A special occasion brunch at Angelica's feels like gathering at the second home of your eccentric, wealthy, art-collecting aunt who also happens to have an impressive green thumb. Think: 1930s charm with sparkling chandeliers, a grand piano, a white marble-topped bar, and a plant-filled outdoor patio. The Latin American restaurant nails perfectly-spiced huevos rancheros with mole on crispy tortillas, and luscious eggs benedict topped with tender poached crab.
Conveniently located near Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center, this Prohibition-inspired rooftop bar offers plush lounge seating and an extensive list of top-shelf spirits. What really seals the deal, however, are the wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the glittering Downtown L.A. skyline. A team happy hour The Auld Fella, Wilshire Legendary Irish hospitality and casual yet polished interiors set apart the Auld Fella from other early-bird offerings around town. The weekday happy hour (3-6pm) offers discounts on pub classics like fish and chips, lamb stew, and shepherd's pie, plus affordable mixed drinks, draft beer, and glasses of wine.
Nara (not to be confused with the previously affiliated Nara on Polk) is a Lower Haight staple for casual sushi dinners. The dining room is big enough to double as a roller skating rink, so it's also a great choice for spur-of-the-moment group get-togethers. Dishes like daily nigiri specials and mainstay rolls topped with seared butterfish get the job done, especially if you're in the area and urgently need fish and rice.