Photo By Buenosia Carol14 New LA Restaurants to Put On Your Radar ASAP Jarone Ashkenazi April 12, 2018 Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedInShare on InstagramShare on YouTubeShare on EmailShare on WhatsAppBook Your Reservation ASAP or Let the Countdown Begin! Written By: Jarone Ashkenazi Over the past several years, LA has grown as a dining destination. Chefs from all over the world are flocking to “La La Land” to open new restaurants. This year, that trend continues with local chefs, restaurateurs and award-winning chefs opening new hotspots all across town. If you consider yourself a foodie or are simply looking for new places to check out, here are some of the most recent and anticipated openings in 2018. New Dinner and a Show View this post on Instagram “Somni, meaning “dream” in Catalan, certainly feels like one for world-traveling gourmands and well-heeled patrons in #LosAngeles.” – @eater_la. Get a first look inside Somni before we open tonight via bit.ly/EaterSomni | 03.9.18 📷: @eater_la A post shared by Somni (@somnirestaurant) on Mar 9, 2018 at 2:41pm PST Located within The Bazaar by José Andrés in Beverly Hills, Somni invites diners to embark on a stimulating, multi-sensory culinary experience centered around an exhibition kitchen, where chefs push the boundaries of traditional techniques with an evolving tasting menu of more than 20 courses. Somni 465 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 310.247.0400 Hey, Old Sport! View this post on Instagram A sandwich spread that dreams are made of 😍 🍟 📷: @hanneats A post shared by The Henry (@thehenryrestaurant) on Mar 13, 2018 at 12:00pm PDT Restaurateur Sam Fox invites all to the “Greatest Neighborhood Restaurant,” The Henry in West Hollywood. Serving breakfast, lunch, post-work cocktails and dinner, they feature craveable eats, from short rib pot stickers to black truffle cheese fondue, in a large, Gatsby-inspired space. The Henry 120 N Robertson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 424.204.1595 Dumpling Heaven View this post on Instagram Trying to help you get through those hump day blues A post shared by Stuff'd (@stuffd) on Feb 7, 2018 at 12:21pm PST Stuff’d is a California-inspired, fast-casual concept with a focus on “dumplings reimagined.” Local chef Missy Kim invites guests to experience savory and sweet options like miso black cod and baby bok choy dumplings with bacon dashi broth, or strawberry rhubarb dumplings with vanilla bean ice cream and berry drizzle. Stuff’d Dumpling Shop 6909 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 323.424.7148 ON MY WAY Industrial-chic meets noodles and meats at another David Chang eatery that we are so excited to have in the City of Angels. Majordomo 1725 Naud St Los Angeles, CA 90012 323.545.4880 Opening Soon Global Flavor View this post on Instagram ❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍 CRISPY YOGURT PUFFS!!! #BADMAASH #BADMAASHLA #indianfood 📸 @carnivorr A post shared by BADMAASH (@badmaashla) on Mar 8, 2018 at 1:00pm PST Badmaash, meaning “rascal” or “badass” in Hindi, is an industry-favorite, owned and operated by two generations of the Mahendro family. Patriarch and chef Pawan, and sons Nakul and Arjun, bring their DTLA hotspot to Fairfax, taking a modern approach on classic Indian dishes as well as cross-cultural riffs like the ever-popular Chicken Tikka Poutine. Badmaash Fairfax Anticipated Opening: May 2018 418 N Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 Parisian Dining Without the Plane Ticket Tesse is a play on délicatesse and is the culmination of chef Raphael Francois’ years of experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, New York and Washington DC. The menu will feature contemporary, yet casual food with French roots, alongside delectable selections from pastry chef Sally Camacho Mueller. Tesse Anticipated Opening: Spring 2018 8500 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 Your New Date Night Go-To In DTLA’s Arts District, chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis present Bavel, a pan-Middle Eastern restaurant with a menu inspired by dishes from Israel, Morocco, Turkey and Egypt. Expect traditional items with flavors that Menashe and Gergis grew up with, alongside their unique spin on classics. Bavel Anticipated Opening: Spring 2018 500 S Mateo St Los Angeles, CA 90013 Up Close and Personal James Beard Rising Star Award-winner Jessica Largey is set to open Simone in DTLA’s Arts District this Spring. Drawing from her experience as chef de cuisine at Michelin-starred Manresa, the multifaceted restaurant will feature produce-driven California fare and an interactive six-seat tasting menu counter experience. Simone Anticipated Opening: Spring 2018 447 S Hewitt St Los Angeles, California 90013 Just Like Mama Used to Make Sixth + Mill is a new concept from chef Angelo Auriana and restaurateur Matteo Ferdinandi celebrating the region of Southern Italy. Featuring durum wheat pastas and a selection of shared small plates and dishes, the menu is inspired by chef Angelo’s childhood memories and Auriana’s Italian upbringing. Sixth + Mill Anticipated Opening: Spring 2018 1335 E 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90021 Dry Aged to Perfection and Then Some APL Restaurant seeks to reinterpret the contemporary steakhouse concept, with a celebration of steakhouse classics from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The distinctive and multi-sensory venue in the heart of Hollywood includes a downstairs dry-aging room, hand-forged knives and an approachable, but upscale ambiance in its dining room. APL Restaurant Anticipated Opening: Spring 2018 1680 N Vine St, Ste 4 Los Angeles, CA 90028 Better Than Dr. Frankenstein’s Lab View this post on Instagram 🍓tartine, parmesan, ricotta, tarragon, vanilla gastrique A post shared by Tartine Manufactory SF (@tartinemanufactory) on Mar 29, 2018 at 10:29am PDT The much-lauded Tartine Bakery from San Francisco will make its mark in Los Angeles at the ROW DTLA. Featuring a trio of James Beard Award-winning chefs, Tartine Manufactory will include a bakery, market, all-day cafe, dinner-only restaurant, coffee lab and coffee roastery. Tartine Manufactory Anticipated Opening: Spring 2018 757 S Alameda St, Ste 160 Los Angeles, CA 90021 Bites From Morning to Night From popular Sqirl in Silver Lake, Jessica Koslow is bringing Tel, a pan-Jewish restaurant to the Westside. The all-day restaurant will offer coffee and bagels in the morning to full-service dinner at night. Dishes will receive an Israeli and Eastern European spin using local and organic produce. Tel Anticipated Opening: Spring 2018 2231 S Barrington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90064 The Most Insta-Worthy Restaurant…Ever View this post on Instagram It's our 9 year birthday and we're celebrating all month long with a Champagne Raspberry macaron! A post shared by Bottega Louie (@bottegalouie) on Apr 6, 2018 at 8:52am PDT Bottega Louie West Hollywood will differ from its DTLA location only in design—expect the same great California cuisine with European influence in a new, contemporary space featuring modern details like high ceilings, a transparent façade and expansive dining patios. Bottega Louie West Hollywood Anticipated Opening: Early 2019 8936 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, California 90069 Who Isn’t Craving Tacos and Tequila? View this post on Instagram Arctic char tostada, salsa macha & salmon roe A post shared by Cosme (@cosmenyc) on Feb 6, 2018 at 9:54am PST Duo Enrique Olvera and Daniela Soto-Innes bring their East Coast take on Mexican cuisine to LA with Cosme. Chef Olvera, from New York’s Cosme, pairs up with James Beard Award-winning Rising Star Chef Soto-Innes to bring the West Coast dishes rooted in Mexican flavors and traditions while celebrating local ingredients. Cosme Anticipated Opening: Late 2018-Early 2019 2124 E 7th Pl Los Angeles, CA 90021