Pip's on Labrea Information

Established in 2010. The new PIPS on La Brea, impresses foodies and music lovers with Live Jazz on a newly-renovated patio. This tantalizingly perfect blend of classic Italian food and excellent jazz brings a new level of style and ambiance to an eatery that has been making waves across the LA food scene since its opening in summer 2010. The fun starts on Tuesday night featuring the legendary Blues songstress, Barbara Morrison. Wednesday nights are anchored by the memorizing melodies of vocalist Michelle Coltrane.The week continues with 'Thursday \ Night Blues' with guitarist Shea Welsh, who brings a cadre of special guests each week to perform jazz, blues and R & B. Friday night features 'Jazzy Soul' with Jeff Robinson, while 'Saturday Night Live' is the aptly-titled weekend dinner show showcasing hot Latin Jazz with Bob DeSena. The Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch features sax man Cal Bennett and is the perfect kick-off to the start of a new week.. PIPS is not just a delicious restaurant with amazing ambiance-it is a labor of love. Our location has a rich history in the LA area and has been an established eatery destination for more than 40 years. Starting out as AnnaMaria's, a traditional Italian spot, the original owners were dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience, serving the likes of Hollywood celebrities and the LA community alike. Being a community meeting place during their long history, PIPS owner Derrick Pipkin thought of the restaurant as his second home for over 20 years, enjoying not only great food, but awesome conversation with his grandpa. After 40 years in business, Anna Maria's decided to close their doors, leaving the location vacant. It must have been fate, as one afternoon, as Derrick drove by the vacant restaurant he decided to bring it back to life and provide the community with awesome food, drinks and live music. Now, PIPS is looking to be that new community go to for an awesome experie