Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveGreat food, but be prepared for a long line.
Down a beautiful side alley, casual atmosphere, and the freshest of ingredients.
36 locals recommend
Cafe Societe
1820 Industrial StDown a beautiful side alley, casual atmosphere, and the freshest of ingredients.
James Beard award winning chef Suzanne Goin's & Caroline Styne first restaurant is still their best. Go for the $45 Sunday Supper prix fixe menu. Request a table on the patio.
38 locals recommend
Lucques
8474 Melrose AveJames Beard award winning chef Suzanne Goin's & Caroline Styne first restaurant is still their best. Go for the $45 Sunday Supper prix fixe menu. Request a table on the patio.
BCD Tofu House
3575 Wilshire BlvdYummy late night soon tofu house. Delicious bubbling hot soup!
An open air market with something for everyone. Unfortunate that gentrification has pushed most of the old timers out, but this 1917 landmark now has some of the best food in the city. Chinese, Italian, Mexican, oysters, coffee, and the best egg sandwiches at Eggslut.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayAn open air market with something for everyone. Unfortunate that gentrification has pushed most of the old timers out, but this 1917 landmark now has some of the best food in the city. Chinese, Italian, Mexican, oysters, coffee, and the best egg sandwiches at Eggslut.
Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdLA rocker diner. Open til late late
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont AveAnother late night diner with healthy choices
I've only had the chicken, which was very good, but they also serve other Mediterranean food. Not much on ambience, but it is open till 3am, it's walking distance from my apartment, and they deliver. Ask me for the menu
Beverly Chicken Hookah
3909 Beverly BlvdI've only had the chicken, which was very good, but they also serve other Mediterranean food. Not much on ambience, but it is open till 3am, it's walking distance from my apartment, and they deliver. Ask me for the menu
Spl. Coffee
4059 W 3rd StA great spot to pick up a coffee and its nearby.
Full Service Coffee Co.
4450 Beverly BlvdA coffee shop in an old 1940's Texaco gas station. Beautifully done.
Drinks & Nightlife
Swanky and discreet. You may be lucky to catch the burlesque show: the dancer descends on a bird cage from the domed ceiling.
56 locals recommend
Pour Vous
5574 Melrose AveSwanky and discreet. You may be lucky to catch the burlesque show: the dancer descends on a bird cage from the domed ceiling.
There's a huge hip-hop day party on Sundays. I've never been, but the kids seem to like it.
120 locals recommend
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont AveThere's a huge hip-hop day party on Sundays. I've never been, but the kids seem to like it.
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson AveDavy Jones Liquor Locker
63 Navy StParks & Nature
Stunning views of LA - we love to go here for a hike at sunset!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdStunning views of LA - we love to go here for a hike at sunset!
No explanation needed here. It's a pleasant stroll along Abbott Kinney for shopping too. Gjelina Take Away for lunch is a must!
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkNo explanation needed here. It's a pleasant stroll along Abbott Kinney for shopping too. Gjelina Take Away for lunch is a must!
Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe Richard Seras are among my favorites.
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrSee the Space Shuttle Endeavour up close.
Contemporary African American art and Black history.
64 locals recommend
California African American Museum
600 State DrContemporary African American art and Black history.
Shopping
Shameless plug: Ron Robinson in Fred Segal (I know, it's confusing) carries my jewelry line theFFS. Great little lunch cafe is adjacent.
99 locals recommend
Fred Segal
8500 Sunset BlvdShameless plug: Ron Robinson in Fred Segal (I know, it's confusing) carries my jewelry line theFFS. Great little lunch cafe is adjacent.
Mohawk General Store
4011 Sunset Blvd$$$
ReForm School
3902 Sunset BoulevardGreat gift shop
ESQUELETO
1298 Sunset BlvdJEWELRY!!!
Yolk
3910 Sunset Blvd
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AveFun street for shopping and lunch.
If you're around on a Sunday, this is a great flea market to check out. $3 entry
182 locals recommend
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveIf you're around on a Sunday, this is a great flea market to check out. $3 entry
Essentials
Vons Pharmacy
3461 W 3rd StWalking distance away.
Getting Around
Vermont / Beverly Station
Metro Red Line to Hollywood or downtown.