Here's What to Eat Right Now in Los Angeles

If you're hungry for something new to eat this week, then you've come to the right place. Brand new pizza spots, happy hours that are like a trip to Oz, and fancy pop-ups you'll only find in Los Angeles await you below.

Barney's Beanery (West Hollywood)

Head to Barney’s Beanery in West Hollywood on Friday, August 23rd for a special collaboration between Lei’d Cookies and Sad Girl Creamery to combine Custom Ice Cream Sandwiches with Barney's Juicy Lucy Burgers. Best of all those burgers will be 50% off. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. in Weho Only.

Juicy LucyPhoto byEatDrinkLA

Slice House (Burbank)

Slice House by Tony Gemignani from the famed pizzaiolo behind Tony's Pizza Napolitana in San Francisco is coming to Burbank on August 24^th. Be among the first 50 guests at the grand opening at 11 a.m., and you will receive a free Slice House T-Shirt. What I'm most excited about is the pizza he created for this city: The Angeleno! It's a grandma-style pizza topped with vodka sauce, Avorio mozzarella, applewood smoked bacon, pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, house-made hot honey, and basil.

The AngelenoPhoto byJuliann Tang

Edgemar Restaurant (Santa Monica)

Edgemar is a modern American restaurant located in the Frank Gehry designed building on Main street that once housed the Edgemar Center for the Arts. It's currently open for dinner only from Wednesday to Sunday beginning at 5:30 p.m. but plans are to include brunch and lunch shortly. The menu by Executive Chef Jared Dowling (Fat Radish NYC) includes Kombu Cured Hamachi and Uni Spaghetti alla Chitarra among other dishes. The Big Kids Menu that begins at 10 p.m. includes Cheeseburgers and Spicy Fish Tacos that pair nicely with anything you're enjoying at the bar.

Make your reservations here.

Uni Spaghetti alla ChittaraPhoto byAndrea D’Agosto

Camphor Pop-Up (Beverly Hills)

Michelin-starred Camphor from Chef Max Boonthanakit is enjoying a few weeks residency at The Peninsula Beverly Hills from now through August 31st on the hotel’s Belvedere Terrace. The tasting menu features the Best Bites from Camphor including Kanpachi with green apple and goat cheese and Scallop Demi Lune. The cost is $165 per person with hours from 5 to 9 p.m. Reserve here.

KanpachiPhoto byYusei Kanda

Alex Loves Lemonade (Various)

Help raise money to fight pediatric cancer all while eating well when you visit any of the restaurants in the list below from now through October 4th. L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Kids’ Campaign is led by Alex Lentz, daughter of renowned chefs Suzanne Goin and David Lentz, who was inspired to add another layer to the lemonade stand fundraiser. $1 from all sales of the dishes below will benefit the cause. Get more information here, including details on the main event: L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade on October 5, 2024.

• Rossoblu and Superfine Playa (Los Angeles) - Basil Lemonade & Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
• A.O.C. (Los Angeles *3rd Street & Brentwood locations*) - Green Goddess
• Magpies Soft Serve (Silverlake, Highland Park, Tarzana) - Strawberry Lemonade Softserve Pie
• Valerie Confections (Echo Park, Glendale & online) - Lemon Petit Fours
• Alcove & Big Bar (Los Angeles) - Sunset Rider Cocktail
• Taco Social x Nancy Silverton (Los Angeles *May 2024 only*) - Seared Octopus Taco
• Osteria Mozza (Los Angeles) - Little Gem Salad
• Cara Cara at the DTLA Proper Hotel (Los Angeles) - Piri Piri Fried Chicken
• Jar Restaurant (Los Angeles) - French Fries and Butterscotch Pudding
• Petit Trois (Los Angeles and Studio City) - Escargots
• Providence Restaurant (Los Angeles) - every Tasting Menu
• Akasha (Culver City) - Tandoori Chicken Wings
• Redbird (Los Angeles) - Avocado Salad

Garden Hour with Toto (Culver City)

The Wizard of Oz is celebrating its 85th anniversary on Sunday, August 25th and The Culver Hotel is celebrating with its own unique trip down the yellow brick road. The Garden Hour with Toto is a happy hour with your fur babies in mind as it takes place on the patio of Lillies restaurant. Specially priced items include Cocktails like the Ruby Slipper Punch ($12), Wines by the Glass ($10), and a selection of light bites including a Barcuterie board for those guests on four legs ($11).

Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. and it's available to book now. Walk-ins are accepted and reservations can be made here.