Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Weekend brunch is not to be missed! Get there early to avoid long lines!
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Canelé
Weekend brunch is not to be missed! Get there early to avoid long lines!
Tacos Villa Corona
3185 Glendale BlvdThe.Best.Breakfast.Burrito.
Dune
3143 Glendale BlvdThey make three sandwiches and they make them perfectly.
Skip the Starbucks and grab your coffee at this neighborhood destination. Plenty of outdoor seating for people watching.
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Kaldi Coffee
3147 Glendale BlvdSkip the Starbucks and grab your coffee at this neighborhood destination. Plenty of outdoor seating for people watching.
All'Acqua
3280 Glendale BlvdUpscale Italian.
Oldest family owned restaurant in Los Angeles. Prime rib and traditional Scottish fare. Walt Disney's favorite hangout back in the day.
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Tam O'Shanter
2980 Los Feliz BlvdOldest family owned restaurant in Los Angeles. Prime rib and traditional Scottish fare. Walt Disney's favorite hangout back in the day.
The Village Bakery and Cafe
3119 Los Feliz BlvdBreakfast all day! Yummy backed goods.
Baracoa Cuban Cafe
3175 Glendale BlvdCozy Cuban restaurant.
Please don't go here. It is not good. Nobody who in Atwater likes this place. I can't figure out who goes here.
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Bon Vivant Market & Café
3155 Glendale BlvdPlease don't go here. It is not good. Nobody who in Atwater likes this place. I can't figure out who goes here.
Taco stand that delivers. Modern (read hipster) take on fast Mexican good. Limited outdoor seating.
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Mixto Comida Latina
2827 Hyperion AveTaco stand that delivers. Modern (read hipster) take on fast Mexican good. Limited outdoor seating.
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveIf you want pizza, order from here.
Tep Thai Restaurant
209 W Wilson AveIf you want Thai, order from here.
Indochine Vien
3110 Glendale BlvdThe local place to go for Pho and Bun.
Healthier fast Mexican food with lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Not the best choice but decent.
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Hugo's Tacos
3300 Glendale BlvdHealthier fast Mexican food with lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Not the best choice but decent.
My favorite Thai Town restaurant. Order the Salty Turnip to share.
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Ruen Pair
5257 Hollywood BlvdMy favorite Thai Town restaurant. Order the Salty Turnip to share.
Link N Hops
3111 Glendale BlvdBratwurst, beer, lots of TVs with sports on them.
Indian grocery store with small cafeteria-style restaurant adjacent. Focus on South Indian food (vegan).
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India Sweets & Spices
9409 Venice Blvd.Indian grocery store with small cafeteria-style restaurant adjacent. Focus on South Indian food (vegan).
Paru's
5140 Sunset BlvdSouth Indian fare (vegan).
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdGo here if you want steak frites. Make a reservation.
Great for slow evenings to share plates of food. Popular Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
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Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveGreat for slow evenings to share plates of food. Popular Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion AveModern pub fare.
Local brewery that recently sold out to some big corporation...but the pub is still a favorite hangout for locals.
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Golden Road Brewing Los Angeles
5410 W San Fernando RdLocal brewery that recently sold out to some big corporation...but the pub is still a favorite hangout for locals.
I have not tried this place yet, but the buzz is good. Just opened about a month ago.
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Ozu East Kitchen
3224 Glendale BlvdI have not tried this place yet, but the buzz is good. Just opened about a month ago.
Renovated old marketplace now filled with high-end food stalls. Go at off-peak times to avoid the lines.
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Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayRenovated old marketplace now filled with high-end food stalls. Go at off-peak times to avoid the lines.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdTortillas made to order. This is an LA taco star.
One of my favorite spots to meet friends for a meal. Vietnamese comfort food.
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Good Girl Dinette
110 North Avenue 56One of my favorite spots to meet friends for a meal. Vietnamese comfort food.
I've been a fan of Sqirl since they just made jam. Go during off-peak hours to avoid lines.
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Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveI've been a fan of Sqirl since they just made jam. Go during off-peak hours to avoid lines.
Everything Else
Just Google it. Its the best bakery in LA. If you skip it, just means a shorter line for the rest of us. (P.S. Their lunch sandwiches come out at noon and are sold out by 12:15.)
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Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdJust Google it. Its the best bakery in LA. If you skip it, just means a shorter line for the rest of us. (P.S. Their lunch sandwiches come out at noon and are sold out by 12:15.)
Alias Books East
3163 Glendale BlvdBooks, who doesn't like them?
Vamco Dry Cleaners
2850 Hyperion AveTrusted local cleaners.
Essentials
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveUpscale supermarket.
Popular supermarket. Parking lot is a bit crazy, so be patient.
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AvePopular supermarket. Parking lot is a bit crazy, so be patient.
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdBasic supermarket.
Shopping
CVS
4414 York BlvdClosest pharmacy/drug store.
Potted
3216 Los Feliz BlvdEverything the urban gardener needs.
Everything sold here was made in the county of Los Angeles. Great place to stop for gifts.
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Los Angeles County Store
4333 Sunset BlvdEverything sold here was made in the county of Los Angeles. Great place to stop for gifts.
It is a mall. If you need to go to a mall, here it is. Also has a decent movie theater.
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Ang Americana sa Brand
889 Americana WayIt is a mall. If you need to go to a mall, here it is. Also has a decent movie theater.
Wine store, has a little wine bar downstairs. Good beer selection too.
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55 Degree Wine
3111 Glendale BoulevardWine store, has a little wine bar downstairs. Good beer selection too.
Best bookstore in the city. Be sure to visit the second floor of the shop. (My law office is on the 10th floor of this office building).
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetBest bookstore in the city. Be sure to visit the second floor of the shop. (My law office is on the 10th floor of this office building).
The Quiet Life
5108 York BoulevardMy friends own this clothing store. Stop in and say hi!
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset BlvdSupports 826LA, a creative writing non-profit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bigfoot Lodge East
3172 Los Feliz BlvdFun drinks, lodge-like atmosphere.
The Roost
3100 Los Feliz BlvdClassic LA dive bar.
Arts & Culture
Nicely maintained old movie theater with the most leg room you could ever want. Always a fun crowd. Parking can be tricky, so read all the signs carefully!
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Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrNicely maintained old movie theater with the most leg room you could ever want. Always a fun crowd. Parking can be tricky, so read all the signs carefully!
LA's favorite movie theater - good quality sound and picture, reserved seats, no seating after previews and full priced-tickets for kids. Plus, the restored Cinerama Dome is a treat!
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Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdLA's favorite movie theater - good quality sound and picture, reserved seats, no seating after previews and full priced-tickets for kids. Plus, the restored Cinerama Dome is a treat!
Good place to see old movies on a big screen.
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The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood BlvdGood place to see old movies on a big screen.
Sightseeing
The Observatory, the Zoo, Travel Town, Greek Theater...there is something for everyone.
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThe Observatory, the Zoo, Travel Town, Greek Theater...there is something for everyone.
Fantastic walking tours, mostly centered on Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). Check the LAC website for times: https://www.laconservancy.org/.
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Los Angeles Conservancy
523 W 6th StFantastic walking tours, mostly centered on Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). Check the LAC website for times: https://www.laconservancy.org/.
Los Angeles architectural gem. You've seen the interior in lots of movies, commercials, and tv show. Most famously, Blade Runner.
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bradbury building
304 South BroadwayLos Angeles architectural gem. You've seen the interior in lots of movies, commercials, and tv show. Most famously, Blade Runner.
Undergoing a bit of remodel, LA's classic train station. (For an insider's tour check out the Los Angeles Conservancy website.)
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Union Station
800 N Alameda StUndergoing a bit of remodel, LA's classic train station. (For an insider's tour check out the Los Angeles Conservancy website.)
I've done the guided and self-guided tours, both worth your time. Also, there are usually tickets for as low as $20 for concerts here.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveI've done the guided and self-guided tours, both worth your time. Also, there are usually tickets for as low as $20 for concerts here.
Very new modern art museum. Free admission, but long lines. You can try to reserve tickets in advance on the museum's website.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveVery new modern art museum. Free admission, but long lines. You can try to reserve tickets in advance on the museum's website.
Observatory ng Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdRestored iconic observatory.
The Bates Motel
4301 Sunset BlvdCurrently painted white as an art exhibit. Worth a drive by.
If you want to check out Beverly Hills, use a trip to Greystone Mansion. Built by the guy that "There Will be Blood" is based on.
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Greystone Mansion at Park
905 Loma Vista DrIf you want to check out Beverly Hills, use a trip to Greystone Mansion. Built by the guy that "There Will be Blood" is based on.
The Los Angeles River is walking distance from my house. You can take a footbridge over the river.
Sunnynook River Park
2901 Glendale BoulevardThe Los Angeles River is walking distance from my house. You can take a footbridge over the river.