Rossoblu is a fancy Italian restaurant in the Fashion District, and one of the best restaurants to open in LA in a long time.

The Restaurant at The NoMad in DTLA is a uniquely LA casual-feeling fancy restaurant.

Dama is an upscale Latin restaurant in Downtown LA’s Fashion District with excellent food and cocktails.

Bar Calo is a Mexican cocktail bar/restaurant in Echo Park that reminds you why you love LA.

One of the original rooftop bars in DTLA, Perch has a French-leaning menu and views for days. Put it on your list for your next downtown date.

One of the more impressive restaurants in the city, 71Above still lacks enough reasons to go there.

Alameda Supper Club is an Italian restaurant inside Tartine’s Manufactory in DTLA with great pasta, and some very tasty snacks.

The Wendell is a fantastic neighborhood bar in Downtown LA with strong cocktails and a rowdy crowd.

In Sheep’s Clothing is a hidden hi-fi bar and cafe inside Lupetti Pizzeria in the Arts District.

Lobby Bar at the NoMad in downtown is one of those bars that will make you stop in your tracks, and not just because it’s in a converted bank.

1886 Bar at the Raymond Hotel is a great place to drink cocktails, eat bar snacks, and pretend you own a big house in Pasadena.

A hidden bar in the back of Seven Grand with some of the best whiskey cocktails in downtown.

Employees Only is a fancy cocktail bar/restaurant from NYC that also now has a location in West Hollywood.

Lost Spirits in the Arts District is not just a distillery: it’s an art installation, a bar, and one of the coolest experiences to have in LA.

Apotheke is a speakeasy/jazz bar with expensive cocktails, a great patio, and a crowd there to see and be seen.

Bibo Ergo Sum is a new cocktail bar on Robertson Blvd. that’s actually cool.