When you think of Old Hollywood glamor, you might picture a sophisticated restaurant with soft lighting, classic decor, Americana fare, and a jazz trio playing standards in the corner. Although thousands of tourists flock to Los Angeles every year in search of Hollywood’s Golden Era, it’s hard to find in the L.A. of today.
Surprisingly, one place you can find this bygone scene is at an obscure boutique hotel in Culver City, “The Heart of Screenland.” The Culver Hotel is housed in a historic 1924 building right next to one of the most prestigious studios during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Instead of a traditional lobby, its bottom floor is a charming restaurant and bar where you can enjoy live jazz along with your meal every Saturday night. …