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Published July 23, 2009 The Weekender
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  HAPPIEST HOUR$1 Martinis at Wilshire
Every week, there's one very special hour more magical than all the rest—and no, we do not refer to
the televised spine-snappings on Wipeout. We refer to the hour at Wilshire when all
martinis—we repeat, all martinis—are just one dollar.
  SEE SHARPThe Piano Bar Reborn
There's still a piano. There's still a bar. But the new owners of this ancient just-off-Cahuenga spot have
quietly given it an otherwise comprehensive fancy-goth makeover. You can't see much of it, since the lights
are down so low. But it's nice. We think.
 ROUND ONENational Tequila Day at Mexico
In honor of National Tequila Day, this eye-raisingly colorful new restaurant from the owner of Nic's has a
three-course special for $25. Watermelon, shrimp and a Mexican chocolate ice cream sundae all incorporate
the honored spirit one way or another. Mention UrbanDaddy, and the first round of Guavalove
Margaritas is on them. Salud.
  SALE-INGSample Sale at Romp
After some gratis hors d'oeuvres and champagne in the garden, head back inside Romp for an 80 percent off
sample sale for women and men—among the goods, you'll find an organic leather jacket marked down from
$1250 to $290. Still just as organic.
  ROASTMonday Porchetta Special at Cecconi's
Among the new nightly specials at Cecconi's, you might want to close out your Monday over a healthy portion
of the traditional boneless Italian pork roast, fresh from the wood-burning oven behind the bar. You feel
closer to Italy already.
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