Redefining contemporary LA dining, BLVD 16 has quickly become one of the hottest reservations in town. Urban sophistication and earthy passion wind their way through the ambiance and our menus. From shared plates at Happy Hour to small bites at the bar to full-course celebrations, every dish shines with bright flavors and über-fresh local, California ingredients. The extensive wine list and signature cocktails keep pace, featuring organic and bio-dynamic selections.
Chef Richard Hodge
Clear vision and purposeful passion inspire every dish that Chef Richard creates at BLVD 16. The farm-to-table sensibilities that germinated during his time working as an executive chef in the bay area have come into full bloom down south at BLVD 16. Here, Hodge uniquely mixes his commitment to environmental sustainability with boundless energy and a wealth of culinary knowledge. With his personal hospitality and heart behind each dish, he makes BLVD 16 a rare gem and memorable Los Angeles dining experience.
Westwood's Favorite Menus
Every Thursday featuring an Art in Motion 3 course dinner.
Chef Hodge's expertly prepares simple, flavorful presentations, allowing him to underscore his enthusiasm for fresh, ingredient-driven dishes. Local, sustainable products form the core of each menu following guidelines from the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch and utilizing Temecula produce and all-natural beef from Brandt Farms. While signature dishes like our Hawaiian tuna roll play a starring role, diverse menu selections suit varied moods, appetites and palates.
Whether "hourly challenged" or seeking a leisurely lunch, BLVD 16 has the satisfying lunch break solution. Chef Hodge's irresistible value-oriented lunch menu features the best seasonal ingredients in inspired sandwiches, salads and entrees. Grab a gourmet sandwich to go. Or relax at a table or barstool and stay awhile. BLVD 16 is also the ideal place to host a lunchtime meeting, presentation or social event.
Blvd 16 new bar program features the classics, as well as signature specialty crafted cocktails made up of clever concoctions like the Beets Me, made with premium citron vodka, organic beet juice, fresh lemon juice and agave nectar; the Good Tyme Girl with premium reserve bourbon, Solerno blood orange liqueur, muddled thyme, honey, and a hint of lemon, served on the rocks. Classic cocktails include the Westwood Mint Julep with Bulliet Bourbon, muddled mint, agave nectar and a splash of soda.
The lounge serves a menu of Bites, Share and Small Plate items that are ideal for snacking in the lounge or to take guests through the first course dining experience.
Join us daily for rush hour (to the left under hours).
Together BLVD 16 and Hotel Palomar create the perfect LA private dining location for you and your guests. With the exceptional catering from BLVD 16, meetings, special events, and weddings at the adjacent Hotel Palomar rise to a new level. With over 5,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed event space, even the most modest celebration becomes "art in motion." Choose from our ballroom, our boardroom, any of our elegant hospitality suites or a private dining space at BLVD 16. For more information and to book your next event, contact David Houde, by calling 424-901-7295.
Boulevard16 Sustainable Practices
BLVD 16 Chef Richard Hodge and Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood share a passionate commitment to sustainable practices, from comprehensive recycling to the use of local organic ingredients in our food and cocktails. Our own rooftop garden supplies fresh herbs and more to our kitchen, making farm-to-table dining truly a reality here in LA. Learn more about Kimpton Hotels' EarthCare program, the foundation of BLVD 16's eco-friendly and sustainable practices.