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Los Angeles offers a range of exceptional dining experiences this weekend, featuring four standout restaurants perfect for food enthusiasts. From Ulew Coffee & Juice’s unique Guatemalan coffee to Woodstock’s Pizza’s late-night offerings, and Kassi Club’s Mediterranean delights to Baby Bistro’s imaginative upscale dishes, these restaurants collectively showcase the city’s diverse culinary scene. Each venue promises distinct atmospheres and flavors, catering to a variety of tastes, making for an enriching dining adventure.
Los Angeles is buzzing with exciting dining options this weekend, featuring four standout restaurants ideal for food enthusiasts exploring the city’s diverse culinary landscape. From unique coffee concoctions to Mediterranean delights and inventive fine dining, these recommended spots cater to a variety of tastes and experiences.
Ulew Coffee & Juice
Located at 1300 S. Soto Street, Unit 9, Ulew Coffee & Juice offers a delightful experience centered around Guatemalan coffee and fresh juices. This family-operated café, which opened its brick-and-mortar location in early 2024, started its journey by selling fresh juices. Its featured drinks include the Barrio latte made with condensed milk, a Mayan mocha, and an elegant latte infused with espresso and cardamom. The food menu also attracts food lovers, showcasing offerings like a hearty tuna melt and a flavorful breakfast sandwich loaded with pesto, avocado, eggs, cheese, turkey, chili oil, and pickled jalapeños.
Ulew provides a cozy and colorful seating area that invites guests to relax and hang out while enjoying their meals. The juice offerings include a 12-ounce carrot juice and the popular ‘Sientete Bien’, a refreshing mix of pineapple, turmeric, orange, ginger, and lemon. This café has quickly become a favorite spot for both locals and visitors alike.
Woodstock’s Pizza
Another great option is Woodstock’s Pizza, located at 1000 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. This local pizza parlor is known for its late-night hours, making it a popular stop for travelers between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Woodstock’s serves up fluffy pizza with a unique zesty red sauce folded into its crust. Menu items include classic toppings such as pepperoni and sausage alongside innovative options like carnitas and butter chicken. The vibrant atmosphere is amplified by groups enjoying slices and craft IPAs late into the evening.
Kassi Club
For those seeking a Mediterranean vibe, Kassi Club at 1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice offers a picturesque setting with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and the bustling Venice Beach Boardwalk. This restaurant, formerly located on the rooftop of Hotel Erwin, features decor that is inviting and Instagram-friendly. Its menu is a feast for the senses, with highlights such as hand-pulled flatbreads, assorted meze, lamb meatballs drizzled in pomegranate molasses, and inventive spanakopita quesadillas accompanied by green-chile yogurt.
Kassi Club ensures a comfortable dining experience, providing blankets for guests as the evening air turns cooler, allowing diners to savor their meals while enjoying the stunning sunset over the ocean.
Baby Bistro
Lastly, Baby Bistro at 1027 Alpine Street, Los Angeles showcases the culinary talents of chef Miles Thompson, renowned for his imaginative yet accessible upscale dining. The menu boasts a constantly changing array of a la carte options, including onion bread and staple dishes. Signature offerings include meiji tofu with turnips, a refreshing summer corn salad, prawns served in puttanesca sauce, and chicken sausage paired with Job’s tears grains.
At Baby Bistro, the emphasis is on shared plates to enhance the dining experience, complemented by an exciting wine list curated by wine director Andy Schwartz, catering to wine enthusiasts as well.
These four restaurants exemplify the culinary richness available in Los Angeles, each offering a unique dining atmosphere and menu that can enrich any weekend outing. Whether looking for a cozy coffee spot, a vibrant pizza experience, stunning Mediterranean cuisine, or inventive upscale dishes, food lovers can find something to savor across the city.
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