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Beverly Hills is transforming its culinary scene with the opening of several upscale restaurants, including 88 Club, Cavcas, La OLA, and more. These new venues bring a diverse array of cuisines, moving beyond the traditional Italian and steakhouses. With offerings ranging from elevated Chinese comfort food to Armenian, Georgian, and coastal Mexican dishes, the dining landscape is becoming increasingly vibrant, catering to both locals and visitors seeking rich flavors and unique experiences.
Beverly Hills is undergoing a significant transformation in its dining landscape, marked by the opening of several high-end restaurants that promise to enrich the culinary offerings available in this affluent area. These new ventures aim to introduce varied cuisines, ensuring a departure from the traditional dominance of Italian and steakhouse restaurants.
Chef Mei Lin, a winner of Bravo TV’s “Top Chef,” has opened a fine-dining restaurant named 88 Club in collaboration with owner Francis Miranda. Situated a short distance from La Dolce Vita, this intimate venue features only 44 seats, fostering an exclusive dining experience. The restaurant’s design, crafted by Preen, Inc. of Los Angeles, incorporates jade elements that are meant to symbolize protection, prosperity, and longevity in Chinese culture. This decision to establish 88 Club in Beverly Hills reflects a growing recognition of the underrepresentation of Chinese cuisine in the area, contrasting sharply with the existing variety of Italian and steakhouse options.
The menu at 88 Club offers a selection of elevated comfort dishes, including sesame prawn toast, chrysanthemum salad, seasonal market fried rice, grilled char siu made with Ibérico pork, and jasmine milk tea buns. Additionally, the beverage program is anchored by a predominantly French wine list curated by Sommelier and General Manager Diana Lee, and includes classic cocktails given a contemporary twist by consultant Kevin Nguyen.
In addition to 88 Club, another exciting establishment, Cavcas, has recently opened nearby, specializing in Armenian and Georgian cuisine. This restaurant features a glamorous white-hued dining room with outdoor seating. Signature dish offerings include wood-fired khachapuri, smoky grilled khorovats, vibrant salads, Wagyu beef dolma, and warm baklava paired with ice cream.
The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles has also entered the scene with the launch of La OLA, a coastal Mexican restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Jesus Medina. This establishment features a menu that includes duck carnitas accompanied by Yucatán salsa and swordfish al pastor, further diversifying the culinary landscape of Beverly Hills.
Other notable openings in the area include Casa Dani, which features modern Mediterranean cuisine by chef Dani García, and Katsuya, a sushi restaurant managed by renowned chef Katsuya Uechi. Both share a space in Westfield Century City and were designed by famed architect David Rockwell. This fall, additional restaurants such as Azur, which specializes in French Mediterranean cuisine, and Lielle LA, a Nordic-inspired spot led by chef Marcus Jernmark, are slated to debut in Beverly Hills.
Looking ahead, the well-regarded Italian restaurant Sant Ambroeus is set to open its West Coast flagship in Beverly Hills in early 2024, offering authentic Milanese-style cuisine within a custom-designed space. Additionally, Nozawa Bar, known for its intimate 10-seat omakase experience, has appointed Executive Chef Jay Sada, who will enhance its traditional menu with unique new offerings.
Moreover, Soho House West Hollywood has revamped its restaurant with a fresh Tuscan-inspired menu created by chef Nancy Silverton, featuring an assortment of unique finger foods and seasonal dishes. Bar Avoja, a modern Roman lounge led by chef Evan Funke, focuses on innovative interpretations of Roman street food. Lastly, James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock has opened a restaurant and hi-fi listening lounge named darling on North Robertson Boulevard, highlighting California’s agricultural bounty.
The Beverly Hills food scene is currently experiencing a dynamic evolution, made possible by the influx of diverse culinary offerings. These high-end dining ventures not only cater to the discerning tastes of the area’s affluent clientele but also promise to introduce a richer tapestry of flavors and cultural experiences for all visitors and residents alike.
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