Atrium, in Hollywood, is the hidden foodie gem you need on the Eastside of LA.
Botanica is so impossibly chic – and so impossibly healthy – you won’t want to leave.
The best Japanese food in the Hamptons?
Amidst the iconic celebrity names etched into the sidewalk of Hollywood Boulevard rests a brand new eatery called, Soul Hollywood; a restaurant that brings a southern flair to the Walk of Fame. The cuisine embraces the flavors of the South, while combining them with contemporary elements for a seasonal and fresh approach. We had the chance to sample their February menu and were impressed by the menu selections, and especially the ambiance. If you’re looking for southern hospitality in the heart of Los Angeles, look no further. The interiors were particularly on brand for Hamptons to Hollywood – refined and stylish, yet casual and warm, providing a touch of Hollywood glamour but with the intimacy of an inviting dinner party at a friend’s home. For catering services for a party, grazing boxes need to be checked out! So what to eat? Here are our top picks: Cocktails: French 75 Twist…
When you think fine dining, airport hotel restaurants don’t usually come to mind. There is one eatery though, that is changing that, by making cuisine acceptable for even the pickiest jetsetter. Unity LA, located within the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport just adjacent to LAX, has a killer menu, a masterful chef, and a chic, minimal ambiance that makes you completely forget where you are. Unity LA is a Mexican and Asian fusion restaurant that takes the best dishes from each culture and blends them into one menu. When we headed into Unity LA and had our first look, we were obsessed with the idea of the menu: under Mexican influence, you could order dishes made popular in East LA, Santa Monica, or the Sunset Strip. If you were feeling more like Asian, you could sample neighborhoods like Thai Town, Little Tokyo, or Boyle Heights. Basically, if you’re just…
March is a special month at Hamptons to Hollywood, namely because it’s my birthday, but also because it’s the commencement of spring and an aura of new beginnings fills the air just as the flowers are beginning to bloom again. Our March Restaurant of the Month was a special locale I’ve been dying to visit, The Malibu Café, and it might have been my favorite restaurant recommendation yet. The entire #ChampagneSociety filed into an appropriately white (can you say on-brand?) stretch limo in Hollywood before speeding off to the hills of Malibu just in time for Sunday Brunch. The Malibu Café is sprawling ranch rolling over acres and acres just inland from the pristine coastline. Some of your favorite shows have been filmed there, so the locale has its roots deep in Hollywood culture. The layout of the restaurant is large and open, with melodic country tunes dancing all across…
[Editor’s Note] ***Spring Discount*** – Receive 10% off your next bill at The District by Hannah An when you tell your server/bartender you heard about this review on Hamptons to Hollywood. Sale runs now through June 30th and excludes alcohol. Cheers! Let’s face it, this time of year is usually bleak. While we’re waiting on warmer weather and the promise of spring, the one place we’ve been able to find solace is in one of Los Angeles’ most sought-after eateries, The District by Hannah An. ***You know it’s legit when Beyonce eats there. Between the Vietnamese-inspired aura of the establishment, killer staff, and extremely sociable owner, Hannah An, the restaurant utterly lives up to its reputation as being “the culinary answer to happiness.” Not only are some of Hollywood’s most exclusive events held there (seriously), there’s hardly a month that goes by where there isn’t a marriage proposal or where…
With a new year comes another twelve months of delicious Los Angeles and Hamptons restaurants to salivate over. Where were we headed for January? Hollywood’s La Poubelle, a French bistro located in the heart of Franklin Village, was our first stop of the year and it completely set the bar for authentic European cuisine. As a prominent LA fixture since 1969, Jacqueline et Françoise Koster opened the space originally as a small creperie – a dream of hers since childhood – where 35 crepes and 15 omelets were served daily to the melodic song stylings of Edith Piaf. Now managed by her daughter, Francoise, La Poubelle has undergone a radical transformation in its expansion as a hotspot for celebrities and Hollywood Hills locals. With a decadent menu rumored to have LA’s best escargot, La Poubelle is a confident and successful restaurant that will keep you coming back for more. Upon…
October is one of the year’s most charming months; the weather turns a tad chillier, the turning foliage adds a bit of romantic nostalgia to the air, and everyone is headed indoors to stay warm and cozy. Thankfully, we headed into Scratch Bar & Kitchen, located in LA’s Encino neighborhood, for a meal that was easily the best thing we’ve eaten all month. Trust us, Scratch NEEDS to be on your list of restaurants to visit. Perched atop an ornate complex along Ventura Boulevard, Scratch is a charming space with high-top tables and a long bar that peers into an open kitchen, bustling with talented chefs and servers crafting food to be sent out to patrons. We highly advise sitting at the bar if you can because half the fun is seeing how the food is prepared. And striking up lively conversations with the congenial food crafters and master chefs…
Ah, September. The time of year when the weather cools down in the Hamptons, giving you ever the slightest bit of sadness that autumn is coming in quick. Gone are the lazy summer nights that never end, barbecues with friends, and early morning swim sessions. However, September on the west coast still has temperatures well into the 90s, so if you’re like us and are constantly chasing summer, jet out to LA ASAP. Not only is the weather gorgeous, but LA is where this month’s featured restaurant is located. Sawyer, located in trendy Silverlake, is a seafood-focused seasonal California eatery serving delicious dinners and brunches on the weekends. Rustically retro with a lovely aesthetic that harks back to a minimalist, almost mid-century feel, stepping into Sawyer immediately makes you feel at home. The main dining room is lively, friendly, and bustling, but never chaotic nor overwhelming, and the airy back…
In West Hollywood, we meet at the bistro. August is a lazy month. All the excitement of the summer has died down, so instead of feeling like you have to go to every event, attend every party, drink every last drop of rosé, you can just chill and enjoy. The best place to chill, but still be surrounded by understated luxury, and enjoy a satisfying meal is WeHo Bistro, located right in the heart of West Hollywood. We stopped in to try the French fare that everyone loves to see what all the fuss was about. As soon as we did, Jerry Teigen, one of the owners, greeted us warmly and showed us to our seats, excitedly explaining the history of the eatery, its French flair, and the quality food that’s become famous. What’s more, WeHo Bistro will be offering bottomless mimosa brunches with rosé champagne – we know -…
Drop anchor, hop in your dinghy, cruise the short distance from your yacht to the beach, only to find one of Montauk’s BEST restaurants, perched serenely on Navy Road. Navy Beach is the perfect Hamptons to Hollywood restaurant because it exudes everything we stand for; casual luxury that is fun and not too stuffy. While the cuisine at Navy Beach is the finest gourmet fare, patrons dine barefoot, toes in the sand, sipping chic rosé surrounded by friends. I mean, could it get more perfect? Ambiance aside, here’s what we recommend to nosh on as soon as you take your seat: Order the Montauk Fluke Ceviche to start. Montauk is known for this particular fish and for good reason. Light, flaky, supremely fresh, and mild, it entertains the palettes of even the most discerning eater, turning those I-don’t-like-seafood-types into fans. The pickled vegetables and lemon make for a delicious finish.…