👀 Places more people should be talking about
8/5 - 8/11: poolside movie nights, an Uno tournament, and an exciting new Camber collab
Mads here! This week on “we don’t gatekeep at Camber,” I thought it’d be fun to share places I believe more people should be talking about. Because these are way too good not to be household names by now:
Zizou, Lincoln Heights 🍛 Stellar Moroccan food, on a stellar patio, what more could you ask for?
Ghisallo, Santa Monica 🍕 Some of the best pizza in LA (yes, I said it), and their outdoor space gives big neighborhood vibes.
Adamson House, Malibu 🏠 The museum and grounds are the perfect place to spend your day (that doesn’t involve the beach!)
Rasarumah, Historic Filipinotown 🍜 If you love Found Oyster (which you should!), the owners' new Malaysian restaurant is a great date spot.
Lady & Larder, Santa Monica 🥪 Go for the sandwiches and pick up a bottle of natural wine and cheese while you're at it.
How’s It Going to End?, Montrose ☕ This aesthetic coffee shop in an old laundromat is a must-visit!
Linden, Hollywood 🍟 Linden looks and feels like a classic Hollywood movie! Don't miss the duck fat fries or the speakeasy next door.
Sunday Gravy, Inglewood 🍝 A classic old-school red sauce Italian joint, but with a modern twist. It's also conveniently located for a pit stop before a show at SoFi or an easy crowd pleaser for a birthday dinner!
Palm Grove Social, Mid-City 🖼️ It's a coffee shop slash art gallery with a great patio for pop-up markets!
Jilli, Koreatown 🍻 This spot has your casual date night plans covered. That rigatoni a la kimchi vodka though…
Bodega Park, Silver Lake 🧋 Their sandwiches exceed the hype, plus the Misugaru Black Sesame is truly next level.
Amiga Amore, Highland Park 🌮 Mexican and Italian fusion is always a good idea.
Anima Mundi, Venice 🌿 Stumbling into this apothecary feels like finding a secret garden.
Real Charmer, Virgil Village 🍹 This bar feels like walking into a scene out of a romance novel, plus you can't miss their caravan karaoke on Tuesdays.
The Bar at Johnny’s Pastrami, West Adams 🍸 Wash down a pastrami sandwich with a martini in their incredible bar space, perfect for big groups and daylong hangs!
Okay, now on to the coolest things to do in LA this week.
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Your girls are back! We recap a mini getaway to Lake Arrowhead, Organic Oren’s new outpost in Brentwood, a staycation at Le Petit Pali, the tsunami warning (?), Rare Beauty’s drink collab with Madhappy, & our favorite secluded beaches to visit in August.
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Our events. Our cool spots. You, finally meeting people who don't bail on plans.
Marina Del Rey, (TODAY!) Tuesday 8/5 🍕
Camberries, this one is HUGE!! We're launching the Camberry Spritz with our friends at Pizzana (available from 8/6 - 9/2) and are hosting an Aperitivo Hour at their MDR location to celebrate. Grab your ticket to taste the spritz early, enjoy a slice of ‘za, and get a cute AF commemorative coaster along with other treats!
Wednesday 8/6
Venice 🎧 Take a sonic journey at a listening party of global spiritual jazz (curated by Tana Yonas of In Sheep's Clothing) at music-focused wine bar, Only The Wild Ones.
West Hollywood 🎸 Genghis Cohen is taking over the Kibitz Room every Wednesday and Thursday for Genghis Cohen Live while they operate out of a new temporary space on Fairfax!
West Hollywood 🎞️ Free movie screening on a rooftop? Yes, please! Merois is showing The Parent Trap this week, with signature snacks, craft cocktails, and free popcorn.
Atwater Village ♦️ Uno Social Club's nationwide tour is having its first Game Night stop at Club Teegee — get there early to save your seat!
All over LA 🚙 This is going to be crazy! The truck from the movie The Pickup (releasing on Prime Video on 8/6) is “missing” in LA, and if you manage to find and get within half a mile of it, you could win a cut of the $50,000 reward. You can see the full schedule here!
Thursday 8/7
Venice 🐟 This just in: fish are the it girls of summer. Ride the wave with your own Mediterranean-inspired vessel at Handmade's Fish Plate Ceramics Workshop!
San Fernando Valley 📽️ Calling all nostalgia lovers: Disney+ is teaming up with Swimply for a two-night singalong poolside screening of Camp Rock (on Thursday and Friday). You can watch from a lilypad (!), complete with campfires and crafts.
Glassell Park 🍽️ Oooo, this is a holy grail dinner collab! Dunsmoor is hosting Claud, all the way from NYC. The five-course, family-style feast (with optional wine pairing) is sure to be phenomenal.
Friday 8/8
Venice 🥃 Quench your thirst and dance the night away at Bar Nuda's Monsoon Party; functional NA cocktails and frozen chai will keep you cool on the dance floor!
Santa Monica 🃏 Get read by a tarot reader and comedian on stage at Read The Room, going down at The Crow!
Silver Lake 🍷 Shopping is good, shopping with wine is better! Lorenza Rosé is bringing a selection of their lush pours to a tasting at Clare V. on Sunset.
Historic Filipinotown 📕 A Good Used Book's HiFi Friday Night Market has handpoke tattoos, Japanese records and press-on nails - plus they’re going to be serving up arancini!
Burbank 🤝 If you have a gua sha that you still don't know how to use, this hands-on workshop demystifying the skincare ritual, led by Ethereal Hand Aesthetics, is your moment!
Saturday 8/9
Venice ☕ Put the house in coffee house at The Groove's Morning Session at Alana’s Coffee!
Venice 💦 KOOK is launching their new pre-swim hair mask with a sauna and sweat party (with lots of free wellness goodies) at Likeminded Studios!
Santa Monica 🍻 66 years of Chez Jay! The iconic LA staple is throwing a parking lot party, followed by a prix-fixe anniversary dinner, so book your seat before it's sold out.
Beverly Hills 🍿 The SLS is showing The Proposal on their pool deck, and your ticket comes with popcorn and a $45 credit toward food and drink!
Culver City 🍕 Yum, need this: Cooking with Yoon and Lindfors Farms is popping up at La Sabina! The menu includes summer fresh produce in Korean-inspired pizza and small plates.
Culver City 🥂 Missing out on Euro summer? Stop by Saturdays with La Finestra di Bianca at Platform, offering the perfect combo of summer spritzes, vino, and Italian sandwiches.
West Hollywood 🍵 Make your matcha obsession even more special by crafting a custom matcha bowl in a beginner's class with Two Faced Ceramics!
West Adams 🌹 Indulge in a little fantasy at a romance-themed, farm-to-table dinner party in a historic home, led by Sweet Antelope in partnership with Fleuria Books.
DTLA ✂️ Collage your heart out with the help of collage artist Julia Wack at a no-pressure, weekend workshop!
Chinatown 🖼️ I'm definitely curious about this Sensory series rave + art + food festival at The Element Art Center!
Studio City 🛍️ Peruse unique local gems at the Sunshine Makers Market in Sportsmen's Lodge's sunny oasis.
Pasadena ☕ It's a big weekend at Woon Kitchen! Pour Sport is taking over the front bar on Saturday and Sunday; then on Sunday only, Sugar Pop55's delish pies are joining the party for brunch, with 10% of proceeds going to Mad Collective.
Sunday 8/10
Venice 💃 El Marchante is putting on a salsa brunch at The Venice West set to vinyl! Don't know how to salsa? Don't worry, there's a free class at the start of brunch.
Hollywood 🛍️ If you haven't experienced the iconic Rose Bowl Flea Market yet, this weekend is your chance to score major finds for fall!
DTLA 🍡 Smorgasburg and the Farhang Foundation are serving up Iranian culture at Smorgasjoon! In addition to over a dozen food vendors offering rare Iranian delicacies, there will be live music, giveaways, and shopping.
Silver Lake 🛍️ Gigi Flea Market is one big party! You can browse killer vintage, get in on happy hour and food trucks specials, and get your cards read by a tarot reader.
Glassell Park 🥖 Bub and Grandma's are back with BG nights, full of live jazz and homestyle dinner on Sundays and Mondays!
Highland Park 🖼️ The York Manor Market is not your average flea. For example, there will be color consultations so you can finally find your season!
Monday 8/11
Hawthorne 📚 A glam night for the bookworms! Enjoy a peaceful few hours of reading with Silent Book Club, shop the Fleuria Book Truck's romance catalog, and then clock in for the ticketed book bedazzling event (supplies included) at 7 p.m.
Pasadena 🍪 A matcha blondie is a dessert I didn't know I needed, but I absolutely will be trying thanks to Badash Bakes' Off Menu collab with Eater!
Coming up…
Malibu 🌞 Woooah, Elwood is taking over Calamigos Ranch for this summer bbq on 8/24. They created a space for us to pause and celebrate summer together.
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The Sun Rose, West Hollywood 🏨 Oh, immediately booking a staycation at this new high-rise boutique hotel that took over The Pendry.
Mavi Cafe, Venice ☕ Wow, their menu makes Turkish brekkie a no-brainer!
Cortado, Silver Lake 🐟 Bar Siesta is open for a new daytime European-style cafe, morning chess tournys included!
Stoa Wine Bar 🍷 MDR just got a fresh wine bar inspired by The Med!
Kojima, Sawtelle 🍣 Trying out this top-tier omakase is at the top of my list.
Venice Beach Club, Venice 🏖️ Ooo, they're bringing the Amalfi Coast to the west side.
Hall Pass Ice Cream, West Hollywood 🍦 These fun flavors look like a sweet way to beat the heat.
Somewhere Special, DTLA 🍹 New rooftop bar in DTLA that took over the old Sauced space!
See ya around,
Mads
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