Bars and Restaurants

Airy spaces, fanciful finger foods, and the new Shakespeare Pavilion add to the destination’s elegant allure.

The new watering hole is located in an atmospheric building that formerly housed a prominent Old Hollywood talent agency.

Consult your pocket watch, run for the nearest rabbit hole, and head straight to The Green Room for this sprightly spring celebration.

The newest Irv’s still boasts all of the old-school classics, and that popular pastrami, too.

The week+ happening will spotlight dozens of food/drink businesses across Southern California; oh, there’s a helpful passport, too.

Southern California restaurants are offering piquant libations, taco-tasty deals, and the occasional boot-shaped glass on Feb. 22.

Traditional meals are part of the savings-filled scene, but so are beer flights, small plates, and sublime sweets.

No need to push “playback” or hit “rewind”; the VHS-tastic limited-time bar is now open on Melrose Avenue.

Festive foodstuffs, quirky cocktails, and lots of tinsel: It’s Here and Now’s cool and kitschy spin on the season.

Don your leg warmers and savor fondue at the Pier Summit Ski Lodge, a limited-time experience.

The Melrose Avenue pop-up will feature cocktails inspired by the videotape era, as well as movie-cool munchables.

Sip something spirited while watching the waves crash at La Jolla Shores.

State lawmakers are considering allowing bars in some cities like West Hollywood to continue serving alcohol until 4 a.m., but a group of opponents rallied against the bill, saying it could increase drunken driving and crime all around Los Angeles. 

A great way to support small businesses is to shop and dine local. The OC gives way to a hub of local storefronts all gathered in one area ready to welcome you with open doors. The SOCO and The OC Mix is the perfect spot to get your wine, dine and shopping on! Lifestyle Expert and Chef, Jamie Gwen introduces...

Have you dedicated yourself to a Dry January and need to quench your thirst? “California Live” has got you! Soft Spirits located in Silverlake, one of L.A.’s trendiest neighborhoods is proving that you don’t need alcohol to have a good time. Gone are the days of dressing up sparkling water with a lemon twist and two sipping straws. California Live’s...

Step out of L.A. and into the jungles of Yucatán! California Live’s Lisa Breckenridge gets an exclusive tour of Chef Wes Avila’s newest masterpiece: KA’TEEN! Experience their expansive menu at this dimly lit outdoor oasis. Serving a fresh, modern twist of authentic Mexican cuisine and fiery cocktails nightly.

Set in a historic 1920s building in Koreatown, Intercrew encompasses the stylish Art Deco architecture of old Hollywood glamour. The new grandiose restaurant is serving up New American cuisine with a touch of Asian flair, classic cocktails with a modern twist, and an intimate setting away from the limelight. California Live’s Amber Pfister sits down with owner Richard Nam for...

Opting for a Dry January? California Live’s Angela Sun visits the newest wine and cocktail bar on Abbot Kinney in Venice: Only The Wild Ones! Featuring a mocktail menu to have you drinking a probiotic kombucha “Cosmopolitan” in style! For something a bit bubblier, enjoy their house made sodas among a list of many.

The Cat & Fiddle has a long history in Hollywood. With roots set deep in the entertainment community, this British pub and restaurant continues to rock! California Live’s Amber Pfister takes us behind the scenes with owner and bass player, Eva Gardner.

For over 3000 years, Pacific Islanders have consumed kava; the juice from the root of the ‘Kava’ plant. Melo Melo Kava Bar has introduced this earthy beverage to the Bay area. In the spirit of Dry January, California Live’s Ross Thomas visits the Downtown Santa Cruz location to experience this naturally calming mocktail firsthand! Bula!