Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
The Little Door
246 26th StCharming courtyard atmosphere and excellent food.
Jaffa West 3rd
8048 W 3rd StLovely spot with good food.
The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd StLively atmosphere. Great food.
Exceptional deli and prepared foods. The Dean & DeLucca of LA.
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Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StExceptional deli and prepared foods. The Dean & DeLucca of LA.
Mainland Poke Shop
4311 W 3rd StHigh quality poke.
Zinqué
8684 Melrose AveLovely outdoor patio. Fun scene. Casual but good bistro food.
Moon Juice
2839 Sunset BlvdHealthy juices and adaptogens.
Verve Coffee Roasters
833 S Spring StExcellent coffee and pastries. Good design.
Blue Bottle Coffee
8301 Beverly BlvdExceptional coffee.
Beautiful terrace. Good mezcal. Food vegan (but only okay). You go for the outside terrace.
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Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose AveBeautiful terrace. Good mezcal. Food vegan (but only okay). You go for the outside terrace.
Stunning restaurant. Has quickly become an institution. I typically eat at the bar or one of the group tables.
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Republique
624 S La Brea AveStunning restaurant. Has quickly become an institution. I typically eat at the bar or one of the group tables.
Jon & Vinny's Fairfax
412 N Fairfax AveExcellent casual Italian by famous LA chefs.
Dan Tana's
9071 Santa Monica BlvdClassic, old school Italian. Always a great LA scene.
Dominique Ansel Bakery LA
189 The Grove DrNew York's famous bakery now in LA.
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StLots to choose from. Fun and casual.
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189 The Grove DriveFirst restaurant by the famous NY baker.
Marvin
8114 Beverly BlvdCasual, chic wine bar.
Make Out
9426 Washington BlvdVegan and mostly raw. Food is excellent.
Destroyer
3578 Hayden AveOpen for only breakfast and lunch weekdays. A very wabi sabi spot.
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveIncredible food. Great design.
Still a favorite for brunch or dinner. Pastries are incredible as are the pizzas.
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Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdStill a favorite for brunch or dinner. Pastries are incredible as are the pizzas.
I-Marikhi yaseGrand Central
317 S BroadwaySo many great treats to choose from!
Mini market and butcher. Great burgers and gourmet findings...
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Belcampo - West Hollywood
8053 W 3rd StMini market and butcher. Great burgers and gourmet findings...
Local Kitchen & Wine Bar
1736 Ocean Park BlvdGreat local as the name implies!
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyWho doesn't love food on a pier...
Great for an all day brunch -- although you need to be or go with a member.
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Little Beach House Malibu
22716 Pacific Coast HwyGreat for an all day brunch -- although you need to be or go with a member.
Jar
8225 Beverly BlvdChic steakhouse.
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdCasual and fun with excellent Thai.
Sushi Park
8539 Sunset BlvdUnassuming in a strip mall -- but sushi is outstanding.
TINY bistro in a strip mall. Feels like you are in Paris. Bar seating only.
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Petit Trois
718 N Highland AveTINY bistro in a strip mall. Feels like you are in Paris. Bar seating only.
Polo Lounge
9641 Sunset BlvdA favorite for breakfast meetings.
Lovely outdoor courtyard in the Arts District. Perfect for a lazy afternoon.
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Zinc Cafe & Market and Bar
580 Mateo StreetLovely outdoor courtyard in the Arts District. Perfect for a lazy afternoon.
Great for lunch after a visit to Hauser Wirth -- or dinner anytime. A downtown favorite!
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Manuela
907 E 3rd StGreat for lunch after a visit to Hauser Wirth -- or dinner anytime. A downtown favorite!
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdCasual afternoon or evening spot!
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdFood or drinks -- classic Silver Lake.
Hinoki & the Bird
10 W Century DrLove the design, drinks, food, and outdoor terrace!
All day eatery inside the hotel Palihouse. Great place for a lunch meeting or to work from.
MARDI RESTAURANT
8465 Holloway DrAll day eatery inside the hotel Palihouse. Great place for a lunch meeting or to work from.
Jinpachi
8711 Santa Monica BlvdTraditional Japanese with EXCELLENT sushi!
The Tower Bar
8358 Sunset BoulevardAlways a fun night...be it drinks or dinner.
Nic's On Beverly
8265 Beverly BlvdPlant-based food with gorgeous patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
El Carmen
8138 W 3rd StAwesome, kitschy Mexican spot. Can never go wrong.
Petit Ermitage
8822 Cynthia StBest hidden LA scene -- but need to go with a member.
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdClassic LA.
SPA Sunset Marquis
1200 Alta Loma RdArts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdIncredible complex, including museum like gallery, bookstore, urban farm and restaurant.
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Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd StIncredible complex, including museum like gallery, bookstore, urban farm and restaurant.
Fantastic urban museum also serving as a very cool community center. Well worth the visit. Shows are beautifully curated.
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The Underground Museum
3508 W Washington BlvdFantastic urban museum also serving as a very cool community center. Well worth the visit. Shows are beautifully curated.
Fantastic and fun contemporary collection. Museum restaurant is lovely too!
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveFantastic and fun contemporary collection. Museum restaurant is lovely too!
I-Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdInteresting shows. Great courtyard cafe.
Kayne Griffin Corcoran
1201 S La Brea AveAmazing space + courtyard.
New contemporary art museum. Worth stopping by since it's in the neighborhood -- but wouldn't go out of the way for it.
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Maurice and Paul Marciano Art Foundation
New contemporary art museum. Worth stopping by since it's in the neighborhood -- but wouldn't go out of the way for it.
University of Philosophical Research
3910 Los Feliz BlvdAmazing classes and library. Worth a visit!
Parks & Nature
Hidden hiking spot in the middle of Beverly Hills.
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Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
2600 Franklin Canyon DrHidden hiking spot in the middle of Beverly Hills.
Wisdom Tree
Who doesn't want to make a wish at the Wisdom Tree?
Fryman Canyon Park
8401 Mulholland DriveEasy to get to trail...
Iconic LA hiking scene...although for nature and solitude, go to Franklin Canyon.
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveIconic LA hiking scene...although for nature and solitude, go to Franklin Canyon.
Shopping
Platform LA
8850 Washington BlvdChic outdoor shopping in Culver City.
WITTMORE
8236 W 3rd StAwesome men's store.
M. Cohen Designs
8618 W 3rd StHandsome, low key jewelry.
OK
8303 W 3rd StOutstanding design store. Phenomenal coffee table book selection.
Men's store with clothes and motorcycles. Great spot for coffee too.
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Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Men's store with clothes and motorcycles. Great spot for coffee too.
Hollywood at Home
703 N La Cienega BlvdStunning textiles and home furnishings.
Hammer And Spear
255 S Santa Fe AveFurniture store in the Arts District. Great pieces.
Getting Around
Hertz
450 N La Cienega Blvd
Sixt Rent A Car
8305 Santa Monica BlvdEverything Else
Korean day spa with salt scrubs and bath -- a great way to spend an afternoon or evening.
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Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire BlvdKorean day spa with salt scrubs and bath -- a great way to spend an afternoon or evening.
Beautiful yoga studio with excellent teachers.
Namastday Yoga Center - Practice Iyengar in Beverly Hills
113 N San Vicente BlvdBeautiful yoga studio with excellent teachers.