Mar 2026

{plate-by-plate} Providence – Los Angeles

Providence - Los Angeles

Plate-by-plate of chef Michael Cimarusti’s three-Michelin-starred tasting menu ($375) at Providence on Friday, February 27, 2026. [Previously: “Full Tasting” (2009), Dessert Tasting (2010), Chef’s Tasting (2017).]

Providence - Los Angeles

Barnacles have been replaced with clouds by artist Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert.

Providence - Los Angeles

Fizzy whiskey cocktail ($25).

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Feb 2026

{plate-by-plate} Pasta Bar – Los Angeles

Pasta Bar - Los Angeles

Plate-by-plate of chef DJ Nelson’s Michelin-starred tasting menu ($245) at Pasta Bar on Saturday, January 23, 2026.

Pasta Bar - Los Angeles

Welcome cocktail via a Japanese cold drip tower.

Pasta Bar - Los Angeles

WILD THAI BANANA CHAI TEA | toasted rice, cinnamon, pistachio, horchata, and Haiken vodka.

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Feb 2026

{Plate-by-Plate} Lilo – Carlsbad

Lilo - Carlsbad

Plate-by-plate of chef Eric Bost’s Michelin-starred tasting menu ($265) at Lilo on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Lilo - Carlsbad

Alfresco Carlsbad evening to start.

Lilo - Carlsbad

Non-alcoholic fizzy welcome drink.

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