Wood & Vine

We have implemented a 20% fixed service charge on all guest checks; tipping is no longer needed or expected. Hourly pay rates for all employees are now well above minimum wage levels, and FOH staff participate in a profit-sharing program based on restaurant revenue.

Our goal remains to provide an experience fueled by hospitality, by genuine connection, and by a desire to make our guests happy....

This restaurant in the historic Taft Building in Hollywood offers "amazing" classic cocktails and "tasty little plates" of American comfort fare – from chicken 'n' waffles to pork rillette – at "reasonable prices"; the "cool" "old-industrial" interior with tin ceilings and a "beautiful bar" opens onto a "rustic patio", while its location near the theaters makes it a convenient pick "before or...

Thanks to its closeness to the Pantages Theatre, this slight Southern-American spot is an inviting haven for those in need of a pre-show meal. The menu gets surprisingly creative, with honey-roasted, truffle-infused goat cheese figs; chicken and waffles with maple glaze and sage butter; and grape and watermelon sorbet with mint and honey. Sunday brunch is always popular, as are the Monday night...

DOWNTOWN— Terroni, under construction at Spring at 8th, has posted early signage, notes Brigham Yen. [BY]

SILVER LAKE— At the moment, Silver Lake Ramen is about seven to 10 days away from launch. [EaterWire]

HOLLYWOOD— With Book of Mormon soon to start at the Pantages, nearby Wood + Vine is offering a pre-show prix fixe dinner for $25. Cheese/charcuterie followed by a three courser. Also,...

PASADENA— Pasadena is apparently where Asian brands go to be reborn as fusion flavors. Ten Ren opened its first Pasadena outlet called Flour + Tea. This small shop offers products evocative of the ever popular 85 Degrees, serving Ten Ren style (boba) milk teas and pastries. The latest branch of the Taiwanese tea shop is located at the bottom of a mixed use condo "The Dalton." While street...

New American restaurant featuring a large cocktail bar and beautiful outdoor patio dining, shared plates, craft cocktails, and local small production beers and wines.