![]() Nostalgia Bar & Lounge is a new American eatery and watering hole concept from the mind of Chris Sayegh and The Herbal Chef™ Team, that evokes fond memories of childhood Americana through a familiar, yet whimsically sophisticated menu and ambiance. Creature comforts from back in the day are reimagined utilizing Sayegh’s technical culinary background, paired with expertise from THC's team- Chef and Partner Jared Ventura, Services Director Jack Goldberg, and Beverage Director Bradley Fry, to create playful New American bites and a quality bar program at Nostalgia. Guest can sip inventive CBD- and terpene-infused cocktails that draw inspiration from nostalgic delights like Otter-Pops, Orange Julius, and Capri Suns, play old-school board games like Operation and Battleship in the lounge, or kick back on the numerous picnic tables situated on the expansive outdoor patio. Nostalgia Bar & Lounge is located at 1326 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405. “Playing board games with friends and family, sharing delicious food together, and listening to our favorite tapes and CDs. Nostalgia reminds us of the good times with a more refined food and beverage experience that diners of today, regardless if you graduated high school in 1995 or were born that same year, will appreciate and indulge.” ![]() “We created Nostalgia to bring back those care-free memories from back in the day, especially after these tough two years,” states Sayegh. Having studied molecular cell biology and physiology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Sayegh turned to the chemistry of food plant medicine and applies the same scientific knowledge to every item on the Nostalgia menu, which is then complemented by culinary prowess. At the same time, he’s a kid at heart. His company, The Herbal Chef™, has been raising the bar of cannabis food exponentially since its inception in 2013. Sayegh is a world-renowned chef that has gained popularity for his unique take on utilizing ancient plant medicines in modern cuisine. ![]() The tabletops in the dining room cozy up to an intimate stage where live music performances or a DJ spinning provide the soundtrack for the evening on special nights. The large white oak bar is enhanced with a row of 18 bar stools to encourage revelers to saddle up to the bar and share stories with Nostalgia’s team of charming bar tenders. Get situated in the comfy lounge which features a huge mural by Takun Williams filled with cartoon favorites such as Ren & Stimpy, Johnny Bravo, and Power Puff Girls that seem to welcome all visitors. Cozy up on the light, leather sofas and decide among the surplus of old school board games to play, like Operation, Sorry, Jenga, and Battleship as you sip signature cocktails that might inspire a game of truth or dare. The interior mimics an upscale rumpus room for adults, where guests choose their own adventure. This space calls your name on a warm summer night. Before entering the main bar, guests are greeted by the large, outdoor patio donned with stringing lights and wooden picnic tables and benches situated on AstroTurf.
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