Drago Bakery (Culver City):
Owner and Executive Chef Celestino Drago has created a special Takeout Menu at Drago Bakery in Culver City that will feature freshly baked and freezable essentials that guests can pick-up and prepare at home. Chef Drago and the Drago Bakery team will be offering the following Takeout Menu every Monday though Friday for pick-up from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Fresh Pasta Package ($55) which will include a choice of Lasagna Bolognese, Chicken and Mushroom Lasagna, or Vegetarian Lasagna that will serve up to 10 guests and be packaged cold. Main Proteins such as the Chicken Breast with Marsala and Mushrooms ($80), and a Beef Stew with Red Wine & Spices ($95), will also be packed cold and serve up to 10 guests. Side Orders will feature 2-pound containers of Assorted Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts with Ginger & Shallots ($18 each). Fresh Soups include a choice of Minestrone, Pumpkin, and Lentil, and will be packaged in 32-ounce deli-cups and offered cold or frozen ($12 each). Executive Chef Celestino Drago will also have plenty of Bakery Goods available such as Breads featuring a Ciabatta Loaf (1 ½ lbs., $3.50), Pagnotta Sourdough (2 ½ lbs., $5), Rustic Baguette ($2.50), and Whole Wheat Harvest (2 lbs., $5). The Cakes will include a Cheesecake ($28), and a Chocolate Flourless Cake ($28). Lastly, a selection of Fresh Breakfast Pastries will include Plain Croissants ($2.25 each), Chocolate Croissants ($3.00 each), Almond Croissants ($3.75 each), Ham & Cheese Croissants ($3.75 each), and Coffee Muffins, Banana Muffins, Walnut Muffins, and Blueberry Muffins ($3 each). To place a special Takeout Order please call Drago Bakery directly at 310.280.6004 or stop by Drago Bakery anytime Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Drago Bakery will be offering Takeout Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; 3828 Willat Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232; 310.280.6004; www.DragoBakery.com
Georgia’s Restaurant (Long Beach):
Grab a delicious bucket of savory Southern Fried Chicken for the family or any savory Southern dish from Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange. Georgia’s Long Beach is offering Curbside Pickup all day and delivery through Grubhub. They are also offering incredible Family Packages featuring a Family Feast Take-Out Special with 8 Pieces of (dark meat) Fried Chicken(guests can add 2 white meat chicken breasts and 4 wings for $10); 6 Pieces of Fried Catfish, 4 Large Soulful Sides, 1 House Salad with a Romaine mix, and 6 Cornbread ($50), a Family Size Jambalaya Special featuring a ½ Pan of Gretchen’s Jambalaya with Garlic Rice that feeds up to five guests ($35); Family Bucket Special served with 8 Pieces of (dark meat) Fried Chicken, 2 Large Soulful Sides, and 6 Cornbread ($20), or the Feast for 2 Special which includes 2 Entrees with a choice of two of the following – Fried Chicken, Grilled Tilapia, Fried Catfish, Smothered Pork Chops,Blackened Chicken Pasta or Jambalaya, 4 Soulful Sides, 1 House Salad, and 4 Cornbread ($30). If guests prefer to order off the Georgia’s Restaurant Traditional Menu offering their Small Bites, Po Boys, Salads, Bowls, Sandwiches, Plate-Ups, Specialties, Soulful Sides, and Desserts, guests can never go wrong with the St. Louis BBQ Ribs, a half-rack of slow-roasted pork ribs in Georgia’s Restaurant signature house-made BBQ sauce, and a tasty Soulful Side such as the Collard Greens, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, Nana Gretchen’s famous Cornbread served with house-made honey butter, or her fresh Peach Cobbler for the perfect finish.
Georgia’s Restaurant is also now offering Wine and Beer for Takeout and Delivery. Wines by the Bottle feature two White Wines including the Prophecy Pinot Grigio ($18) and the Athena Chardonnay ($21). Red Wines by the Bottle include the Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon ($21) and the Rabble Red Blend ($24). Beer is also now offered including LC Tangerine ($3.50), Scrimshaw ($3.50), LC IPA ($3.50), LC Great White ($3.50) or the LC Hazy IPA ($3.50).
Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange offers Takeout and Delivery Monday through Sunday from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm; 4101 McGowen Street, Suite 115, Long Beach, CA 92630; 714.906.1900; www.Georgias-Restaurant.com
Gus’s Barbecue (South Pasadena):
Gus’s Barbecue in South Pasadena offers Takeout at all locations and online ordering through their website for both Lunch and Dinner. Gus’s Barbecue in South Pasadena offers Delivery through Postmates. Gus’s Barbecue has a special Takeout Menu at each location that can be found at www.GussBBQ.com. Guests can order some incredible BBQ for the entire family with Gus’s Real Pit BBQfeaturing Memphis Baby Back Ribs, BBQ Brick Chicken, Texas Beef Brisket, St. Louis Spare Ribs, Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip, Smoked Sausage and the Carolina Style Pulled Pork, each seasoned overnight and then smoked low and slow for up to fourteen hours over whole pecan logs in order to create Gus’s signature smoke flavor. Do not forget Gus’s Barbecue’s Cast Iron Cornbreadserved with jalapeño jelly and honey butter, or their Smokehouse Chili prepared with Nebraska ground beef, cheddar cheese, red onion and pickled jalapeños.
Gus’s Barbecue is now offering Southern Sangria, their Gus’s Old Fashioned and Gus’s Private Reserve Single Barrel Old Forester Kentucky Bourbon for Takeout and Delivery. Gus’s Barbecue will be offering their signature 16 oz. Southern Sangria ($16 each), their 12 oz. Gus’s Old Fashioned ($16 each), and Gus’s Private Reserve Single Barrel Old Forester Kentucky Bourbon by the bottle ($45).
Gus’s Barbecue South Pasadena offers Takeout and Delivery Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Friday from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Saturday from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm, and Sunday from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm; 808 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena; 626.799.3251; www.GussBBQ.com
Mi Piace (Pasadena):
Mi Piace, Old Town Pasadena’s neighborhood favorite known for its Italian cuisine is offering Takeout and Delivery every Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm, starting Tuesday, March 31st, 2020. Guests can call the restaurant directly and come pickup, or they can order Delivery through DoorDash, Grubhub, and Postmates. Mi Piace will not disappoint as they have created a full menu offering many of their classic favorites such as the Calamari Fritti, Caprese Burrata and Bruschetta in the Primi Piatte section. The Insalate section offers the Insalata Mi PIace, a Caesar, and Baby Kale salad, while the Pasta section of the menu offers twelve delectable options including Mi Piace’s Pappardelle Bolognese, Ravioli Della Casa, Linguine Pesto, Fettuccine Alfredo Tartufo, and more. The Carne e Pollo section surprises with savory selections such as the Pollo Al Sesamo, Piccata Di Pollo, and Bistecca, while seafood lovers will rejoice with the Scampi, Fra Diavolo, and theFiletto Di Salmone in the Pesce section. Families can enjoy their favorite Pizza featuring the Margherita, Classica, and Old Town Speciale, or a marinated chicken, New York pastrami, or handmade meatball Panino. Finally, for those craving some decadent comfort, the Mi Piace Black Label Burger will also be offered and is prepared with a special prime rib eye and brisket “exclusive” mix.
Mi Piace is also offering Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cocktails for Takeout and Delivery. Mi Piace will offer Wines by the Bottle that will rotate “daily” and will include a Red Wine, White Wine and a Rosé. Beers will be offered individually ($4 each) or by the Six Pack ($15) including Heineken, Modelo, Amstel Light or a rotating IPA. Mi Piace is also offering Cocktails ($10 each) featuring Mi Piace’s signature Old Forester Barrel Aged Manhattan, Tito’s Handmade Vodka & Q Soda, and Hendrick’s Gin & Q Tonic. Mi Piace will also be offering Spirits by the Bottle featuring Hendrick’s Gin ($45), Tito’s Handmade Vodka ($32), and Old Forester Bourbon ($22). Also, for every Bottle or Cocktail made of Hendrck’s Gin, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, or Old Forester Bourbon purchased, Mi Piace will donate one meal to the Boys & Girls of West San Gabriel Valley.
Mi Piace will offer Takeout and Delivery Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm; 25 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.795.3131; www.MiPiace.com
Open Face Food Shop (Los Angeles):
Open Face Food Shop’s fresh, healthy, Danish-inspired dishes will be available for Takeout for Lunch and Dinner every Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, and on Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Open Face Food Shop will be offering Executive Chef Lene Houck’s Traditional Lunch Menu and an expanded HYGGE-TO-GO Menu which features new dinner items and boxes of fresh, organic Farmer’s Market produce. Associated with comfort, conviviality, contentment and well-being, Hygge is a quality that has long been considered a part of the Danish national character. Guests can enjoy delicious items such as Danish Open Face Sandwich Box #3: Egg Salad/Pork that offers one sandwich made with curried egg salad, leeks, and optional pickled herring, paired with another sandwich with prepared with pork loin, apple, braised cabbage, and pickles. Meat lovers are in luck with the Hakke Bøf, a Danish-style open-faced burger made with grass-fed beef, caramelized onions, shaved Brussels sprouts, and quick-pickled cucumber on top of Nathan’s 3-day Sourdough. For something sweet, Chef Lene’s Almond Cake is scrumptious and served with labneh and house-made berry jam. Open Face Food Shop will soon be offering Online Ordering and will have updates at www.OpenFaceFoodShop.com when this is available. Since quantities may be limited, Open Face Food Shop asks that guests who are interested in Dinner call 855.676.3223 by 4:00 pm for same day pickup between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
Open Face Food Shop offers Takeout Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, and on Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; 5577 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016; 855.676.3223; www.OpenFaceFoodShop.com
SHU – Sushi House Unico (Bel Air):
SHU Sushi House Unico will be offering Takeout every Monday through Sunday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm to support their community and guests’ in-home dining needs. SHU will be offering a slightly reduced Takeout Menu, but guests will still be able to order many of their favorite Japanese-Italian fusion dishes. To place a Takeout Order directly, please call SHU at 310.474.2740.
SHU Sushi House Unico will be offering Takeout Monday through Sunday from 4:14 pm to 8:40 pm; 2932 ½ Beverly Glen Circle, Bel Air, CA 90077; 310.474.2740; www.ShuSushi.com
The Original Top’s (Pasadena):
The Original Top’s, a classic Pasadena institution and long-standing restaurant has been serving comforting and approachable scratch made food since 1952 and they are now offering Takeout and Drive-Thru to help feed families during this time. The Original Top’s offers Breakfast Takeout until 11:00 am which includes selections such as the Steak & Egg Burrito made with Carne Asada, scrambled eggs, homestyle potatoes, jack and cheddar cheese, and for Lunch Takeout, guests can opt for the Famous Pastrami with a slowly marinated special au jus, piled high on a French Roll mustard and pickles. For something warm and hearty, guests can order the Chili Bowl made with The Original Top’s signature chili and diced onions, Zucchini Sticks or French Fries. For something sweet, save room and order a vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry Old Fashioned Shake.
The Original Top’s offers Takeout and Drive-Thru from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm; 3838 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107; 626.449.4412; www.TheOriginalTops.com
The Raymond 1886 (Pasadena):
The Raymond 1886, Pasadena’s beloved Craftsman Cottage is offering Takeout and Delivery for families to share at home Tuesday through Sunday. They are offering a 10% discount on all Takeout Orders when guests call the restaurant directly along with easy Curbside Pickup. The Raymond 1886 will also offer Delivery through DoorDash, Grubhub, and Postmates as well. The Raymond 1886’s Takeout Menu can be found at www.TheRaymond.com. For some tasty comfort guests can order Starters ($12), Sides ($7), Sandwiches ($16) like The Cuban Sandwich prepared with pork belly, Black Forest ham, Dijon, mojo sauce, Swiss cheese, and pickles, served on Cuban bread with Parmesan fries; Pastas ($20) featuring he Bolognaise made with veal, pork belly, beef, rigatoni, pomodoro, Grana Padano and crispy sage, Mains ($28) including the Steak and Frites, Mary’s Chicken, and New Zealand Salmon; The Kids ($12) section includes favorites like Chicken Tenders, Grilled Cheese, and Pasta. The Raymond 1886 also knows how to feed a family and they are offering a Family Meal for 2 ($55) including 1 Starter, 1 Side, choice of 2 Mains or Pastas, or the Family Meal for 4 ($75) including 2 Starters, 2 Sides, choice of 4 Mains or Pastas, as another top Takeout choice for a delicious meal that feels homemade without all the fuss.
The Raymond 1886 is also now offering Wine, Beer and Pre-Made Cocktails for Takeout and Delivery. Wines by the Bottle ($18.86 each) feature two White Wines including the Altamonte, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, 2018 and the Bonny Doon “Gravitas” Blend, Santa Cruz, 2015. Red Wines by the Bottle include the Condado de Haza, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, 2015 and the El Esteco, Malbec, Calchaqui Valley, 2017. Beer is offered by the Six Pack ($12.50 each) including Day Beer Lager-Brewed with Czech Sass, Hallertauer Mittlefruch Hops, 4.5% ABV or the Stone Delicious IPA with Lemondrop & El Dorado Hops, 7.7% ABV. Lastly, The Raymond 1886 is also featuring handcrafted COCKTAILS-TO-GO (4 Servings – $45) created by the 1886 Bar Team and prepared in Mason Jars. The three Cocktails offered are the 1886 Negroni prepared with gin, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Campari, and orange oil, the Little Italy comprised of rye whiskey, Carpano Antica Vermouth, and Cynar, or the Fair & Warmer, a blend of rums, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, house curacao, and lemon oil.
The Raymond 1886 offers Takeout and Delivery every Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm; 1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136; www.TheRaymond.com
Via Alloro (Beverly Hills):
Via Alloro will be offering Takeout for both for Lunch and Dinner every Monday through Sunday from 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm to support the community and their guests in-home dining needs. Via Alloro will be offering a slightly reduced version of their Traditional Takeout Menu featuring Appetizers, Pizzas, Pastas, Mains, and Desserts, long with their New Signature Family Menus featuring Family of 6 Menus, Vegetarian Family Menu, and Pescatarian Family Menu, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Drago Olive Oil, Balsamic, Sicilian Salt, Bread, and much, much more!
Via Alloro is now offering a special selection of Wines by the Bottle from their Award-Winning Wine List for Takeout and Delivery every Monday through Sunday from 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm to support the community and their guests’ in-home needs. Via Alloro will also be offering 25% OFF ALL WINE ORDERS to all guests that call the restaurant to order directly. To place a Takeout Order, please call Via Alloro at 310.275.2900 and the restaurant also offers Curbside Pickup. Guests can also order from Postmates if they prefer delivery. To place a Takeout Order directly, please call Via Alloro at 310.275.2900 and the restaurant will also be offering Curbside Pickup. Guests can also order from Postmates if they prefer delivery.
Via Alloro offers Takeout and Delivery every Monday through Sunday from 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm; 310 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.275.2900; www.ViaAlloro.com