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…
Michelin has officially expanded its California Guide, welcoming six Los Angeles restaurants that redefine the city’s culinary landscape—from an intimate 11-seat seafood counter to a Fairfax-based Uzbek kitchen. This mid-year update highlights the Michelin Guide’s evolving strategy: favoring diverse, chef-driven, and often casual concepts over the traditional white-tablecloth formality that once defined the prestigious list….
The landscape of Los Angeles dining has shifted dramatically with the arrival of Maydan Market, a 10,000-square-foot former factory in West Adams that defies the sterile categorization of a typical food hall. At its heart lies Maydan L.A., a flagship sit-down restaurant that stands as a legitimate culinary revelation. By prioritizing live-fire cooking and a…
SUSHISAMBA has officially returned to the United States, unveiling a massive, 11,000-square-foot rooftop destination in the heart of West Hollywood’s Design District. The opening marks a pivotal moment for the globally recognized brand, which has spent the last decade expanding its footprint in international hubs like London, Dubai, and Singapore while remaining absent from the…
