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Los Angeles Culinary Scene: June 2024 Highlights Include Evan Funke Collaboration, Pasjoli Reimagined, and Rooftop Dining

Cassie DanleyJune 18, 202506 mins

LOS ANGELES, CA – June 2024 has marked a dynamic period for the Los Angeles culinary landscape, featuring a series of high-profile collaborations, restaurant revamps, and exclusive dining events across the city. These developments reflect the city’s evolving gastronomic identity, bringing together acclaimed chefs, international flavors, and unique dining experiences, from celebrity-backed rooftop venues to…

Los Angeles Lifts Downtown Curfew Following Immigration Protests, Businesses Grapple with Losses

Bill CarterJune 18, 202504 mins

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday, June 18, 2025, announced the lifting of a curfew that had been in effect for downtown areas since the previous week. The measure, initially imposed on June 10, was enacted to mitigate potential vandalism and break-ins during nighttime protests prompted by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. These demonstrations…

Pizza Girl Opens Flagship West Hollywood Location, Bringing Authentic Italian Tradition to Sunset Strip

Felicia HolmesJune 18, 202506 mins

Pizza Girl Establishes Permanent Presence on West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip West Hollywood, California – Pizza Girl, the culinary venture founded by Caroline D’Amore, has officially opened its first permanent retail location, bringing its acclaimed classic Italian pizza to the vibrant heart of West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. The new eatery is situated within Hotel Ziggy, located…

Los Angeles City Council Advances Sweeping Restaurant Worker Protection Bill

Bill CarterJune 17, 202507 mins

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council took a significant initial step on June 17, 2025, toward potentially enacting new regulations designed to enhance protections and ensure fairer compensation for restaurant employees across the city. The proposed measure, formally titled the “Los Angeles Dining Employee Protection Act,” was advanced after robust discussion during…

Cal-Med Cuisine & Sustainability Drive Los Angeles’ Mid-2025 Dining Boom

Brittany HollindaleJune 17, 202508 mins

LOS ANGELES – A distinctive culinary evolution is sweeping across Los Angeles, with a burgeoning trend dubbed \”Cal-Med\” fusion redefining the city’s vibrant dining landscape. As of mid-2025, this movement, which seamlessly blends Southern California’s rich bounty of seasonal and sustainable produce with the timeless techniques and healthful flavors of Mediterranean cooking, is not merely…

Los Angeles Adopts Permanent Outdoor Dining Program, Balancing Business Needs with New Regulations

Sierra EllisJune 10, 202507 mins

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council has officially solidified a pandemic-era fixture of urban life, voting overwhelmingly on June 7, 2025, to make temporary outdoor dining and bar expansions a permanent part of the city’s landscape. In a 13-2 decision, the council adopted the Permanent Alfresco LA Program, transforming the temporary permits…

Downtown LA Culinary Scene Expands with Chef Ana Rodriguez’s Grand Pavilion on Grand Ave

Lance HarperJune 10, 202506 mins

LOS ANGELES – The landscape of Downtown Los Angeles is poised for a significant transformation with the announcement of a major new culinary destination. The Los Angeles-based Culinary Arts Collective, known for its innovative approach to dining and hospitality concepts, officially unveiled ambitious plans today for “The Grand Pavilion,” a sprawling multi-venue hub spanning 25,000…

LA City Council Greenlights Late-Night Outdoor Dining & Bar Service Ordinance

LAToday_AdminJune 9, 202508 mins

LA City Council Approves New Outdoor Dining & Drinking Ordinance Los Angeles, CA – In a pivotal decision shaping the future of the city’s vibrant nightlife and hospitality industry, the Los Angeles City Council on Monday, June 9, 2025, officially approved a significant ordinance revising regulations for outdoor alcohol service at bars and restaurants across…

LA’s Restaurant Reckoning: Soaring Labor Costs Force Price Jumps and Operational Overhauls Through 2025

Summer StoneJune 9, 2025June 10, 202507 mins

Navigating a Challenging Landscape Los Angeles, renowned globally for its vibrant and diverse culinary scene, is currently facing significant economic headwinds that are compelling its restaurant operators to undertake fundamental adjustments to their business models. At the forefront of these challenges is the persistently rising cost of labor, a critical expenditure for an industry inherently…

LA Restaurants Brace for Record Summer Surge as Tourism Reaches Post-2019 High

LAToday_AdminJune 9, 202509 mins

Los Angeles Restaurants Anticipate Peak Summer Influx Los Angeles, CA – As the calendar turns and the mercury rises, the vibrant culinary landscape of Los Angeles is bracing for a significant surge in activity. The official commencement of the peak summer tourist season, aligning closely with the week of June 9th, signals the anticipated arrival…