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Last weekend, the good folks—and insatiable party animals—over at Thrillist, set out to prove that the West Coast truly is the best coast by inviting hordes of social influencers, media types, and sweepstakes winners to be wined and dined (emphasis on the wined) in L.A., home to the website’s second-longest-running city edition. The home base for what was dubbed “Hotel Thrillist” was the JW Marriot, part of the massive entertainment complex L.A. Live, the centerpiece of downtown L.A.’s revitalization.

A new tiki joint opened this week in Beverly Hills, and there’s nothing ironic about it: Luau is taking itself seriously, from the food to the décor to -- yes -- even the huge rum drinks served in coconuts. What gives this restaurant the right to indulge in pupu platters and glass puffer fish hanging from the ceiling with nary a smirk in sight? Well, besides the fact that the fish are actually pretty cool, it all comes down to the rum.

Go ahead, ball out of control. This is Vegas after all.