Some of Los Angeles’s most exciting meals can be found on the back patio of a wine bar or under an EZ-up on a neighborhood corner. Pop-ups are ingrained in the dining culture of the Southland, whether they’re a preview of a more permanent space or just a one-off. This is a guide to new and ongoing pop-ups around town. Have a pop-up that should be on this list? Email us at [email protected].
Upcoming
Brooklyn wine bar Sauced is officially open on the rooftop of the Stile, and it’s already bringing in heavy hitters for its food menu. On September 13 and 14, Nawal will be serving Syrian comfort dishes including falafel, fatteh, and soujouk crisp. Grab a glass of wine, and enjoy the views from the rooftop that was formerly known as the Ace Hotel. 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
Coffee consultant and barista coach Jaymie Lao will be behind the espresso machine at a Darling Kiosk from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 14. Lao was the first employee at Los Angeles’s Go Get Em Tiger, before going on to manage the company’s retail operations. Recently, she coached Frank La of Be Bright Coffee in his award-winning run to become the 2024 U.S. Barista Champion. 1685 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Long Beach’s Panxa Cocina is hosting its annual hatch chile festival on September 14. Look forward to hatch chile fare including hatch chile queso and Oaxaca stuffed hatch chiles, plus a hatch chile pizza from Speak Cheezy. Hatch chiles are available by the pound for pre-order. 3937 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803.
Agnes is debuting a new weekly wine-tasting series starting September 18. For $20, guests can sample rotating flights of wine curated by beverage director, Zaitouna Kusto (Esters, Hinoki & The Bird). An optional $15 cheese pairing is available to add on. 40 W. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91105.
Ongoing
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Head to Dulan’s on Crenshaw for Kim Prince’s Hotville Chicken pop-up any Wednesday or Thursday for Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, fiery wings, and classic soul food under the same roof. Head to the rear patio from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and if there on a Wednesday evening, it’s spoken word and poetry night.
Roaming ice cream pop-up Gelino’s is serving scoops of flavors like Apple Butter Jeans, Challah French Toast, and Meyer Limoncello all over Los Angeles this summer. Check Gelino’s Instagram for the latest dates and locations. Multiple locations.
Walking Spanish, a modern Central American pop-up has begun a Sunday and Monday residency at Las Perlas in West Hollywood. The menu includes dishes like loaded yucca fries, a braised short rib with kimchi and cheese, and a fried chicken sandwich. 7511 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046.