In the vibrant heart of Silver Lake, a new culinary landmark has emerged that challenges the traditional boundaries of Los Angeles restaurant design. Bar di Bello, the latest project from Dean Levin’s multidisciplinary studio 22RE, is not merely a restaurant; it is a meticulously crafted spatial experience that marries the kinetic energy of European café…
Schmitty’s, the notable West Hollywood watering hole situated at 8737 Santa Monica Boulevard, is currently navigating a period of forced operational silence. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has temporarily suspended the establishment’s alcohol license, an enforcement action scheduled to run from April 16 through April 25, 2026. This administrative pause has once…
Los Angeles continues its relentless evolution as a global culinary epicenter with a wave of daring new establishments that define the April 2026 dining landscape. From the revitalized industrial chic of Chinatown to the hushed, minimalist elegance of Beverlywood, these new venues are not merely places to eat, but cultural touchpoints that blend hyper-local sourcing…
Los Angeles is experiencing a significant shift in its hospitality landscape this week, marked by two distinct but equally ambitious openings that underscore the city’s evolving appetite for experiential, high-design dining. On the creative edge of Chinatown, Ben Lovett—the keyboardist and founding member of the Grammy-winning folk-rock band Mumford & Sons—has officially unveiled his latest…
The Los Angeles hospitality landscape is undergoing a significant transformation this month, anchored by two ambitious projects that opened their doors this week. In a city where the dining scene is perpetually evolving, the simultaneous debut of Mitsi in Chinatown—a project from Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett—and the ‘final form’ flagship of Jinya in West…
In a landscape often dominated by traditional curry houses or sterile fine dining, the latest expansion of the iconic L.A.-favorite, Badmaash, into Venice signals a tectonic shift in the city’s culinary narrative. By anchoring its menu with the buzzworthy masala steak frites and a sophisticated lineup of chai cocktails, this Venice outpost is not merely…
Crudo e Nudo, the acclaimed sustainable seafood bar located on Santa Monica’s vibrant Main Street, is ringing in its fifth anniversary with a high-energy, week-long celebration that transforms its kitchen into a hub of collaborative innovation. Running from April 13 through April 19, 2026, the restaurant is hosting a rotating lineup of California’s most exciting…
The removal of the long-standing Rocco’s neon sign from the corner of Santa Monica and San Vicente Boulevards this week marks the definitive end of an era for one of West Hollywood’s most recognizable nightlife anchors. For over a year, patrons navigated a confusing period where the venue operated under the name Mattie’s while the…
The neon signage that long defined one of West Hollywood’s most prominent nightlife anchors, Rocco’s, was removed this week, signaling the final act of a year-long identity transition. The removal of the letters from the corner of Santa Monica and San Vicente boulevards marks a decisive moment for Mattie’s, the establishment that has operated under…
The culinary and philanthropic landscapes of Los Angeles are converging tonight at Rolling Greens in the Arts District, as the city welcomes the inaugural ‘Night Out for No Kid Hungry.’ This landmark event, which marks the highly anticipated merger of the iconic ‘Taste of the Nation’ and the ‘No Kid Hungry Dinner,’ is setting a…
