Here's What You Need to Know About the Latest Celebrity Hot Spot: The Nice Guy

Find out more about celeb hangout The Nice Guy

By Nicole Adlman, Sara Kitnick Dec 12, 2014 7:25 PMTags
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Looks like this is one nice guy that won't finish last!

We've spotted stars flocking to the new West Hollywood hot spot The Nice Guy in droves: Seriously, the list of celebs who frequent the restaurant include Selena Gomez, Drake, Harry Styles, Kristen Stewart, Zac Efron, Joe Jonas and Katy Perry, among many famous others. Miley Cyrus and new beau Patrick Schwarzenegger were even spotted at the eatery on Nov. 14, when they came in for a sweet date night dinner.

Lucky for you, E! News got the scoop on what makes this eatery a favorite among Hollywood's elite.

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Location, Location, Location: WeHo is the hot place to be. It's in the heart of Los Angeles, where all the industry A-Listers work and play.

Think Rat Pack Vibes: The Nice Guy's aesthetic pays homage to a decadent era of Mafia bars and restaurants, where the owners and their friends could enjoy an evening together. Upon entry the vintage marble and brass bar greets you. Its size, scale and shape invite guests to a unique social experience, encouraging conversation and camaraderie. The booths along the exterior wall command intimacy, while the larger booths flanking the room stimulate a party atmosphere throughout the night. A small, sultry performance area has been incorporated in the classic lounge setting.

Their Best Dish is Universal: The Nice Guy is known for specialty pizzas and the famous Nice Guy burger—the menu, curated by H.wood Group's Food & Beverage Specialist Adam Koral, is a modern take on light Italian dishes. (And happily, there are choices for vegan and meat eaters). The burger has become the most popular item on the menu: Chef John-Carlos Kuramoto specially prepares a sandwich brimming with maple glazed bacon, arugula, caramelized onion and house-made American cheese.

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What You Should Drink: The Chairman, which is served in a flask and named after Frank Sinatra, is made up of Gentleman Whiskey, Aperol, cacao, salted Cola reduction, and cider vinegar.

Not Just A Pretty Space: The space uses an abundance of organic materials and custom cedar wall with a ceiling design that emphasizes residential architecture. Also featured: Black American walnut flooring and custom inlaid carpets, as well as classic lighting fixtures that were hand-sourced from cities across the country to add additional warmth and comfort to the space.

How It All Began: The inspiration came from The H.wood Group owner, John Terzian: "I wanted The Nice Guy to feel like another home to my clients, where they feel welcome, warm and secure," Terzian tells E! News. "That's what we kept in mind for the creative designing process, and you feel that right when you walk in."

As for that memorable yet mysterious moniker?

"['The Nice Guy' stems from about] a year ago when someone told me I was too nice of a guy to ever be successful in Los Angeles. When we were trying to come up with a name we revisited this story and laughed. That stuck with us, and that's how we [named the restaurant]," Terzian said.