Jan 18, 2016, 11:10 am
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The Proud Bird Is a High-Flying Food Hall With Aviation Views
The Proud Bird is back and brighter than ever, featuring an airy new setup complete with floating planes overhead, a casual food lineup, and lots of room to watch the comings and goings of the airport nearby.
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Bellwether chef Ted Hopson and business partner Ann-Marie Verdi consulted on the menu, which is offered out to the public via a series of six small stations. There’s one for rotating Asian food, another for Italian, a third for standard American fare, and so on — plus a stop at Bludso’s BBQ, a stand all its own, serving barbecue now that the Compton location has closed up shop. Diners pay a la carte for their meals during lunch and dinner, but weekend brunch means all-you-can-eat fare at $30 a head.
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Bellwether chef Ted Hopson and business partner Ann-Marie Verdi consulted on the menu, which is offered out to the public via a series of six small stations. There’s one for rotating Asian food, another for Italian, a third for standard American fare, and so on — plus a stop at Bludso’s BBQ, a stand all its own, serving barbecue now that the Compton location has closed up shop. Diners pay a la carte for their meals during lunch and dinner, but weekend brunch means all-you-can-eat fare at $30 a head.
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The Proud Bird Restaurant has Reopened as a Food Bazaar
Dec 14, 2013, 3:08 pm
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Dec 18, 2013, 4:54 pm
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But for future reference, the best way to get to Proud Bird from T4 is to take the LAX Shuttle "G" to the Green Line Aviation station, and then walk to the place. It is located 1 block north of the train station on Aviation Blvd. You will actually pass by Proud Bird on the "G" shuttle on your way to the train station.
Do the reverse to get back to T4.
Dec 19, 2013, 11:19 pm
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I once wandered onto the Proud Bird property while on a bike ride. I liked looking at the old planes littered around the property. I didn't go inside, but it sounds like I need to go check it out sometime this year. Now to find someone to go with me. "No no, it will be great, it's RIGHT by the airport. Planes fly RIGHT by it."
Side story, I found a... um... peace pipe in a bush in the Proud Bird parking lot. Thought about taking it, but I have no use for it and I'm pretty sure the owner was going to come back eventually to find it.
Side story, I found a... um... peace pipe in a bush in the Proud Bird parking lot. Thought about taking it, but I have no use for it and I'm pretty sure the owner was going to come back eventually to find it.
Dec 21, 2013, 11:20 pm
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I thought this place sounded interesting, and I am going to be in LAX but I found that they are only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. How many restaurants with expensive leases could afford that sort of downtime? Maybe there's a good reason for it.
Dec 22, 2013, 3:26 pm
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Originally Posted by The Proud Bird
Due to the overwhelming response from our loyal guests, The Proud Bird will remain open! Now through December 21st, we will be open every day from 11 am to 8 pm and for our amazing Sunday brunch from 9 am to 3 pm. Starting December 22nd, we will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. Join us for Sunday brunch from 9 am to 3 pm. We will extend our hours in the New Year so please check our website for updated hours. Happy Holidays everyone!
FWIW, these were their business hours prior to the upheaval:
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Hours:Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Jan 4, 2014, 9:20 pm
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Glad to read of the reprieve and that sensible heads prevailed at the LAX admin. Have enjoyed a few lunches/dinners while transiting LAX over the years, spending time looking at the photos in the various rooms and hallways. Will be back at LAX next month for an overnight and will pay another visit.
Was really shocked when I read the initial news story, it's like shutting down a branch of the Smithsonian.
Was really shocked when I read the initial news story, it's like shutting down a branch of the Smithsonian.
May 5, 2014, 9:40 am
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I once wandered onto the Proud Bird property while on a bike ride. I liked looking at the old planes littered around the property. I didn't go inside, but it sounds like I need to go check it out sometime this year. Now to find someone to go with me. "No no, it will be great, it's RIGHT by the airport. Planes fly RIGHT by it."
Side story, I found a... um... peace pipe in a bush in the Proud Bird parking lot. Thought about taking it, but I have no use for it and I'm pretty sure the owner was going to come back eventually to find it.
Side story, I found a... um... peace pipe in a bush in the Proud Bird parking lot. Thought about taking it, but I have no use for it and I'm pretty sure the owner was going to come back eventually to find it.
Oct 3, 2014, 7:58 am
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Jan 19, 2015, 5:33 pm
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Jan 20, 2015, 9:14 pm
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Well, it certainly needs the $5M. I would have been happier had the airport taken over the land and turned it into a parking lot or something. But if the Proud Bird is going to be there for 20 more years, they absolutely need to upgrade the physical plant, the menus, the food quality, the service, and the overall "feel" of the place!
Apr 28, 2015, 2:45 pm
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I just went here on a date. Loved the food, amazing for spotting. Great photos on the wall even if they sort of don't really cover the last 40-50 years or so of LAX history.
The outdoor seating area is the best. I need to come here more to order their $6.50 house white and watch planes during golden hour slash happy hour. I work in Santa Monica so I can make it work.
But the place aside all that is relatively depressed. It's enormous and could really use a face lift. Even the entrance sign looks dumpy.
Hopefully with the renovations they can really turn it into an amazing hang out. I think it can.
The outdoor seating area is the best. I need to come here more to order their $6.50 house white and watch planes during golden hour slash happy hour. I work in Santa Monica so I can make it work.
But the place aside all that is relatively depressed. It's enormous and could really use a face lift. Even the entrance sign looks dumpy.
Hopefully with the renovations they can really turn it into an amazing hang out. I think it can.