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The Milky Way, an intimate Family Restaurant in LA!

From the moment that I walked into this absolute treasure on Pico and Doheny, I was struck by the calm, and the warmth of the ambiance. It was apparent that the love that the owners poured into this Los Angeles landmark over 40 years ago is as palpable as ever.

The newly renovated space allows for parts of the past to peak through in the form of autographed bricks from the Golden age of Hollywood, when this was a popular Italian restaurant, and mementos spanning the time when Mrs. Adler was at the helm.

The restaurant is a pleasant place with great food, and fantastic service; much like a family space, inclusive, and cozy. There was a reverence for the care that its‘ creators brought to it; it is more than just a nice place to eat.

We were at the restaurant for a Sunday Brunch and ordered the French Toast, Latkes, and Eggs Benedict, which were all beautifully plated and exceptionally delicious! It was such a relaxing Sunday, eating in tranquility with the soothing sound of the piano in the background.

The story is that when Bernie, and Leah Adler (Spielberg's Mom) opened the doors to The Milky Way in 1977, "their vision was to offer fine kosher food to the Jewish Community at a time when such a thing didn't exist in Los Angeles. Leah wanted to introduce interesting fare to many who had never tasted dishes like Cajun, Mexican, or Thai. Shortly after opening, it was very apparent that the main attraction wasn't just the food, but was Leah herself!"

"From the framed family photographs to the movie posters headlined by Adler’s son director Steven Spielberg, dining inside really feels like stepping into Adler’s own kitchen." --Eater Los Angeles

The Milky Way Restaurant is located at 9108 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles . CA 90035, Tel 310.859.0004. The restaurant is open Mondays through Thursdays from 11:30am to 2:30pm, and from 5:00 to 9:00pm; Fridays from 11:30am to 2:00pm. It is closed on Saturdays, and open on Sundays from 4:00 pm to 9:00pm, and from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for Sunday Brunch.

The Milky Way is also available for private events up to 60 guests seated, and semi-private events for up to 40 guests. For more information, and to reserve a table, please visit The Milky Way's official website.