Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Really great food, extensive wine selection, small intimate space with brick walls. Very romantic in a low-key way.
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Farfalla Vinoteca e Birreria
1966 Hillhurst AveReally great food, extensive wine selection, small intimate space with brick walls. Very romantic in a low-key way.
Good French food. Wonderful fresh-baked pastries. Great wine selection. Celebrity watching. Happy Hour between 5-7.
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Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont AveGood French food. Wonderful fresh-baked pastries. Great wine selection. Celebrity watching. Happy Hour between 5-7.
Tiny spot across the street that sells (gourmet) tacos with interesting toppings.
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Tacos Tu Madre
1824 N Vermont AveTiny spot across the street that sells (gourmet) tacos with interesting toppings.
Although they serve sandwiches and other foods, it's their desserts that are truly amazing. Beautiful spot to sit outside under the lanterns and enjoy the night.
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Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveAlthough they serve sandwiches and other foods, it's their desserts that are truly amazing. Beautiful spot to sit outside under the lanterns and enjoy the night.
Simple food prepared well (nachos, chicken wings, squid, etc) and served on their beautiful patio with a huge fountain in the middle. Great service.
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Home
1760 Hillhurst AveSimple food prepared well (nachos, chicken wings, squid, etc) and served on their beautiful patio with a huge fountain in the middle. Great service.
Wonderful pizzas with toppings like prosciutto and pumpkin. They have a gluten-free option, as well. A bit pricey, but worth it.
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Lucifers Pizza
1958 Hillhurst AveWonderful pizzas with toppings like prosciutto and pumpkin. They have a gluten-free option, as well. A bit pricey, but worth it.
This is technically an old-school diner. The service is hit or miss, but everyone comes here for the pies, which are amazing. They're baked fresh on the premises and there are about 25 varieties to choose from. They do good breakfast, too.
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House of Pies
1869 N Vermont AveThis is technically an old-school diner. The service is hit or miss, but everyone comes here for the pies, which are amazing. They're baked fresh on the premises and there are about 25 varieties to choose from. They do good breakfast, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdCozy wine bar. Mature adult crowd.
Entertainment & Activities
The observatory is beautiful and educational. Try to catch one of the shows that air daily in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater. There's a Zeiss star projector, digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfy seats, sound system, and theatrical lighting. Tickets are $7
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe observatory is beautiful and educational. Try to catch one of the shows that air daily in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater. There's a Zeiss star projector, digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfy seats, sound system, and theatrical lighting. Tickets are $7
A live theater with performances by some of L.A.'s most talented (yet undiscovered) actors. You won't be disappointed.
Skylight Theatre Company
1816 1/2 N Vermont AveA live theater with performances by some of L.A.'s most talented (yet undiscovered) actors. You won't be disappointed.
Parks & Nature
Griffith Park is a huge park with nature trails that go on for miles. You'll see so many different birds, coyotes, rabbits, etc. You may even get a glimpse of the regal cougar who makes the park her home.
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Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
2715 N Vermont AveGriffith Park is a huge park with nature trails that go on for miles. You'll see so many different birds, coyotes, rabbits, etc. You may even get a glimpse of the regal cougar who makes the park her home.
Arts & Culture
L.A.'s newest modern museum that is both stunningly designed and filled with amazing, iconic art pieces. This is located downtown, so you'll need to hop on the train (Metro red line) to get there. Make reservations or you won't get in. It's free.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveL.A.'s newest modern museum that is both stunningly designed and filled with amazing, iconic art pieces. This is located downtown, so you'll need to hop on the train (Metro red line) to get there. Make reservations or you won't get in. It's free.
This bookstore with it's live tree in the center is both pretty and informative. There are weekly author signings, readings and discussions on everything from politics to sexing one's way across America. And there's usually wine! Great fun.
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Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveThis bookstore with it's live tree in the center is both pretty and informative. There are weekly author signings, readings and discussions on everything from politics to sexing one's way across America. And there's usually wine! Great fun.
Essentials
A small, family-owned natural health food store. Sells personal items like soap and shampoo (all natural) as well as foods and drinks.
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Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst AveA small, family-owned natural health food store. Sells personal items like soap and shampoo (all natural) as well as foods and drinks.
Shopping
Beautifully designed, well-made clothing. A bit understated. Expensive, but excellent quality. For men and women.
Carol Young | Undesigned
1953 1/2 Hillhurst AveBeautifully designed, well-made clothing. A bit understated. Expensive, but excellent quality. For men and women.
Located in Silver Lake (next neighborhood from Los Feliz), this little shop has wonderful high end gifts that are quintessentially Los Angeles. Great to browse, even if you don't purchase. Has parking in the back.
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Clover
2756 Rowena AveLocated in Silver Lake (next neighborhood from Los Feliz), this little shop has wonderful high end gifts that are quintessentially Los Angeles. Great to browse, even if you don't purchase. Has parking in the back.