LA West Elite Event at West

My first Unilocal elite event and I enjoyed it. Living far away and with heavy traffic, I knew I had to leave at least a hour prior. Even with my planning I still arrived after the start time but it was perfectly fine cause the Unilocalers were in the lounge area drinking cocktails.
The cocktail we were served was quite strong but was well made. There was a live jazz band that provided a relaxing ambiance. Twenty minutes later it was time to move to the restaurant portion and start the multi-​course meal. The head chef, Laura Scollan, gave a nice little introduction to start the dining experience. My favorites of the night were the cider glazed scallops and graham cracker lamb. Two thumbs up and I loved every bite of these dishes. The alcohol was overflowing at this event. From the starter cocktail to the wine pairings, Unilocalers were spoiled for sure.
The restaurant, located in Hotel Angeleno, has huge windows showcasing the beautiful La scenery. This restaurant would be perfect for a date night, anniversary, or catch up with friends and family. I somehow missed on being set up with the preferred guest card that allows 15% off drinks and food, free valet, and reduced room rates that other Unilocalers received. However, I would still come back because the ambiance was classy and inviting. Thanks Brittany, Unilocal team, and West for the lovely night.

LA West squad enchanted me again with surprisingly luxurious treatments at West restaurant and lounge elite event past Tuesday evening. Upon arrival at the designated valet area, there’re two bouncers handing you sparkly champagne so you could enjoy it on the way up to the penthouse on the 17^th floor.
Décor of the lounge is so elegant. Lightings and layouts are so beautiful. You’ll fall in love with breathtaking view of West Los Angeles like you’ve never fell in love before.
Once we’re all done with our cocktail* in the lounge area with classy lively live jazz music in the background, it’s time to move to the restaurant section on the other side of the bar. Tables were beautifully set up with wine glasses and #yelp souvenirs.
Our first course was Cider-​glazed Scallops. West was very generous about the portion because it’s a huge fresh and tasty scallops I’ve never had in such a long time.
Followed by Honey Ginger Salmon. I loved this dish so much. The fish had no fishy smell at all. Another good quality seafood dish I would definitely come back!
I’m not going to say much about Duo Duck and Graham Cracker Lamb since I couldn’t eat anymore after the second course.
Many thanks to LA West, hotel managers and all the crew members behind the scene for organizing such an unforgettable event. Can’t wait to come back!

What a great experience this Unilocal Elite Event was!
As we drove up to the hotel, We were able to valet my car and were greeted at the entrance with champagne for the ride up the elevator. I just want to say that is some excellent service to start the night. On the 17^th floor, we walked into cocktail hour and were greeted with a drink and a gorgeous view. As the night progressed, a band was playing some light music to set a relaxing mood. Chelsea was nice enough to announce dinner was ready and we walked to our seating area.
We had a total of 4 course meals along with wine pairings for each meal. We were given a bread basket with whipped butter and bruschetta to start the dinner. This event really blew my expectations. Each meal and wine pairing worked perfectly. Each dish was perfectly sized so you would be able to eat every course and be full at the end of the dinner. My Favorite dish was the Scallop dish. Everything in the dish flowed so well and really amazed me with flavor.
Overall, just an amazing experience that was put on by the West restaurant & lounge staff and our very own Brittany, Chelsea, Lesina. Thank you for the opportunity to join in this wonderful event. I had wonderful time meeting some new Unilocal members. Must say, the photographer, Brian, killed it with our picture. I had to post it to Instagram ASAP lol. Thank you Brian for the great capture. Hope my review gave a glimpse into the event and cannot wait for the next Unilocal Elite Event.

I live ten minutes from Hotel Angeleno yet I never knew there was an upscale restaurant there until the LA West Elite even at West! For food with a view I don’t think you can beat the scenery from this 17^th floor restaurant and lounge. Sure the 405 stinks when you’re stuck in traffic, but watching the zooming white headlights and red taillights stand out again the night sky was mesmerizing and quite relaxing.
West’s treatment of Elite Unilocalers was top notch starting with the complementary valet and red carpet walkway. I don’t drink alcohol (unfortunately allergic), but I noticed the drinks were flowing starting with the sparkling wine welcome, cocktails, and wine pairings that I’m sure most of the Unilocalers appreciated.
I can definitely see myself going back and sitting in the comfortable lounge with friends while sharing appetizers. This would also be a perfect restaurant for a romantic date. It was very kind of West to offer us all 15% off discounts on future visits plus free Valet!
Of our four plate tasting menu, my favorite items were: the truffle parsnip purée; the forbidden rice and shiitake soy butter sauce; the sliced duck on the duck duo; and the perfectly prepared and buttery soft lamb chop. The Bailey’s pot de crème was decadent and rich. Also I’m a bread lover and the sourdough was delicious!
Thanks to Brittany, Chelsea, Lesina, and everyone at West Restaurant & Lounge from the valet to the servers to the staff and Executive Chef Laura Scollan for making the entire experience so spectacular. I also LOVE my mini phone charger!

What an amazing evening, from start to finish! Upon arrival at valet, we were greeted with champagne flutes and a red carpet. Once we arrived on the 17^th floor, we were served a signature cocktail and then gifted with a Preferred Guest card that will give us free valet parking, 15% off food and drink, room discounts, etc. for future visits. The hotel manager and restaurant manager warmly greeted us and took the time to speak with us. Once seated, we were treated to a four course meal, with each course well paired with wine. The final course was dessert served with coffee or tea. The staff was SO friendly, the food and wine was delicious, and the ambiance was awesome. This is hands down one of the best events I have been to and I felt so spoiled the entire night. I will happily return to West at the Angelino! Thank you Brittany, Chelsea, Lesina and the West Restaurant & Lounge staff for an amazing evening!

Thank you, thank you Brittany, Chelsea and Lesina for such an amazing event! This event was the first Unilocal Elite event that I’ve been able to make it to and I’m so glad I did! It was truly a spectacular evening. My boyfriend and I were really excited when we saw pictures of the view from the top of the Hotel Angeleno and we were not disappointed. And to top it off, the management at the hotel went above and beyond to make sure we were having a good time. We will definitely be using the amazing preferred guest card they gave us to come back for free valet and 15% off drinks and food! And hopefully we’ll get to staycation there as well.
The drink before the meal was curated perfectly and a great start to the evening. Once we sat down for dinner we had already made new friends, another reason why these events are so great! I love that Unilocal connects me with people who I may not have gotten to meet otherwise! I can’t believe the amount of food we were served – I was STUFFED at the end of the meal! Everything was so delicious, I couldn’t stop eating even when I was full. I’d have to say my favorite was the duck with the cherry demi-​glaze. It was cooked to perfection. The wine pairings were also great. (I tasted everything, but didn’t drink the full glass since I was driving. My boyfriend definitely indulged though and loved every minute of it!)
Thank you community managers for putting together such a great evening. I can’t wait for the next event!

As soon as you pulled into the valet, there was a red carpet and glass of sparkling wine awaiting to greet you to Hotel Angeleno. Really set the tone for this outstanding, well orchestrated elite event.
Taking the elevator to the penthouse, we’re led to the bar area and served a cocktail made with bourbon, ginger liquor, and cinnamon. We enjoy the view and live music. We meet some wonderful fellow Unilocalers. Before you know it, we’re ushered to the dining area.
The four course meal was great. Each course came with a wine pairing (SO MUCH WINE). Can’t beat a night where you eat & drink while talking about all the places you love to eat & drink with some new friends. All of the waitstaff was attentive but unobtrusive.
Definitely will return to West to show off the view and enjoy some drinks when friends come to visit.

Thank you, Brittany, Chelsea, Lesina, and West Restaurant & Lounge staff for this amazing event! Although all Elite events are amazing, I must say that this was one of the best EVER!
Located at the Penthouse floor of the Hotel Angeleno right off of 405, as soon as we stepped out of the elevator, we were greeted by friendly West Restaurant & Lounge staffs who led us to the check-​in table. First thing I noticed about the West Restaurant & Lounge Los Angeles was how beautiful the place was and what an amazing view it had — even the crazy rush hour LA traffic looks beautiful at night from this place! Shortly after we got to have a look around the restaurant, we got to meet the hotel managers who immediately ordered us the house specialty cocktail and then really took their time to let us know about Hotel Angeleno and set us up a preferred guest card with a lot of awesome perks from free valet to discounted room rates to 15% off drinks & food which I definitely plan on using. Afterwards, we got to enjoy their live jazz while sipping on their cocktail which was Bourbon with cinnamon.
We were then led to the dining area that was beautifully set up just for us, with awesome gifts for everyone — portable charger and post-​its! My boyfriend and I got to sit in a small table just for us and got excited for the four course meal with wine pairing & dessert while we enjoyed yummy breadbasket. We ate all of these amazing food by Executive Chef Laura Scollan in very nice pace served by super friendly staffs and we were definitely stuffed and nicely intoxicated by the end of the meal.
–1^st course: cider-​glazed scallops, rainbow cauliflower, truffle parsnip purée with Grenache Blanc, Curran, Santa Ynez Valley 2012
–2^nd course: honey ginger salmon, forbidden rice, spicy haricot verts, shiitake soy butter sauce with Viognier, Miner, Napa Valley 2012
–3^rd course: duck duo, rosemary polenta, crispy brussel sprouts, cherry demi-​glaze with Pinot Noir, ZD, Carneoros 2013
–4^th course: graham cracker lamb, lavender honey grits, rainbow chard, apple garlic jam with Zinfandel, Easton, Amador County 2012
–Dessert: Bailey’s pot de crème, vanilla chantilly, shaved dark chocolate
Overall, an amazing event that not only made our stomachs happy. THANK YOU and I cannot wait for the next event! I am for sure going to come back to Hotel Angeleno and West Restaurant & Lounge again for their superb hospitality!

What a special treat! Big thanks to Brittany, Chelsea, Lesina, and the team at West Restaurant & Lounge for organizing an amazing evening of delicious food, wine, and great company. This was my first LA West Elite event and it exceeded my expectations!
I was very excited to learn that the Hotel Angelino is a mere ten minutes away from where I live (traffic included). What a perfect start to the evening! Once we arrived, my friend and I were immediately greeted with champagne. We then took the elevator up to the penthouse and were blown away by the spectacular view of Los Angeles. It’s amazing! Bring your friends and they will be very impressed.
The food was just as impressive as the view. We were presented with four amazing courses: cider glazed scallops, honey ginger salmon, duck duo, graham cracker lamb, and bailey’s pot de crème for dessert. Everything was delicious and beautifully executed. You can tell by the little details how much love chef Laura Scollan puts into creating each dish. My favorite was probably either the lamb or pulled duck, but honestly everything was excellent and the wines paired beautifully with each course.
Thank you again to the LA West team and staff at West Restaurant & Lounge. I’m so excited to return with my friends and impress them with the delicious food and drinks, wonderful service, and killer views!

Thank you Brittany F, Chelsea P and Lesina G for another amazing event! What an incredible night of decadent food and delicious wine! It was a special event for sure.
I’ve driven by the Hotel Angelino many times off the 405, and I’ve spent years wondering what’s inside. As our Über pulled up into the valet, Rogelio G and I knew we were in for a treat! We took the elevator up to the top floor and as the door opened to a moody, swank reception area and we looked out the window, city lights dancing below us to the sweet sound of live jazz, we knew it would be a fantastic night.
The bourbon cocktail was perfect for the chilly night. The bourbon was smooth with a nice warm hint of freshly ground cinnamon. The food was spectacular, and it’s hard to pick a favorite, though if I had to, it would be the scallop with parsnip purée. The scallop was perfectly cooked – a lovely sear with a tender center. The grenache pairing was exquisite.
Every dish was special and beautifully presented. The wine pairings were clever, and the culinary journey chef Laura Scollan took my taste buds on, from the truffle parsnips to lavender infused grits, was one of a kind. Service was excellent, and I’m so glad to discover a new place close to home! Will definitely be back!