Pasta Platter @ Garibaldina Society

Lauren Lotz

“A portal to old-world Italian magic <3 it's been an institution in LA since the late 1800s, originally created as a mutual aid society for Italian immigrants building a new life here. They still gather for monthly Italian dinner dances, bocce games, and pasta nights. I have only been to their Christmas cookie exchange, but dying to go to one of their other events! Los Angeles”

Jennifer Parker-Stanton

“PLACE One of the most unexpected places I've discovered in Los Angeles. Frozen in time and also plugging into today's world. The oldest operating Italian-American Society in the US. Social club, gathering place, bocce courts, bar, pasta platters, dance floor, dj's, events - it has it all. I was lucky enough to be inducted recently, thanks to our sponsor, the wonderful Ignazio, who enticed us with”