Snacks, vibes, libations, conversations. Ah, the joy of a good happy hour. Between the hustle and bustle of the city, work, and all the life things we juggle, a happy hour might be at the bottom of your list of things to discover.
But I give you this: what if a happy hour was a way to connect with your community and the people who work and play in it? “I think one of the most beautiful things about having created a space, especially in neighborhoods where you live, is that you get to meet your neighbors,” Shireen Imani, owner of Chulita West Adams, told me. “It just becomes so enriching for the community.” She lives in the Mid-City neighborhood and opened her restaurant in late 2023.
It’s along Adams Boulevard, clustered nearby other popular eateries like Alta West Adams, Miz La La and Johnnie’s. I live a few blocks away from Chulita, and this is why it has become my go-to watering hole whenever friends visit my area or when I’m in the mood for something mezcal or tequila-based. (More on why it’s my fave vibe later.
) Another thing: happy hours don’t always have to involve alcohol. There are eateries or dispensaries where you can hangout and partake in other yummy stuff at discounted prices — don’t knock those! But there are so many places to choose from, so how do you pick? Here are a few things that I’ve learned from scouting plenty of places for happy hours. Cheers.
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