Spirited Away
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Over the past 15 years, Downtown Los Angeles has gone from post-sunset ghost town to one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods. With more than 70 bars pouring drinks across 4.73 square miles, there is no…
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The transfer of a popular New York City locale to Los Angeles is nothing new, and, despite the constant back-and-forth between residents and scenes, success in one seldom means success in the other. Apotheke LA,…
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Hidden underneath an office building at the corner of Broadway and Second St., Birds & Bees offers a refuge for those looking to sip impressively crafted cocktails while escaping the hustle and bustle of Downtown…
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A gold-hued, pentagon-shaped chandelier hovers over the bar at the center of DAMA. Large fans spin, pulling air across the lavish interior. There is no air conditioning, instead a fresh breeze dips through the restaurant…
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Sand, sun, and suds, that’s been the name of the game on Long Beach Island for decades. Cocktails have slowly crept into the picture, however, and now, alongside the usual well-plus-mixer, there are places serving…
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Sitting just behind a sand dune along Beach Haven’s sandy side, The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club features multiple restaurants and bars, lending it a versatility not often seen on Long Beach Island. For…
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Located on Beach Haven’s main drag, The Marlin Restaurant & Bar offers fine dining alongside a massive bar that’s perfect for happy hour, watching an evening sporting event, or partying late into the night. Open…
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The Hudson House Bar may be the oldest public house on Long Beach Island. It was around before the turn of the 20th Century, and was a Prohibition Era speakeasy. As L.B.I. continues to go…
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Sitting at the former location of The Ketch, Bird & Betty’s seeks to reinvigorate the hard partying attitude of Long Beach Island and mix it with bar grub, fish, and pizzas. They succeed on all…
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The Wolves feels like it’s from another century, yet the cocktails are some of the most modern and inspired in town. Large wood doors and stained glass make the entrance to The Wolves difficult to…