4 Plates & A Date #2
It’s the weekend and L.A. Any Day is BACK AGAIN with OUR series highlighting four Los Angeles restaurants (PLATES) and ONE destination (DATE) to explore. enjoy!!
Four Amazing Restaurants…
Élephante
Did you know Santa Monica has a rooftop oasis where you can dine on Italian cuisine while gazing at the Pacific Ocean? This bit of paradise is Élephante. Their stunning Mediterranean decor brings on a sense of tranquility while you are able to consume your lunch, brunch, or dinner at two different outdoor dining options. They even have an express lunch menu which is a fantastic way to try a number of their delicious food options. In addition, Élephante has installed numerous safety protocols, as well as reservations are required so you may dine comfortably and safely at their fabulous restaurant. A must to start off your meal is the whipped eggplant with their to-die-for puffed bread, the pastas are phenomenal, their truffle dishes are outstanding (pictured above), and the Cacio E Pepe pizza will leave you wanting more. Even their broccolini converted my non-veggie guest into a broccoli lover because it was that amazing! And you absolutely have to try their phenomenal crafted cocktails. Since everything is incredibly delicious, you will truly not be disappointed.
Fishing with Dynamite
This lovely, neighborhood Manhattan Beach charmer has been voted the best oyster bar in all of Los Angeles. Fishing With Dynamite takes seafood to a higher level than most as each dish is prepared with the freshest of fish, combined with a creative mix of ingredients that blend together perfectly. The service is spot-on as they are friendly and attentive. Though the restaurant is small in size, and has pivoted to outdoor dining, it makes up for this in warmth and coziness.
Veranda at the Georgian Hotel
Did you know the Georgian is the only hotel on the Westside that serves high tea? Their beautiful restaurant, Veranda, offers this British tradition Thursday thru Sunday (24 hour reservations are required). Not only can you enjoy this amazing meal, but Veranda just re-opened this week with their brand new al fresco dining program on Ocean Avenue. Take in the fresh ocean breezes and Santa Monica’s famous sunsets while enjoying brunch or dinner at this beautiful, historic hotel.
Conservatory
One of the most amazing destinations for outdoor dining is Conservatory in West Hollywood. Not only because their menu options are phenomenal and there is something for just about everyone, but the entire restaurant is technically outside. At Conservatory, you have a variety of dining venues to choose from, such as their street level café (housed in a historical landmark), as well as sidewalk dining, to their open-air restaurant and a garden oasis bar. A hidden gem is The Society Room, a speakeasy serving curated and specialty drinks (the only section closed at the moment). Conservatory features an internationally-influenced menu, crafted cocktails, and a fabulous brunch. Make your reservation today!
And One Fabulous Destination…
Porsche Experience Center
Are you a thrill seeker looking for an adrenaline rush? A lover of all things Porsche? Maybe you just want to become a more experienced driver. Whether it is all or one of these, look no further than the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles. Here you can drive the Porsche of your choice on 8 different tracks within their 53 acre car playground. It is an exhilarating adventure where you can experience the power of a Porsche and the freedom to do it with safety and responsibility in mind. All of the latest sanitizing protocols have been implemented and you are in the car alone (the ultimate in social distancing), while your instructor is following in a car behind you. In addition to the variety of experiences, the Porsche Experience Center is incredibly spacious and conducive for meetings and special/corporate events. On site they have an amazing restaurant and café, numerous meeting spaces, gallery halls, a Porsche retail store, and a simulator lab (where you can choose to virtually race on famous circuits from around the world). Whether you are looking for a fun way to spend the day, want to plan a unique birthday party, or your next corporate event, check out the Porsche Experience Center.