We celebrate our own anniversaries at our favorite restaurants, but the restaurant’s notable years can pass by without a blink. Here are a few L.A. greats that are celebrating milestones this year in wood (5th), china (20th), silver (25th) and pearls (30th)… or celebrating in just darn good food, with a few anniversary specials tossed into the mix.
A Kumamoto oyster–spiked meal is never inexpensive here, but the fantastic seafood from chef Michael Cimarusti is well worth the splurge. And with Providence celebrating its 5th anniversary with a $65, five-course menu during the month of June (the tasting menu typically begins at $110 for nine courses), you’ve got one more reason to treat yourself to a white-glove dinner.
5955 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.460.4170, providencela.com, L Fri., D nightly
With so many trendsetters hitting the scene, it’s too easy to forget our tried-and-true—but still sophisticated—favorites, like Yujean Kang’s, which is celebrating its 20th. Chef Kang takes Chinese cooking to a higher level, from his tea-smoked duck salad with black-bean sauce to his Szechwan crispy beef with sautéed vegetables. This elegant Old Town spot boasts a serious wine list, white-tablecloth service and prices that seem lower than they did a decade ago—lunch is a particular bargain, with $8 to $10 entrees that come with soup and Kang’s fine chicken salad.
8401 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.3993. hugosrestaurant.com, B, L & D daily, brunch Sat.-Sun.
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