Rare Weekend 7.3.08

Happy Birthday America.



Inside or out on the patio, you can’t go wrong at Bar Nineteen 12 this weekend. The newest bar at The Beverly Hills Hotel mixes old-Hollywood (it’s named for the year the classic hotel opened), with sleek modern decor and an exotic bar menu. Let’s just say jello-shots never looked so good…

Bar Nineteen 12 at The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, (310) 273-1912, barnineteen12.com

For classy Fourth of July Festivities, head to Vinotéque, Culver City’s premiere sommeilierie, for an All American BBQ. Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken, with a beer or a red, white, and blue wine flight. At $28 per person, patriotism has never been so appetizing!

Vinotéque, 4437 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, (310) 482-3490, vinotequela.com

Then stop by Fred Segal Man for the new and exclusive 20-piece collection by Indigo Farm. The rustic menswear collection features thick, worn denims, calfskin hoodies, and gingham button-ups from their pop-up shop in Santa Monica . Think Vivienne Westwood meets Coal Miner chic… in a good way. But shop fast, only 60 of each product were made!

Indigo Farm at Fred Segal Man Santa Monica, 420 Broadway, Santa Monica, (310) 395-9792, indigofarmdenim.com

One more reason to stay in the air conditioning: Paul Smith’s summer sale. Take 30% off throughout their online store, and you’ll look as crisp as you feel.

Visit paulsmith.co.uk