Below are my current recommendations for places to check out while indulging LA. Enjoy!
EAT N DRINK LIST
The Bazaar, by Jose Andres, 465 La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills
thebazaar.com
Recommended for: Dinner, Big night out
Price: A pretty penny. Recommended $90+ pp for a good eclectic mix
Cocktails are pricey but worth trying. Wines start around $75 and up for the bottle.
Tips: Try the egg omelette, the olives aren't as exciting as they're made out to be- order the caprese instead for a similar experience
Located at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, this is not a restaurant, it's a dining experience. Trendy, dark prentencious, interesting. With plenty of dishes that feature a modern take on traditional Spanish Tapas, it offers a futuristic experience in molecular gastronomy and mixology. Sit in the Blanca room for a classier, quieter evening, or sit in the Rojo room with the open kitchen for more excitement and noise. You'll see all kinds of people from old man ballers with their young girlfriends in stilletos and spandex, that LA kid and his friends, all with moms credit card, neon sunglasses, and boat shoes, to totally normal couples, small groups of all ages, out of towners, and the curious food junkies.
Bottega Louie, 700 S Grand Ave, Downtown
bottegalouie.com
Recommended for: Brunch, Snack, Drinks
Price: Average, can get high if you let it
Tips: Sit at the bar and chat with the knowledgable bartenders, grab a few beautiful pastries to go on your way out
A beautiful restaurant that is light, bright, and airy. It's casual and chic, and always busy. Great for a decadent morning or afternoon meal, or for a mid day cocktail, champagne, or espresso. Menu is Italian, American, Euro. Food is quality, drinks are well made, decent selection of craft and import beers. Crowd is business, young and old, families included (but not a ton)
Baco Mercat, 408 S Main Street, Downtown
bacomercat.com
Recommended for: Casual, Low Key Dinner
Price: Average
Tips: Can be hit or miss. But the miss is still good
Smaller restaurant with lots of life, offering thick bready flatbreads and "sandwiches" that can maybe better be described as similar to a gyro. Flavors are more Latin, Spanish inspired than anything else, but include the usual Cali style mix of flavors and ingredients. Interesting beers, wines, and cocktails. Good for a small group of 4 or less, not so much for being family oriented.
Wurstkuche, 800 E 3rd Street, Downtown
wurstkuche.com
Recommended for: Hanging out, casual beer and a bite
Price: Cheap
Tips: Most of the sausages taste practically the same once you throw all the toppings on. If you care to taste, more is less. Don't bother with the fries.
Hang out for hours to lively beats and drink a ton of beer. Known notoriously for exotic sausages of all kinds pork, rabbit, kangaroo, crocodile etc etc etc) this Industrial space is in the hip little arts district. Filled with communal seating for the happy, beer loving, sausage eating patrons, it's hip and then hipster. Stand in a massive line to order your beer and brat of choice, quickly send the first friend who ordered on the mission to scour and secure a seat in the back. You'll eat the sausage and perhaps like me, you won't be too impressed, but it doesn't break the bank to try one, and it'll hold you over before dinner or your late night snack. And not to mention you'll feel like you're cool bc you checked it out.
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