By: Andrea Ornelas By: Andrea Ornelas | October 3, 2022 | Food & Drink,
Everyone wants a little taste of the Hollywood lifestyle, so we've curated a list of Tinsel Town's finest eateries.
1615 Cahuenga Blvd 90028 / Website
Beauty & Essex received its name from former furniture shop 146 Essex and its imaginative decor. Living up to its repute, the 10,000 square-feet venue upholds its namesake's most classic and elegant characteristics. It is an eye catching experience furnished with a grand staircase and diamond chandelier. Following the staircase is an upstairs patio with an outdoor rustic brick design and a view of the outdoor space. The restaurant also features a pawn shop-inspired retail store where you can find an eclectic collection of jewelry, arts and other fine goods all available for purchase. As L.A.’s hotspot, you're sure to get a good photo op during your stay.
6270 Sunset Blvd 90028 / Website
Benvenuti to Hollywood’s local go-to dining spot. Fabiolus Cucina is famous for its authentic Italian flare inspired by Mauro Corbia’s hometown in Sardinia, Italy. Corbia and his brother Sergio Corbia co-founded the place to forge a fashionable, yet familiar space feeling for guests to feel the warmth of Italian culture. Its premiere culinary highlight fresh regional Italian dishes, leaving guests wanting more.
6600 Sunset Blvd 90028 / Website
When a world class butcher meets elegance, it creates Gwen. It even was once described by the late Jonathan Gold as “profound”. Co-owners and brothers Curtis and Luke Stone have a deep respect for the raising process of animals for food, providing quality meals and services for guests. Its menu selection includes a charcuterie board made with cured salami, muscles and spreads. Other mentionable delectables included wagyu bresaola, ora king salmon and a 30-day ribeye best paired with either a red or sparkling wine. In addition to the restaurant is an old fashion styled butcher shop where you can find the highest quality of raw materials. The shop is extremely knowledgeable and specializes in handpicked selections.
1518 N Cahuenga Blvd 9002 / Website
Before the Grandmasters Recorders restaurant was the Grandmaster Recorders Studio where dozens of pop culture icons such as Davie Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Billy Idol, Blondie and later Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West and dozens of others have recorded. Over the last few years, it has been transformed into a standout dining experience embedded with iconic history. The menu is a combination of traditional Italian cuisine with Australian and American influences, making it a boundary-pushing experience.
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1534 N McCadden Place 90028 / Website
Michele Rubini was motivated to create a place that reminisces his childhood’s Italian summers. Together he and Francesco Zimone combined life’s passion to create the comfort of an Italian quartyard ambiance for others to experience themselves. To elevate your evening, try the don francesco made of cali rosa tequila, mint, cantaloupe, lime and agave abd pair it with your choice of vegan or vegetarian pizzas and pastas. L’antica is for creating memories with your favorite people and delicious food.
6500 Selma Avenue 90028 / Website
Mother knows best at Mama Shelter. Here you can find vegan specialties, traditional American cuisine and savory cocktails. To top it off, Mama’s Shelter features a specially-made rooftop to enjoy a 360 view of Hollywood.
6667 Hollywood Blvd 90028 / Website
Over the last century, Musso & Frank Grill has become one of the most renowned Hollywood destinations. It is made up of three generations' integrity and dedication to providing an ageless, classic restaurant experience. It has been visited by dozens of industry stars, including Charlie Chaplin, and also allows guests the pleasure of feeling like Hollywood royalty too.
1545 Wilcox Ave 90028 / Website
Mother Wolf pays homage to the culinary experience of Rome right in the heart of L.A. Led by the direction of Evan Funke, the restaurant showcases ancient and pastoral culinary art with themes derived from the works of shepherds, popes, farmers and artisans. It's sure to serve the best wafer-thin wood-fired pizzas and handmade and hyper seasonal antipastas.
6421 Selma Ave 90028 / Website
Tao Bistro is a dynamic two level restaurant and lounge featuring a diverse menu of Asian cuisine. Chef Ralph Scamardella has selected and perfected a menu with a wide range of Asian specialties from Chinese, Japanese and Thai backgrounds. It is one of the finest cultural dining spots in the city and filled with divine interiors, including a 16-foot Quan Yin statue and dining platforms to see and be seen.
Hollywood is the longtime epicenter of Los Angeles, and who doesn't want to be apart of its glitz and glamor? These eateries are sure provide a night of luxury and inside look to the Hollywood lifestyle. And when you're ready to continue to explore the rest of the neighborhood, check out our ultimate guide to Hollywood.
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