Proud Bird Restaurant Re-Opens After Major Renovations
/ CBS News
The Proud Bird Restaurant opened its doors for the first time after major renovations on Thursday for selected guests and LAX staff near LAX Airport. Photos courtesy of The Proud Bird.
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The restaurant is celebrating its 50th year in business and was closed for almost a year for renovations.
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The Specialty Restaurants Corporation behind the project have poured millions into the property.
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The ground floor includes an open kitchen food hall concept, while the Mile High Club Bar and Lounge provides cocktails, views and history to read over.
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Diners pay a la carte for their meals during lunch and dinner, but weekend brunch is all-you-can-eat fare at $30 a head.
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The Proud Bird opened with limited hours on June 29, and expands into longer service starting July 5.
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The menu options highlight Asian, Italian and American cuisines.
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Upon entering the food hall, guests are greeted by a suspended P-40 Flying Tiger replica and aircraft memorabilia.
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Food hall options also include Bludso's BBQ.
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Exhibits include the story of SpaceX.
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The restaurant was the
brainchild of David Tallichet (1922–2007), who founded Specialty Restaurants Corporation.
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The Proud Bird offers runway views of planes landing and taking off from LAX.
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The Proud Bird offers 13 beers on draft and four tap wines, not to mention a happy hour from 4-8pm, daily.
