Ramona Saviss

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Los Angeles

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 

Photo courtesy of Little Beach House Malibu

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

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

Photo by Wonho Frank Lee, courtesy of Tatel

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 courtesy of Melrose Rooftop Theatre

Events

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.

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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.

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.

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.