21-04-2025
Hollywood's Kimpton Everly Hotel Debuts Bold Mediterranean Restaurant
Written Hand dishes
Perched just above the buzz of Hollywood, the Kimpton Everly Hotel is a sun-drenched escape with sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign, a rooftop pool with refreshing cocktails, and an address that puts you steps from the Pantages and LA's entertainment core. But what's setting the hotel apart these days isn't just the skyline—it's the food and craft cocktails.
Interior of Written Hand
Written Hand—the once-pop-up that's now a permanent dinner fixture—brings bold, Mediterranean-inspired cooking and a fresh sense of energy to the space. Helmed by Chef Ashley Thompson, the menu draws from vibrant coastal flavors while staying grounded in Southern California's seasonal bounty. Squash blossoms arrive delicately filled and citrusy, topped with herbs and micro flowers that add a painterly touch. Head-on prawns are grilled until just smoky, brushed with orange chermoula, and paired with torn bread to soak it all up. Girl & Dug thumbelina carrots—perfectly round and subtly sweet—are layered with whipped ricotta. Then there's the salt-crusted whole loup de mer: flaky and flavorful, finished with celery leaf salsa verde and grilled pink lemon. It's generous, simple, and quietly stunning. And lastly, bring out your inner child and order the freshly baked chocolate chip cookie with a vanilla milkshake chaser for dessert. You won't regret it.
Head-on Prawns from Written Hand
The cocktails are just as considered. Naomi Schimek's beverage menu leans Mediterranean with seasonal ingredients, with drinks that are vibrant, clean, and built for the golden-hour crowd. Her freezer martini—poured ice-cold with either vodka and vinho verde or gin and albariño—is bracing in the best way. The Since You've Been Gone spritz offers a brighter touch, with floral, bitter, and herbal notes playing off elderflower tonic and mint. There's also a full lineup of zero-proof cocktails that feel just as thoughtful as the rest of the list.
Ever Bar Cocktail
What makes Written Hand stand out isn't just the location—it's the point of view. The menu reads like a love letter to coastal ingredients, interpreted through a Californian lens and executed with quiet confidence. It's not flashy, and it doesn't need to be.
Jane Q Neapolitan pizzas
For daytime cravings, Jane Q offers a bright, casual counterpoint. It's the hotel's all-day café—ideal for everything from a quick bakery run to a long, leisurely brunch. Grab a coffee to go or settle into the sunlit dining room with a bottle of sparkling wine. The menu covers all the brunch essentials, but the Neapolitan-style pizzas steal the spotlight—chewy, charred, and built to share. It's an easygoing space designed to suit whatever your day in Hollywood might bring.
Looking to make your stay a little more permanent? The hotel's latest collab with Tiny Zaps offers guests complimentary tattoos on April 23, May 29, and June 26. The partnership taps into the rise of 'tattourism,' where travel meets tiny, lasting mementos. Think skyline silhouettes, minimalist icons, or playful nods to LA's creative spirit—each designed and inked by local artists.
Kimpton Everly Hotel
Whether you're booking a stay for the Hollywood views, brunch at Jane Q, cocktails at Ever Bar, or dinner at Written Hand—or just want to leave with something that lasts longer than the martini buzz—this one's worth marking on the calendar.
