Although Melody is technically closed, Tucker will host “Bar Band-Aid” out of the bungalow starting July 16 until another operator comes into the space. Expect lower-cost wine, beer, and bar snacks.
A new cocktail menu at La Dolce Vita
Beverly Hills Italian restaurant La Dolce Vita just refreshed its cocktail menu, introducing new drinks alongside classics like the LDV Gibson and the signature martini. New cocktails include All Day and a Night with Cynar, gin, and grapefruit soda; A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with dill-infused vodka; and Pine Barrens with mandarin liqueur.
Summer chef collaborations at Rustic Canyon
A coffee pop-up with a twist
A new coffee pop-up is headed to Silver Lake tapas and tinned fish restaurant Bar Siesta. Cortado opens on July 17 from actor Jhon Mejía, who is also behind You, Me, & Joe, a television show about coffee. Drawing on Mejía’s entertainment roots, the entire pop-up will be documented for an upcoming project. Cortado will be open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., serving pan con tomate, jamón, and signature coffee drinks, from Thursday to Monday.