You’ll start your evening with ultra-fresh ceviche made right before your eyes, move on to some cozy wine tasting at Bar Bandini, and finish the night with live music at the Echoplex.
Eat ultra-fresh ceviche made in front of you Ceviche Project
📍 2524 1/2 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Ceviche Project has officially anchored itself in Silver Lake, turning a cozy Hyperion Avenue spot into the go-to destination for seafood aficionados in LA. After globetrotting and popping up in various locales, Chef Octavio Olivas has laid down roots, serving up zingy ceviche and loaded tostadas right from his sleek marble bar. This isn’t just dinner; it’s an experience—think Miami beach club vibes with LA laid-back cool. Whether you’re diving into razor clam ceviche bursting with citrus or savoring the kanpachi tostada smothered in trout roe and avocado mousse, Ceviche Project is your ticket to a perpetual summer night out. Don’t forget to pair those vibrant dishes with a crisp sake cocktail for the full effect.
Know Before You Go
✔ Ceviche Project is a small, intimate venue, so snagging a reservation is a good idea to ensure you get a front row seat at the marble bar or a cozy table.
✔ Enhance your experience with their unique sake cocktails; they’re specially crafted to complement the zesty and bold flavors of the ceviche and tostadas.
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Sip natural wines at Bar Bandini
📍 2150 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Move on to the cozy Bar Bandini, our top pick among Echo Park’s natural wine bars. The ambiance is dark, sexy, and unpretentious, perfect for a date night. The bar offers a curated selection of natural and organic wines and beers listed on black letter boards.
Know Before You Go
✔ Bar Bandini stays open until 2am, so feel free to stay late.
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Rock out at the Echoplex
📍 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Finish the night with some live music at the Echoplex. This big, low-slung venue often features local indie acts and touring artists that attract bigger crowds. Check out their website to find a band you like that’s coming through town. As the night progresses, the place gets packed, turning the dance floor into a vibrant scene.
✔ Arrive early to avoid the crowd, but the place will fill up as the night progresses.
✔ The venue is spacious and tends to get sweltering when crowded, so dress accordingly.
✔ Don’t miss the red wall for taking great pictures!
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