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Where to Dine in L.A. Right Now

"Where should we eat in L.A. right now?” That’s the question we get over and over, and you’ll likely hear it even more this October, when The Chef Conference descends upon Los Angeles. With so many incredible homegrown chefs and visiting ones arriving, it’ll be an incredible time to dine in the City of Angels. But then again, when is it not? Here’s our guide to discovering L.A.’s must-visit restaurants, hidden gems, date night favorites, newest openings, and so much more.
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From Thursday, October 17 to Sunday, October 20, chefs from Los Angeles and across the country are coming together for a unique dinner series you won’t want to miss.

On September 19th at 12:00 P.M. ET/9:00 A.M. PT, reservations will open to the general public. Select reservations will be held exclusively for American Express® Card Members with a Card eligible for the Global Dining Access program. All sales are final, non-refundable, non-transferable, and resale is strictly prohibited.  Details of the events are subject to change. Reservations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. *See here for terms and conditions.

Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. American Express reserves the right to remove any person for inappropriate behavior including, but not limited to, conduct that is disruptive, abusive, or violent.

Photo courtesy of Lasita

Lasita x Claud

Lasita
Thursday, Oct. 17
Join Lasita chef Nico de Leon and Claud chef Joshua Pinsky for a special meal you won’t soon forget.
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Photo by Anne Fishbein, courtesy of Cassia

Cassia x Hai Hai

Cassia
Friday, October 18
Cassia’s executive sous chef Johanna Luat and Hai Hai’s Christina Nguyen are joining forces for a dinner exploring the flavors of Southeast Asia.
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Photo by Gab Bonghi, courtesy of Pat’s King of Steaks

The Benjamin Hollywood x Pat’s King of Steaks

The Benjamin Hollywood
Saturday, October 19
Cheesesteak dreams come true when Philly’s own Pat’s King of Steaks pops up at The Benjamin for a one-night-only event that begins at 4:30 p.m.
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Photo by Jim Sullivan, courtesy of Rustic Canyon

Southern Smoke Foundation @ Rustic Canyon

Rustic Canyon
Sunday, October 20
Chefs Joshua Pinsky from New York’s Claud, Christina Nguyen from Minneapolis’ Hai Hai, and Claudette Zepeda, along with Jeremy Fox and Elijah Deleon of Rustic Canyon in Los Angeles, are coming together for a one-of-a-kind dinner benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation.
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The Chef Conference Los Angeles

Photo by Neal Santos, courtesy of The Chef Conference
Photo by Neal Santos, courtesy of The Chef Conference

ChowNow Headquarters, Culver City
Monday, October 21
Join award-winning chefs and restaurateurs and some of the industry’s most notable media personalities for a full day of thought-provoking conversations about restaurants, how we dine, and so much more.
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