Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
El Carmen
8138 W 3rd StTacos, margaritas and happy hour!
The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd StFresh traditional and unique dishes
Toast Bakery Cafe
8221 W 3rd StBreakfast with a side of celebrity sighting
D'Amore's Pizza
22601 CA-1Some of the best in town
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland AveThe best pizza in town. Everything delicious.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
7915 Sunset BlvdGood coffee steps from your door
Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset BlvdVegetarian fast food/ comfort foods
El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdFlaming margaritas and gooey enchilatas. Fun environment.
Birds
5925 Franklin AveBar/Restaurant/Coffee on cute Franklin St
Il Pastaio
400 N Canon DrThe perfect place for al fresco dining in Beverly Hills
Nate n Als
414 N Beverly DrClassic Jewish Deli - a local institution
Absolutely delicious and very fairly priced middle eastern food
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Sunnin Lebanese Cafe
1776 Westwood BlvdAbsolutely delicious and very fairly priced middle eastern food
One of my favorite restaurants. Unpretentious but refined. Romantic back patio. Blues on Tuesdays. Acclaimed chef.
The Foundry on Melrose
7465 Melrose AveOne of my favorite restaurants. Unpretentious but refined. Romantic back patio. Blues on Tuesdays. Acclaimed chef.
Spago
176 N Canon DrWolfgang Puck's flagship LA restaurant - still great
Panini Cafe
8054 West 3rd StreetTasty and healthy Mediterranean dishes
Urth Caffe Melrose
8565 Melrose AveHealthy breakfast for those who want to see and be seen!
Koi Los Angeles
734 N La Cienega BlvdExcellent date spot! Seafood/sushi.
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd StExcellent seafood dishes!
Robata JINYA
8050 W 3rd StTasty bites from the Japanese grill
Sofi Greek Restaurant
8030 W 3rd StGood for appetizers and Greek wine on the charming patio
Late night deli (with a sister bar attached)
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Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveLate night deli (with a sister bar attached)
Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdLate night grub at its finest!
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdDozens of salads and tasty lemonades - cafeteria styel
kitchen 24
8575 Santa Monica BlvdOpen 24 hours and good anytime!
The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdIconic West Hollywood bar and restaurant in the heart of WeHo
Roscoe's Chicken And Waffles - Pico Blvd.
5006 W Pico BlvdSoul food LA style
Morton's The Steakhouse
3400 W Olive AveFine steaks and martinis
Friendly happy hour snacks and sake - Japanese/Korean/fast fusion
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
163 N La Cienega BlvdFriendly happy hour snacks and sake - Japanese/Korean/fast fusion
Matsuhisa
129 N La Cienega BlvdThe sushi master's flagship restaurant
Versailles
1415 S La Cienega BlvdHomestyle Cuban - everybody loves the garlic chicken!
Taco Bell
6254 Lexington AveSometimes you just want to know where Taco Bell is.
Electric Karma
8222 W 3rd StHealthy Indian cuisine
Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega BlvdVegan/Vegetarian
Bar/Restaurant.. an LA classic. Be sure to see Marty and Elaine sing (featured in the movie Swingers)
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The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveBar/Restaurant.. an LA classic. Be sure to see Marty and Elaine sing (featured in the movie Swingers)
Plancha Tacos
8250 W 3rd StQuick tacos and Mexican bites
Red Medicine
8400 Wilshire BlvdVietnamese inspired cuisine dishes
Mels Drive-In
8585 Sunset BlvdGreat for late night people watching... and French fries.
Astro Burger
7475 Santa Monica BlvdSolid burgers and open late
Polo Lounge
9641 Sunset BlvdWe may have lost the Brown Derby, but the Polo Lounge remains!
The oldest restaurant in LA! Almost 100 years old with traditional steakhouse menu.
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Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdThe oldest restaurant in LA! Almost 100 years old with traditional steakhouse menu.
A longstanding LA restaurant with well priced prime rib and great personal touches/ presentation.
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Lawry's The Prime Rib
100 La Cienega BlvdA longstanding LA restaurant with well priced prime rib and great personal touches/ presentation.
The old school Deli commands a strong following, even in a not-so-great part of town.
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Langer's
704 S Alvarado StThe old school Deli commands a strong following, even in a not-so-great part of town.
Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveAn iconic property, romantic Japanese
Subway Restaurants
6238 Wilshire Blvd$5 Footlong
Wahoo's Fish Taco
1129 Manhattan AveQuick bites - fish tacos
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1460 Vine StQuick bites - burrito made to order
Doughboys
8136 W 3rd StHearty breakfast dishes
The Pikey
7617 Sunset BlvdPossibly my favorite brunch spot! Reminds me of London.
Sightseeing
Lovely collections, Friday jazz and cocktails too
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLovely collections, Friday jazz and cocktails too
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdFun! And excellent for kids.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdHealthy groceries and great salad bar
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdWell priced food, drinks and specialty items
Ralphs Pharmacy
7257 Sunset BlvdTraditional super market
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdYet another Trader Joe's location!
Shopping
CVS
1747 N Cahuenga BlvdPharmacy/Drug Store
Target
8480 Beverly BlvdHome/Toiletries/Clothes/Grocery
99 Cents Only Stores
6121 Wilshire BlvdForgot your toothbrush? Cheap and handy!
American Rag Cie
150 S La Brea AveLovely vintage clothing
1 block away for travel gear/beach gear/camping/outdoors/etc
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
3121 Wilshire Blvd1 block away for travel gear/beach gear/camping/outdoors/etc
A boy's club with no membership required! Enjoy a cigar and a fine Scotch in comfort
Buena Vista Cigar Club
9715 S Santa Monica BlvdA boy's club with no membership required! Enjoy a cigar and a fine Scotch in comfort
CVS
1747 N Cahuenga BlvdPharmacy/drug store/chemist
Everything Else
The Bar Method West Hollywood
8416 W 3rd StWorkout classes
Nature Nails
311 S Robertson BlvdA favorite nail salon
Healing Hands Wellness Center
303 S Crescent Heights BlvdHeavenly massage in walking distance
LA Fitness
1628 N El Centro AveWork it out with LACMA as your view!
Suzy K's Dry Cleaners & Laundry
349 W 3rd StReliable dry cleaners and laundry service
Fast & Best Shoe Repair
150 N Sweetzer AveQuality repairs (shoes, bags, etc)
Sip a drink and take in the view from the hotel's pool area!
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The Standard, Hollywood
8300 Sunset BlvdSip a drink and take in the view from the hotel's pool area!
Magnolia Bakery
8389 W 3rd StBaked goodies :)
Arts & Culture
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset BlvdLots of talent! A good time.
The Viper Room
8852 Sunset BlvdGood local bands on Friday nights
Check their calendar for incredible concerts under the stars.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdCheck their calendar for incredible concerts under the stars.
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe best view of LA
Troubadour
9081 N Santa Monica BlvdSee a band at this intimate venue
The Mint
6010 West Pico BoulevardYet another live music jam
El Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire BlvdLive music and performances
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveHeadliners and up-and-coming comedic talent
The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose AveImprov shows and comedy
Drinks & Nightlife
The Roger Room
370 La Cienega BlvdSpeak easy flare and fine mixology drinks
Molly Malone's
575 S Fairfax AveCheap drinks, darts and bands on the weekends
Goldie's
8422 W 3rd StFun atmosphere
Great atmosphere, attractive patrons, good food, outdoor smoking permitted
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Laurel Hardware
7984 Santa Monica BlvdGreat atmosphere, attractive patrons, good food, outdoor smoking permitted
The Hudson
1114 N Crescent Heights BlvdSunday brunch has bottomless mimosas!
Bar Marmont
8171 Sunset BoulevardThe famous name, the chic environment and unproblematic entrance
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StBest whiskey selection in DTLA
Piano Bar
6429 Selma AvenueFree live music. Get there early.. it's small.
Goal
8334 W 3rd StLocal sports bar with tons of TV's and good snacks
The Belmont
747 N La Cienega BlvdAl Fresco seating, seafood and bar
Benihana
1447 4th StTeppanyaki. Fun for groups.
Ulysses Voyage
6333 W 3rd StDelightful Greek dishes and live bazooki band!
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdGood beer selection, solid menu and plenty of tables
Dime
442 N Fairfax AveSmall but solid
The Surly Goat
7929 Santa Monica BlvdAwesome beers.
Mud Hen Tavern
742 N Highland AveExcellent happy hour by a celeb chef
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro Ave70's house party themed bar? Oh, yes.
The Well
A favorite, standard Hollywood bar. With parking lot!
St. Nick's
8450 W 3rd StThe neighborhood "dive bar"
Exchange La
618 S Spring StWanna dance? This is the place.
Bagatelle
755 North La Cienega BoulevardChic people and drinks
Great people watching at this cool bar.. and good food served till late.
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Jones Hollywood
7205 Santa Monica BlvdGreat people watching at this cool bar.. and good food served till late.