Once a leader in American fine dining, Alinea lost its coveted third Michelin Star in 2025 after holding it for 14 years. Known for its theatrical dishes like the edible helium balloon  and Hot Potato, Cold Potato , the restaurant faced criticism for inconsistent execution and flavor depth, despite its stunning presentations. With prices ranging from $365 to $495 per person , diners expect flawless quality, but recent feedback highlighted gaps in meeting these high standard

Revelry at the La Fête Gala Dinner in 2024 La Fête du Champagne is set to dazzle Los Angeles with a long weekend of bubbly revelry from November 13–15, 2025 . This storied celebration – founded by Champagne expert Peter Liem  and renowned sommelier Daniel Johnnes  – has become the nation’s premier Champagne festival, showcasing the world’s finest bubbles  in epic style. Up to 22% off tickets with code: ENPRIMEURCLUB La Fête du Champagne  is making its way to the City of Angel