M A R G O T
8820 Washington Blvd #301, Culver City // Monday - Sunday 11am - 2am
Margo is the ultimate any-day spot that can take you from morning to night, Monday to Sunday.
Designed by Thomas Schoos, the space is a mix of California cool and unreservedly decadent rooftop terrace chic. The food is top-notch classic plates, headed up by chef, Michael Williams, with the menu consisting of elegantly presented classics - think avocado for breakfast, past dishes for lunch and meaty delicacies for dinner. Enjoy a cocktail by cocktail guru David Kupchinsky or a beautiful glass of wine, chosen with the guidance of sommelier and general manager, John Snowden.
C E C C O N I ‘S
8764 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood // Monday - Thursday 8am - 12am, Friday 8am - 1am, Saturday 9am - 1am, Sunday 9am - 11pm
L.A kinda cool, Cecconi’s is a West Hollywood staple. On the corner of Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard, the Soho House created restaurant is a contemporary Italian with a classic twist. The vibe is scene-y, let’s just say, you might see Scott Disick, Kourtney Kardashian and the kids rock up for weekend brunch. It’s very L.A. Menu highlights are definitely ahi tuna tartare and the wood oven pizza’s, not forgetting any or all of the hand-made past dishes.
S U S H I P A R K
8539 W. Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood // Tuesday - Friday 12 - 1.45pm & 6 - 9pm, Saturday 6 - 9pm
Unassuming yet utterly unmissable, this quintessential sushi joint is hidden away on the second floor of a undistinguished strip mall on Sunset Boulevard. It’s a local hotspot where seats are like gold-dust and opening hours are limited, creating an exclusivity in a place you’d otherwise pass by without a second look. Upon dining at Sushi Park though, you just get it. The hype is real. It’s an Omakase situation only at the sushi bar or à la carte options are available if you chose to sit at a table. Wherever you sit though and whether you can get a seat, it’s worth every single (however pricey) dollar.
G R A C I A S M A D R E
8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood // Monday - Friday 11am - 11pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 11pm
Mexican delights with a twist: everything is vegan at this famed West Hollywood hotspot. Fear not though as every single dish has all the qualifications of a Mexican delight, spicy, zesty and full of flavour. It’s another somewhat too-cool-for-school spot that plays home to one of the chicest outdoor patio area where tables and lined with trees that sparkle with little fairy lights. Thanks to executive chef Alan Sanz, menu highlights have to be the guac and chips to start, any or all of the bowls or jackfruit carnitas tacos as a main and their signature mescal margarita or the CBD snow cone.. perhaps the most adventurous cocktails one can find in the vicinity.
L A U R E L H A R D WA R E
7984 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood // Monday - Friday 5pm - 2am, Saturday 3pm - 2am, Sunday 9.20am - 2am
Named after the original WeHo hardware store that once occupied the space, Laurel Hardware is a sleek peak at L.A’s beautiful crowd who casually hang out in the hotspots magical back patio. With the crowd typically just as gorgeous as their surrounds at the funky L.A eatery, the feel is definitely ultra scene-y. The creators are all about those unique craft cocktails with an inventive mid-priced New American food vibe. Menu highlights include allllllll the small plates, the grilled avocado & citrus salad and the delicious coconut curry grain bowl.
T H E L I T T L E D O O R
8164 W 3rd Street // Sunday - Thursday 6pm - 10pm, Friday and Saturday 6pm - 11pm
Nestled away in the hearty of 3rd Street, this tiny super romantic date night spot is one of the cities most reliable and trusty restaurants. The brasseries style eatery boasts a vanquishing combination of intimate character and delicious fare. Famous for it’s cutesy and intimate, dimly lit courtyard and classic Californian cuisine with ample French touches, you could say it’s a match made in dining out heaven and somewhere that, no matter how many places come and go in Los Angeles, will always be there to stay. The wine list is of note too with an impressibly extensive range, offering bottles from all over the world.
R É P U B L I Q U E
624 South La Brea Avenue // Sunday - Wednesday 8am - 3pm & 5.30pm - 10pm, Thursday - Saturday 8am - 3pm & 5.30pm - 11pm
Replacing one of the most famous restaurants spaces in Los Angeles (previously Campanile), Republique had a hefty expectation placed upon it by simply opening where it has. However, in true LA style, the modern eatery has exceeded all such expectations with it’s contemporary French plates and friendly communal tables. Interiors here are something of a show and nothing short of magnificent with an impressive three kitchens, each opening out onto the main dining space. Along with the cleverly created marketplace-in-a-c courtyard and communal feel, an experience at Republique is a serious education in good dining. Menu highlights include (just about anything on there.. but specifically) the salads, the freshly made white corn agnolotti and the lamb shank or beef short rib. Also for the sake of humanity, do not pass on the bread basket, I repeat, do.not.pass.on.the.bread.basket.
R O S A L I N É
8479 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood // Sunday - Thursday 6 - 9.30pm, Friday & Saturday 6 - 10.30pm
A large, open space Rosaline is located right at Melrose and La Cienega and stands to be that trusty friend you can reply on for just about anything. Famed for it’s modern yet completely unpretentious take on Peruvian food - think traditional staples like paelle, ceviche and arroz con pollo; it’s got a little something that will suit every kind of eater. The space is cool, playing more in line with LA’s contemporary indoor-outdoor dining movement of late and boasts a Kevin Tsai architecturally-designed interior, bringing a very relaxed and modest feel to your evening out. Menu highlights have to be the crispy calamari marinated in yuzu kosho (a Japanese spice) and the solarito, a lima bean salad with avocados and feta.
C R A I G ‘S
8826 Melrose Avenue // Monday - Sunday 5pm - 12.30am
Rightly demanding the title of “the best place in Los Angeles to spot celebrities” Craig’s is that mystical place to experience even just once in a lifetime. Admittedly it’s not much more than overpriced American fare in the menu department and wouldn’t be our first choice for those looking for something mouthwateringly delectable but if you can overlook such details when dining out then it’s the most LA LA can get in terms of people watching. Guests are seated depending on their level of fame and from Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro to Larry King and the Gerbers, George Clooney and Amal, Kate Upton and just about anyone who’s anyone. Go even just for a drink at the bar; the $15 cocktails are worth it just to people watch.
T H E B A Z A A R BY J O S É A N D R É S
465 La Cienega Boulevard // Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday 5.30pm - 10pm, Friday & Saturday 5.30pm - 11pm
Sexy and playful, this destination style restaurant was a $12 million collaboration between the famously hot-headed Spanish chef José Andrés, hotelier Sam Nazarian and designer Philippe Starck. Bringing to life something of a welcomed yet disorienting feel, the dazzling hotspot is brought together with a shockingly fabulous interior design, a patisserie, a Moss design store, two main dining rooms, a bar and an itinerant palm reader no less. The food is just as nonplussed, offering the likes of foie gras cotton candy and elegant cones filled with caviar which only once eaten can truly be understood; much like the overall experience of The Bazaar, it’s an experience comprehended as something truly special and bazaar.
