Food Scene
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveGreat restaurant.
La Poubelle
5907 Franklin AveGreat restaurant.
Amazing breakfast/brunch in beautiful old home with tons of patio seating.
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Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveAmazing breakfast/brunch in beautiful old home with tons of patio seating.
Bourgeois Pig
5931 Franklin AveUnique coffee house
Fantastic all-natural deli offering breakfast/sandwiches/smoothies/health food, with tons of vegan/vegetarian options.
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Locali Hollywood
5825 Franklin AveFantastic all-natural deli offering breakfast/sandwiches/smoothies/health food, with tons of vegan/vegetarian options.
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdMy favorite restaurant in LA
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdFun restaurant in Echo Park
Cafe Figaro
1318 BroadwayGreat restaurant
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont AveFun diner
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset BlvdClassic brunch spot in Silverlake.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdThe best tacos!
Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveAmazing and unique breakfast/lunch spot.
Noshi Sushi
4430 Beverly BlvdReally authentic Japanese.
My favorite restaurant if I happen to be in Venice Beach/Marina del Rey/Santa Monica.
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Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdMy favorite restaurant if I happen to be in Venice Beach/Marina del Rey/Santa Monica.
My favorite breakfast/lunch spot if I happen to be in Venice Beach/Marina del Rey/Santa Monica.
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French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdMy favorite breakfast/lunch spot if I happen to be in Venice Beach/Marina del Rey/Santa Monica.
Honda-Ya
333 South Alameda StreetBest izakaya in Little Tokyo.
Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon BlvdOne of my favorite restaurants for a cozy night in Laurel Canyon.
Really cool restaurant and adjacent bar in the courtyard of LACMA.
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Ray's and Stark Bar
5905 Wilshire BoulevardReally cool restaurant and adjacent bar in the courtyard of LACMA.
Local favorite for brunch, sandwiches, salads, and deep dish pizzas. Best iced coffee.
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Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdLocal favorite for brunch, sandwiches, salads, and deep dish pizzas. Best iced coffee.
Beautiful restaurant on Hyperion in Silverlake with a gorgeous outdoor patio.
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Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveBeautiful restaurant on Hyperion in Silverlake with a gorgeous outdoor patio.
Amazing and unique Thai - think no curries and instead sour sausage - in Silverlake. Really cool ambience.
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Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdAmazing and unique Thai - think no curries and instead sour sausage - in Silverlake. Really cool ambience.
Arts & Culture
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveImprov
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdGreat gigs here.
Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdGreat live gigs.
Silverlake Lounge
2906 Sunset BlvdBands often play here.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMy favorite museum of modern art.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdBring a picnic and see an awesome open air concert here.
Essentials
Fabulous gourmet store with wines, beers, cheese, etc
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The Oaks Gourmet Market
1915 N Bronson AveFabulous gourmet store with wines, beers, cheese, etc
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveEnormous and convenient grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good Luck Bar
1514 Hillhurst AveCool chinoiserie themed bar.
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdGreat wine bar
Trendy and beautiful bar with smoking room and live shows.
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Harvard and Stone
5221 Hollywood BlvdTrendy and beautiful bar with smoking room and live shows.
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena AveBeautiful bar/restaurant.
Cha Cha Lounge
2375 Glendale BlvdReally cool bar in Silverlake
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdBeautiful cocktail bar in Silverlake
el prado
1805 Sunset BlvdMy favorite bar in LA - small beer and wine bar in Echo Park.
Really cool small bar - the only bar I like in West Hollywood!
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The Roger Room
370 La Cienega BlvdReally cool small bar - the only bar I like in West Hollywood!
Fun bar in Echo Park that has been there forever, recently got remodeled.
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Little Joy
1477 Sunset BlvdFun bar in Echo Park that has been there forever, recently got remodeled.
Amazing old bar with live jazz band nightly, really cool and historic Los Feliz spot.
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The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveAmazing old bar with live jazz band nightly, really cool and historic Los Feliz spot.
Really cool small little bar, recently opened and walking distance.
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The Know Where Bar
5634 Hollywood BlvdReally cool small little bar, recently opened and walking distance.
La Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StFun bar in Highland Park
Footsies
2640 N Figueroa StCool highland park bar with lots of live bands.
My favorite bar if I happen to be in Venice Beach/Marina del Rey/Santa Monica.
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the otheroom Venice Beach
My favorite bar if I happen to be in Venice Beach/Marina del Rey/Santa Monica.
The Rooftop
550 Flower StReally fun pool/bar on the roof at the standard.
Exclusive but beautiful new bar/lounge on Fairfax. Have to know owner or general manager.
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No Name
432 N Fairfax AveExclusive but beautiful new bar/lounge on Fairfax. Have to know owner or general manager.
Fun bar/restaurant - good for groups and birthdays.
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The Pop-Up El Chavo Silverlake
4441 Sunset BoulevardFun bar/restaurant - good for groups and birthdays.
Fun beer garden bar across the street from Cha Cha Lounge.
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The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdFun beer garden bar across the street from Cha Cha Lounge.
Everything Else
Stories
1716 Sunset BlvdReally cool bookshop/ coffee house
The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdReally fun new hotel in Korea Town.
Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire BlvdGreat Korean spa.
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StFun hotel downtown.
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayReally cool new hotel downtown.
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdClassic and exclusive hotel on the Sunset Strip.
The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood BlvdFun hotel!
Philippe Starck designed hotel with the most beautiful pool in LA and great views - cheesy and sort of dated, but a classic Sunset Strip institution!
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Nobu Los Angeles
903 North La Cienega BoulevardPhilippe Starck designed hotel with the most beautiful pool in LA and great views - cheesy and sort of dated, but a classic Sunset Strip institution!
Sightseeing
Marvelous views that you can hike to from the apartment or take a five minute drive. The Observatory is also a fantastic science museum.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdMarvelous views that you can hike to from the apartment or take a five minute drive. The Observatory is also a fantastic science museum.
Fabulous views and impressive permanent and impermanent collections.
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IGetty
1200 Getty Center DrFabulous views and impressive permanent and impermanent collections.
Very near to the apartment, the trailhead is a two minute drive and you can hike to the top!
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Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardVery near to the apartment, the trailhead is a two minute drive and you can hike to the top!
Shopping
My friends - a husband and wife team - curate this really cool vintage and resale boutique.
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The Bearded Beagle
5206 Monte Vista StMy friends - a husband and wife team - curate this really cool vintage and resale boutique.
The greatest flea market in LA - located at Fairfax High School on Sunday.
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Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveThe greatest flea market in LA - located at Fairfax High School on Sunday.
Counterpoint Records & Books
5911 Franklin AveGreat used records and bookstore.
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdFamous record store.