"A lush rooftop patio overlooking the ocean, tasty kabobs and dips, and floral spritzes that go down alarmingly smooth. Hot people are everywhere. No, we’re not describing the latest Mykonos beach club, we’re talking about Calabra, the all-day restaurant at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica. Things definitely get busy on Saturday and Sundays, but drop-in midweek, and you’ll get right in. " - brant cox