A Steakhouse with a Twist: Beloved Los Feliz restaurant Kismet will be celebrating its eighth anniversary by swapping its normal Californian-Mediterranean menu for a chophouse theme from New Year’s Eve to the end of January. Expect chef-owners Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson to add their own flair to classic dishes like steaks, shrimp cocktail, and Caesar salad. Reservations are now open for Kismet Steakhouse on Resy.
Gatherings for a Group: L.A. is full of great restaurants, but finding the perfect place for a large group is an age-old conundrum, especially at this time of year. Fortunately, we’ve put together a handy list of hot restaurants for big crowds, from a Southern-style seafood haven to a Tulum-like Mexican hotspot with an impressive mezcal list. Check it out, and read more Resy Guides here.
A Hot New Wine Bar: When the owner of L.A.’s influential wine shop Domaine L.A. opens a wine bar and restaurant with an extensive list of over 200 bottles, accompanied by nouveau bistro fare in swanky digs, you know it’s a recipe for success. Editor Jamie Feldmar gets down to the nitty gritty of everything you need to know about Bar Etoile. Read about it, and pore over more Rundown stories here.
Where to Splurge: In a city that has so many tasting menus and fancy dinners, it can be hard to narrow down which restaurants are worth spending the big bucks for. That’s why we’ve compiled a nifty guide for those celebratory meals, including lauded spots that pay homage to Roman cuisine, Japanese kaiseki fare, and family-style Korean meals. Check out more Resy Guides here.
New to the Hit List (Dec. 2024) RVR, Wildcrust, A Tí, Mala Class, Ètra.
