Need a "Leaving L.A." Farewell Dinner Venue for End of June

J_L · June 6, 2018, 12:07am

Hi gang,

One of my great food buddies (FTC lurker, and someone I’d categorize as a like-minded devourer from another mother) has declared that he’s moving to Austin.

I am sad for me, yet happy for him, as this represents a great opportunity for my friend.

With that said, a total of six of us will be doing a send-off dinner for my buddy at the end of June. Any reasonably driveable location in Metro L.A./O.C. is fine. One of us is a vegetarian.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Chowseeker1999 · June 6, 2018, 12:26am

Hi @J_L,

You’d probably know more about the great restaurants in LA/OC than most of us! But, is there a price point? Type of cuisine they’d want to partake in before leaving? That might help with suggestions.

robert · June 6, 2018, 12:27am

Majordomo
Chi Spacca
Park’s BBQ
Odys + Penelope
Osteria Mozza

All good for a party of six and probably unlike anything in Austin (where I recommend Barlata).

Ns1 · June 6, 2018, 12:38am

Stinkin Rose is the obvious choice.

J_L · June 6, 2018, 12:52am

Ah, yes… I guess $150pp price point. But it could go a bit higher if need be.

Any cuisine I suppose. Just not BBQ/brisket (because Austin).

Stinking Rose? Isn’t that booked solid like 2 months out, given our constant props on this board?!

wienermobile · June 6, 2018, 1:08am

My list is kind of corny but this is LA to me…

Animal
Lawry’s
Musso & Franks
Dan Tana’s
Langer’s
Park’s BBQ

Chowseeker1999 · June 6, 2018, 1:30am

Hi @J_L,

Good to know. Yes, besides Stinking Rose , perhaps…

(Random order)

Bavel
Gwang Yang BBQ / Park’s BBQ
Aburiya Raku
Kinjiro
Sea Harbour - Steamed Live Spot Prawns, Fish, Garlic / Sauteed Crab
Shunji
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
Gjelina
Animal

Hope you have a great time wherever you go.

A5KOBE · June 6, 2018, 1:47am

Craft
Bestia
Republique
CUT

PorkyBelly · June 6, 2018, 1:50am

Republique
Hatchet hall
Majordomo
Broken spanish

honkman · June 6, 2018, 2:07am

I would send Chef Laurent (Quenioux) an email and see if he can come up with great dinner for you - perfect way to celebrate LA but also a unique dinner

tailbacku · June 6, 2018, 2:07am

Maybe more than you want to spend, but Somni would be awesome.

set0312 · June 6, 2018, 4:36am

I think Taco Maria is the answer

Ns1 · June 6, 2018, 4:45am

I know how this looks ok guys.

set0312 · June 6, 2018, 4:47am

Nothing says he’s open to eating in Orange County like literally saying “Any reasonably driveable location in Metro L.A./O.C. is fine…”

Ns1 · June 6, 2018, 4:49am

Hey, they don’t teach you how to read before posting in college.

ipsedixit · June 6, 2018, 4:57am

But apparently they do teach you how to delete before someone replies to your original post.

mcmichael · June 6, 2018, 5:00am

The vegan is the wild card here. If fish is ok, then a sushi spot like Mori seems like a good idea. Or Son of a Gun.
A sort of good general all purpose choice like Redbird is not a bad compromise selection.
Suzanne Goin of Lucques did win a Beard award for outstanding chef.

Ns1 · June 6, 2018, 5:07am

I deserve this ridicule.

ipsedixit · June 6, 2018, 5:13am

But it’s why we love you.

JeetKuneBao · June 6, 2018, 5:14am

Bulgarini
Sea Harbour
Jun Won
Luv2Eat