Inside the History of L.A.’s Famous Dan Tana’s Restaurant

For more than six decades, A-listers have flocked to L.A. hotspot Dan Tana’s — and not just for the legendary chicken parm. Dan Tana, who died Aug. 16 at 90 , opened his eponymous West Hollywood Italian restaurant in 1964 and established the warm service that became a calling card.

Born in Belgrade, Tana played pro soccer in Canada before moving to the U.S. to pursue acting. While honing his craft, he landed gigs at L.A. restaurants Miceli’s and La Scala. Tana’s own spot took over for the former Dominick’s on a stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard that was not yet the nightlife destination it would become.

For more than six decades, A-listers have flocked to L.A. hotspot Dan Tana’s — and not just for the legendary chicken parm. Dan Tana, who died Aug. 16 at 90 , opened his eponymo