Description

This former titan in Weho’s see-and-be-seen nightlife arena has reopened following a dramatic renovation, offering chef-driven cuisine, a full bar, and a much-needed late-night option for the neighborhood. The Den’s stone brick facade and gable roof are immediately comforting features amid the concrete starkness of the rapidly developing Sunset Strip, but artist and sculptor Nora Shields has also revived the interior with eclectic and modern touches, including an expanded, mirror-tile-backed DJ booth and a tile art installation that stretches across the outdoor patio floor and fireplace. There are plush velvet booths for intimate conversations, as well as plenty of open space for dancing. The food menu is helmed by chef Ronnie de Leon, with updated comfort classics like a Buttermilk Fried Mary’s Chicken Sandwich and Grandma’s Meatballs, plus shareables like oysters and a selection of crudo, Jidori Chicken Wings, and Kennebec Potato Chips with an optional caviar supplement. Signature cocktails range from the herbaceous Cross Pollinator with Spirit Guild Gin, Chaucer’s Mead, chamomile, yuzu soda, lemon, honey, and cardamom, to the fruity and refreshing Guava Island with Tres Generaciones Tequila, chinola passion fruit, hibiscus, guava, lime, and agave. How to book: Reservations can be made online.

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