Three Classic Los Angeles Restaurants Get New Looks

An artwork by Doug Aitken is displayed at the Beverly Hills restaurant Spago, redesigned by Waldo Fernandez. Photo: Roger Davies

In Los Angeles three classic restaurants have been reimagined and reenergized, bringing the old-guard hot spots back to the fore. Wolfgang Puck’s Spago commemorated its 30th birthday with a top-to-bottom redo of its storied Beverly Hills flagship by AD100 designer Waldo Fernandez. The once-rustic interiors now have a sophisticated color palette and a museum-worthy art collection that includes works by Doug Aitken and Ed Ruscha.

And in Malibu, sushi mecca Nobu has moved from its cozy location on Cross Creek Road to an expansive new oceanfront home designed by the local firm Studio PCH. Meanwhile, Chinese stalwart Mr. Chow has taken over Nobu’s original space.

Mr. Chow's new Malibu location. Photo courtesy of Mr. Chow