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Can a Food and Wine-Focused Club in Beverly Hills Thrive in LA’s Crowded Members-Only Scene?

Can a Food and Wine-Focused Club in Beverly Hills Thrive in LA’s Crowded Members-Only Scene?

Traditionally, Los Angeles’s members-only club scene has conjured images of tuxedoed men and well-heeled women sipping stiff cocktails while Hollywood power brokers flit in the background, disappearing into velvet- or wood-lined rooms.


An Iconic 2010s Hollywood Rooftop Hangout Closed Suddenly After a Decade

An Iconic 2010s Hollywood Rooftop Hangout Closed Suddenly After a Decade

In the years since Mama Shelter opened, Hollywood has dramatically expanded its rooftop nightlife options with popular new hotspots like Bar Lis, Desert 5 Spot, Mother Tongue, Lemon Grove, and Grandmaster Records.


Diageo chief addresses tariffs amid sales decline for HY24 – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers

Diageo chief addresses tariffs amid sales decline for HY24 – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers

It also adds further complexity in our ability to provide updated forward guidance given this is a new and dynamic situation," said Crew.


Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: February 3

Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: February 3

It’s packed with protein heavy-hitters: think jalapeño-pocked black beans, queso Oaxaca, and vegan chorizo or scrambled egg, if you want it, as well as mix-ins like a charred onion aioli, avocado-tomatillo salsa, and pico de gallo.


Weight loss may be helped by drinking sparkling water, study suggests

Weight loss may be helped by drinking sparkling water, study suggests

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Takahashi said this new report underscores how carbonated water impacts weight loss by promoting the sensation of fullness, which can reduce food intake and lower overall calorie consumption.


Two Los Angeles Chefs Will Compete for the Title of ‘Top Chef’ on Season 22

Two Los Angeles Chefs Will Compete for the Title of ‘Top Chef’ on Season 22

Alongside Hong and Turner, the other “cheftestants” will include Anya El-Watter (Birch and Rye), César Murillo (North Pond), Shuai Wang (Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ), Mimi Weissenborn (Sur Lie), and more.


NYC mainstay Bryant Park Grill loses bid to renew lease — for fancier restaurant from Jean-Georges Vongerichten

NYC mainstay Bryant Park Grill loses bid to renew lease — for fancier restaurant from Jean-Georges Vongerichten

The owner of the famed Bryant Park Grill – a mainstay near the Public Library in Midtown for three decades – was left fuming after his lease was not renewed in favor of a fancier eatery helmed by celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.


This Hidden Korean Tasting Menu Counter Is LA’s Most Exciting New Restaurant

This Hidden Korean Tasting Menu Counter Is LA’s Most Exciting New Restaurant

Once firmly into the main courses, Kim and the crew feature a steamed sea perch with scarlet prawn, dry-aged dairy cow with roasted sesame, creamy perilla noodles topped with shaved winter truffles, and charcoal-grilled lobster tail with doenjang sauce and raspberry powder.


Brands Report 2025: American whiskey – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers

Brands Report 2025: American whiskey – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers

As part of the survey, we ask each bar owner or head bartender to revise their sales spreadsheets and rank the three bestselling products in each spirit, beer, wine and mixer category.


FDA proposes new mini nutrition labels on the front of food — without calories or fat

FDA proposes new mini nutrition labels on the front of food — without calories or fat

“The FDA’s proposed rule for front-of-package nutrition labeling appears to be based upon opaque methodology and disregard of industry input and collaboration,” said Sarah Gallo, senior vice president of product policy at the Consumer Brands Association, which represents major manufacturers of packaged goods.


NYC restaurants offer $9 discounts to defray congestion pricing toll: ‘Take sting out of being stung’

NYC restaurants offer $9 discounts to defray congestion pricing toll: ‘Take sting out of being stung’

Another restaurateur, The Lure Group’s CEO Aristotle “Telly” Hatzigeorgiou, said he is offering drivers $9 off tabs of $100 or more at his Clinton Hall locations at W. 36th Street, E. 51st and in FiDi for the rest of January.


One of LA’s Most Popular Smash Burger Spots Is Taking Over the Former All Day Baby Space

One of LA’s Most Popular Smash Burger Spots Is Taking Over the Former All Day Baby Space

Heavy Handed co-founder Danny Gordon confirmed to Eater that his third Southern California location will debut in early spring, when it will bring short rib cheeseburgers, beer and wine, beef-tallow fries, and soft serve to a prominent corner on Sunset Boulevard and Descanso Drive.