September 8, 2009

The Roger Room Los Angeles

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.

  Beverly Center, Food & Drink, Classic Cocktails, Old School

November 17, 2008

The Bazaar by José Andrés Los Angeles

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.

  Beverly Center, Food & Drink, Light Bites

June 10, 2008

Animal Los Angeles

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.

  CBS Television City, Food & Drink

April 23, 2008

Tasca Wine Bar Los Angeles

A romantic and rustic wine bar with Mediterranean fare. It’s a good stop for small plates like tuna tartare, main attractions of duck confit and fingerling potatoes, and specials such as house-made king crab ravioli.

  Beverly Center, Food & Drink, Light Bites, Romantic

September 8, 2009

Beverly Hills Juice Club Los Angeles

Think kombucha and wheatgrass are all the rage? BHJC has been serving raw juices since 1975. Just wait — hot tomato tonic is going to catch on next.

  Beverly Center, Food & Drink, Healthy

December 23, 2002

AOC Los Angeles

AOC is a-okay. Its fare is Californian with French and Mediterranean accents, but the emphasis is on sharing. Tapas-size portions are served family style: Think speck with apples and arugula and trout with jambon and almond salsa.

  Beverly Center, Food & Drink, Light Bites