Stephanie’s guidebook
Food scene
Joy
5100 York BlvdTaiwanese classics with a hip twist.
Contemporary American & Italian fare from an open kitchen with wine & cocktails in artful environs
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Hippo
5916 1/2 N Figueroa StContemporary American & Italian fare from an open kitchen with wine & cocktails in artful environs
Gloria's Cuisine L.A.
231 North Avenue 50I love their chilaquiles!
Vegetarian eatery offering health-focused fare in a basic, counter-serve setting. Great for brunch and lunch!
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Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StVegetarian eatery offering health-focused fare in a basic, counter-serve setting. Great for brunch and lunch!
Ichijiku Sushi
1/2 North Figueroa StreetSimple, fresh sushi!
Neighborhood pub with craft beers, creative cocktails, and classic American bar fare.
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The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa StNeighborhood pub with craft beers, creative cocktails, and classic American bar fare.
Trendy neighborhood bistro for seasonally changing salads, handmade pastas, toasts & cocktails.
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Cafe Birdie
5631 N Figueroa StTrendy neighborhood bistro for seasonally changing salads, handmade pastas, toasts & cocktails.
Bars
Gold Line
5607 N Figueroa StDelicious cocktails!
La Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StGreat tequila and mezcal, and they let you bring in outside food!
The York
5018 York BlvdGreat food and drinks!
Beer (including beer from Highland Park Brewery), wine, and food.
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The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdBeer (including beer from Highland Park Brewery), wine, and food.
Sightseeing
A great place to take food and hang out, and they have swan pedal boats that you can take around the lake.
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Echo Park Lake
A great place to take food and hang out, and they have swan pedal boats that you can take around the lake.
You can take a walk around the Reservoir or post up in the meadow with snacks and drinks. You’ll be very close to lots of great restaurants like L&E Oyster Bar as well as cute shops.
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Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdYou can take a walk around the Reservoir or post up in the meadow with snacks and drinks. You’ll be very close to lots of great restaurants like L&E Oyster Bar as well as cute shops.
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveTake a hike to the famous Griffith Observatory.
Iphaki YaseGrand
200 N Grand AveCheck their calendar for events: https://grandparkla.org
Awesome views of downtown! This is one of our favorite parks in LA!
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Ipharki yaseVista Hermosa, I-Authority yeRecreation & Conservation yeMountains
100 N Toluca StAwesome views of downtown! This is one of our favorite parks in LA!
Pick up food in Chinatown and hangout in this beautiful park.
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 N Spring StPick up food in Chinatown and hangout in this beautiful park.
Although it’s a bit of a trek from our place, this is a classic LA summer activity. Take food and some wine. We’re happy to lend you some blankets!
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Cinespia Movie
6000 Santa Monica BlvdAlthough it’s a bit of a trek from our place, this is a classic LA summer activity. Take food and some wine. We’re happy to lend you some blankets!
Outdoor movies with LA’s best food trucks. Their events take place all over LA, and some are very close by. Check out their schedule!
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Street Food Cinema
4760 York BoulevardOutdoor movies with LA’s best food trucks. Their events take place all over LA, and some are very close by. Check out their schedule!
A little bit of a ways away, but the most famous farmers market in LA with TONS of vendors and possible celebrity sightings.
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Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveA little bit of a ways away, but the most famous farmers market in LA with TONS of vendors and possible celebrity sightings.
Grand Performances presents high-quality music, dance, theater, and more at the breathtaking California Plaza in the heart of Downtown. Check out their calendar!
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Grand Performances
350 S Grand AveGrand Performances presents high-quality music, dance, theater, and more at the breathtaking California Plaza in the heart of Downtown. Check out their calendar!
Neighborhoods
Echo Park
1632 Echo Park AveGreat restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Silver Lake
Great food, bars, and shopping!
Grocery
They have a huge selection and are great at making recommendations!
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Highland Park Wine
5918 1/2 N Figueroa StThey have a huge selection and are great at making recommendations!
A little market with great produce, wine, cheese, and other yummy treats.
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Cookbook Market - Highland Park
5611 N Figueroa StA little market with great produce, wine, cheese, and other yummy treats.