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Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill in Downtown LA

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You know you’re pretty awesome when you’re invited to food events at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. I’d love to toot my own horn to that one, but my coworker got the invitation not to me. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve gone to some pretty great restaurants which I adore, but to be invited to the restaurant owned by the celebrity chef is pretty top notch. Honestly, it’s great that she was invited, and it was even greater for me since she let me tag along with her. That meant I didn’t have to hide in her trunk and “accidentally” run into her in front of the restaurant and sneak in ever so close behind her. I would do it if I had to, but I probably would have fallen asleep in the trunk, suffocated, died, and missed out on everything. Thankfully, it didn’t come to that.

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This was my first time at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill and I really enjoyed it. I was shocked at how much food they offered for only $5 and would definitely return for more and maybe to try out the full menu. I’ll skip the veggie dishes on that visit.

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Address: 800 W Olympic Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: (213) 748-9700
Hours: Monday – 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Thursday – 11:30am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday – 11:30am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday and Sunday – 5:00pm to 10:00pm
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June 29, 2015
Danielle N. Salmon
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