Starting in January with the wildfires and continuing until present day with the ongoing ICE raids, Los Angeles eateries have been at the receiving end of a one-two punch. Like a superhero swooping out of the sky, Dine LA Restaurant Week launches this month to help foodies (re)discover what makes LA’s dining scene so special.
“Restaurants throughout the county have shown incredible resilience in recent years,” said Stacey Sun, executive director of Dine LA. “Our hope for Dine LA is that it offers restaurants a platform to increase visibility, attract new diners and boost business during what can otherwise be a slower season. For many, it’s an opportunity to showcase their signature dishes, or debut something new, at a price point that invites exploration. Beyond reservations, the program also generates social buzz, press coverage and real community support.”
For almost two decades, Dine LA has tempted and treated locals and tourists with new restaurants, menus and food. This year, 450 restaurants serving 33 global cuisines across 88 neighborhoods are participating, which is the highest number of participants since the program’s inception in 2008. . . .
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Jessica Koslow 