Veranda on Highland, a Southside restaurant in a century-old house, is a classy place. And an evening spent trying out the new menu served only in the restaurant's bar, Papa's, does not diminish ...

The Veranda Bar at Casa del Mar 1910 Ocean Way Santa Monica (310) 581-5533 www.hotelcasadelmar.com. The Veranda at Casa del Mar is one of the best hotel bars in LA.