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Neighborhood + Art
Working at The Oliver Club means being a part of LA’s Arts District. A neighborhood filled with some of the most amazing and diverse spots for food, drinks, or whatever you’re feeling at the moment.
When I’m not behind the chair, you can usually catch me exploring these places. Whether I’m grabbing a coffee before the first client, unwinding with a drink after hours, or soaking up inspiration from galleries and street art, here’s a look at where you might find me when the clippers are off.
You can always catch me with a coffee in hand, and there’s no shortage of spots in the Arts District that can accommodate that. But there are a few that keep me coming back.
Matcha Gin
An earthy, vibrant highball with umami and citrus notes, inspired by Japanese tea ceremonies.
Ingredients
1 oz Gin (e.g., Roku Gin)
1/2 oz Green Chartreuse
1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 oz Honey Syrup (1:1 honey to water)
1 tsp High-Grade Matcha Powder
3 oz Sparkling Water
Garnish: Lemon twist and matcha-dusted rim
The Daily Grind
Well six months at the Oliver Club has flown by. When I first stepped into this space, I knew I had the skills, but I also understood that being a barber here would push me in new ways, both professionally and personally. The Oliver Club isn’t just a barber shop; it’s an environment built on precision, culture, and high standards. It’s a place where every cut, every conversation, and every detail matters.
Spiced Pear Old Fashioned
2 oz Bourbon
3 dashes of Aromatic Bitters (Angostura or Fee’s Old Fashioned works best)
1/4 oz. St. George’s Spiced Pear Liqueur
1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
Stir over large rock ice, garnish with an orange twist.
Shohei Ohtani For MVP
Let’s talk about Shohei Ohtani. MVP for 2024. Honestly, it feels like we’ve run out of words to describe what this guy is doing. Pitching, hitting—he’s dominating both sides of the game in a way we’ve never seen before.
