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Staying at Hotel Indigo means being in close proximity to some of the most exciting and unique dining destinations in L.A. We asked an expert local food journalist to guide us through some hidden gems.

Here are five spots where Prohibition-era secrecy meets old Hollywood glam in a thoroughly modern city.

Throughout Hotel Indigo, you’ll catch glimpses of L.A. history’s impact and inspiration. Set out to see history in action at a grand old movie palace, a flower market bursting with color, and a historic railway that puts the fun in funicular.

Hear what musings coming alive in the dark.

And other strange evergreen decor evolutions, from retro-kitsch to glow-in-the-dark.

For two decades, fans have been waking up on Christmas morning to custom, obsession-feeding gifts from strangers.

Manischewitz has a historic consumer base not only in the Caribbean, but also in African-American and East Asian communities.

Honoring death with sweet recipes can be a cathartic memorial.

Historically, gingerbread didn't always include ginger.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium displays vibrant jellies, fascinating fishes, and the largest crab in the world.

These tropical "warm spices," which flavor many Christmas cookies and other holiday favorites, are mainstays of traditional medicine.

One of New York City's abandoned marvels is both easy and difficult to access.

See what's taking its place for the first time in almost 1,500 years.

In these Christmas tales, Santa has a very low survival rate.

In Umbria, the holidays mean a piece of sweet, almondy serpentone.

The ancient tradition of Turoń bestowing blessings has faded but, like the creature itself, it may be resurrected.