Christopher Friedmann
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Sitting among the old factories that rust across from Los Angeles State Historic Park, Highland Park Brewery offers locally brewed suds in one of L.A.’s quickest developing areas. Life has sprung anew in the East…
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Located inside Blossom Plaza and just steps from the Chinatown Gold Line station, LA Wine puts California’s finest alcoholic beverage in the spotlight. The space is wide and bright, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating,…
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Blink and you’ll miss Melody Lounge, the cocktail and craft brew-focused drinkery that sits a short walk from Dodgers Stadium in Chinatown. The exterior is understated, marked by an unlit sign and a chalkboard, but…
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For over half a decade, General Lee’s has been serving up tiki-inspired craft cocktails from its wooden bar in Chinatown Central Plaza. But even before it opened, the space served some of Hollywood’s biggest entertainers,…
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Hand shakes, fluttering lashes, and the silent slide of key cards, hotel lobby bars are rich in lore and suggestion. Spread out across the luxurious lobby of the W Hollywood, The Living Room takes the…
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Possibly Valletta’s most notorious bar, The Pub is a classic, no-frills English watering hole that keeps drinks flowing day through night. It is exactly what it says it is and nothing more, and that’s what…
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Rosselli Hotel opened just a few months ago in Valletta, and is the city’s first five-star boutique hotel. Everything about the space is top-notch, including the hotel’s bar and restaurant Grain, which sits just off…
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Located on Valletta’s drinkery packed Strait Street, The Rootz Bar delivers a unique experience that’s perfect for those looking for exceptional cocktails. Fresh squeezed fruit juices are the name of the game when it comes…
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Cafe Society cultivates all the beauty of bohemian culture and displays it on a staircase that looks out onto Valletta’s Grand Harbour. The bar uses the stone steps outside its entrance to provide seating and…
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Alchemy Bar approaches cocktails by looking through a historical lens, and uses that knowledge to deliver a forward-thinking drinking experience. Located down Valletta’s bar-cramped Strait Street, Alchemy creates a beverage experience that focuses on craft,…