Before the Date…
Music icons have been wandering down the Sunset strip for decades. The stories are endless of wild nights, exclusive parties, trashed hotel rooms, and magical meetups that have created incredible art. Now it’s your turn to make some dating art of your own with a jaunt down the famed boulevard full of magic, art, and “adventure”.
So grab your partner in crime and set off for a night of wining, dining, and artistic discovering.
St0p #1: 45mins before sunset
SUNSET TOAST
on the sidewalk of the blvd.
What to Know
The iconic Sunset Plaza location has been serving the neighborhood since 1981.
Reservations are suggested but not necessary. Definitely request a table as close to the sidewalk as possible a la an evening in Paris. Unlike Paris though the people watching here is exquisite.
St0p #2: After sunset
ROCKSTAR FINE ART
in the most rocking hotel on the strip
What to Know
This gallery boasts over 100,000 images from rock history at three locations, NY, Maui and LA. There is a rotating focus at each location, the time we went was jazz, next would be Keith Richards.
Have a chat with the person at the gallery. If they’re cordial ask to see the images in the drawers behind the counter. There are some unreal gems like the first pictures of the Beatles in America.
Feeling the vibe of the Sunset Marquis? Head across the lobby to Bar 1200 for a cocktail. If it’s Tuesday they have a piano player starting at 9pm.
The Sunset Marquis was opened in 1963 with a room rate of just $8! The stories of rock legends spending wild nights here are endless.
BONUS: Walk through the lobby to the pool then turn left to walk down the staircase to the basement. Down the far right hallway is Nightbird Studio. If they have no musicians recording they’ll show you a tour. Regardless it’s an incredible spot to check out with recent hits recorded there like “Havana” by Camila Cabello and Kanye’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.”
St0p #3: post gallery
DINE LIKE A STAR
AT A NEW AGE FRENCH GEM
What to Know
Absolutely call in to make a reservation for Tesse, plan about an hour after the sunset for this date.
The wine! Tesse has wines that are exclusively available only through their restaurant and neighboring wine shop Boutellier. They’re marked on the wine menu with a “T”.
This restaurant is one of the few houses to be making in house their charcuterie. Match that with their in house made breads and you’re in cheeseboard heaven.
What to order: Bucatini with Bone Marrow, Crispy Veal Sweetbread, and Duck Magret “A La’Orange”
Must Do: When you order the Bucatini with Bone Marrow you’ll see they leave the bone on your table. Ask your server for a “bone luge”, this will be a highlight of your night, trust in the luge.