Many entrepreneurs travel to West Hollywood each year, as the city is a major commerce hub filled with business opportunities. It is the perfect place to travel to to grow your enterprise, as it features an enormous entertainment sector, great opportunities for franchising, and nearby are the headquarters for massive brands. Business owners flock to the city each year to see how they can expand their companies.
Are you planning an upcoming business trip to West Hollywood to meet with your high-profile clients or manufacturers? Mix some fun into your business trip so it is more like a workation! If you are not quite sure yet on what hotel to stay at or which culinary hotspots to check out, no need to start Googling — Home Business Magazine recently visited the city and compiled the below list to help you with your trip planning.
Where to Stay: The Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood
Perfectly situated blocks from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, this gorgeous hotel offers chic rooms with desks for you to work on your laptop at and ultra-comfy beds to nap in after a long day of meetings — you’ll love the Casper mattresses! Each room also boasts inspiring views of either the Hollywood sign or the vibrant Los Angeles skyline.
You’ll also go gaga over the hotel’s luxe and spacious lobby (nicknamed the “Living Room” due to its home-y feel and posh pool table). The lobby even has a large interior room with plush couches, perfect for team meetings! After a conference call, you will also love laying out with a beverage and appetizer by the rooftop Skyline Pool.
In case you get hungry, you can order scrumptious eats at Jane Q, the in-hotel coffee bar + restaurant. This bright-but-cozy eatery features delectable brunch options (the Gravlax + Bagel is a must-have!), mouthwatering artisan pizzas cooked to perfection in brick ovens, and outstanding dinner options like Lobster Spaghetti. These dishes also feature ingredients sourced from the nearby Hollywood Farmer’s Market!
Another must-try spot is Yaki Q, an exclusive yakitori inspired pop-up offering weekend brunch and tasty dinners on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Located next to the Skyline Pool, this pop-up offers divine eats like kimchi fried rice and yaki grilled skewers, as well as classic cocktails with a twist (like the Tokyo Sidecar). All in all, this is definitely the hotel to stay at during your business trip to West Hollywood. everlyhotelhollywood.com
Where to Take Your High-Profile Client to Dinner
Boa Steakhouse
If you want to take one of your big clients out to dinner while you’re in West Hollywood, Boa Steakhouse is the place to go. Presented by Innovative Dining Group, Boa Steakhouse offers an opulent aesthetic, a luxe and comfy outdoor seating area, and outstanding cocktails (like the Boa 405 that is made with balsamic vinegar and fresh strawberry). There are also so many scrumptious appetizer options, such as their tantalizing Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, über-flavorful Hamachi Tartar, and Chilled Saffron Jumbo Prawns.
For your main course, you can’t go wrong with the Petite Filet of juicy and delicious steak. Another fantastic option is the Roasted Alaskan King Crab Legs — you will get a very generous portion of already-cut, easy-to-eat crab legs drenched in a heavenly cajun sauce. And don’t forget the sides! Boa Steakhouse’s Truffle Cheese Fries and Crab & Black Truffle Gnocchi are sure to impress your client. innovativedining.com
Sant’olina
Presented by The h.wood Group, Sant’olina is a lavish, open-air pop-up restaurant located on the lovely rooftop of the historic Beverly Hilton Hotel. It offers flavorful Mediterranean cuisine with a Southern California spin. For starters, definitely get the Hummus and Marinated Feta dips, which come with warm Za’atar Laffa Bread. You will also love the Falafel (which features Tahina and Israeli Salad). Another mouthwatering appetizer is the Yellowtail Crudo, made with avocado, citrus, and soft herbs.
Sant’olina offers so many wonderful dinner options that are sure to impress your client. You can try the savory Chicken Skewer, which features Garlic Toum, Israeli Salad, and Laffa. You can also try the Merguez Lamb Burger, which is made with caramelized curry onions, marinated feta, and Harissa Aioli. If you are a steak fanatic, you should definitely go for the 32 oz. Dry Aged Ribeye that is made with Kefta Spice. After dinner, complete the experience with the amazing Turkish Coffee and Baklava Donuts. santolinabh.com
Where to Take Your Team Members
For Brunch: Fia
If you and your employees want to have a riveting Sunday Funday, head on over to Fia in Santa Monica. This restaurant features a classy indoor-to-outdoor seating area with an Italian coastal vibe and chic decor. For $59 a person, you will get a basket of succulent pastries (the caramel roll is SO good!) for the table, your choice of either bottomless mimosas, bottomless margaritas, or bottomless Modelo beers, and an entree.
There are so many awesome options for your main brunch meal. Made with ’Impossible Bolognese’, the vegan lasagna is a superb option for those who live a cruelty-free lifestyle. You would also love the Steak and Eggs, which includes crispy potatoes and yummy Béarnaise. Another really delicious dish is the Shrimp and Grits, which features bourbon bacon jam, blackened shrimp, and a delightful poached egg. fiarestaurant.com
For Dinner: Sushi Roku Santa Monica
If you want to have a bonding dinner with your team members, check out Sushi Roku Santa Monica. It will show your appreciation for all of their hard work on your business trip! Start off your meal by splitting the seaweed salad, Premium Black Edamame, the Hamachi Serrano (complete with yuzu ponzu), and the yummy Brussels Sprout Chips made with truffle oil. Don’t forget to order a bottle of premium sake to toast to success!
This hotspot offers an array of exceptional sushi rolls, such as the Gensai (yellowtail and cucumber on the inside, topped with avocado). Another flavorful roll is the Tuna Jalapeño, which features spicy tuna and avocado on the inside topped with tuna sashimi, yuzu olive oil, and cilantro. Steak lovers will also rave about the luscious American Wagyu Beef Katana Robata Skewer, which comes with a black pepper sauce. sushiroku.com
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