These five spots in Beverly Hills, 90210 are standing out among tough competition by offering elevated takes on local favorites. From decadent sandwiches with bresaola and truffle honey to hidden underground sushi, these dining establishments are sure to please any palate. Additionally, don’t miss out on the last weekend of Caviar Kaspia’s pop-up tea service at the luxurious Peninsula Hotel. For more dining options in the area, be sure to check out THR’s story on the best patios for a business lunch in Beverly Hills and Century City, featuring Nerano, Nua, and Lumière. You can also learn about a handful of new restaurants that opened earlier this year in and near the Golden Triangle, including the reopened La Dolce Vita, Funke, Steak 48, and Espelette.
The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, a staple in the city since 1967, recently moved to a new location on South Santa Monica Boulevard near Linden Drive. The 5,000-square-foot space is filled with everything loyal patrons have come to expect, from fine cheeses and cured meats to wines and fancy foods. New proprietor Dominick DiBartolomeo, who had worked for the store for 25 years, has added his own touch with Domenico’s line of pastas. The store also offers charcuterie boards, salads, and sandwiches, including a house-roasted turkey club. DiBartolomeo has assembled a top-notch catering team for private events and plans to offer tastings and dinners built around wines and spirits once he receives his liquor license in December.
Parakeet Cafe, a health food franchise from San Diego, has opened its doors on South Beverly Drive. With a menu designed to satisfy every diet, from vegan to paleo to keto, Parakeet Cafe aims to provide both healthy and delicious options. Co-owner Carol Goldwasser and her husband were inspired to open the restaurant after their daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease and found that food played a crucial role in her healing. The menu features açai bowls, Belgian waffles, a variety of toasts, hearty soups, and inventive coffee drinks made from scratch using high-quality, local, and organic ingredients. Parakeet Cafe plans to open a location in Brentwood next.
Dante Beverly Hills, located on the ninth floor of The Maybourne Hotel, is a West Coast outpost of the famed Greenwich Village aperitivo bar. With its sumptuous blue rounded booths and striking skyline views, Dante exudes opulence. The menu features signature drinks such as the Garibaldi, a Campari-fueled cocktail with fluffy orange juice. The food menu highlights local ingredients and includes dishes like honey-laden Pizza Bianca, roasted baby carrots, and Gemelli Corti pasta with basil-pine pesto and lemon. After dining at Dante, head down to the lobby-level Maybourne Bar where head mixologist Chris Amirault has crafted a new fall menu of over 20 indulgent cocktails.
Lorenzo California is a small Tuscan-style eatery on South Santa Monica Boulevard that offers authentic flavors of Florentine sandwiches. Owner Renato Araujo aims to bring the best ingredients and recipes from Florence to Los Angeles, and the result is a menu filled with toothsome creations. The sandwiches, served on focaccia bread from Bianca Bakery in Culver City, feature decadent fillings such as shaved fennel salami, olive oil-marinated artichokes, bresaola, and truffle cream. Vegetarians will delight in the Caponata, which includes eggplant and zucchini, parmesan cheese paté, toasted almond, and basil. There are also pasta and salad dishes available.
Sushi Note Omakase is a hidden gem located in the parking garage of the Rodeo Collection shopping center. This 14-seat sushi bar offers a two-hour, 20-course tasting experience for $190. Chef Kiminobu Saito, who previously ran the Michelin Guide-rated sushi bar Sushi Note in Sherman Oaks, leads the culinary team. The rotating menu showcases elegant cuts of imported Japanese fish paired with house-made accoutrements like ponzu, soy, and fermented daikon. Beverage director Ian Lokey has curated a wine program to complement the sushi offerings. In addition to the omakase experience, Sushi Note Omakase now offers a one-hour, 12-course tasting menu for $125 from 4-5 p.m., with an optional wine pairing.
The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills is currently hosting a Caviar Kaspia pop-up tea service, which has been extended through the end of October. Known for its luxurious caviar offerings, Caviar Kaspia has collaborated with the Peninsula Hotel to create a menu that features lobster salad with Siberian reserve caviar, potato pancake mille feuille with ossetra caviar, and potato with amur gold caviar. This decadent tea service is available on Saturday, October 28, from 11am-2pm and Sunday, October 29, from 11am-3pm. Even after the pop-up ends, caviar enthusiasts can still visit Caviar Kaspia’s permanent location on Melrose Place in West Hollywood.
These five spots in Beverly Hills offer unique dining experiences that stand out among the competition. Whether you’re in the mood for fine cheeses and cured meats, healthy and delicious options, opulent cocktails and dishes, authentic Florentine sandwiches, or an impeccable sushi tasting experience, there is something for everyone in 90210. And don’t miss out on the limited-time Caviar Kaspia pop-up tea service at the Peninsula Hotel, where you can indulge in an abundance of caviar delights.