If you spent much time clubbing in Hollywood during the early 2010s, this snazzy Middle Eastern spot from the Ladyhawk chef might look vaguely familiar: The massive outdoor space on Cahuenga was a string of messy nightclub concepts for years. Now it’s matured into a proper restaurant with an enormous patio, complete with fire pits, fig trees, and spacious curvy banquettes. A towering white wall in the back makes the place look like a studio backlot, but the over-the-top Hollywood setting works, mainly because the menu of dips and skewers holds its own. Prioritize appetizers like a za’atar and goat spread with pita and roasted sweet potatoes drizzled with avocado green goddess. Sip a herb-stuffed gin cocktail, take a selfie with your hot new outfit, and be thankful Swedish House Mafia is no longer blasting over the speaker.
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