Cecconi's

"Smack dab in the middle of West Hollywood, Cecconi’s is consistently filled with agents, fake agents, and people with plenty of money but highly vague occupations. So yeah - it’s a scene. Having said that, mornings are generally more low-key. For healthier options, Cecconi’s has a full salad section, but if you want something more substantial, go for the steak and eggs or even a pizza." - brant cox, sylvio martins

"You’ve been introduced to someone “in town for the summer” whose actual job is vague, but who is “taking meetings” and has decided they want to take one with you. They’ve already made Cecconi’s their unofficial HQ (the Chateau is their official one), so you might as well meet them there. The waiters are wearing waistcoats, there’s marble on almost every surface, and everyone is drinking wine at 11:30am on a Wednesday. Including you." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder

"The Cecconi’s burger is one of the best in the city, and the only time you can get it is during Happy Hour. Add in $3 drinks and a bunch of food specials, and you have a great, surprisingly affordable option on Melrose for after-work snacks and drinks. The Deal: $3, $6, and $9 appetizers and drinks. When: Tuesday-Saturday 3-6pm." - brett keating

"The midday crowd at this sceney Italian spot on Melrose is evenly split between agents hashing out deals and people with lots of money but no job to speak of, so there’s plenty of built-in entertainment. Obviously, there are plenty of salads, but if you feel like being the only person here actually eating carbs, throw down on the lobster spaghetti. The person who asked you to meet them here is paying anyway." - brant cox

"Smack dab in the middle of West Hollywood, Cecconi’s is consistently filled with agents, wannabe agents, and people with plenty of money but highly vague occupations. So yeah—it’s a scene. Having said that, mornings are generally more low-key. If healthy options are a must, Cecconi’s has a section of the menu devoted to plant-based bowls (because paying $13 for a bowl of seeds and sprouts is the ultimate power move), but if you want something more substantial, they’ve got a full English breakfast, too. " - Jess Basser Sanders, Brant Cox, Nikko Duren