1212 Santa Monica

"Westside restaurant and bar hosting a Super Bowl screening party with a projector screen, beer towers, and a VIP game room with pool tables and Pac-Man. Tickets are required for entry to the game room." - Rebecca Roland

"A lot of LA dinners involve sharing plates in a loud restaurant while yelling over a hip-hop soundtrack, but sometimes you just need something different. Something really special. That something is Dialogue. It’s hidden inside a food court on the Third Street Promenade (stay with us), in a tiny, fairly quiet room, and they do a 21-course tasting menu that changes with the seasons. Despite what that last part might make you think, the magic of Dialogue is that it isn’t the least bit stuffy. The food is super creative, but more importantly, all 21 courses taste incredible. This is a once-in-a-lifetime restaurant (you’ll end up spending around $700 on dinner for two), but Dialogue is one of the greatest special occasion dinners you can have in LA. Or anywhere." - jess basser sanders, brant cox

"If you’re a control freak wine drinker who can’t bear the thought of not having the perfect barolo to go with your red meat, Dialogue probably isn’t for you. But if you’re happy with someone else picking your wine (and you don’t mind spending a good amount of money on it), the beverage pairing at Dialogue is only going to make your excellent 21-course dinner better. Expect some weird tricks, like vinegar being added to a white wine to make it a rosé - but it’s all part of one of LA’s unique wine drinking experiences." - jess basser sanders

"This downtown Santa Monica spot has a vast brunch menu with small plates, bigger bites, and $28 mimosas for 90 minutes." - Virali_Dave

"Perfect for: When It’s Just You And Your Mom, And She Wants To Go All Out You get one last dinner before you have to start eating like a person with an entry-level salary. And mom has decided you should do something special, seeing as you’re about to be eating scrambled eggs for every meal. At Dialogue, you’ll be served 21 courses of extremely inventive food, in a tiny room where you can watch the chef plate every dish. And be sure to add the wine pairing. You’ll get around 10 different wines that only make the food better, and will be something to remember when you’re drinking $10 grocery store wine next week." - jess basser sanders, brant cox