Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset BlvdMy favorite dive in LA. Go early, beware of the stiff drinks…
Jay's Bar
4321 Sunset BlvdAwesome beer selection, good vibe, walking distance.
Fancy drinks. Expensive, but worth it if you want a classy night out. Great ambiance, super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
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Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdFancy drinks. Expensive, but worth it if you want a classy night out. Great ambiance, super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Dive bar. Walking distance if you are ambitious. Rad Staff. Favorite local hangout.
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Ye Rustic Inn
1831 Hillhurst AveDive bar. Walking distance if you are ambitious. Rad Staff. Favorite local hangout.
Food Scene
Dusty's Bistro
3200 Sunset BoulevardBrunch spot.
Because it's LA, so it's required.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdBecause it's LA, so it's required.
The Palace
2112 Hillhurst AveGo to Chinese… delivers to the apartment.
Best Fish Taco In Ensenada
1650 Hillhurst AveThe name says it all.
Umami Burger - Los Feliz
4655 Hollywood BlvdAwesome burgers, walking distance.
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveThe most legit pizza in LA. Delivers.
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdI'm obsessed with breakfast tacos + great coffee!
Delicious, fresh, creative, local fare. Love it. It's a lil pricey but totally worth it.
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Forage
2764 Sunset BlvdDelicious, fresh, creative, local fare. Love it. It's a lil pricey but totally worth it.
Inexpensive, generous portions. Light, fresh, and delicious Vietnamese food.
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Blossom
4019 Sunset BlvdInexpensive, generous portions. Light, fresh, and delicious Vietnamese food.
Caffe Vita
4459 Sunset BlvdClosest coffee within walking distance. Cool vibe, great coffee.
Tacos Delta
3806 Sunset BlvdSolid burrito.
Everything Else
Expensive, but worth it. Get all healthy and such, because, again, it's LA, it's required.
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The Punchbowl
4645 Melbourne AveExpensive, but worth it. Get all healthy and such, because, again, it's LA, it's required.
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrMy favorite place to catch a movie.
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveWho doesn't love the friendly neighborhood bookstore?
My go to grocery store - closest, biggest/best selection at the most reasonable prices in the hood.
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Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdMy go to grocery store - closest, biggest/best selection at the most reasonable prices in the hood.
Expensive, super yuppie, but carries all your vegan, juicing, gluten free, super pricey but super awesome natural foods.
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Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst AveExpensive, super yuppie, but carries all your vegan, juicing, gluten free, super pricey but super awesome natural foods.
It's the HOUSE OF PIES! 1. PIE 2. MORE PIE 3. Classic diner feel, huge menu, great go to spot any time of the day!
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House of Pies
1869 N Vermont AveIt's the HOUSE OF PIES! 1. PIE 2. MORE PIE 3. Classic diner feel, huge menu, great go to spot any time of the day!
Perfect blend of seedy, hipster LA nonsense. Walking distance, cool speakeasy type vibe.
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Good Luck Bar
1514 Hillhurst AvePerfect blend of seedy, hipster LA nonsense. Walking distance, cool speakeasy type vibe.
Shopping
As a transplanted Brooklynite, I appreciate the NY-feel of this little gem.
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Broome St. General Store
2912 Rowena AveAs a transplanted Brooklynite, I appreciate the NY-feel of this little gem.