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LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Sunnin Lebanese Restaurant
Opened December 17th
1776 Westwood Blvd
Westwood
310 477-2358
www.sunnin.com
Chef/Owner: Em Toni
Moved to a Larger Location
Must Try: Beef Kebab; and Kebbeth Bil Sayniyeh (pictured)
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
The Six Restaurant
Soft-Opened December 16th
10668 W. Pico Blvd
West LA
310 837-6662
thesixrestaurant.com
Owners: Will Karges (Jones Hollywood) and Jake King (Rix Cafe)
Exec Chef: David Gussin (Akasha)
Must try: Pork Belly Banh Mi Burger and Fried Chicken Waffle Sandwich
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Bar Bouchon
Opened December 18th
235 N Canon Dr, 1st Floor
Beverly Hills
310 271-9910
Owner/Chef: Thomas Keller
Sommelier: Alex Weil
Feels like a Parisian cafe with the indoor or outdoor terrace
Small plates and full bar
Must try: Vin de Carafe, Huitres Oysters, and White Sturgeon Caviar
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
The Tar Pit
Opening December 18th
609 N La Brea
Mid-Wilshire
323 965-1300
tarpitbar.com
Owners: Mark Peel and Audrey Saunders
40's themed bar
Expect excellent cocktails from mixologists Chad Solomon and Christy Pope
Specialty: Rum cocktails
Photo from Thrillist.com
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Lazy Ox Canteen
Opening December 17th
241 S. San Pedro St
Little Tokyo, Downtown LA
213 626-5299
lazyoxcanteen.com
Owner: Michael Cardenas (Matsuhisa, Sushi Roku)
Chef/Owner: Joseph Centeno (Opus, Meson G)
Must try: Hand-torn Egg Pasta; Charred Octopus with Pickled Shallots, Corona Beans; and Beef Tartare with Fried Quail Egg
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Bastide
Re-opened December 15th
8475 Melrose Place
West Hollywood
323 651-5950
Owner: Joe Pytka
Exec Chef: Joseph Mahon (formerly at 208 Rodeo)
Wine Director: Dario Dell 'Anno
French/ Mediterranean inspired menus
The bookstore inside the restaurant is Assouline
Open for breakfast and lunch. Dinner in January
Must try: Braised Lamb Shanks and Risotto with Wild Mushrooms
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Gold Class Cinema
One Colorado Pasadena
Opened December 2nd
42 Miller Alley
Pasadena
626 639-2260
http://www.goldclasscinemas.com/Theaters
This is not your regular movie theater.
"The truly first-class Gold Class Cinemas experience is highlighted as guests can watch their favorite film enjoying fi...ne wine and gourmet cuisine from the seasonal menu prepared by chefs in the Gold Class kitchen. At each seat, a service button calls on a personal waiter should guests require any extra items to ensure their premium movie experience, reinventing the way consumers go to the movies."
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Gonpachi
at the new Miyako Hybrid Hotel
Grand Opening December 10th
21381 South Western Ave
Torrance
310 212-5112
gonpachi.globaldiningca.com
Operated by Global Dining of California
Executive Chef: Alex Cabrera
Sous Chef: Yasu Kusano
Designer: Hirsch Bedner Associates
Original Store is in Beverly Hills
Authentic Edo-Mae (Tokyo style) sushi bar
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Tangier Korean BBQ of Tokyo (formerly Tangier)
Opened November 20th
2138 Hillhurst Ave
Los Feliz
323 663-2000
Owner: Choongryang Roh
Stay for the drinks
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Tiger (formerly Luckyfish)
Opened December 8th
340 N. Canon Dr
Beverly Hills
310 274-3200
www.tigerbh.com
Owners: Reza Roohi (Villa Lounge) and Luis de Casas (Nobu)
Japanese kitchen specializing in seafood, steak, sushi
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Miyako Hybrid Hotel
Opened December 2nd
21381 South Western Ave
Torrance
310 212-5111
www.miyakohybridhotel.com
Green eco-friendly hotel with a solar-powered electrical system
Japanese-style day spa and massage facility
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
House Cafe (replaced Pastis)
Soft-Opened December 3rd
8114 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles
323 655-5553
housecafe.com
Owners: Bruce Marder (also owns Capo, Cora's, Broadway Deli, Brentwood Lounge) and Dennis Severse
Chef: Ricky Moreno (also at Capo)
Must try: Cote De Boeuf; Sea Bass Tagine; and Lamb with Couscous
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
Lazy Dog Cafe
Grand Opening December 3rd
24201 Valencia Blvd
Valencia
661 253-9996
www.lazydogcafe.com
Owners: Thomas Simms (founder of Mimi's Café) and son Chris
This is their fifth location
Must try: Bacon-Wrapped Coulotte Steak; and Black and Bleu Pizza
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
9021Pho (replaced Cristoni's Pizza)
Opened December 1st
490 N. Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills
310 275-7077
Chef: Kimmy Tang (formerly at Michelia)
Vietnamese Restaurant
Must try: Pho Bo (Beef) and Michelia Spring Rolls
LA Restaurant and Bar Openings
IX Tapa Cantina (replaced Moose McGillycuddy’s Pub)
Grand Opening Party December 1st
119 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena
626 304-1000
www.IxTapaPasadena.com
Owners: Jack and Karen Huang (also own Bar Celona and Villa Sorriso)
Named after a Mexican resort city
