If you were waiting for news about when restaurants might reopen, it’s not much of an appetizer. But Gov. Gavin Newsom — while insisting California will not follow other states in lifting restrictions — suggested this week that progress is being made. (And when restaurants do reopen, it will be in a modified capacity — likely meaning masks for servers, temperature checks for patrons and a reduced number of tables.) In the meantime, you can support restaurants in Los Angeles and the Westside that are still open, offering curbside and delivery. Remember to confirm by calling or checking online as everything is subject to change.
Lawry’s
100 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Hills 310-360-6281
Curbside: Tuesday through Sunday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Mondays. Pre-orders begin at 12 p.m.
For curbside, this Beverly Hills chophouse serves a prime rib dinner that comes with a choice of five cuts as well as salad, mashed potatoes, whipped‑cream horseradish and Yorkshire pudding. If you feel like tackling the work yourself, they will send you home with some of their steaks to be prepared in your kitchen, along with seasonings and cooking suggestions.
Broken Spanish
1050 Flower Street, Los Angeles 213-749-1460
Curbside: Go online or call to make a reservation. Sunday through Thursday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For curbside, this downtown restaurant’s entrees have been pared down into family-style meals, all of which include tortillas, lentils, hongos, salsa verde, pickled cabbage, flan and one of three options: pork chile verde, calabasitas or achiote roasted chicken. On Tuesdays, they serve a build-your-own-taco set. The grocery list includes tamales by the dozen and Margarita kits.
Bavel and Bestia
Bavel: 500 Mateo Street, Los Angeles 213-232-4966 Bestia: 2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles 213-514-5724
Curbside: Prepaid orders will be available for curbside pickup Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Chef Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis are serving up shareable family-style meals from both of their restaurants: the Italian favorite Bestia and the Middle Eastern-themed Bavel. The menu changes every week, but always features dishes specifically designed to be enjoyed at home. They tend to sell out, so be sure to book in advance.
Locanda Positano
4059 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina Del Rey 310-526-3887
Curbside and delivery: Monday through Saturday: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Go online or call to order.
Pasta at this Marina Del Rey eatery include pappardelle with braised wild boar, spinach and red wine reduction sauce; lasagna with veal ragout and fontina cheese; spaghetti with fresh cherry tomatoes; and linguine with Manila clams. Among their non-pasta dishes, consider the breaded chicken breast in melted mozzarella cheese or the grilled New York steak.