Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Vegan and gluten-free donuts w/ innovative music-themed flavors. (e.g. S'morrisey) So good.
159 abantu bendawo batusa
Donut Friend
5107 York BlvdVegan and gluten-free donuts w/ innovative music-themed flavors. (e.g. S'morrisey) So good.
Cute cafe w/ clean, bright decor and exciting brunch and lunch options that are default-vegan (you have the option to add an egg) and gluten free.
198 abantu bendawo batusa
Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StCute cafe w/ clean, bright decor and exciting brunch and lunch options that are default-vegan (you have the option to add an egg) and gluten free.
Walking dist from house -- Detroit-style pizza + a variety salads using seasonal, local produce
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Yolk & Flour
Walking dist from house -- Detroit-style pizza + a variety salads using seasonal, local produce
Ramen of York by Silverlake Ramen
5051 York BlvdGood ramen.
Holds eateries of all kinds + beer, coffee, etc. Everything from vegan ramen to homemade pasta to ceviche samplers to pupusas.
968 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Marikhi yaseGrand Central
317 S BroadwayHolds eateries of all kinds + beer, coffee, etc. Everything from vegan ramen to homemade pasta to ceviche samplers to pupusas.
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd Streetsausages ranging from alligator to vegan + many beers on tap
Incredible vegetarian food. Upscale. Tiny and intimate. Nice wines.
125 abantu bendawo batusa
Elf Cafe
2135 Sunset BlvdIncredible vegetarian food. Upscale. Tiny and intimate. Nice wines.
Tacos Villa Corona
3185 Glendale Blvdbest breakfast burrito in the city for $4
Good Girl Dinette
110 North Avenue 56Vietnamese + diner fusion
Upscale, good cocktails, good New American dining. Cool bar & big round booths.
100 abantu bendawo batusa
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdUpscale, good cocktails, good New American dining. Cool bar & big round booths.
Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64Gluten-free, amazing produce, bakery, meaty options
Amazing deep dish pizza, cheap carafes of wine
232 abantu bendawo batusa
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdAmazing deep dish pizza, cheap carafes of wine
Drinks & Nightlife
Footsies
2640 N Figueroa StThis is a cool bar w/ big booths and a back patio.
Cool bar w/ good outdoor space and an incredible happy hour cocktail menu (mezcal margaritas, gin mixed w/ fresh mint and cucumber) for $5 until 9 pm
90 abantu bendawo batusa
La Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StCool bar w/ good outdoor space and an incredible happy hour cocktail menu (mezcal margaritas, gin mixed w/ fresh mint and cucumber) for $5 until 9 pm
good wine & beer, huge outdoor patio with picnic tables, shuffleboard
79 abantu bendawo batusa
Block Party Highland Park
5050 York Boulevardgood wine & beer, huge outdoor patio with picnic tables, shuffleboard
Good cocktails and huge outdoor patio, chiller vibes than Block Party.
81 abantu bendawo batusa
Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo RdGood cocktails and huge outdoor patio, chiller vibes than Block Party.
Sightseeing
Stunning gardens + views
70 abantu bendawo batusa
Self-Realization Fellowship International Headquarters
3880 San Rafael AveStunning gardens + views
Parks & Nature
Elysian Park
835 Academy RdHiking trails and a big lawn w/ palm trees overhead
Turtles, diverse water birds, people watching, strolling, lotuses, lounging, rowboats
563 abantu bendawo batusa
Echo Park Lake
Turtles, diverse water birds, people watching, strolling, lotuses, lounging, rowboats
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
570 W Ave 26Essentials
Convenience store w/ good coffee, good beer & wine, cheeses, etc. in addition to basic items
35 abantu bendawo batusa
La Tropicana Market
5200 Monte Vista StConvenience store w/ good coffee, good beer & wine, cheeses, etc. in addition to basic items
Arts & Culture
Southwest Museum
4600 Marmion WayWalt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveMachine Project
1200 North Alvarado Streetinnovative performance
Human Resources Los Angeles
410 Cottage Home StAmazing performances, films, installations, etc here
Pieter Performance Space
2701 W Avenue 33Dance, lecture series, etc.
Readings, performances, yoga classes, social-justice talks, offbeat academic lectures etc etc
Women's Center for Creative Work
1800 South Brand BoulevardReadings, performances, yoga classes, social-justice talks, offbeat academic lectures etc etc
The Main Museum
114 W 4th StThey've been curating interesting stuff
The Broad
221 S Grand AveInteresting architecture, very comprehensive collection
Shopping
Ooga Booga
943 N Broadway
Otherwild shop
1768 N Vermont Ave
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Street