Some of the most exciting meals in LA can be found in the backyard of a wine bar or under an EZ-up on a neighborhood corner. Pop-ups, whether they’re previews of more permanent spaces or one-offs, are deeply ingrained in Southland dining culture. This is your guide to new and ongoing pop-ups around the city. Have a pop-up that should be on this list? Email us at la@eater.com.
Future plans
With All Day Baby’s bakers taking a week off to visit family, the Silver Lake restaurant is inviting friends to help fill up the pastry case. All weekend long, enjoy treats from Alex Roberts, Rose & Rye, and Nin Cupcake Shop. 3200 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
New York’s iconic Katz’s Deli will be at Bar Next Door for one day only, Saturday, June 29th, serving up their famous pastrami sandwich. As long lines are expected, the sandwich will also be available through Postmates. The hearty sandwich is $25 for a half size and $45 for a full size. 9159 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069.
Maybe Japanese will be performing at Love Hour at Hot Pot, a Koreatown queer party on June 29th. Maybe Japanese will also feature Bluey & Co, Rana Shehadeh, and more. Admission is free and the event will be held from 12pm to 5pm at 532 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020.
Pizza pop-up Lucky Nick’s will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a big party at Homage Brewing in Chinatown on June 30. In addition to Lucky Nick’s, Yellow Paper Burger, Comal, Sad Girl Creamery and more will be feeding attendees on-site. 1219 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
in progress
Sara Domenica’s Greek-Italian pop-up will be taking place every Monday and Tuesday at the Arroyo Club kitchen starting June 17. The menu will feature dishes such as lamb pita, shrimp and portokalopita (a Greek cake). 5631 N Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042.
Walking Spanish, a modern Central American pop-up restaurant, has opened for Sunday and Monday patronage at Las Perlas in West Hollywood. The menu includes dishes such as yucca fries, braised short ribs with kimchi and cheese, and fried chicken sandwiches. 7511 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046.
Every day at the corner of Sunset and Western Boulevard, you’ll find La Chinantla, a pop-up restaurant serving Oaxacan cuisine. Start off with aguas frescas, then tlajudas, memelas, tacos, elotes and more. 5531 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028.
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