{"id":12934,"date":"2020-02-03T04:19:15","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T04:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/?p=12934"},"modified":"2020-02-03T04:19:15","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T04:19:15","slug":"ac-lounge-is-a-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/ac-lounge-is-a-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Lounge is a Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2789-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2789-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2789-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2789-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2789-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2789-1-648x486.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2789-1-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2789-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at the AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay in El Segundo,\nAC Lounge makes a terrific get- away whether you\u2019re staying at the hotel or\nnot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a beautiful space with a sleek modern bar, cushy indoor seating \u2013 and a fireplace \u2013 and intimate outdoor seating with fire and water features. While the look is elegant and modern, it is also comfortable, which is in no small part due to the accommodating, friendly staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2803-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2803-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2803-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2803-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2803-1-648x864.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2803-1-144x192.jpg 144w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2803-1.jpg 1364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On a chilly winter (for Los Angeles) evening, we started with two wonderful locovore cocktails. Happy Hour, which runs from 3:30 to 6:30 weekdays make these well-made drinks an even bigger treat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2806-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2806-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2806-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2806-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2806-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2806-1-648x486.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2806-1-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2806-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We had the Immune Boost and 72 Degrees. Immune Boost is a lighter spin on a gingery drink that is often made with whiskey. Here it is Tito\u2019s Vodka, ginger beer, grapefruit bitters, turmeric, and a seasonal citrus, making it crisper and more citrusy, while not negating the lovely combination of tastes. 72 Degrees is also vodka based, with honey, passionfruit, basil, and lime, it is slightly sweeter, but again light and refreshing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2808-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2808-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2808-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2808-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2808-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2808-1-648x486.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2808-1-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2808-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We started our dining with a surprisingly generous portion of warm olives marinated in-house in a fragrant citrus blend. Warning: it is almost impossible to stop eating them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2807-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2807-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2807-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2807-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2807-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2807-1-648x486.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2807-1-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2807-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The roasted mushrooms with torn herbs were delicious; the flavors rich but not heavy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2812-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2812-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2812-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2812-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2812-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2812-1-648x486.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2812-1-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2812-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Grilled salmon with spiced lentil stew was a perfect main course: the salmon was beautifully prepared and a surprisingly large portion for a very reasonable price. The lentil base was terrific, with a bite of spice and a texture that nicely contrasted with the silky fish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2815-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2815-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2815-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2815-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2815-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2815-1-648x486.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2815-1-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2815-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We also enjoyed an avocado, tomato, and fresh crumbled cheese bruschetta on chiobatta bread &#8211; a meal in itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2792-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2792-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2792-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2792-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2792-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2792-1-648x486.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2792-1-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2792-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with an extensive small bites menu, lunch is served in the AC Lounge space as well. Both locals and hotel guests frequent, adding to the vibe of the welcoming servers and bartender. The hotel\u2019s design team created the space, nicely melding the clean lines of minimalism with relaxing seating and sparkling fire walls and small waterfall outside. The variety of seating options means that guests can enjoy a serene space or a lively one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2804-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12947\" width=\"435\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2804-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2804-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2804-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2804-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2804-2-648x486.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2804-2-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2804-2.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2801-753x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12951\" width=\"351\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2801-753x1024.jpg 753w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2801-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2801-768x1044.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2801-1130x1536.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2801-648x881.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2801-141x192.jpg 141w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2801.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2793-856x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12943\" width=\"437\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2793-856x1024.jpg 856w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2793-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2793-768x918.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2793-648x775.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2793-161x192.jpg 161w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2793.jpg 1093w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2794-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2794-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2794-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2794-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2794-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2794-1-648x486.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2794-1-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2794-1.jpg 1927w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, it\u2019s a vacation from the everyday in a modern\nnew hotel you may just be vacationing in to begin with \u2013 or it makes a perfect\nspot for after-work drinks and noshing, or a relaxing date night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AC Hotel and the AC Lounge is located at 2130 Maple Ave. in El Segundo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2802-779x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12950\" width=\"338\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2802-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2802-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2802-1168x1536.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2802-648x852.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2802-146x192.jpg 146w, https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2802.jpg 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Genie Davis; photos: Genie Davis <\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located at the AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay in El Segundo, AC Lounge makes a terrific get- away whether you\u2019re staying at the hotel or not. It\u2019s a beautiful space with a sleek modern bar, cushy indoor seating \u2013 and a fireplace \u2013 and intimate outdoor seating with fire and water features. While the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/ac-lounge-is-a-vacation\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">AC Lounge is a Vacation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12943,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4,5,709],"tags":[1380,1379,1383,698,66,1381],"class_list":["post-12934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food","category-fun","category-nightlife","tag-ac-hotel","tag-ac-lounge","tag-dining","tag-el-segundo","tag-los-angeles","tag-marriott"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_2793.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12934","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12934"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12934\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12953,"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12934\/revisions\/12953"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12934"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12934"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.diversionsla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}