" This swanky DTLA cocktail bar is truly underground: you’ll find the entrance through a dark staircase in an alley. But once you’re inside, it’ll feel like a big nightclub. Stop by on Thursday nights for live jazz performed by local musicians. It never gets too crowded and we’re always blown away by the raw talent on stage, so remember this spot for a last-minute date. There’s never a cover charge to get in on jazz nights, but drinks typically cost around $20. " - brant cox, sylvio martins