Since it opened in 2019, 1 Hotel West Hollywood has injected new life into the Sunset Strip. Bolstered by its focus on wellness and sustainability, the Hollywood haunt quickly became a hit with both locals and travelers alike. One of the hotel’s highlights was Juniper Lounge, a communal eatery that acted as somewhat of a hub and gathering space. But in recent months Juniper Lounge has gone through a metamorphosis, spreading its wings and becoming Juniper Lounge and Garden, adding a dynamic indoor-outdoor space to this sustainability-driven hotel’s roster.
The beauty of a space like this is the flexibility it offers. Situated below ground level, Juniper Lounge and Garden escapes the hustle and bustle of Sunset Boulevard providing a sanctuary for guests and visitors, without giving up any of the atmosphere. Here guests can start the day with a coffee or unwind in the evening having explored what Los Angeles has to offer, perhaps even tucking into a cocktail or two.
For Juniper Lounge and Garden, 1 Hotel West Hollywood has stuck to what it does best. This new establishment provides an entirely new dining experience where drinks feature a botanical base and the food is a curation of market-driven dishes by culinary director Ginger Pierce.
Juniper Lounge and Garden will also lay home to numerous events. During Negroni week, Juniper will be highlighting one of the world’s most loved cocktails, while chef Ginger Pierce’s Fall Equinox Dinner on September 19 will introduce the new season’s best ingredients.
As the sun sets the night continues at Juniper Lounge and Garden, as local musicians and DJs punctuate the evening with a variety of entertainment.
The Food
The dishes served at Juniper Lounge and Garden are set to play an important role in visitors’ experience of the new space. The menu features an entirely new set of bites to try which utilize ingredients from the hotel’s on-site 100% organic garden.
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Diners will be enjoying stuffed California dates with locally smoked bacon and goat’s cheese, or a kimchi salad with grilled corn, haricot vert, cherry tomatoes, celery hearts, baby gems, and Gomasio.
Meat eaters fear not, there’s a bone marrow burger on a sesame-potato roll with sumac pickled onion, marinated tomato, harissa sauce and sweet potato wedges, or try the smoked lamb ribs with Medjool date BBQ sauce.
The Drinks
Not wanting to be overshadowed by the impressive food, the beverage menu at Juniper Lounge and Garden features a mixture of cocktails and zero-proof serves in addition to an array of approachable spirits, local craft beers and biodynamic wine from both California and the Mediterranean, sticking close to the 1 Hotel West Hollywood’s sustainable ethos.
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On the cocktail list, you could sample the LA Woman featuring loft & bear rum, passionfruit, mango, hibiscus, yuzu and sparkling Sicilian lemonade, or go for the Sustainable Sandia which uses Cincoro Blanco tequila, ancho reyes, watermelon agua fresca, lime and tajin.
Those staying away from alcohol should try the Smokey Pina Margarita, which uses Optimist Smokey, a non-alcoholic tequila, with serrano, pineapple, and lime.
To learn more about Juniper Lounge and Garden, visit 1hotels.com
