Akira Back Delivers an Ode to Steaks in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — Akira Back continues his hot streak of opening new restaurants with ABSteak opening at the Beverly Center. The chef behind Yellowtail at the Bellagio and Kumi at Mandalay Bay now has a a modern steakhouse vibe with Korean influences and dozens of steaks. Back tapped former Top Chef contestant Brian Huskey to head up the kitchen that serves cuts such as a 30-day Flannery bone-in prime and a 60-day whiskey-aged prime rib-eye steak. Pacific shrimp with gochujang, an uni-topped marinated shrimp over smoked sweet potato foam, and Korean bossam with pork belly help diners get started with their meals. Back originally opened ABSteak in Jakarta in 2017, and plans to open more locations in San Francisco, Boston, and Dallas. [Eater LA]

NEONOPOLIS — Those interested in getting married for free on Valentine’s Day can head to Denny’s from noon to 6 p.m. on February 14. Participants get use of the chapel, on-site officiant, a live deejay, wedding pancake puppies, and a Champagne toast. The bar plans to offer $2, $4, $6, and $8 drink specials. [EaterWire]

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HUNTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER — Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Roberto’s Taco Shop open February 20 at the Swoop Building, a 4,000-square-foot space developed by J Dapper. The festivities from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. include the Rock ’N’ Roll Mariachis, a photo booth, and games. Diners can grab free Bobbie subs at Capriotti’s, three free chicken tacos or one bean and cheese burrito at Roberto’s, five free boneless wings with purchase at Wingstop, $1 beers at the Huntridge Tavern, or bottled water from the Circle K. [EaterWire]

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