Satisfy a Swede tooth with Scandinavian-leaning dishes (aquavit-cured salmon, meatballs with lingonberry preserve) and beyond at this sleek bar and resto with a beachy vibe.
You drink therefore you are. Ponder this and other propositions post-gallery-hop over French 75s, Dark and Stormies, tomato water martinis, or a good cheap beer at the bar.
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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s Pizzeria Mozza. When the world seems to shine like you’ve had too much wine, that’s Osteria Mozza, featuring Nancy Silverton’s Mozzarella Bar; the first come, first served Amaro Bar; and a handsome room of the best tables in town.
Move over, Lords of Dogtown. Venice Beach has a new king: Part beach house, part art gallery, the latest boutique lodge from design-conscious Joie de Vivre offers travelers a comfy place to crash with fresh, seasonal American fare and cocktails from Hash restaurant and spectactular views from rooftop bar High.
An old-fashioned bar for a newfangled time. Behind the fortune-teller front, find a turn-of-the-century-style hideaway where you can knock back inventive takes on classic cocktails like Japanese Maple and Flim Flam with a selective crowd all night long.
Stella! There you are. On the enclosed patio of the favorite French wine bar and breakfast (morning buns), lunch (frisee aux lardons), and dinner (escargot) restaurant.
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Third time’s a charm for Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne of Lucques and AOC renown. Well-heeled Westsiders stream in for a casual nosh at the bar or a dressier affair in the dining room. Homebodies get short ribs, charcuterie, and homemade bread from the marketplace to go.
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Get fresh with mixologist Vincenzo Marianella at the plush neighborhood bar known for its always-evolving cocktails concocted from the best of what the local farmers market has to offer.
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It really is. The over-the-top Starck-designed restaurant, bar, lounge, and patisserie mash-up is a perfect fit for José Andrés’s molecular gastronomic adventures.
Hungry like the wolf? Naked bulbs, a wooden bench, and lots of elbow room at the copper bar make the stripped-down space ideal for indulging in fried soft-shell crab, balsamic-glazed pork ribs, and chocolate-bacon crunch bars.