Los Angeles Official Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 80) NIGHTLIFE Photos (clockwise from top left): Sports bar billiards; Whiskey Blue at W Hotel; Dancing ©iStockphoto.com/Don Bayley, ©iStockphoto.com/Bruno Passigatti, W Hotels Where to Find Nightlife in LA Dance Clubs At LAX (brought back to life by DJ AM) and Mood (where Zen Buddhism meets all-night imbibing), success is evidenced by the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel after getting past the velvet rope. Level 3, a dance club in the Hollywood & Highland Center, has taken sensuality to a new level by decorating its stage with beds and inviting its guest to “lounge.” Head to The Mayan for some salsa, meringue and other Latin-style dance rhythms just about every night. Other dance club options include Area, Tatou, Opera and Ritual. its moniker with a translucent front door, padded white-leather walls and Plexiglas stools. If Hollywood were to ever produce a sequel to Swingers, Charlie O’s would be the featured pine-paneled watering hole. Les Deux is another Hollywood hotsopt you won’t want to miss. At Universal CityWalk Hollywood make sure to stop by the dueling piano bar, Howl at the Moon, and the iconic Hard Rock Cafe. The Edison revives the classic hand-crafted cocktail with an intimate menu of upscale cuisine in Downtown. In the Financial District, The Library Bar features an encyclopedic selection of beers and wines to tempt any connoisseur. Just a short walk away, J Restaurant & Lounge is the ideal spot to hang out on the patio and enjoy a signature cocktail by the fire pit. No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’re sure to find treasure at Redwood Bar & Grill. The hearty burger at the nautical-inspired bar has been voted the best in Downtown. events. For big-name entertainment, head to the world-famous House of Blues® on Sunset Strip. Famous bands and local upstarts mix it up with a rock and roll vibe and Southern flare. A legendary art deco landmark, The Wiltern celebrated its 75th anniversary last year and offers an incredibly diverse array of performances, including comedy, alternative, jazz and classic rock. LA is home to lots of stand-up comedy clubs, including the legendary Laugh Factory, which has served as the launching pad for the careers of famous comedians. Cocktails Downtown’s Standard Rooftop Bar is one of LA’s top places to see and be seen. Hipsters flock to the swank Whiskey Blue in the W Los Angeles Westwood — two places that defy every negative stereotype of hotel bars. In the Valley, Clear lives up to Sports Bars At Trifecta Restaurant and Sports Lounge, you can get lost in their awe-inspiring 25by 8-foot multi-projection video wall. Try Casey’s Irish Bar & Grille on Grand Avenue and Grand Avenue Sports Bar in the Millennium Biltmore Hotel for your sports fix. Staying near LAX? Champions Sports Bar in the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, Landings & Bistro in the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel and T.H. Brewster’s in the Four Points by Sheraton LAX offer a wide variety of food and all the fun you can handle. Live Entertainment and Comedy Clubs The Knitting Factory on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the destination for alternative, cutting-edge bands and special “No matter who I meet in the world, they all show up in LA.” Lionel Richie 80
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