Beverly Hills officials last week moved to thwart plans for a “speakeasy”-style New Year’s Eve dinner amid the coronavirus spike at one of the city’s venerable restaurants, reminding the management about Los Angeles County’s dining ban. The officials were responding to an invitation sent to some area residents from La Scala, the fine-dining Italian restaurant on North Canon Drive in Beverly Hills, that appeared to signal plans for a secret dinner that would violate restrictions imposed by public health experts. “We are currently taking reservations for New Year’s Eve dinner. AdvertisementThe department posted that its code enforcement officials were aware and “handling the matter.”Management at La Scala , an upscale eatery known for its chopped salad and famous customers, couldn’t immediately be reached for comment. AdvertisementThe Beverly Hills City Council earlier this month adopted a resolution against the county’s ban, citing the “detrimental impact on local businesses” and a “lack of scientific evidence.”In September, La Scala posted an image on Instagram complaining to Beverly Hills Mayor Lester Friedman, reading: “Hey … you’re hurting our Restaurants!”

Source: Los Angeles Times December 26, 2020 20:37 UTC