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Best Venues To Catch Dinner And A Concert In Los Angeles

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A night out on the town should be filled with good food, great entertainment and as little time possible in Los Angeles traffic. The City of Angels has a rich history of supper clubs that have become an intricate part of the iconic Hollywood scene. Today, Los Angeles' music and dinner venues offer a variety of genres and gourmet cuisine that provide one-stop entertainment spots perfect for any night of the week. These are the best places to catch dinner and a concert in the city.

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Show at Barre at The Rockwell Table & Stage
1714 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 669-1550
www.showatbarre.com

When you step into the Show at Barre, you immediately feel the eclectic, artistic atmosphere. Located in Hollywood, Rockwell: Table & Stage opens each night at 5:30pm with music shows beginning at 8pm or 9pm. Join Rockwell in celebrating the soundtracks of modern motion picture masters. Tarantino In Concert, Sincerely John Huges, Baz Luhrmann & Martin Scorsese are just a few playing at this 360 degree live theatrical venue and dining experience. It's truly a one of a kind Hollywood night which features world-class performances by stars of stage, record and screen. The Show at the Barre's dinner menu is full service, including mouth-watering entrees such as grilled lamb merguez, seared pancetta-wrapped diver scallops, veggie burger and grilled lamb salad. Reservations are encouraged.

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PIPS on La Brea
1356 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 954-7477
www.pipsonlabrea.com

The jazz music scene at PIPS on La Brea will have you snapping your fingers and playing an air saxophone, while at the same time dining on authentic Italian cuisine. On Sundays, jazz fans may enjoy the Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch, which features the slow rhythm of Cal Bennet, delicious food and traditional brunch mimosas. PIPS on La Brea recently debuted a new menu of pizzas, pastas and salads that have earned praise from jazz lovers and foodies alike. Reservations may be made online through Open Table or by calling the restaurant.

Related: The Best Places For Live Jazz And Blues In Los Angeles

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Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club
617 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Dinner reservations: (213) 488-9488
Showtimes and Tickets: (877) 463-7773
www.cicadaclub.com

A signature venue of old-style Hollywood, Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club takes you back in time to the 1930s when supper clubs were swinging every night of the week. To ensure the vintage ambiance, the Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club has a strict dress code (men are required to wear a coat and tie, and women wear cocktail dresses). Located in the Art Deco Oviatt building in downtown Los Angeles, Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club is the perfect spot for fine dining, music and nostalgia. Join Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club for Mark Tortorci And The Torchlighters which will surely get you up on your feed. The 10 piece dance orchestra plays hot jazz and cool blues.

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Vibrato Grill Jazz
2930 Beverly Glen Circle
Bel Air, CA 90077
(310) 474-9400
www.vibratogrilljazz.com

The brainchild of seven-time Grammy winner Herb Albert, Vibrato Grill Jazz blends the rich elements of world-renowned jazz, art and gourmet cuisine for an evening to remember. The restaurant is owned by Pasadena's Smith Brothers Restaurant group (Parkway Grill, Arroyo Chop House and Smitty's Grill) and serves an exquisite menu of American contemporary dishes. Must tries include the dessert menu's warm bittersweet chocolate truffle cake, chocolate glazed butterscotch pudding, caramel apple pie and Meyer lemon tart. Located at the top of Mulholland Drive and Beverly Glen Circle, Vibrato Grill Jazz's sophisticated jazz sounds and the deliciously fragrant food will lure you in from all over the city.

Related: Best Places To Buy Grammy-Nominated Music In Los Angeles

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La Fonda Supper Club
2501 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5053
www.lafondasupperclub.com

It is difficult to find the combination of authentic Mexican food and Mexican-style music, but La Fonda Supper Club does both extremely well. The supper club is open from Wednesday to Sunday each week. The Mariachi Los Reyes  shows are for both dinner and Sunday brunch, making them perfect for your whole family. Running approximately one hour, the Mariachi Los Reyes showcase offers a wide variety of food in the lounge featuring appetizers, dessert and a wide selection of liquor for your drinking pleasure. The restaurant has a full-service menu with something to eat for everyone in your party. Both menus highlight Mexican cuisine.

Jennifer Geisman is a freelance writer and faithful beauty junkie living in Los Angeles. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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