Overview

• The restaurant’s Facebook page announced on August 16 that Tana had passed away, and historian Alison Martino confirmed he died in Belgrade at age 90 with no cause of death disclosed.
• Founded in 1964, Dan Tana’s became a discreet Hollywood gathering spot noted for its late hours and Italian-American dishes named after famous patrons.
• Born Dobrivoje Tanasijević near Belgrade, Tana played professional soccer in Canada before moving to Hollywood to act and work his way up from dishwasher to maître d’.
• Tana sold the eatery to Sonja Perencevic in 2009, and she has preserved its original bungalow setting, menu and after-hours service ever since.
• Friends, historians and public figures have shared memories and published obituaries celebrating Tana’s impact on Los Angeles dining culture and nightlife.