Horses, the ‘new modern L.A. institution’ beset by scandal, closes indefinitely
Los Angeles Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- Horses, a renowned Los Angeles restaurant known for its stylish clientele and seasonal Euro-tinged California cuisine, abruptly closed indefinitely at the end of December citing building maintenance and structural issues caused by heavy rain.
- The closure follows a tumultuous 2023 marked by the owners’ divorce filings involving serious accusations, tax liens totaling nearly $530,000 filed against Horses Holdings LLC, and the departure of founding chefs.
- Despite the scandal, Horses maintained a strong reputation with critical acclaim, a Michelin Guide mention, and a loyal customer base, but its future remains uncertain with no confirmed reopening date.
- Executive chef Brittany Ha, who took over kitchen leadership after the founding chefs left, confirmed the closure but did not provide details, only hint
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