Takeout that feels like a Night Out
Do you have covid-19 cabin fever yet? Well, even if you can’t go out for dinner it doesn’t mean you can’t switch up the scenery! Here are a few spots in Los Angeles for takeout that feels like a night out!
Be sure to keep checking back in as this list is updated often!
Bianca (Culver City)
Bianca, located at The Platform in Culver City, is the collaboration of Federico Fernandez (Executive Pastry Chef of the Four Seasons) along with Gianni and Nicola Vietina of Madeo Restaurante. It’s a blend of Italian, Argentinian, and French influences for an absolutely irresistible combination.
The takeout procedure is seamless, with a private window set up on the restaurant side. The bakery portion of the restaurant is open as usual with 6-foot distancing. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days.
Every single dish I had in my takeout order was delicious, so I highly recommend a little from each region of the world. From Italy, begin with the Polpette meatballs ($14) and Bufala Alla Caprese ($16) before digging into a pasta course like Orecchiette Cacio e Pepe ($26).
From Argentina, go with an order of Empanadas in flavors like chicken, octopus, or corn ($10). Next, choose a meat course like the Entraña a la Parilla con chimichurri with crispy potatoes and vegetables ($32).
Lastly, from France, you will be heading to the Bakery side where you’ll feel transported to a Parisian boulangerie.
Opennaire (Koreatown)
3-courses plus extras for $45 from Chef Josiah Citrin (Melisse)? No, you aren’t reading that wrong! Available through Tock LA, treat yourself to the best of the restaurant with dishes like a Gem Salad with aged goat cheese and truffle vinaigrette; “Surf & Turf” with Snake River sirloin and Hibachi grilled pawns; my favorite Charred Broccolini with green sambal and avocado; Smoked Carrots; and a Tart variation (persimmon is pictured). Sourdough Dinner Rolls with pomegranate honey butter are also included.
The menu comes with great reheating directions and the pick-up at the valet of The Line Hotel is a breeze.
Sushi Roku (Pasadena/Santa Monica)
Sushi Roku is making it easy to order out. First, there’s FREE delivery via Postmates, DoorDash and Uber Eats PLUS White Glove Curbside Pickup Service from Wednesday to Sunday (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) Next, if you order over $50 and do curbside pick-up, you’ll get a $20 bonus card for future dine-in use!
Currently, the best deal being offered are on the Sushi Family Packs for 4 ($98) and 50% off all bottles of wine & sake for curbside pick-up orders. The Sushi Family Pack features Black Miso Edamame; Miso Soup; 8 Pieces of Sushi such as Tuna and Salmon; and 4 Specialty Rolls such as The Katana Roll and The White Lotus.
Carbon Beach Club (Malibu)
Enjoy everything but the beach when you order from Malibu Beach Inn’s, Carbon Beach Club. Takeout standouts include Crispy California Calamari ($16) and Creekstone Steak Frites ($36). Pickup is available daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and orders can be placed by calling (310) 651-7777.
The Malibu Beach Inn is also still open for that staycation with dining options like Nobu Ryokan and The Surfrider available for in-room dining.
République (Hancock Park)
République, among other restaurants, has joined the Tock to Go program that was put together by the popular reservations system. Enjoy a 3-course dinner for $32.50 a person including highlights like Mary’s Rotisserie Chicken with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and an Almond Brown Butter Cake with blueberries and lemon curd.
Just like a regular night out you make a reservation to pick up your food and everything is prepaid ahead of time.
Petit Trois LA (Sherman Oaks)
Nothing makes you feel more like you’re part of L.A. society again like Chef Ludo Lefevbre. Get your Big Mec through your voiture window with pickup at Petit Trois LA and Trois Mec from Noon to 8 p.m. The limited menu includes favorites like the French Onion Soup ($17); Steak Frites ($39); and the Big Mec with Frites ($25). Takeout is also available with Caviar and Doordash.
Max City BBQ (Eagle Rock)
Max City BBQ is 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯 the pants off its customers by giving away one 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 toilet paper roll per takeout order over $50!
The promotion is called “𝗪𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼)!” and takes place March 30th and 31st while supplies last. Menu highlights include St. Louis Ribs; Brisket; Chicken; Cornbread; and loads of Family Style Combos like an “Everything but the Bird” which offers a little bit of everything they do well for 4-5 people for just $54.
A.O.C./Lucques (Melrose)
Food will be available for pick-up from both A.O.C. and Lucques at Lucques Restaurant. Enjoy favorites like Braised Beef Short Ribs with potato purée, cipollini onions and horseradish cream from Lucques ($46) and the Spanish Fried Chicken with romesco aioli and cumin chile butter (19) from A.O.C. Full menu here. Menu here.
Pretty Dirty (Eagle Rock)
Enjoy happy hour in your own home with the Pre-Batched Cocktails To-Go Program from Pretty Dirty located inside the 5 Line Tavern in Eagle Rock,
Menu options include four to five servings of their Manhattan; Negroni; Margarita; or Daiquiri along with an appetizer of 15g Regiis Ova caviar with potato chips and creme fraiche. Pre-order online for contact-less pick up between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. ($58 – $68).
El Torito (Various)
How does FREE DELIVERY and $10 Off sound? Well, El Torito is making it easy to get tacos to go with a $10 deal when you spend $35 or more and FREE delivery if you book through their website.
Tableside Guacamole at your coffee table never tasted so good.
Hippo (Highland Park)
For takeout that feels like a night out I turn to one of my favorite restaurants, Hippo. They’ve even lowered their menu prices to make the food more accessible to all-which means you can have your Butternut Squash Cappellacci and some Cool Wax Beans too ($6).
Pick-up and delivery are available through Caviar or by phone.
Papilles (Hollywood)
For the first time ever this Bib Gourmand French Bistro in the heart of Hollywood will be serving up gourmet Burgers and Fried Chicken under the name For the Win! The burgers are from Marin Sun Farms and will be served on toasted potato buns with onion, pickles, and special sauce. The price is just $9-10 dollars with Fries being an additional $3.
The hours are Noon to 3 p.m. for now and will be extended to 8 p.m. if demand remains high. Call 323-871-2026 to place your order.
Pasta Sisters (Culver City/Mid-City)
Fresh, made to order pasta is at your fingertips with the Pasta Sisters! Choose your pasta and your choice of sauce and then place your order on the website or by phone. Postmates is handling the delivery. You’ll be doing the Black Truffle shuffle in no time!
Chado Tea (Pasadena/Torrance)
Drink to your health with the first-ever Afternoon Tea to Go from Chado Tea. Available starting Saturday, March 21st from 12 to 4 p.m. you can pick-up an entire tea ceremony to have at home including their Signature Cream of Tomato Soup, Freshly-made Tea Sandwiches, Scones with Chado cream, Dessert, and of course Tea ($22.95/$28.99).
While I’m partial to the Mauritius Tea (nice amount of caffeine), they’ve just introduced a line of turmeric-based immunity teas which are a perfect fit for this particular moment in time.
Orders can be placed by calling the respective locations and all the information is on their website.
Kismet Rotisserie (Los Feliz)
Although Kismet might be closed, limited take-out and delivery options are still available to get your falafel fix at Kismet Rotisserie! Place your order at 323-400-3700 or with Caviar or Doordash from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
You can get an entire Rotisserie Chicken curbside ($32) with some Schmaltzy Potatoes ($5), or choose some of their Chicken Party Pack options for 4 or more peeps starting at $68.
Let’s just try and keep it under 10 people please:)…
Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse (Downtown)
Imagine eating Jumbo Asparagus and Mesquite Grilled Hanger Steak in your underwear! Well, it’s all possible with Nick + Stef’s To Go Menu. Just try to keep your clothes on until after you’ve done the curbside pick-up. Orders can be placed at 213-680-0330 or by email from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m WEEKDAYS! Orders over $100 will also receive a $25 gift card.
Did this roundup of takeout that feels like a night out make you want to get up and go out? Consider repinning while we still can!
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