Laurel Hardware

You better bring it to this scorching hot spot! You'll spy gussied-up A-listers and industry insiders galore — and if you're single, the place is crawling with not-just-your-average dudes (we even scouted a few for our next Bachelors feature. For even more satisfaction, swish down an exotic Aqua di Vida (plum vodka, champagne, and St. Germain), then move on to the zucchini-blossom salad with artichokes, radish, and mache. No matter what your poison, this restaurant's dishing divinely fresh fare and ingredients (enthusiastic service, a moody ambience, and an outdoor patio) that are exactly what cool twentysomethings have been craving in this town.
Laurel Hardware, 7984 Santa Monica Boulevard (at North Laurel Avenue); no phone.

From left, clockwise: Peter Pilotto Tiger Print Peplum Top, $517, available at Matches; Giles and Brother Skinny Railroad Spike Cuff, $55, available at Giles and Brother; All Saints Lucille Leather Skirt, $265, available at All Saints; Nine West Stormchasr Pump, $89, available at Nine West.

Photographed by Lauren Sklar