"This tropical bar above Tail O’ The Pup (yes, the hot dog stand in West Hollywood) can only be accessed by buzzing an intercom hidden in a pickle barrel on the first-floor patio. But before you get to that step, you’ll need a reservation. Once you’re in, though, Lucky Tiki is fantastic. The attention to detail is that of a Hitchcock set (no surprise, Lucky Tiki comes from the people behind Highland Park Bowl and Idle Hour). Expect a theatrical drinking experience complete with beaded entryways, bamboo huts, and sneaky-strong cocktails served in smoking treasure chests and edible sandboxes." - sylvio martins, garrett snyder