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August 2026: Hottest New Openings in LA
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Before Resy becomes the Hunger Games, check these places out!
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Seafood heavy; great vibes
San Damián
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Genuinely worth it. Such talented bartenders, fresh food, and a great vibe
Bar di Bello
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Milanese aperitivo/cocktail bar, opened April 2026
Amiguita
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Melrose Ave, Hollywood. Opened late June 2026
Pawn Shop
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2000s music; inquire about private events!
Bar Jubilee
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Echo Park. Soft-opened April 2026,
Dongame Bar&Izakaya
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Top of my list! Culver City. Opened May 2026
Folks Pizzeria
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Culver City. Opened May 2026
Hayama by WATAMI
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Highland Park. “Japanized Western” bistro
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The vibes are top notch. Love that the glass of wine is standardized across varieties, same with the bottles. Food was okay in my opinion. More of a wine bar with food vs. restaurant with good wine. Highly recc!
Blondie
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Silver Lake. French-Italian bistro
Josephine Silverlake
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Not new, but love! Los Feliz. Cocktail bar from the Donna’s team, opened ~Feb 2026
VANDELL
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