Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Karma Lounge
3954 Beverly BlvdFree & close
Fun times, cool setup, fantastic drinks. Sunday day parties in the summer with beautiful people and it's free.
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Lock & Key
239 S Vermont AveFun times, cool setup, fantastic drinks. Sunday day parties in the summer with beautiful people and it's free.
The dive bar of dive bars with a pool table and karaoke--old school style via discs! Diverse and great lowkey crowd, cash only. Cheapest beer is like a $2 bud. Kid Cudi filmed a music video here.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Smog Cutter
864 Virgil AvenueThe dive bar of dive bars with a pool table and karaoke--old school style via discs! Diverse and great lowkey crowd, cash only. Cheapest beer is like a $2 bud. Kid Cudi filmed a music video here.
Beer, more beer, and everything fried. Nice place for day time eating and drinking. Outdoor eating space.
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Beer Belly
532 S Western AveBeer, more beer, and everything fried. Nice place for day time eating and drinking. Outdoor eating space.
BiergartenLA
206 N Western AveBeer and sports
One of my favorite places to party on a Friday night--reggae and hip-hop night (no new music though, strictly good jams). People dance. Nice outdoor smoke area, lots of space. Free.
Medusa Lounge
3211 Beverly BlvdOne of my favorite places to party on a Friday night--reggae and hip-hop night (no new music though, strictly good jams). People dance. Nice outdoor smoke area, lots of space. Free.
The Virgil
4519 Santa Monica BlvdGood music, fun crowd. Get down with the get down.
Faultline Bar
4216 Melrose AveHappening gay club.
Essentials
Rancho Sinaloa Market
3969 Beverly BlvdWhere I go regularly especially for tomatoes and other produce and herbs.
Seafood City Supermarket
134-140 S Vermont AveFilipino supermarket with good fish selection, produce, and bakery.
Food Scene
An adorable couple owns this loveable spot and the pizza and pastrami--my go to choices--are really tasty.
Pizza Pauls
4330 Melrose AveAn adorable couple owns this loveable spot and the pizza and pastrami--my go to choices--are really tasty.
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetEAT. ICE CREAM. HERE. (cash only)
Great weekday/late night happy hour til 10PM. $3 mojitos, margaritas, sangria, beer. Delicious calamari and other fare. I love the jerk pork.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Cha Cha Cha
656 Virgil AvenueGreat weekday/late night happy hour til 10PM. $3 mojitos, margaritas, sangria, beer. Delicious calamari and other fare. I love the jerk pork.
De-lish and juicy grilled chicken! I also dig the birria stew.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
El Gran Burrito
4716 Santa Monica BlvdDe-lish and juicy grilled chicken! I also dig the birria stew.
It recently changed ownership and though still serves chicken, does so as a Mediterranean take out/eat in spot with a newly opened hookah lounge next door.
Beverly Chicken Hookah
3909 Beverly BlvdIt recently changed ownership and though still serves chicken, does so as a Mediterranean take out/eat in spot with a newly opened hookah lounge next door.
Shopping
Great selection. Owner is passionate about clothes and they have cool prices on great items. Inventory is always changing. They often have shopping/themes parties that are fun.
MVT
672 S La Fayette Park PlGreat selection. Owner is passionate about clothes and they have cool prices on great items. Inventory is always changing. They often have shopping/themes parties that are fun.
The Bicycle Kitchen
4429 Fountain AveFix your own bike.
Cool southwestern antiques, furniture, knickknacks. Great customer service.
Early California Antiques
4361 Melrose AveCool southwestern antiques, furniture, knickknacks. Great customer service.
Beer & wine, cheese boards, tasty sandwiches, outdoor seating. Perfect for lunch and catching a game.
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The Faculty
707 N Heliotrope DrBeer & wine, cheese boards, tasty sandwiches, outdoor seating. Perfect for lunch and catching a game.
Everything Else
I do not know why L.A. is not known or donuts, they're everywhere. These bad boys have been my favorite since '08. Open 24/7 and fresh.
54 Einheimische empfehlen
California Donuts
3540 W 3rd StI do not know why L.A. is not known or donuts, they're everywhere. These bad boys have been my favorite since '08. Open 24/7 and fresh.
Beverly Mart Liquors
4003 Beverly BlvdFor your libation needs.
Not QUITE in my hood, but two train stops away (with a transfer) to karaoke glory. Have fun!
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Brass Monkey Karaoke
3440 Wilshire BlvdNot QUITE in my hood, but two train stops away (with a transfer) to karaoke glory. Have fun!
Paris Baguette
3470 W 6th StFor pastry lovers, think Koreatown. Tasty delish.
Orange 20 Bikes
4314 Melrose AveBike lover, check it.
Used bookstore with a cool old man who usually sits posted up outside. Lots and lots and lots of books on top of one another.
Aldine Books
667 N Heliotrope DrUsed bookstore with a cool old man who usually sits posted up outside. Lots and lots and lots of books on top of one another.
The Helio Cafe
710 N Heliotrope DrLocal hipster cafe for your favorite $5 coffee. Enjoy.
Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society
4300 Melrose AveMediate, namaste.