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October 17, 2026 | L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, a benefit to raise money for childhood cancer research, will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m at UCLA’s Royce Quad.
Taste delicious dishes, wines and cocktails from chefs, winemakers and mixologists, participate in silent and live auctions, and more. General admission tickets are $300 per person, and $600 for VIP.
UCLA’s Royce Quad | Los Angeles, CA 90095
> For more information, visit the official website
October 20, 2026 | Upper West Laphroaig Tasting Dinner
Upper West in Santa Monica will host a Laphroaig Scotch Whisky Tasting Dinner.
Enjoy five expressions of Laphroaig, along with a four-course menu created by executive chef Nick Shipp. Laphroaig brand ambassador Rich Varga will guide the evening, and there will also be a performance by a Scottish piper. The event will take place on October 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. and costs $99 per person, plus tax and tip.
Upper West | 3321 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405, 310-586-1111
> For more information, visit the official website
October 21 & 22, 2026 | The Rare Tour featuring Gwen and Firedoor
The Rare Tour brings together chef Curtis Stone (Gwen) and chef Lennox Hastie (Firedoor, Sydney) for two nights only at Gwen.
The seven-course menu will spotlight live-fire cooking, as well as dry-aged Blackmore Wagyu and Westholme Wagyu from Australia. Pricing is $450 per person.
Gwen | 6600 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-946-7513
> For reservations, visit OpenTable
November 2, 2026 | Friends of Suzanne Dinner at Jar
JAR presents a one-night-only Friends of Suzanne Dinner, a collaboration between Suzanne Tracht and her chef friends on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6 p.m.
The multi-course dinner celebrates Jar’s 25th Anniversary with special guests Josiah Citrin (Mélisse), Suzanne Goin (A.O.C.), Raphael Lunetta (Lunetta), Nancy Silverton (Osteria Mozza) and Sherry Yard (Desserts by the Yard). Tickets are $265 per person for menu plus applicable fees and gratuities. Beverages are not included. A portion of the evening’s sales will benefit the non-profit Stop the Void.
Jar | 8225 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048, 323-655-6566
> For reservations, visit OpenTable
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Wally’s Malibu
Beautiful gourmet market shopping, wine bar dining, and grab-and-go.
Wally’s Malibu | GAYOT’s Rating 14/20 Price $$$$$
Cross Creek Ranch
View map: 23465 Civic Center Way (PCH), Malibu, CA 90265
310 475-0606 | View Website
Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn | Beverly Hills
Chef Dominique Crenn of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco crafts the culinary experience at Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn.
The restaurant is located on the third floor of the Beverly Hills flagship store.
> Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn, 323 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
October 2025
Azur Beverly Hills
Azur Beverly Hills stands out as a polished Riviera‑inspired destination, where Mediterranean flavors, refined design, and a vibrant evening scene come together seamlessly.
Picala | West Adams
The name Picala comes from a rural Spanish idiom for a crossroads or meeting of paths. At this West Adams restaurant, chef Luis Sierra offers a menu of wood-fired dishes complemented by signature cocktails.
> Picala, 3321 S. La Cienega Blvd., Ste. G, Los Angeles, CA 90016, 323-617-3399
April 2026
West Side Oyster Club | Santa Monica
Entrepreneurs (and Santa Monica residents) Greg and Yunnie Morena have opened West Side Oyster Club in the former Blue Plate Oysterette space in Santa Monica.
Beyond oyster, the restaurant serves caviar, a seasonal farmers’ market salad, lobster roll, fish & chips and more.
> West Side Oyster Club, 1355 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
May 2026
Gemma | Beverly Hills
Gemma, the rooftop lounge at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, offers unobstructed sights of the City of Angels as far as you can see.
Chef Peleg Miron has created a Pan-Asian menu with dishes like Wagyu beef or lobster wontons among dim sum offerings. Signatures include Thai curry, beef stir-fry and Singaporean noodles.
> Gemma, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90067, 310-860-6666
May 2026
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L’Entrecôte Sandwich | Arden, West Hollywood
A hint of French inspiration and a generous dose of flavor. Arden’s L’Entrecôte Sandwich is rich, perfectly balanced, and crafted for afternoons that deserve something above the ordinary. It made with Prime beef.
L’Entrecôte Sandwich is served from Wed.-Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and is available for pick-up or delivery. ORDER NOW!
Arden | GAYOT’s Rating: 14/20
8289 Santa Monica Blvd. (N. Sweetzer Ave.) West Hollywood, CA 90046
213-712-6567 | View Website
June 2026
Spritz Season | Angelini Osteria
Celebrate the summer season at Angelini Osteria by chef Gino Angelini, on Beverly Blvd..
7313 Beverly Blvd. (Poinsettia Ave.) Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-297-0070 | View Website
Chicken Sandwich is back! | Kali Steak, Hollywood
For more than a decade, Kali has been proud to serve Larchmont as a beloved neighborhood restaurant. And now, something special is back.
The iconic Chicken Sandwich — a longtime guest favorite — has officially returned. You can enjoy it exclusively at the bar or delivered to your door through DoorDash.
Kali Steak | GAYOT’s Rating: 14/20
5722 Melrose Ave. (N. Lucerne Blvd.), Los Angeles. CA 90038
323-871-4160 | View Website
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• Los Angeles Recent Restaurant Closings •
• Crustacean in Beverly Hills was initially going to close in July 2026, but now will remain open until October 31, 2026.
Crustacean, 468 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, 310-205-8990.
• After nearly 10 years, Nerano in Beverly Hills closed on July 25, 2026.
Nerano, 9960 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 310-405-0155.
• Connie and Ted’s closed their doors on July 1, 2026, after nearly 13 years in business. This West Hollywood seafood “shack” was opened by Providence co-owners Michael Cimarusti and Donato Poto.
Connie and Ted’s, 8171 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046
• Akasha, Culver City
• Amour, West Hollywood
• Asterid by Ray Garcia, DTLA
• BP Oysterette, Santa Monica
• Birdie G’s, Santa Monica
• Brennan’s, Marina del Rey
• Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura, Beverly Hills
• Koast. Los Angeles
• Le Petit Four, West Hollywood
• Le Petit Paris, DTLA
• MXO, Los Angeles
• The Pie Room by Gwen, Beverly Hills
• Taix French Restaurant, Los Angeles
• The Rose Café, Venice
• Shibumi, DTLA
• Sprinkles Cupcakes
• Superfine Playa, Playa Vista
DUE TO THE JANUARY 2025 FIRE
‹ Moonshadows, Malibu
• Reel Inn Malibu, Malibu
• Angelini Palisades, Pacific Palisades
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> See a full list of Los Angeles Area Closed Restaurants.
The Los Angeles Disaster | January 2025
• Los Angeles Restaurant Closures due to the January 2025 Fires. Read the article.
• Restaurants supporting the Los Angeles wildfires victims. Read the article.
