Block Party
It hasn't taken long for this craft beer focused party spot, consequently called, 'Block Party' to fit in with the rest of York Blvd's up and coming trendy spots. Jason Esiner, the man responsible for Gracias Madre, and also winner of People’s Choice and Editor’s Choice for best bartender in 2014 LA Weekly and 2015 Eater, decided to branch out and start a bar of his own. Jason's goal in this endeavor? To create meaningful relationships within communities and a physical space for people to feel that their lives are celebrated.
At first sight, a very small, minimalist storefront invites you in but doesn't quite live up to the party spot it's claimed to be. It's not until you've walked through the bar to the back patio where you see the party starts. The space opens up to almost triple the size of the indoor bar area, with an oversized shuffleboard court and communal style picnic tables lining the back wall providing plenty of sitting space. (If shuffleboard isn't your thing)
Craft and quality beer is served alongside wine and cocktails and some light food options. The bar encourages you to BYOG, 'bring your own grub' from anywhere else and the happy hour is weekdays from 5-7pm. So whether it's shuffleboard you're into, or just leaving your apartment for an actual patio to hang in, Block Party has proven to be the best spot for just that.
