Drink Hot Toddies
The reigning champ of alcoholic beverages for warming up on a winter night is the hot toddy. Add a fireplace, cozy atmosphere, and good company and you've got yourself a stellar winter evening. Our favorite L.A. spots for sipping the hot whiskey libation, plus all of the above? The super-cozy Dominick's and the recently opened Sassafras Saloon.

Dominick's Restaurant, 8715 Beverly Boulevard (at North Sherbourne Drive); 310-652-2335.
Sassafras Saloon, 1233 Vine Street (at Fountain Avenue); 323-467-2800.

Photography by Shawna Sellmeyer