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There are so many reasons to seek out a strong drink while paying a visit to the Grove (Mario Lopez and his Extra crew splashing around the fountain comes to mind), but the sleek and airy cocktai... read more
This chic bistro on the buzzy 3rd Street stretch of West Hollywood pays homage to the European train station cafès of old--hence the name--and charms diners with its casual dishes, like fl... read more
In the old Boudoir space on La Cienega, the legendary NYC Bistrot Bagatelle spreads its LA wings over 2700-square feet, multiple rooms and an open patio in the best St. Tropez chic fashion. Designe... read more
They may remain stuck in time for a certain segment of drinkers, but for the rest of us, Irish bars have changed with the times. Rock & Reilly's certainly represents the evolution of the Irishe... read more
Plush couches, intimate seating areas, chandeliers dripping with crystal adornments and the usual velvet rope outside, all bear the signs of another ultra-luxurious LA nightclub. Dishes like shor... read more
This once defunct gay bar is making a big comeback. Twenty TV screens circulate flashing music videos and the landmark revolving door keep patrons coming and going. The inexpensive drinks and livel... read more
Trousdale duo Darren Dzienciol and Guy Starkman breathe life into the former Guys & Dolls space with this New York-style lounge. While The Beverly will likely maintain the cozy vibe t... read more
With the Tuscan-born Chef David Giani in the kitchen at this intimate Italian wine bar on Melrose, you can expect authentically handmade pastas, homemade cheeses, pizzas and a lengthy wine list t... read more
Boudoir replaces Coco de Ville, and a long line of clubs before that. It's all about reinvention in nightlife, apparently. This one has more subdued colors (besides the hot pink area by the front d... read more
Brent Bolthouse is one the the few successful, high rollers of L.A. nightlife, but this club is a test. This time, he's partnering with Darren Dzienciol and Guy Starkman. Deep on the Sunset Strip, ... read more
Though Soho House New York made a splash with its exclusivity (and New Yorkers assume L.A. wants to copy them) this satellite in West Hollywood isn't a sure thing just yet. These things have been t... read more
This particular spot is always full of club. The details change on occasion, but it's always loud and glimmering in strobe lights. SBE owns the space, of course. All blue lights and low tables, ple... read more
The Angeleno embracing of the golden ale continues apace, and this may well be the city's high temple of hops. Space was once home to a succession of velvet rope-ish nightclubs, but the inside has ... read more
Of course no high-end establishment with high-end backers would come right out and call itself a sex club...but, there's a guest list, the female employees disrobe, pornographic pictures double as ... read more
Is it famously swanky? Honey to the paparazzi flies? Then Sam Nazarian's (Area, Hyde, Katsuya, the SLS Hotel) behind it. The guy's so powerful he can start a club with a James Bond theme and people... read more
No expense was spared in remaking this old standard into the queerest place in town. Besides the dance floors, boys in cages and peek-a-boo restrooms (blegh), every night's a party. Sometimes an 18... read more
Bar food bites are well done here. The space has culinary pedigree, so no surprise. Still, more bar than restaurant now. Check the sliders, the skewers, the fries and dip. But don't miss infused vo... read more
Nightlife impresario Reza Roohi's team has renovated the old Monroe's into Villa, which seems a lot like the new Hyde, having already lured the likes of Leo, Justin, Paris and Diddy. Once a popular... read more
It’s getting hot in here…so take off all your clothes. For $50, relax in the hot tub, sauna, steam room and heated pool. It’s free with a spa service and they offer amazing massa... read more
Meaning "bitch better have my breakbeats" in some Slavic tongue. Russian invasion brings Post-Czarist power trip to life. Hammer n' sickle red on the walls, proletariat staff, and over 200 vodkas. ... read more
The guys behind Dry Tour went to great pains to make/keep 80 Windwa...
Offering seasonal selections of artisanal cheeses, locally sourced ...
Squeezed into the up-and-came Sawtelle stretch of West Los Angeles,...
On a semi-remote stretch of PCH, nestled between the Hungry Cat and...
I mean, this breakfast place REALLY wants to kill you. From the guy...