BEAUX ARTS BEAUTY

An architectural gem in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, The Hoxton breathes new life into a historic Beaux Arts building that was formerly L.A. Railway Authority headquarters. Space is at a premium, with 174 guest rooms ranging from 200 to 300 square feet, featuring artisan ceramics, chevron wood floors, Marshall radios, and retro furnishings. There’s a lively lobby diner serving breakfast until 3 p.m. daily, and the new rooftop restaurant, Inanna Bar, offers bright Mediterranean small plates like flavorful dips, charred cabbage, fattoush salad, lamb kofta, and sumac buttermilk fried chicken wings. Book the Homebody package this winter for extras like a knitting kit, canned wines, and a food/beverage credit. 1060 S Broadway, thehoxton.com/downtown-la

CURATED CRAFTSMANSHIP

Shop local for the holidays with Balinese inspired fashion by Bel Kazan, furniture at Joybird, statement jewelry from Dylan Lex, and objets d’art at Souvenir of The Sunday by Jimmy Kimmel’s daughter Katie Kimmel. Smorgasburg’s Holiday Market launches on November 30 and runs every Sunday through the end of the year. Pickwick Vintage is hosting a vintage market on December 13 with more than 70 exhibitors. For last-minute shoppers, MAUM Market on December 20 is a day of discovery, design, and community, celebrating Asian makers and friends, one-of-a-kind ceramics, stationery, jewelry, home goods, art, and delicious treats from emerging and beloved small brands. 777 S Alameda Street, rowdtla.com

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GOURMET GIFTS

L.A.’s favorite gourmet food emporium, Wally’s Wine & Spirits, has delectable holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Sip on a $100 osetra caviar martini while you’re shopping or enjoy a light dinner with cheese, charcuterie, and truffle pizza. Don’t skip Wally’s signature cappuccino parfait with espresso gelato, coffee custard and jelly, milk froth, and pecan cacao nib crunch for dessert. From a five-bottle Bordeaux basket for wine collectors and rare vintages handpicked by Wally’s sommeliers to incredible bean-to-bar chocolate stocking stuffers and Wally’s in-house caviar selection, you’ll find all of the most exclusive gifts for foodies. Additional retail and dining locations in Malibu and Century City are coming soon. 447 N Canon Drive, Beverly Hills and 214 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, wallywine.com

FIRST-CLASS KABABS

Set in the Soho House’s Arts District chapter, Berenjak is all about the mood. The newly debuted Persian concept is open to non-members (though nabbing a reservation doesn’t come easy), and its sexy candle-illuminated atmosphere is already attracting legions of starlets and socialites. Begin with shareables of black truffle olivieh (chicken mayo salad with potato, egg, salted cucumber, and black truffle) and mirza ghasemi (cool-cooked eggplant with garlic, tomato, and eggs) before moving on to the main event: charcoal-grilled kababs, from minced lamb shoulder and beef filet to BBQ prawns and chicken marinated in saffron. The signature drinks are a highlight, from n/a cordials and tea blends to cocktails made with clarified yogurt, rose petal tea, and coconut butter. 1010 S Santa Fe Avenue, berenjak.com

MAJESTIC MAYBOURNE

The Maybourne Beverly Hills blends British charm with fresh California fun, with 205 recently redesigned residential-style guest rooms, including 57 suites, and a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the nearby Hollywood Hills. Sample the largest collection of Macallan in North America at The Whisky Bar or N25 caviar topped ice cream paired with Billecart-Salmon champagne at The Maybourne Bar adjacent to the lobby. The Spa at The Maybourne Beverly Hills is one of the largest luxury spas in the city, with soothing facials and a co-ed Moroccan-inspired magnesium-infused mineral bath. 225 N Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, maybournebeverlyhills.com