Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Wonderful re imagining of Vietnamese cuisine, walking distance from the house
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Gingergrass Silverlake
2396 Glendale BlvdWonderful re imagining of Vietnamese cuisine, walking distance from the house
24 hour diner just down the street, great for the case of late night munchies
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Astro Family Restaurant
2300 Fletcher Dr24 hour diner just down the street, great for the case of late night munchies
Our beloved local coffee house with great drinks, food and a patio to unwind
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Silverlake Coffee
2388 Glendale BlvdOur beloved local coffee house with great drinks, food and a patio to unwind
Considered the best coffee in LA, which an awesome menu and soothing ambiance
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LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake BlvdConsidered the best coffee in LA, which an awesome menu and soothing ambiance
For any frozen, creamy and sugary confections, Milk is a Los Angeles instituion
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Milk
7290 Beverly BlvdFor any frozen, creamy and sugary confections, Milk is a Los Angeles instituion
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake BlvdTop 10 restaurants (Northern Italian) in LA
Pinkberry
2829 Hyperion AveIn case you need some FroYo!
Great neighborhood bar/restaurant if you want to mingle with the locals
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Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion AveGreat neighborhood bar/restaurant if you want to mingle with the locals
Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveSecret Italian resaurant, you'll feel like an "insider"
Best known coffee spot in town and a wonderful area of Silver Lake with tons of shops/restaurants. Great place to "hipster-watch".
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Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdBest known coffee spot in town and a wonderful area of Silver Lake with tons of shops/restaurants. Great place to "hipster-watch".
Best deep dish pizza in LA. Chicago has nothing on these pies!
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Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdBest deep dish pizza in LA. Chicago has nothing on these pies!
Umami Burger - Los Feliz
4655 Hollywood BlvdGreat burgers plus Hollywood Blvd funkiness!
Top 10 restaurant in town with rave reviews for providing authentic Thai street food.
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Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdTop 10 restaurant in town with rave reviews for providing authentic Thai street food.
Vegan restaurant next to Whole Foods. The original in NYC is a super popular restaurant. It is small with limited seating but if you are a foodie, check it out.
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2520 Glendale BlvdVegan restaurant next to Whole Foods. The original in NYC is a super popular restaurant. It is small with limited seating but if you are a foodie, check it out.
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveGreat ambiance and wine selection.
This is one of the classic restaurants in LA with absolutely amazing views (sunset is the time to go) and likely a star (or two) lounging about. The food is awesome too!
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Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveThis is one of the classic restaurants in LA with absolutely amazing views (sunset is the time to go) and likely a star (or two) lounging about. The food is awesome too!
Great Asian fusion in a super trendy setting. Another place with possible star sightings.
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Koi Los Angeles
734 N La Cienega BlvdGreat Asian fusion in a super trendy setting. Another place with possible star sightings.
Great casual indoor/outdoor dining, wonderful Happy Hour, all walking distance from the house.
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Ivanhoe Restaurant & Bar
2500 Riverside DrGreat casual indoor/outdoor dining, wonderful Happy Hour, all walking distance from the house.
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdOne of the best Oyster Bars in LA
Very cool French interior, French waiters, patio and pastries.
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Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont AveVery cool French interior, French waiters, patio and pastries.
One of the buzziest burger joints in all of LA with hours long waits when if first opened. To "die" for smashburgers!
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Burgers Never Say Die
2388 Glendale BlvdOne of the buzziest burger joints in all of LA with hours long waits when if first opened. To "die" for smashburgers!
Everything Else
Best wine store in LA. Super helpful staff with absolutely no pretension.
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Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale BlvdBest wine store in LA. Super helpful staff with absolutely no pretension.
3 acres of grassy open space, great for kite flying, Frisbee tossing and picnics
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Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake Blvd3 acres of grassy open space, great for kite flying, Frisbee tossing and picnics
Great vintage single screen theater. LA is a movie town so..."When in Rome!"
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Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrGreat vintage single screen theater. LA is a movie town so..."When in Rome!"
Entertainment & Activities
Kure Spa
2378 Glendale BlvdVery Zen day spa close to the house if you need some "me" time
A wonderful fully contained area to walk, shop and eat.
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I-Americana ku-Brand
889 Americana WayA wonderful fully contained area to walk, shop and eat.
Outdoor summer food trucks, concerts and movies in parks all around LA. Pull up the website and see whats playing. http://www.streetfoodcinema.com/
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Street Food Cinema
4760 York BoulevardOutdoor summer food trucks, concerts and movies in parks all around LA. Pull up the website and see whats playing. http://www.streetfoodcinema.com/
Ukukhishwa kwamaphuzu okufuneka
751 Echo Park AveSwan paddle boats on Echo Lake!
Drinks & Nightlife
German bar and restaurant if you have a hankering for a brat and beer
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The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdGerman bar and restaurant if you have a hankering for a brat and beer
Upscale 21 and over bar and restaurant in a building with a significant LGBT history.
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The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdUpscale 21 and over bar and restaurant in a building with a significant LGBT history.
Famous music venue from avant guarde, eclectic, and alternative. Even the Stones have played there recently
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Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdFamous music venue from avant guarde, eclectic, and alternative. Even the Stones have played there recently
Essentials
The best grocery store around. Parking is tough but there is a overflow lot two buildings away (same side closer to Rowena/Hyperion intersection
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveThe best grocery store around. Parking is tough but there is a overflow lot two buildings away (same side closer to Rowena/Hyperion intersection
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveUpscale groceries with ample parking in front
Parks & Nature
A famous Los Angeles landmark with a recent $50 million renovation is spectacular. Enjoy the lotus beds and take out a pedal boat
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Echo Park Lake
A famous Los Angeles landmark with a recent $50 million renovation is spectacular. Enjoy the lotus beds and take out a pedal boat
Great short/steep hike (.7 mile) up to the Griffith Park Observatory
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I-Ferndell Trail
Fern Dell DriveGreat short/steep hike (.7 mile) up to the Griffith Park Observatory
Beautiful open space with plenty of hiking and serenity.
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Izithunywa zeDescanso
1418 Descanso DrBeautiful open space with plenty of hiking and serenity.
Beautiful 2 mile walking path surrounds the crown jewel of the neighborhood
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Silver Lake Reservoir
Beautiful 2 mile walking path surrounds the crown jewel of the neighborhood
Sightseeing
For architecture enthusiasts, this recently restored Frank Lloyd Wright house is a wonderful walk through.
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Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdFor architecture enthusiasts, this recently restored Frank Lloyd Wright house is a wonderful walk through.
160 acres of natural beauty and gardens. Concert in the park as well, a locals favorite.
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Izithunywa zeDescanso
1418 Descanso Dr160 acres of natural beauty and gardens. Concert in the park as well, a locals favorite.
Elysian Park
835 Academy RdAnother beautiful park just minutes away from the house
A famous step street close to the house. Wear good shoes, and bring water. Great workout.
Loma Vista Place
Loma Vista PlaceA famous step street close to the house. Wear good shoes, and bring water. Great workout.
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdBest views in LA