Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Small Organic Market w/ specialty goods and a cured meat and cheese counter, also sandwiches. Open till 10pm most nights.
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Auntie Em's Kitchenette
210 West 5th StreetSmall Organic Market w/ specialty goods and a cured meat and cheese counter, also sandwiches. Open till 10pm most nights.
10-15 minute walk from rental. Open late. Organic produce. Butcher/Fish counter.
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Ralphs
645 W 9th St10-15 minute walk from rental. Open late. Organic produce. Butcher/Fish counter.
Lots of old school produce, spice vendors. New small restaurants including Egg Slut and Horse Thief (Texas BBQ) - Lunch/Breakfast only.
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317 S Broadway
317 South BroadwayLots of old school produce, spice vendors. New small restaurants including Egg Slut and Horse Thief (Texas BBQ) - Lunch/Breakfast only.
Drinks & Nightlife
30+ beers. Neighborhood spot. Friendly and accessible, usually no line or short wait even on weekends. $
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Spring Steet Bar
626 S Spring St30+ beers. Neighborhood spot. Friendly and accessible, usually no line or short wait even on weekends. $
The Varnish
118 E 6th StBack room speakeasy vibes with legit mixologists. $$
Library Bar
630 W 6th St10 minute walk. Amazing beer selection. Good bar food. $$
Everything Else
Salon Pure
117 E 6th StSolid hair salon.
Shopping
Huge bookstore in a unique space -- a must visit just to see a bit of old downtown. $
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetHuge bookstore in a unique space -- a must visit just to see a bit of old downtown. $
Beer and wine store, open very late. Amazing selection. $$
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BUZZ wine beer bottleshop & bar
460 S Spring StBeer and wine store, open very late. Amazing selection. $$
Food Scene
24 hour cafe with full menu in the storefront of the rental building. $
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LA Cafe
639 S Spring St24 hour cafe with full menu in the storefront of the rental building. $
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StFrench dip joint w/ bar. $
In the running for best ramen in L.A. 15 minute walk to Little Tokyo. There is always a line, but it moves fairly quickly. $
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Daikokuya
327 1st StIn the running for best ramen in L.A. 15 minute walk to Little Tokyo. There is always a line, but it moves fairly quickly. $
Blossom Vietnamese restaurant
426 S Main StPho. $. Popular. Blocks from rental.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdPopular, modern taco join. Hand made tortillas. $$
Gelateria Uli
541 S Spring StBest gelato in LA. Unique flavors, always changing. Coffee.