Big Bar
In this quaint cocktail den in the heart of Loz Feliz, hand-crafted cocktails prepared with fine spirits, fresh juices, fresh herbs, housemaid syrups come together on a menu designed by Juan Sevilla (formerly of the Edison and Soho House). Choose from favorites like the New Brunswick, which is "like smoke curling out the chimney of a Vermont log cabin" (Famous Grouse Scotch, maple syrup, lemon); Apple Jack Old Fashion (Apple Jack bourbon, bitters, syrup); or the bartenders special, the Infante (Jimador tequila, lime, almond syrup, rose water garnished with nutmeg). Big Bar is adjacent to neighborhood favorite, the Alcove and you can order anything off their menu or choose from a selections of sliders (beef, crab cakes, lamb, albacore) or appetizers like Pig Dates (cheese stuffed dates, wrapped in bacon). Pick a seat at the marble bar or pull up a chair outside on the twinkle-lit patio. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 p.m. 1927 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Feliz, 323.644.0100. alcovecafe.com/bigbar