Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
The York
5018 York BlvdGreat Fish and chips and good beers on tap
A little divey but great vibe and younger crowd. Sometimes dancing Friday nights and live DJ. Not aware of a cover
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Footsies
2640 N Figueroa StA little divey but great vibe and younger crowd. Sometimes dancing Friday nights and live DJ. Not aware of a cover
Club Tee Gee
3210 Glendale BlvdGood local bar…no frills
Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo RdLocal place..low key. Has a beer garden out back
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdWine bar…good crowd
Silverlake Lounge
2906 Sunset BlvdLocal bands..check on line for who's on
Food Scene
Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdBest local coffee shop
The Highland Cafe
5010 York BlvdDelicious breakfast and lunch
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdGreat dinner place
Delicious pizza and brunch..also open for dinner
If you go for brunch, have the lemon ricotta pancake
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Maximiliano
5930 York BlvdDelicious pizza and brunch..also open for dinner
If you go for brunch, have the lemon ricotta pancake
Ba
5100 York BoulevardDinner and brunch
Auntie Em's Kitchen
4616 Eagle Rock BoulevardBreakfast, brunch and lunch
The best candy in town…plus a delicious menu for lunch
The salmon bowl or the Dal bowl is amazing
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Little Flower
1424 W Colorado BlvdThe best candy in town…plus a delicious menu for lunch
The salmon bowl or the Dal bowl is amazing
Fresh food and salads all day
Recommend any of the salads with added salmon
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Four Cafe
2122 Colorado BlvdFresh food and salads all day
Recommend any of the salads with added salmon
The Oinkster
2005 Colorado Blvdcomfort food…has a loyal following
Fresh and delicious Vietnamese food
Recommend the Tumeric potatoes
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Good Girl Dinette
110 North Avenue 56Fresh and delicious Vietnamese food
Recommend the Tumeric potatoes
Great atmosphere and good french food. Also has a nice bar
Recommend the steak frites
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Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdGreat atmosphere and good french food. Also has a nice bar
Recommend the steak frites
Casbah Cafe
A favorite place for moroccan goods plus food and coffee
Forage
2764 Sunset BlvdGood fresh food
Vegan…but good vegan!
Would recommend the soul bowl
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Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdVegan…but good vegan!
Would recommend the soul bowl
Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen
4114 Santa Monica BlvdTry the crispy rice salad!
Excellent coffee and pastries with a long line in the morning so leave extra time or avoid rush hours
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Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdExcellent coffee and pastries with a long line in the morning so leave extra time or avoid rush hours
Viet Noodle Bar
3133 Glendale BlvdVietnamese food…nice decor…minimal design
Canelé
Dinner spot…a little bit more expensive but good quality
Great Indian food. In a mini mall and also has a bar in the same mall that I heard was good.
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Agra Cafe Indian Cuisine
4325 Sunset BlvdGreat Indian food. In a mini mall and also has a bar in the same mall that I heard was good.
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdInteresting crowd..nice bar and decent food
A favorite spot…food is amazing. Get there at 11.30 as they open for early lunch or you won't get in
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdA favorite spot…food is amazing. Get there at 11.30 as they open for early lunch or you won't get in
Excellent food…lovely decor
Recommend any of the rice bowls or the buckwheat pancakes
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Axe
1009 Abbot Kinney BoulevardExcellent food…lovely decor
Recommend any of the rice bowls or the buckwheat pancakes
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake BlvdPricey coffee and decent food. Good people watching
Shopping
Platform
5027 York BlvdGreat store featuring local artists
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetBest Ice Cream in town
Donut Friend
5107 York BlvdGourmet Donuts
Wombleton Records
5123 York BoulevardVinyl…from the UK mostly but good selection
ReForm School
3902 Sunset BoulevardLocal artists featured here..great store
One of the best stores on the east side for clothing and design
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Mohawk General Store
4011 Sunset BlvdOne of the best stores on the east side for clothing and design
Individual Medley
3176 Glendale BlvdExcellent store for clothing and gifts
Alias Books East
3163 Glendale BlvdVintage books
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E Colorado Blvdhuge bookstore and great magazine selection
Apple The Americana at Brand
877 Americana WayBest Apple store in the area
General Store
1801 Lincoln BlvdBest new store in Venice for design
Heist
1100 Abbot Kinney BlvdClothing…more high end
OK
8303 W 3rd StDesign store…worth a trip
Yolk
3910 Sunset BlvdDesign Store…also has a kids section
Everything Else
Highland Park Yoga (formerly Namaste)
5116 York BlvdFavourite yoga studio
Pop-Hop Books & Print
5002 York BlvdNew and second hand bookstore
Matters of Space
5007 1/2 York BlvdAnother great home design store
Good organic and non organic produce. Closest grocery store
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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
3335 S Figueroa StGood organic and non organic produce. Closest grocery store
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdNearest Trader Joes
Sightseeing
Check on line for hikes in this area…its beautiful and you feel like you are in the wilderness just 15 minutes up the freeway
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Angeles National Forest
12371 Little Tujunga Canyon RdCheck on line for hikes in this area…its beautiful and you feel like you are in the wilderness just 15 minutes up the freeway
Botanical Gardens and beautiful architecture. Also has an afternoon tea house. Well worth a trip. Maybe a 15 minute drive. Good for kids too
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Huntington Library Kunstsammlungen und Botanische Gärten
1151 Oxford RdBotanical Gardens and beautiful architecture. Also has an afternoon tea house. Well worth a trip. Maybe a 15 minute drive. Good for kids too
You must go here at sunset! Its magical…and book a tour of the observatory
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Griffith-Observatorium
2800 E Observatory RdYou must go here at sunset! Its magical…and book a tour of the observatory
Arts & Culture
Check on line for whats on but the best outdoor theater in town and about a 15 minute drive
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The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveCheck on line for whats on but the best outdoor theater in town and about a 15 minute drive
I love the movie theater in here. Its close by, its easy to get a seat and the movies are pretty good - more mainstream though.
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The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayI love the movie theater in here. Its close by, its easy to get a seat and the movies are pretty good - more mainstream though.
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdSmall museum with a great collection and gardens
Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado BlvdIndie film movie theater
Essentials
Best local farmers market..on Sunday mornings
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Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga AveBest local farmers market..on Sunday mornings
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveLA scene…good vendors and tons of celebs