Eating and Drinking in Los Angeles

Travel, Wine Tourism, and Restaurants Forum
2874

Yes. You’re accurate. But there’s also quite a few restaurants that fit this bill. It always surprises me when they open up but it draws a dedicated clientele that spends a lot of money on alcohol and food. You’d be shocked how much money is spent on alcohol each night.

What’s even crazier is usually it’s groups of women spending large amount of money on alcohol. I’m talking I’ll see 2-3 women order multiple 4 figure btls of wine/sake.

Word spreads fast on Little Red Book. First time I showed a chef he was being talked about on it - he said “so that’s why I I keep getting gifted X bottle of alcohol”

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2875

A restaurant with 12 tables (mostly 2-tops) is “too large”. Wow.

2876

It does seem something like 8-10 seats is common these days at upper end places.

2877

Anybody know what’s going on with Leopardo?

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2879

Looking for a place in Culver City other than Hatchett Hall (love it but winter menu isn’t the most appealing) or N/Soto (closed on Tuesdays). Looking for fish and veg dishes, BYO friendly).

2880

Juliet. I hear good things and byo friendly.

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2881

It is and they are.

Also, Roberta’s is a one minute walk away if you want NYC pizza.

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2882

Thanks for the tip!

By the way , how is Gjelina these days? New to In Kind.

2883

pretty much the same as always

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2884

It’s been so long I barely remember - great and varied vegetables, a ton of noise

2885

Bar Chelou is closing. The epidemic continues.

2886

Enjoyed my one meal there. It was a quirky type vibe. Bummer.m

2887

This seems more like a special circumstance due to its proximity to the fires.

2888

Ah shoot. That was top of the list for a Pasadena visit that just hasn’t happened.

2889

I think they were probably already looking not to renew their lease if they were able to cut a 2 year lease.

Pasadena is a hell hole for even a semi decent restaurant cause the general demographic just wants boring steakhouses and middle of the road Italian.

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2890

And to add, that location at the playhouse has not produced a long term restaurant in many years.

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2891

Nice write up for @DAVID_GIBBS and his bar Augustine and their journey to reopen after a kitchen fire. Looking forward to visiting soon.

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2893

I thought Kali is being closed for renovations, but not deviating from fine dining, while Koast is the casual spot. I dont think it makes sense to open a casual spot in the same area as Kali and then also change Kali to a competing casual spot.

2895

Has anyone been to Verse yet? It’s in Burbank area.