# Non-Alcoholic Drink Pairings Rise in L.A. Restaurants

> L.A. restaurants boost nonalcoholic drink pairings with higher prices and creative menus.
- Title: Non-Alcoholic Drink Pairings Rise in L.A. Restaurants
- Summary: L.A. restaurants boost nonalcoholic drink pairings with higher prices and creative menus. L.A. restaurants are increasing nonalcoholic drink pairings and…
- Keywords: nonalcoholic, l.a. restaurants, somni, providence, abalone, tasting menu, three-michelin-starred, Non-Alcoholic, Drink, Pairings, Rise, Restaurants
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/non-alcoholic-drink-pairings-los-angeles-restaurants-1236723436
- Author: Gary Baum
- Published: 2026-10-11T20:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nonalcoholic, l.a. restaurants, somni, providence, abalone, tasting menu, three-michelin-starred
## Nonalcoholic Pairings
Kim Stodel, bar director at three-Michelin-starred Providence, creates nonalcoholic pairings for abalone dishes.

> I have a suspicion that adding this burnt aroma will accentuate things, taking it over the edge in the way I’m hoping
## Growing Trend
Providence has been around for two decades, but Stodel only developed nonalcoholic pairings in the past two years.
## Market Expansion
Stodel says the nonalcoholic category is exploding, with restaurants still exploring this growing market.

> The NA category is exploding
## Key takeaway

L.A. restaurants are increasing nonalcoholic drink pairings and prices through creative menus.