If you’re craving a little slice of NYC sass in LA, head straight to Employees Only in Weho—where the cocktails are sharp, the food is bold, and yes, there’s even a psychic next door in case you need to confirm whether that third martini was a good idea.

The bar feels like a scene straight out of a post-modern fever dream—boisterous, hip, and just the right amount of extra. But let’s be real: you’re here for the cocktails. Classics like the West Side are basically summer in a glass: Meyer Lemon Charbay vodka, fresh lemon, mint, soda—it’s so refreshing you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with sad vodka sodas. Feeling moody? Order a Manhattan and brood like Don Draper. Ready to flex? Go for the Billionaire. Want to sound mysterious? Mata Hari has your back.

Food-wise, the Shrimp Tempura is crispy perfection, its chili sauce bringing the kind of heat that makes you think, “Why don’t I always eat shrimp with fire?” The Caesar salad is no side hustle either—it’s a main character moment, stacked with Niman Ranch bacon, gem lettuce, parm, anchovy dressing, and croutons that actually crunch (none of that stale nonsense).

For mains: the Crispy Bird is chicken so juicy it’ll make you side-eye every sad rotisserie you’ve ever met. The Wagyu burger? A glorious beast dripping with taleggio, topped with onion rings and mushrooms so caramelized they should come with a sugar warning.

Pro tip: make a reservation. Otherwise, you might end up with only your psychic reading for dinner, and trust me—she doesn’t serve cocktails.