Ramona Saviss

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Los Angeles

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Summer gets all the hype in California, with beach towns and forest campgrounds fully primed for city-dwellers to descend upon them for surfing and hiking, exploring and chilling.

10 Weekend Getaways Within 5 Hours of LA That Are Perfect for Fall

Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

From dive bars to rooftop hangouts and fancy cocktail bars, LA has no shortage of top-notch drinking destinations.

The Best Speakeasy Bars in LA, and How to Get in 

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Lifestyle

Steeped in Hollywood glamour and mystique, LA has long attracted stars and socialites seeking exclusive opportunities to dine, party, and relax behind the velvet rope.

How to Get Into the Most Exclusive, Members-Only Clubs in LA

Disneyland

Events

Fireworks are majestic, hypnotic, beautiful, and also a bit of a touchy subject around town.

Where to Watch Fireworks in LA for the Fourth of July

It may be hard to imagine now, but LA once had its very own “Frenchtown”—a long-gone section of Downtown LA near present-day Chinatown.

21 Essential French Restaurants You Need to Try in LA

LA’s rooftop bars are up there with some of the best in the world.

21 Rooftop Bars in Los Angeles with Jaw-Dropping Views

It’s no secret that alcohol consumption has risen during the pandemic.

Where to Find the Best Mocktails During Dry January in LA

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With flagship locations in Madrid and Ibiza, the newly opened Tatel restaurant in Beverly Hills is the brand’s first U.S. location, bringing their beloved Spanish fare and a lively atmosphere to a prime section of Canon Boulevard, in the space that was formerly occupied by Nic’s Beverly Hills.

First Look: Spain’s Celebrity-Studded Tatel Restaurant Lands in a Stunning Location in Beverly Hills

Photo by Patrick Manalo, courtesy of Family Style Food Fest

Produced by local streetwear label The Hundreds, LA’s Family Style Food Festival is back.

Family Style Food Fest Reveals a Lineup Stacked with LA’s Best Restaurants

Photo courtesy of Melrose Rooftop Theatre

Just because summer is drawing to a close doesn’t mean that our social lives have to go into hibernation.

Everywhere You Can Watch Outdoor Movies in LA Right Now

Photo courtesy of Esperanza Cocina de la Playa

Newly arrived in the South Bay, Esperanza Cocina de la Playa takes diners south of the border with a stunning new contemporary space that transforms the former Shark’s Cove sports bar with a sleek, wave-like facade, soft lighting, a striking bar, and lavish lounge seating on the interior.

First Look: The South Bay’s Newest Dining Destination Is a Chic, Baja-Inspired Escape

Photo by Anthony Tahlier, courtesy of Girl & the Goat

The long-awaited LA location of Girl & The Goat, owner/chef Stephanie Izard’s most notable Chicago restaurant, is finally here.

Ramona Saviss’s Recent Articles

10 Weekend Getaways Within 5 Hours of LA That Are Perfect for Fall

From the coast to the mountains, spanning rustic campgrounds to luxe hotels, these are the best places to escape the city this fall.

The Best Speakeasy Bars in LA, and How to Get in

From Cuban salsa dens to hidden doorways that lead to clandestine cocktail destinations, here are LA’s best speakeasies.

How to Get Into the Most Exclusive, Members-Only Clubs in LA

We’ve got FOMO already.

Where to Watch Fireworks in LA for the Fourth of July

Celebrate Independence Days with pyrotechnic spectaculars at open-air concerts, along the Pacific Coast, and from hotel rooftops.

21 Essential French Restaurants You Need to Try in LA

From modern takes in the Arts District to ambitious tasting menus on the Westside, get your dose of French fare at these top spots.

21 Rooftop Bars in Los Angeles with Jaw-Dropping Views

Take in towering skyscrapers, the Hollywood hills, and the sparkling Pacific Ocean from LA’s best rooftops.

Where to Find the Best Mocktails During Dry January in LA

Give your liver a break this month with these non-alcoholic cocktails.

First Look: Spain’s Celebrity-Studded Tatel Restaurant Lands in a Stunning Location in Beverly Hills

The lively Spanish restaurant is backed by sports stars Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Pau Gasol.

Family Style Food Fest Reveals a Lineup Stacked with LA’s Best Restaurants

The food and streetwear fest returns on October 10.

Everywhere You Can Watch Outdoor Movies in LA Right Now

From rooftop cinemas to screenings on the lake, plus drive-ins, and more.

First Look: The South Bay’s Newest Dining Destination Is a Chic, Baja-Inspired Escape

Esperanza Cocina de la Playa exudes luxurious coastal vibes, plus a Sonoran-inspired menu.

First Look: Chicago’s Famed Girl & The Goat Restaurant Lands in LA

Top Chef and James Beard award winning executive chef Stephanie Izard’s Chicago hot spot is now open in Downtown LA’s Arts District.