"On the ground floor of the Hollywood Historic Hotel, The Edmon exists in an in-between area of Hollywood, and for that reason alone, it never gets too slammed. The art deco space has good cocktails, a crowd that’s there because they want to talk without having to scream, and plenty of comfortable chairs at the bar for you and your first date who wouldn’t commit to a full dinner. But if dinner is on the itinerary, come for a few pre-drinks before walking one block over to Osteria La Buca." - brant cox, brett keating