While a bad hangover can feel like the end of the world, there are remedies for your pounding headache and grumbling stomach. From great bloody marys in L.A. and other hair of the dog "cures" to greasy diner grub and health food solutions, get the lowdown on where to recover. (Photo: Proud Mary at Jones Hollywood. Photo by Eric "ET" Tecosky)
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Fig Santa Monica
Read Reviews101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)
Try the Sunday Kegs and Eggs brunch at Fig, where $25 nabs a choice of an entree such as traditional huevos rancheros or the salty-sweet bacon waffles with bacon ice cream, plus a bottomless mug of artisan tap beer. More recently, an entire menu of of eclectic bloody marys debuted, should you also require bacon in your beverage--or foie gras or tequila for that matter!
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Jones Hollywood
Read Reviews7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)
The one-of-a-kind Proud Mary is exclusively available at Jones Hollywood, care of resident mixologist Eric "ET" Tecosky. First, the vodka is infused with olives, pickled onions, sun-dried tomatoes and pickled spicy green beans; then a spice mix--made with Dirty Sue olive juice (ET's own brand)--is added. Each drink is made to order, ensuring freshness. It's fussy, but worth it.
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Guelaguetza Restaurant
Read Reviews3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006 (map)
There are two surefire ways to tame a hangover at Guelaguetza, considered by many to be the premier Oaxacan restaurant in L.A. One involves the Lopez family's secret recipe for micheladas, a beer cocktail similar to a bloody mary, but with only a touch of tomato juice. Follow that up with a barbacoa taco--filled with marinated goat meat and stew on the side.
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Original Pantry Cafe
Read Reviews877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (map)
Probably one of the greasiest of all greasy spoons in the city (and that's saying a lot), this 24-hour diner is the perfect place to stave off a hangover before it even starts. After almost 90 years, the kitchen has short-order cooking--including some basic all-day breakfast items--down pat.
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The Fat Dog
Read Reviews801 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)
The Fat Dog's version of hair of the dog is a take on the bloody mary but one made with Corona, fresh lime juice and a spicy house-made mix. Alternatively, the crave-worthy croque madame consists of ham, Gruyere, bechamel sauce and two fried eggs.
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Erewhon Natural Foods Market
Read Reviews7660 Beverly Blvd Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)
The name says it all. This gigantic supermarket is dedicated to all things healthy, including a vast selection of organic, macrobiotic foods and smoothies at the specialized tonic bar. There is also a full laundry list of vitamins, herbs and other homeopathic goodies.
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Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic
Read Reviews9975 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (map)
Skin specialist Sonya Dakar believes that hangovers mess up more than a person's heads--the skin suffers, too. In order to combat fatigue and dehydration, she offers a 55-minute, gender-neutral treatment that includes a detoxifying cleanse, a brightening peel, a nourishing mask and more. The $250 price tag alone might be enough to sober you up.