The Ivy (Los Angeles)

Patio at The Ivy on Robertson

The Ivy is a restaurant located at 113 N. Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles founded and owned by chef Richard Irving and interior designer Lynn von Kersting. They run the restaurant alongside their daughter India von Kersting Irving. Open since 1983, The Ivy is known for its historic significance to the LA food scene, popularity with celebrities, distinctive interiors, and its eclectic menu.[1][2][3]

Along with The Ivy, the family also owns and runs Ivy at the Shore on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, Dolce Isola: The Ivy Bakery in Beverlywood, and boutique interiors and homeware shop Indigo Seas, located across the street from The Ivy on Robertson Boulevard.[4]

  1. ^ Delgado, Khassaundra (July 13, 2009). "Day Trippin': the Cultural Crossroads of Los Angeles". New University. Vol. 42, no. 32. University of California, Irvine. Archived from the original on July 29, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2019. The boutiques on Robertson Boulevard are notorious celebrity hangouts and paparazzi lairs. The Ivy Restaurant is also a place frequented by celebrities and their friends.
  2. ^ Smith, Mariah (2022-05-03). "How the Ivy, Nobu, and Craig's Became Celebrity Hot Spots". Eater. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  3. ^ "Power and celebrity still pulse at the Ivy, even if Bennifer has moved on". Los Angeles Times. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  4. ^ Barnes, Brooks (May 18, 2009). "Yes, I Look Fabulous, but Inside I'm Saving". The New York Times. Retrieved June 11, 2019.