Mads here! If you love stylish, glamorous LA settings, FX’s The Shards is about to be your next obsession. The new drama from Executive Producer Ryan Murphy that will stream on Hulu follows a glamorous group of LA high school seniors whose world starts to unravel after a series of mysterious murders.
If these characters were going out in LA today, these are 7 spots we’d send them to (and where we’re hanging out right now):
Stir Crazy, West Hollywood 😎 A tiny wine bar in WeHo where everyone somehow knows each other. Come for the natural wine, stay for the surprisingly good food.
Seco, Silver Lake 😎 Dinner starts inside, but by the end of the night, the sidewalk on Sunset has turned into a block party.
Capri Club, Eagle Rock 😎 Aperitivos, martinis, and some of the best people-watching in LA.
Chateau Marmont, West Hollywood 😎 Hollywood glamour at its finest.
DAMN, I MISS PARIS, West Adams 😎 A low-key cocktail bar in West Adams with some of the coolest energy in the city.
Force of Nature, Venice 😎 A hidden speakeasy on Abbot Kinney with natural wine, cocktails, and the feeling of drinking on a friend’s patio.
Gold Line, Highland Park 😎 Tiny bar, strong cocktails, vinyl spinning all night.
FX’s The Shards premieres tomorrow, August 5 on FX and Hulu!
Okay, now on to the coolest things to do in LA this week.
[EP 53]: The date night restaurant we can't stop recommending
·
Aug 1
![[EP 53]: The date night restaurant we can't stop recommending](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qysH!,w_280,h_280,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep,g_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-video.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fvideo_upload%2Fpost%2F209202801%2Fb4002787-edc4-4c1a-805f-a3dc76929d92%2Ftranscoded-1785468623.png)
Yapping this week about Sporty & Rich’s new cafe with Forma Pilates, the best oyster spots in LA for National Oyster Day, why La Dolce Vita is one of our favorite date-night restaurants, our first-ever Apple Books audiobook walk club, the magic of Evening on the Farm,
Our events. Great venues. New people to meet.
Venice, Friday 8/7 ⛳
We're taking over Sunset Sessions at Penmar with FX this Friday!
After you buy your ticket for Friday, head to our event page to get on the list. Once you’re on the list, you’ll get special perks at the event, including a special event-exclusive blanket, and even your first drink on us (21+)! All first come first serve, while supplies last.
*you must have a ticket to Sunset Sessions to receive the perks
West Hollywood, Sunday 8/9 🍷
This week’s edition of Stella Groove has some special guests: us & FX!
RSVP for the coolest wine party in LA happening at Galerie this Sunday! The first 200 guests get their first glass of natty wine on us (21+), plus some delicious bites to keep the party going all day long (while supplies last)!
*you must be on Stella Groove’s guest list to be eligible for perks
Wednesday 8/5
West Adams 📚 A book club, but make it arts and crafts. This thoughtful discussion of Yesteryear comes with a paper weaving workshop exploring femininity, identity, and womanhood.
Los Feliz 🍷 This comedy show is all about sipping lots of wine and spilling juicy secrets in a hidden library!
Highland Park 📓 A journaling session to plan out your goals is here to help the procrastinators!
Thursday 8/6
Mar Vista 📕 Free therapy, basically: Good Girl Books is hosting a conversation exploring why we make the choices we do.
Mar Vista 🛍️ This neighborhood night market at Saba Surf is bringing together local vendors of so many fun things: hand rolls, ceramics, tattoos, sweet treats, jewelry, vintage clothing, and more!
Century City 🀄 Wanna finally learn how to play mahjong? Mahjong Underground is back, and this time at a tea house!
Culver City 🎺 Jazz Night at La Sabina is basically a free concert, with live jazz, covers, classics, and original music filling the space all evening long.
Beverly Grove 🍿 This outdoor singles movie night, showing 10 Things I Hate About You in a secret garden, might be the cutest way to meet someone new. Not to mention Namiko’s movie nights come with free popcorn!!
DTLA 🍷 This late-night market is part wine bar, part craft sesh, part dance party!
Hollywood 🎥 Desert 5 Spot’s latest outdoor screening is featuring a real scorcher: Magic Mike!
Echo Park 🍷 It’s gay night at Bar Bandini! This party is your chance to mingle, show a little skin, and get a fresh deal on a flash tattoo.
Friday 8/7
Venice 🫘 If you’re a lover of legumes, Heyday (the company making beans cool again) is offering free tattoos of your favorite bean over the weekend.
Culver City 🍕 There are two nights to try Cooking With Yoon’s seasonal slices (made with the freshest California produce from Lindfors Farms) at this outdoor summer pizza party!
DTLA ☕ This daytime hang on Couplet Coffee’s rooftop is the perfect way to kick off the weekend early! They’re bringing together a delicious lineup of snacks from banana pudding to pita sandwiches, as well as a limited edition drink to celebrate their one-year anni.
Hollywood 💦 Heat wave-friendly night out here: In Sheep’s Clothing is hosting a moonlit listening party every Friday at the Roosevelt’s iconic Tropicana pool!
Los Feliz 🔭 Turn Griffith Observatory into your office at this work-from-outside gathering!
Saturday 8/8
Venice 🎶 The exact location of this intimate, secret concert (where you can picnic outside) will be revealed after you grab your tickets!
Santa Monica 🎤 The Crow is serving up laughs from late night TV comics you may recognize from HBO, Netflix, and beyond!
Leimert Park 💎 Give the little things you love some sparkle at this bedazzling craft workshop!
Chinatown 🎉 Lasita rotisserie is inviting the whole neighborhood to their five-year fiesta with live music, wine, food collabs from faves like Quarter Sheets, and a mini market!
DTLA 👗 Your closet isn’t ready for this massive vintage warehouse sale, where your haul is weighed at $6 per pound!
East Hollywood 📝 Nothing beats writer’s block like locking in with your community at a group writer’s workshop full of guided practices to get the creativity flowing!
Woodland Hills ☀️ Beat the valley heat this Saturday at Westfield Topanga's Summer Social! Enjoy live music all day long, 15% off all food at Topanga Social (cocktail discounts too!) and a prizewheel for a chance to win fun giveaways and prizes! #WestfieldTopangaPartner
Sunday 8/9
Malibu 🌅 Sunday Sessions at the Malibu Pier are total summer bucket list material, with four stages for performances and one amazing view, so don’t miss the last one of the year!
Westchester 🎷 What better soundtrack to Sunday than live rooftop jazz at a farm-to-table gem!
South LA 🍖 One of the most special dinners happening this weekend: an intimate backyard feast celebrating Jamaican cuisine with a four-course menu, wine pairings, and live DJ sets.
Chinatown 🐸 Time to stop sleeping on the LA River! Check out the city’s underrated scenery at Riverfest, a live music fest with local food and activities for the whole family.
Virgil Village 🪻 Wait you can make your own ceramic calla lily at COSA?!
Echo Park 🪩 Drum up some simple summer fun and gratitude at this free dance party playing every genre under the sun!
Monday 8/10
Century City 🫖 This girly tea party with Mahjong and mimosas at the American Girl Café sounds adorable!
East Hollywood 🦐 A live-fire paella party with natural wine and no reservations? Sounds like the right way to spend a Monday.
Want to see your event in an upcoming newsletter?
✍️ FILL OUT THIS FORM ✍️
Please note, filling out this form does not guarantee inclusion in the newsletter.
If you’re a brand that’s looking to sponsor a future newsletter, email us at partnerships@camberplaces.com.
Inara, Venice ☕ New third space just dropped! Check out Inara for coffee, community events, and yoga.
Palisades General Store, Pacific Palisades 🧺 We can’t wait to browse the giftable shelves at this quaint little mart when it opens in the Palisades.
Flour Pizzeria, Burbank 🍕 This Brentwood pizza joint is opening in Burbank oh-so-soon!
Café Matcha, West Hollywood 🍵 Alfred transformed its OG Tea Room into a matcha-focused diner!
BOBO Thai, Silver Lake 🍜 Silver Lake's newest Thai restaurant is all about reimagined pad thai, complete with an AWAN dessert collaboration.
Reply to this email if you wanna chit-chat 📧
Comments
Nothing yet. Say the first thing.
Sign in to join the conversation.