Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Quaint Italian restaurant with delicious food. Get the squid ink pasta with shrimp!
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Il Capriccio
1757 N Vermont AveQuaint Italian restaurant with delicious food. Get the squid ink pasta with shrimp!
Great coffee. Very busy on weekends but food is good. Slightly pricey, so consider going to Mustard Seed Cafe.
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Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveGreat coffee. Very busy on weekends but food is good. Slightly pricey, so consider going to Mustard Seed Cafe.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2081 Hillhurst AveGreat, standard coffee.
This place is fantastic and they deliver. The real deal Holyfield.
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Boo’s Philly Cheesesteaks - Silverlake
4501 Fountain AveThis place is fantastic and they deliver. The real deal Holyfield.
This is a gem. Please try it. Best Fish Taco's I've ever had in my life. Strange days/hours so please make sure to check yelp.
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Ricky's Fish Tacos
This is a gem. Please try it. Best Fish Taco's I've ever had in my life. Strange days/hours so please make sure to check yelp.
Yuca's
2056 Hillhurst AveLocal taco spot. Won LA's taco madness back in 2012.
Not the best ever -- for that go to the San Gabriel Valley -- but totally serviceable.
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Chi Dynasty
1813 Hillhurst AveNot the best ever -- for that go to the San Gabriel Valley -- but totally serviceable.
Tacos Villa Corona
3185 Glendale BlvdBest breakfast burrito that I've ever had.
The Original Hoy-Ka Thai Noodle
5908 Sunset BoulevardFantastic Thai Food.
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveBest pizza in the 'hood.
My favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. Upscale and pricey but absolutely delicious. Get the truffle mac and cheese and save room for the tiramisu.
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Blair's Restaurant
2901 Rowena AvenueMy favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. Upscale and pricey but absolutely delicious. Get the truffle mac and cheese and save room for the tiramisu.
If I had a last meal, this is what it would be. An absolute must if you're staying in California.
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In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdIf I had a last meal, this is what it would be. An absolute must if you're staying in California.
Chosun Galbee
3330 W Olympic BlvdMy Korean BBQ spot.
Really nice restaurant. I think it's farm to table. Reasonable price and simply delicious.
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Canelé
Really nice restaurant. I think it's farm to table. Reasonable price and simply delicious.
If you're up for a little drive, this is the best Armenian food I've ever had. The dude who owns it is hilarious.
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Mini Kabob
313 1/2 Vine StIf you're up for a little drive, this is the best Armenian food I've ever had. The dude who owns it is hilarious.
Made famous by Anthony Bourdain. Great for Thai Boat noodles.
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Sapp Coffee Shop 泰国船面
5183 Hollywood BlvdMade famous by Anthony Bourdain. Great for Thai Boat noodles.
Most authentic Thai food in Los Angeles. It's expensive and delicious, so be prepared to wait.
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Jitlada Restaurant
5233 Sunset BlvdMost authentic Thai food in Los Angeles. It's expensive and delicious, so be prepared to wait.
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdNice little oysterette that serves cold beer and cajun.
My favorite (new) Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. Get the vampire and the cachetata. And say hi to Esdras.
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Mexicali Taco & Co.
702 N Figueroa StMy favorite (new) Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. Get the vampire and the cachetata. And say hi to Esdras.
What the Fish
2804 Hyperion AveBest sushi restaurant in the neighborhood.
Daily Donuts
1908 Hillhurst AveDonuts!
Umami Burger - Los Feliz
4655 Hollywood BlvdBurger joint. They serve beer.
El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdGood local mexican food.
Home
1760 Hillhurst AveSolid brunch.
Green Leaves Vegan
1769 Hillhurst AveFantastic vegan restaurant. Get the nuggets.
Community
2044 Hillhurst AveNeat food. Strange hours. But very good.
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveFantastic tapas bar with a patio.
Trattoria Farfalla Los Feliz
1978 Hillhurst AveNice local Italian. I prefer Il Capriccio.
Fun, cheap Italian. I prefer Il Capriccio across the street.
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Palermo Italian Restaurant
1858 N Vermont AveFun, cheap Italian. I prefer Il Capriccio across the street.
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont AveNot my favorite restaurant but open 24 hours.
Mother Dough
4648 Hollywood BoulevardUpscale pizza. Delicious.
India's Restaurant
4366 Fountain AveReally solid Indian Food.
Fatburger
3150 Wilshire BlvdFatburger!
Square One Dining
4854 Fountain AveBest breakfast/brunch in Los Angeles.
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdReally, really good (and cheap!) Chinese food. Just opened.
If you're in the mood for Mediterranean/Armenian/Lebanese chicken, this place is waaaay better than El Pollo Loco. Or any other chicken place for that matter.
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Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset BlvdIf you're in the mood for Mediterranean/Armenian/Lebanese chicken, this place is waaaay better than El Pollo Loco. Or any other chicken place for that matter.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great drinks and atmosphere. Sit at the bar. Wonderful brunch on weekends and cool, hip people.
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Messhall Kitchen
4500 Los Feliz BlvdGreat drinks and atmosphere. Sit at the bar. Wonderful brunch on weekends and cool, hip people.
Great Bar. Featured in the movie Swingers. Go see Marty and Elaine play music any night of the week!
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The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveGreat Bar. Featured in the movie Swingers. Go see Marty and Elaine play music any night of the week!
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion AveGreat local bar with good beer and food.
Great to watch sports and the best chicken wings in the city. No windows. Hip crowd.
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Ye Rustic Inn
1831 Hillhurst AveGreat to watch sports and the best chicken wings in the city. No windows. Hip crowd.
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdGreat little wine bar. Intimate and hip.
Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset BlvdLA's oldest Tiki Bar. Fun atmosphere.
German bar with authentic food and beer. Really fun for a nice night out.
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The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdGerman bar with authentic food and beer. Really fun for a nice night out.
Jumbo's Clown Room
5153 Hollywood BlvdCourtney Love used to work here. A Hollywood must.
The Morrison
3179 Los Feliz BlvdSolid bar. Good food. Great place to watch sports.
Bigfoot Lodge East
3172 Los Feliz BlvdFun bar.
Sassafras
1233 Vine StUnique bar in Hollywood.
Essentials
Albertsons
2035 Hillhurst AveGrocery Store. I prefer Vons, however. Better produce.
Organic grocery with everything you would ever need. Great produce.
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Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst AveOrganic grocery with everything you would ever need. Great produce.
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdProbably the most complete grocery in the neighborhood.
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveFantastic for meat but expensive.
Arts & Culture
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveWonderful bookstore. Very thoughtful selection.
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrOld-School movie theater here in LA.
1822 N Vermont Ave
1822 North Vermont AvenueGreat indie movie theater.
Nicest theaters you'll ever see. Plays both independent and blockbuster movies.
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Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdNicest theaters you'll ever see. Plays both independent and blockbuster movies.
Istadion yaseDodger
1000 Vin Scully AveHeaven on earth.
This is where the Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings Play. Also the Lakers and the Clippers. LA Live is great too, lots of restaurants and bars in the surrounding area.
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Figueroa / 12th station
This is where the Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings Play. Also the Lakers and the Clippers. LA Live is great too, lots of restaurants and bars in the surrounding area.
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
1825 N Vermont AvePost Office.
Los Feliz Branch Library
1874 Hillhurst AveLibrary just a block away.
Celebrity Cleaners
1857 Hillhurst AveDry cleaning that does a good job.
1802 Hillhurst Ave
1802 Hillhurst AvenueCoin Laundry
ISE Automotive Inc
1774 Hillhurst AveMost honest mechanic in all of Los Angeles.
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveIt's Trader Joe's. Parking is tough.
Sun Drug
3200 Hillhurst AveBest place to get a prescription filled. Takes five minutes. They're closed on the weekend.
Glendale Galleria
100 W BroadwayClosest Mall. It's got just about everything.
Costco Wholesale
2901 Los Feliz BlvdIf you need to buy in bulk.
Bank of America Financial Center
6300 Sunset BlvdBank of America less than a block away.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1619 N Gower StRental Cars.
Good Luck Bar
1514 Hillhurst AveTypical Hollywood Bar.
Great bar that's located in an old firehouse. Fun on the weekends and when it's nice outside.
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Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena AveGreat bar that's located in an old firehouse. Fun on the weekends and when it's nice outside.
House of Pies
1869 N Vermont AveMade famous by Beastie Boy lyrics. Good pie.
Rite Aid
1130 N La Brea AveGo to Sun Drug, but if they're closed, go here.
Body Builders Gym
2516 Hyperion AveThe closest gym to the apartment.
Sightseeing
In the center of Griffith Park, great viewing of Los Angeles.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdIn the center of Griffith Park, great viewing of Los Angeles.
Shopping
Cap N' Cork Junior Market
1674 Hillhurst AveBest liquor store in the hood.
Lou Wine Shop natural + unusual wine Los Angeles
1911 Hillhurst AveWine shop in the hood.