley and modern French fare by chef de cuisine Craig Hopson. shirleybrasserie.com
Recently opened at the 8899 Beverly Blvd. residences, Stella West Hollywood brings Italian cuisine with a modern twist to the prior Madeo space—from prominent Canadian restaurateur Janet Zuccarini. stellawesthollywood.com
In pursuit of disrupting the culinary industry, chef Jordan Kahn’s inventive dishes have drawn the attention of Angelenos, and Vespertine’s forthcoming rebirth has conversations flowing about what to expect next. vespertine.la
A unique collaboration of the senses, exclusive homeware store Maison Midi welcomes ZOZO, a culinary artistry concept by chef John Sedlar, serving “cuisine of the sun” dishes infused with influence from equatorial countries. zozolabrea.com
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