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Manuela

Seasonal American · $$$

The restaurant at the heart of Hauser & Wirth, around an open-air courtyard in a former flour mill, with a garden and chicken coop out back. Southern-leaning cooking over charcoal: start with biscuits and country ham, then the duck. Walk the free galleries first.

Reservations recommendedBooks on OpenTable, and brunch fills from the 10am opening. The bar and courtyard take walk-ins. Valet runs most hours, or park at a meter on 3rd. The private dining room seats up to 12, and the courtyard and garden can be hired for larger events.

Good for

Weekend brunchBeignets and cornbread in the courtyard.

Showing off LAArt, a garden, and dinner all at one address.

Private eventsThe private dining room seats up to 12.

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