From an impactful exhibition to beautifully crafted cocktails and so much more, L.A. has it all this autumn.
Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel invites you to drink in style at its new cocktail bar, Dahlia, from executive chef Suzanne Goin and restauranteur Caroline Styne. Doused in Mexican, Portuguese and Moroccan influences, the menu includes classics with exciting twists, such as the sour with tequila, egg whites and lime, or the old fashioned, crafted with Japanese whiskey and house-smoked cherries. Pair your spirits with Iberian-inspired bites, from the braised leek jamon iberico tartine to festive fondue complete with croutons, sopressata and apples for dipping. properhotel.com
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The Hammer Museum is opening its sixth iteration of Made in L.A., featuring 39 artists from the greater Los Angeles area. independent curator Diana Nawi and Hammer Museum curator Pablo José Ramírez have put together works by a diverse group of local artists (Marcel Alcalá, Kang Seung Lee, Maria Maea and more) for the biennial, which will be on display from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. The exhibition intersperses the history of underrepresented communities through a variety of mediums—sculpture, ceramics, installation and performance—bringing to light the lesser-known world of Los Angeles. hammer.ucla.edu
Joey Terrill’s “Chris Miller on Melrose Ave” will be shown at Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living at the Hammer Museum PHOTO: JOEY TERRILL “CHRIS MILLER ON MELROSE AVE” (1984, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS), COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
Discover the beauty and intrigue of world-class flora at the new Inner Gardens outpost in Culver City. Created by landscape designer Stephen Block, the showroom intertwines vintage design with fresh greenery, blending traditional European philosophies with the Eastern principle of wabi-sabi. The one-of-a-kind destination sources inventory from the world’s finest dealers for a step into a remarkable masterpiece. If you feel inspired after your visit, stop by the brand’s Malibu location, which features a wide range of tropical plants imported from Hawaii and the Mediterranean. innergardens.com
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Dreamt up by wine specialist Walker Strangis, the new Walker Wine Locker in Culver City offers a safe and temperature-controlled storage unit for wine connoisseurs, restaurant owners, trade professionals and more that is customizable to each bottle or collection. By preserving the health of the wine, Strangis suggests you’ll get a greater return on your investment. Members will also have access to exclusive in-house events, including wine tastings, private dinners and travel experiences to some of the world’s most iconic wine regions. walkerwinelocker.com
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Time for a new timepiece? Consider Bezel, a new resale marketplace featuring top-of-the-line luxury watches sourced from the best in the business. CEO and co-founder Quaid Walker, a former Google product designer, launched Bezel based on his experience searching for high-quality second-hand watches. Commonly referred to as the StockX of watches, Bezel buys authenticated pieces from designers such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe after they undergo a rigorous review from experts at Sotheby’s and Christie’s. Bezel members also have a private client advisor to help ease the buying process and answer questions. Soon to be worth $35 billion, Bezel is on the come-up, backed by celebrities including John Legend, Kevin Hart and Steve Aoki. shop.getbezel.com
Rolex Day-Date 40, shop.getbezel.com PHOTO: COURTESY OF BEZEL
Immerse yourself in artistry at the reopening of Amiri’s flagship on Rodeo Drive. Adorned with white plaster walls and installations picked by founder Mike Amiri himself, the modern boutique welcomes guests to not only shop a full range of designer attire—with men’s styles including a leather bandana button-up and camo cargo kick flares—but also get inspired by the art world in a fashionable new way. While the works at Amiri remain on rotation, two staple pieces will stay permanently on display: “A Brand New World #1” by Wes Lang and “Instrument Frame Drag” by Jason Ravok. Bright and distinctive, Amiri redefines the retail experience with creativity and community. amiri.com
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Indulge in yakitori-style cuisine just steps off Santa Monica’s Main St. at Isla, the sophomore concept from Crudo e Nudo chef Brian Bornemann and artist/designer Leen Culhane. The duo’s second restaurant project is infused with coastal profiles from California and the Mediterranean. Diligently using local ingredients, the intimate dining destination features dishes including winter citrus topped with caper berries and charred meyer lemon, roasted whole cauliflower with garlic tahini dressing and bottarga and a white miso black cod—which all make excellent pairings to Isla’s low intervention wine and cocktail program. isla-la.com
Isla’s snap pea skewers with yellow koji, chili oil and mint PHOTO: BY ASHLEY RANDALL
Comprehensive health and wellness center Monarch Athletic Club has opened a second luxurious location in Brentwood. With overwhelming success on the Sunset Strip, this wellness sanctuary takes a holistic approach with distinct providers for personal training, physical therapy, IV drips, metabolic panels and additional services that optimize your individualized health. With a limited acceptance pool, Monarch Athletic Club is private and personalized for an unbeatable wellness journey. Celebrities and industry folk account for some of the center’s elite clientele, with ASAP Ferg as an attendee. monarchclubs.com
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