L.A. restaurants and breweries score big with World Cup fever

Los Angeles is buzzing with World Cup excitement as restaurants and breweries roll out special menus and events. Historic venues and new spots alike are drawing crowds eager to watch the games with themed food and drinks. Clifton’s, a long-standing restaurant in L.A., has reopened its doors just in time for the tournament. Robhana Group, the new owner, restored the first two floors for World Cup game days. The menu features soccer-inspired pizzas and dishes created with local chefs.

Fuegos LA, an Argentinian restaurant and wine bar in South L.A., is also hosting watch parties. Fans arrived up to four hours early to claim tables for Argentina’s first match. The venue offers live-fire grilled meats and traditional Argentine pizzas. Ricardo Yernazian, an Argentinian living in L.A., visited for the first time to catch the game.

Skyduster Beer has opened a 17,000-square-foot brewery in the Fashion District. Former Poltergeist chef Diego Argoti is launching Estrano Verano there, a pub-style pop-up residency. His menu puts creative twists on classic pub fare and live-fire dishes. On busy game days, he expects to serve between 300 and 400 guests. The World Cup has energised L.A.’s dining scene with special events and menus. Restaurants and breweries are attracting large crowds with themed food and live screenings. Fans have more options than ever to enjoy the tournament with a local flavour.