The Friend Los Angeles
Courtesy of The Friend
Courtesy of The Friend

The Friend

Los Angeles
Cocktail Bar
$$$$

Housed in the old Barbarella space with a funky pink paint job, The Friend is a neighborhood bar in Silver Lake from Jared Meisler (Bar Lubitsch, Roger Room, and Jones) with a menu from <em>Iron Chef</em> alum Eric Greenspan. The interior and exterior walls (and pinball machine) are colored with artwork by famed street artist Andre Saraiva, which match the vibrant flavors of the innovative craft cocktail program and elevated bar fare. The Friend isn't too hard to find -- just look for the neon signage off of Sunset Boulevard.

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