Santa Monica, Los Angeles · bar
Up the elevator at Santa Monica Proper and boom. You’re sipping a tamarindo margarita with the ocean basically winking at you. It’s one of those rooftop spots that somehow pulls off being fancy and laid-back. Like, you can wear sandals, but they better be the cool kind. The whole place is decked out in sun-faded tones and chic rattan, and everyone there looks like they freelance for a living. Food’s fresh, nothing too heavy, and if you catch the Loreto ceviche pop-up on the weekend, that’s your power move. Come for the view, stay because your 2 p.m. plans can wait.
Smashed avo on sourdough with piquillo relish, grilled corn, and feta.
Free-range chicken with chili spices, shakshuka eggs, and charred lemon.
Lime aguachile, daikon radish, pickled red onion, and cilantro.
Hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, pita. Good for sharing.
Eggs, feta, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, pita. Hearty spread.
Butter lettuce, lobster, avocado, egg, tomato, louie dressing.