The Henry shakes up World Cup cocktails

The Henry West Hollywood is offering a limited-time menu of soccer-themed cocktails and game-day food specials during the World Cup season, which runs through July 19.

The restaurant has added extra televisions throughout the dining room and plans a game-day atmosphere for guests watching tournament matches.

The specialty cocktail menu includes “Chicharito’s Paloma,” made with Tres Agaves Organic Blanco tequila, grapefruit juice and sparkling pink grapefruit; the “½ Time Snack,” featuring vodka, tangerine, raspberry, coconut and lemon; “Copa Mundial,” an international spirit blend with orange, guava and sparkling wine; and “Early Morning Kickoff,” made with vodka, espresso liqueur, Licor 43 and spiced cold foam.

Guests can pair the drinks with menu items including pretzels with provolone fondue, spicy tuna and crispy rice, artichoke and ricotta dip, and Parmesan truffle fries.

The promotion is available throughout the tournament and is intended to coincide with match broadcasts at the restaurant.

The Henry West Hollywood is located at 120 N. Robertson Blvd.

For information, visit thehenryrestaurant.com/locations/the-henry-west-hollywood.

 

Uchi WeHo scores goals for youth soccer

Uchi West Hollywood is partnering with the nonprofit Good Sports for All during the FIFA World Cup, donating a portion of proceeds from specialty sushi box sales to support youth sports programs in underserved communities.

The promotion runs through July 19, coinciding with World Cup matches as Los Angeles serves as one of the tournament’s host cities.

Customers can purchase sushi boxes designed for at-home dining and match viewing. Available in three tiers – Ichi, Ni and San – the offerings feature selections of Uchi’s signature menu items, including nigiri, makimono and hama chili. Higher-tier options include expanded assortments and premium additions such as caviar.

The fundraising effort benefits Good Sports for All, a nonprofit organization that works to increase access to youth sports opportunities for children in high-need communities.

Uchi is a Japanese restaurant concept founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole. The restaurant is known for contemporary sushi and Japanese-inspired cuisine.

Uchi West Hollywood is located at 9001 Santa Monica Blvd.

For information, visit uchi.uchirestaurants.com/location/sushi-west-hollywood.

 

Vesti returns to Maydan Market

Vesti will return to Maydan Market on July 22 with a new chef’s counter dining experience following a limited run at the market in late 2025.

The food concept, created by chefs Adam Gertler, Shane Lyons and Chris Berardi, will launch The Eating Menu by Vesti @ Maydan Market, an all-you-can-taste experience featuring dishes prepared directly in front of guests at an eight-seat chef’s counter.

According to the company, Vesti’s previous residency at Club 104 within Maydan Market generated strong demand from diners, prompting the team’s return with an expanded format.

The three founders, all classically trained chefs, have backgrounds that include restaurant kitchens, television appearances and food industry ventures. Gertler is known for competing on Food Network’s “The Next Food Network Star.”

The new tasting experience will feature a rotating selection of dishes that may include cold and hot starters, focaccia-based sandwiches, pizzas, Australian wagyu beef and Ora King salmon. Optional caviar additions will also be available. Desserts will be included as part of the experience.

Guests will be encouraged to sample multiple courses during their allotted dining period. The menu is priced at $70 per person and must be prepaid. Seating is limited to eight guests per service, with reservations offered at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Each seating lasts 90 minutes, with a 15-minute grace period.

The Eating Menu by Vesti @ Maydan Market launches July 22.

Maydan Market is located at 4301 W. Jefferson Blvd.

For information, visit maydanmarket.com.

 

A.O.C. presents Father’s Day specials

A.O.C. will offer Father’s Day brunch and dinner service on Sunday, June 21.

Brunch will be served from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and will include holiday dishes and A.O.C. signatures such as Spanish fried chicken and cornmeal waffle; smoked fish plate; grilled salmon salad; vanilla bean French toast; braised brisket hash with poached eggs; scrambled egg focaccia sandwich; roast turkey focaccia sandwich; hanger steak frites; and Le A.O.C. Burger.

Dinner will be served from 5-9 p.m. and will feature seasonal farmers market-inspired dishes including focaccia with braised leeks; arugula salad with cherries; bok choy salad with avocado; wood-oven asparagus; Scottish salmon; green garlic saucisse; lamb chops with artichoke salsa; Liberty duck breast; hanger steak; and the restaurant’s “Ode to Zuni” roasted chicken.

The beverage program will include wines and beers curated by Styne, cocktails by head barman Ignacio Murillo and nonalcoholic drinks.

Reservations are available through OpenTable. Takeout may be ordered at aocwinebar.com for pickup, and delivery is available through DoorDash.

A.O.C. is located at 8700 W. Third St.

For information, visit aocwinebar .com.

 

Summer means rooftop dining at the London WeHo

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills has reopened its seasonal rooftop dinner service, bringing back Boxwood on The Roof for summer evening dining.

Open to both hotel guests and the public, the rooftop restaurant offers nightly outdoor dining with views of the Los Angeles skyline. Executive chef Anthony Keene has created a menu focused on seasonal ingredients, featuring handmade pastas, seafood, steaks and desserts.

Menu highlights include burrata with harissa, grilled peaches and prosciutto; a sesame-nori taco with tuna crudo and spicy aioli; and Caesar salad with a sweet onion tart and Parmesan dressing. Entrées include spaghetti with guanciale, shrimp and Manila clams; charcoal-grilled branzino with artichokes, zucchini blossoms and trumpet mushrooms; and seared scallops with ramp butter, fava beans and porcini mushrooms.

The menu also features USDA Prime and Wagyu beef selections, including a 14-ounce Black Hawk Farms New York Wagyu steak served with fries.

Dessert offerings include olive oil polenta cake with strawberries and honey yogurt, sticky toffee pudding with brown butter ice cream and butterscotch budino with caramelized butterscotch glaze and sea salt.

The beverage program includes cocktails such as the “Golden Hour Spritz,” made with tequila, turmeric, lemon and honey, and a watermelon margarita with Pimms and Tajín. Peach sangria, beer, wine and Champagne are also available.

Dinner is served nightly from 5-10 p.m., with last food orders accepted at 9:30 p.m. Reservations are available through OpenTable. Guests receive complimentary valet parking for up to two hours with validation.

Boxwood on The Roof is located at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd.

For information, visit thelondonwesthollywood.com.

 

Cheers to Dad at THE Blvd

THE Blvd will celebrate Father’s Day with a special brunch service on Sunday, June 21, coinciding with the 31st Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance in Beverly Hills.

The restaurant’s a la carte menu, created by executive chef Colin Bedford, will be available from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and will feature views of the annual automotive showcase taking place along Rodeo Drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Featured beverages include a Penicillin cocktail, a Tom Collins and a free-flow Champagne option. Menu highlights include a selection of specialty hot dogs served on Portuguese rolls with sidewinder fries. Choices include THE Blvd Dog, made with a wagyu hot dog and braised short rib; a beer-braised bratwurst; a beer-battered cod version; a bacon-wrapped Wagyu hot dog; and a crispy polenta-based option.

Additional brunch offerings include a smoked chicken and bacon breakfast burrito, Wagyu steak and eggs, Maine lobster roll eggs Benedict, chilaquiles, the restaurant’s signature chicken and waffle and a seafood platter.

Dessert selections include a warm cookie sundae and a waffle taco filled with chocolate soft serve and brownie bites.

Live music will be offered from noon-4 p.m. A complimentary cigar-rolling station for fathers is scheduled from noon-3 p.m.

The adjacent 31st Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, a free public event, will feature rare, exotic and vintage automobiles.

THE Blvd is located inside the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, at 9500 Wilshire Blvd.

For information, visit theblvdrestaurant.com.