September 8, 2009

Hotel Erwin Los Angeles

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.

  Venice, Food & Drink, Beachy, Great View

March 9, 2006

Third Stop Los Angeles

If it’s beer o’clock, pull up a seat at the long wooden bar and check out the selection of porters, stouts, and brown ales to enjoy with top-notch pub food.

  Beverly Center, Food & Drink, Happy Hour

October 21, 2005

Bowery Los Angeles

A gastropub in the heart of Hollywood for chicken French dip sandwiches; hearty burgers; and an extensive collection of beers on tap, wines by the glass, and snazzy liquors behind the bar.

  Hollywood, Food & Drink, Lunch Spot

September 8, 2009

The Tasting Kitchen Los Angeles

When life hands you lemons (or a shell of a restaurant that’s been abruptly vacated due to irreconcilable culinary differences), make lemonade (as in a new chef and team creating a special test menu that changes its offerings, wines, and cocktails every week until things setttle down).

  Venice, Food & Drink, Neighborhood Gem

September 8, 2009

Essex Public House Los Angeles

What’s the brew-haha all about? Could it be Essex Public House in Hollywood with more than 40 specialty beers from which to choose? Twenty wines by the glass? Chicken and biscuits with sweet English peas and gravy? Or maybe the modern British pub reinvisioned for California digs? Yeah, that’s it.

  Boulevard Heights, Food & Drink, Bar Menu, Beer

July 17, 2007

The York Los Angeles

Burgers, beer, and more gastropubbery at the warehouse-like destination for hangover brunches and late-night tomfoolery (or is it the other way around?).

  Highland Park, Food & Drink, Brunch, Classic Cocktails