Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Cafe 50's
11623 Santa Monica BlvdOne of the best breakfasts in LA!
Destination for refined renderings of Japanese curries served in humble surrounds.
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Hurry Curry of Tokyo
2901 Sawtelle BlvdDestination for refined renderings of Japanese curries served in humble surrounds.
Popular Japanese spot for traditional sashimi, rolls & entrees, with a sushi bar & an informal feel.
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Hide Sushi
2040 Sawtelle BlvdPopular Japanese spot for traditional sashimi, rolls & entrees, with a sushi bar & an informal feel.
Parisian-style cafe chain offering all-day breakfast, sandwiches & pastries, plus coffee.
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Champagne French Bakery Cafe
Sawtelle BoulevardParisian-style cafe chain offering all-day breakfast, sandwiches & pastries, plus coffee.
A full Middle Eastern menu with tea, coffee, beer & wine in laid-back, exotic digs with hookahs.
Cafe Dahab
1640 Sawtelle BlvdA full Middle Eastern menu with tea, coffee, beer & wine in laid-back, exotic digs with hookahs.
Louigi's Italian Kitchen
1644 Sawtelle BoulevardGood pizza and pasta!
No-frills Cantonese operation serving noodle soups, rice dishes & porridge until late.
Little Hong Kong Cafe
2129 Sawtelle BlvdNo-frills Cantonese operation serving noodle soups, rice dishes & porridge until late.
Il Grano
11359 California 2Elevated spot for modern Italian cuisine.
Churros Calientes
11521 Santa Monica BlvdWarm churros and hot chocolate.
Bachi Burger
Asian-style gourmet burgers and sides.
Balconi Coffee Company
11301 W Olympic BlvdBest espresso on Westside!
The most popular destination in the neighborhood.
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Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdThe most popular destination in the neighborhood.
Flores + Sons
2024 Sawtelle BlvdSeasonal Southern cuisine and local wines.
Qusqo Bistro and Gallery
11633 Santa Monica BlvdArt-filled eatery serving Peruvian fare.
Arts & Culture
In addition to hosting world premieres and unique movies every Friday night at midnight, the theater is also L.A.'s home for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which plays every Saturday at midnight.
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Landmark's Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica BlvdIn addition to hosting world premieres and unique movies every Friday night at midnight, the theater is also L.A.'s home for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which plays every Saturday at midnight.
Cinefile Video
11280 Santa Monica BlvdOver 40,000 titles on DVD, BluRay and VHS!
Laemmle Royal
11523 Santa Monica BlvdIndie, foreign & art-house films.
Alias Books
1650 Sawtelle BoulevardFunky, long-running used bookshop.
The Wine Bar at The Landmark
10850 W Pico BlvdBest selection of current movie titles.
Hammer-Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdThe home of Armand Hammer collection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdNew American cooking & inventive drinks.
Bar Hayama
1803 Sawtelle BlvdTry their menu by their fireplace...
Chic hotel indeed... but make sure not to miss their bar on Friday night :)
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W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills
930 Hilgard AveChic hotel indeed... but make sure not to miss their bar on Friday night :)
Shopping
Touch Vinyl
1646 Sawtelle BoulevardHip source for new-release records.
Start here, and then go on shopping down the Westwood Blvd.
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Westside Pavilion
10800 W Pico BlvdStart here, and then go on shopping down the Westwood Blvd.
Everything Else
Only two blocks from my apartment, very convenient!
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United States Postal Service
11420 Santa Monica BlvdOnly two blocks from my apartment, very convenient!
Bank of America ATM
11501 Santa Monica BlvdJust across Santa Monica Blvd.
Fitness, free weights, treadmills, strength equipment, outdoor jogging, 25-yard swimming pool, basketball and volleyball court, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi... And they offer 7-day trial membership :)
Westside Family YMCA - YMCA of Metro Los Angeles
11311 La Grange AvenueFitness, free weights, treadmills, strength equipment, outdoor jogging, 25-yard swimming pool, basketball and volleyball court, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi... And they offer 7-day trial membership :)
Sightseeing
From Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, B. B. King and Bob Dylan to current artists like Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Taylor Swift you would be hard pressed to find an artist who hasn’t recorded here.
Village Recorder
1616 Butler AveFrom Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, B. B. King and Bob Dylan to current artists like Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Taylor Swift you would be hard pressed to find an artist who hasn’t recorded here.
Entertainment & Activities
Our two-year old kid adores the adjacent playground :)
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Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S Sepulveda BlvdOur two-year old kid adores the adjacent playground :)
Stoner Park Playground
Nebraska AvenueGreat place for family fun.