Playing the Numbers at XIV

Step into XIV on Sunset, Tuesday-Saturday from 6-8, and indulge in a deal as pretty as pearls—without the extravagant price tag. The terrace patio is home to the new “6ix on Sunset” Happy Hour featuring select cocktails and Michael Mina’s signature dishes for only $6 each. The menu caters to after-work-imbibers and the finest of diners.

We’ve based our top choices by the patio view:

A Bramble (Plymouth Gin, Crème de Mure, Fresh Blackberries) is best enjoyed while overlooking the hustle and bustle of Sunset Boulevard and snacking on Black Truffle Popcorn.

Root for the Lakers during the NBA Finals with a cold Amstel Light or a Pacifico hits the spot alongside Kobe Sliders (topped with Farmhouse Cheddar and Secret Sauce) on one of the large plasma TVs.  

Torn between watching the beautiful people and basketball? Try the Shelter (Krol Vodka, Elderflower, White Cranberry) with the Tartare Poppers (Hamachi Ahi, Green Onions, Ponzu) for a classy-yet-casual taste in between. The full dinner menu is available as well on the terrace.

If you want to spoil yourself with a diamond-like dinner (you know you do) try the Sea Scallop Tempura; Cauliflower, Passion Fruit, Edamame, Almonds ($17) alongside a glass of the Spanish Talai Berri Hondarribi Zuri ($12).

The pièce de résistance for a weekday escape is Michael’s Classic Rootbeer Float, just like you remember them… only better whipped up with sassafras ice cream, vanilla sorbet and served alongside warm chocolate chip cookies—a million dollar taste for only $10.  

Pearls, diamonds, suits or sneakers—you can bet on XIV for any number of sweet satisfactions at a steal of a deal.

 

* photo credit for Terrace: Shawn Bishop