Verse LA: A Modern Supper Club In Los Angeles

The first supper club in the country was established here in Southern California, in Beverly Hills. Popular during the 1930s and 1940s, a “supper club” signified a high-class dining establishment that was also a social club, a private and fairly intimate space where diners enjoyed leisurely multi-course meals, drinks, and entertainment. Here in the same city as the very first of these establishments is a modern supper club in Los Angeles that is in a class of its own.

It would be easy to simply call Verse LA a restaurant, and yes, it is technically a restaurant. However, I am here to tell you that it is so much more than that.

Verse LA has taken the concept of a classic supper club and run with it. This Toluca Lake hotspot is operated by Manny Marroquin, the 17-time Grammy-winning mixing engineer who owns Larrabee Studios next door.

Verse is identified as much as a restaurant as an intimate music venue, a perfect blend of cuisine, sound, and libation. It is essentially a recording studio big enough to fit a restaurant inside. Well-known musicians play and record here, some playing multi-week residencies, with live music every night that Verse is open.

Aside from the food (more on that in a second), what makes Verse truly special is the perfect acoustic environment. Guests are surrounded by speakers and subwoofers, and the walls are covered by disguised sound panels.

The restaurant is also a kind of raw, acoustic recording studio, wired to pump live music from here directly to Larrabee next door.

And then there is the Angeleno cuisine and renowned libations, which center as much on creativity and “mixing” as the music.

The current chef previously worked under a Michelin-starred chef and artfully creates dishes that blend varied influences and cultures.

You can expect to always be surprised in the best way with unexpected combinations, reimagined recipes, and vibrant flavors that spring from Mesoamerican culture.

Call it a restaurant, music venue, or supper club; one description may fit better than them all – an exceptional experience. Reservations are recommended and are best made well in advance, especially if you plan to visit on the weekend. Have you ever been to this modern supper club in Los Angeles? We want to hear what you think! Find more information, the menu, and reservations on the Verse LA website. You can also keep up with specials, seasonal creations, and scheduled performances by following Verse LA on Facebook. There are often special events, musical residencies, and experiences at Verse LA – check out what’s happening and get your tickets on Fever.

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