First-of-its-Kind Multidimensional Culinary, Nightlife Concept Level 8 Launches in DTLA
Level 8 is a new dining, drinking, and entertainment experience featuring eight distinct and mesmerizing destinations in downtown LA.
National Rum Day: 30 Cocktails to Sip From Across the Globe
In honor of National Rum Day, we tapped some of the most iconic and dreamy establishments all over the world to share the inside scoop on their must-try rum cocktails that you can make in the comfort of your own home.
Aww Shucks: 8 Outstanding Oyster Bars In Los Angeles
If you are a lover of oysters, or any type of seafood for that matter, mark your calendars for National Oyster Day, happening Saturday, Aug 5. In honor of the holiday for these slippery (and sexy) little suckers Loop Magazine is diving into the standout oyster bars in Los Angeles, from Fishing With Dynamite in Manhattan Beach to ETA in Highland Park.
Party With Aliens: Earth’s Coolest Space-Themed Bars
With the recent revelation that aliens may have crash landed to Earth, Loop Magazine rounds up the coolest space-themed bars on the planet, from a Star-Wars Themed cantina in California to a cosmetic cocktail den in London.
Yaamava’ Resort and Casino Serves Up $1,000 Tequila Cocktail
Just in time for National Tequila Day, Yaamava’ Resort and Casino is mixing up an extra decadent cocktail. “The Rock Star” is a kick-ass blend of Patrón En Lalique Serie 2 Extra Añejo, blood orange, butterfly peaflower honey, fresh pressed lime juice, and topped with a house-made Remy Martin Louis XIII orange liqueur. The price tag for the luxe libation: $1,000!
Cheers To The 125th Anniversary Of The Daiquiri
This year, the iconic daiquiri cocktail celebrates its milestone 125th anniversary. The drink —which derives its name from a beach and an iron mine near Santiago de Cuba—was said to have been invented in 1898 by an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox, who was in Cuba at the time of the Spanish–American War.
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Knife Modern Steak Slices Into Southern California
Knife Modern Steak, the West Coast iteration of Chef John Tesar’s critically acclaimed Texas-based steakhouse restaurants, Knife, has officially opened its doors at Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort & Spa in Orange County, California. Perched cliffside in Dana Point, Chef John Tesar’s first West Coast concept showcases the award-winning, James Beard nominated chef’s unique approach to a reinvented steakhouse menu.
Storm The Dance Floor: 6 Bastille Day Parties Going Down In Los Angeles
France's Independence Day, aka Bastille Day, is celebrated July 14 and just because we are across the pond doesn’t mean we can’t get in on the French fun. So dust off your Parisian dancing shoes, don your favorite beret and check out six Bastille Day parties happening in Los Angeles.
Christmas In July: Holiday Pop Up Bar Blitzen’s Returns To Here & Now
Here & Now, the beloved cocktail haven in Los Angeles' downtown Arts District is bringing back its mega-popular holiday pop up bar Blitzen’s for a limited Christmas in July run. With an over-the-top overlay, the bar will be completely transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with fresh falling snow out front, ugly sweater-adorned bartenders, kitschy decorations and a festive menu stacked with Santa-approved bites and booze.
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Inside Santa Monica’s New Mediterranean-Inspired Hotspot Mon Ami
Mon Ami, an elevated Mediterranean fusion restaurant and lounge concept, has officially opened its doors in downtown Santa Monica. The new hotspot hails from Pacific Coast Hospitality (PCH Group), the team behind Canary, the buzzy Santa Monica nightclub inspired by the Canary Islands, as well as several restaurants located across Europe.
