Laurel Canyon tips & other LA treats
EATS - Laurel Canyon
Funky hippie market and coffee shop right in our very own canyon that makes you feel like you're on vacation.
78 locals recommend
Canyon Country Store
2108 Laurel Canyon BlvdFunky hippie market and coffee shop right in our very own canyon that makes you feel like you're on vacation.
Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon BlvdClassic romantic dinner spot right next to the Country Mart
Casual sister shop to Pace Restaurant -- spot open til 4:20. Their pizza kits are especially fun (you make it yourself at home).
10 locals recommend
Pace Joint
7860 Sunset BlvdCasual sister shop to Pace Restaurant -- spot open til 4:20. Their pizza kits are especially fun (you make it yourself at home).
Great spreads, technically vegan cheese but they're really their own creation. The owner makes incredible sandwiches. Five minutes down the hill. Pick up / take out only.
Vromage
7988 Sunset BlvdGreat spreads, technically vegan cheese but they're really their own creation. The owner makes incredible sandwiches. Five minutes down the hill. Pick up / take out only.
PLANTS
Historic neighborhood fixture. Best selection of plants for probably the best prices, fun to wander around
Mickey Hargitay Plants
1255 North Sycamore AvenueHistoric neighborhood fixture. Best selection of plants for probably the best prices, fun to wander around
Tiny cactus succulents spot in the Valley, cash only, very knowledgeable owner. She drives to San Diego for all sorts of strange cacti /succulents every Wednesday or Thursday.
Francis Cactus Succulents
10552 Victory BoulevardTiny cactus succulents spot in the Valley, cash only, very knowledgeable owner. She drives to San Diego for all sorts of strange cacti /succulents every Wednesday or Thursday.
La Cienega Nursery
8511 Sherwood DriveAnother great plant nursery
EATS - West Hollywood, Pico-Robertson, Mid-Wilshire
Amazing Neopolitan pizza on Robertson (fun street to walk around and shop). The Corbarina is a personal favorite -- aromatic and unique.
9 locals recommend
Pizzana West Hollywood
460 N Robertson BlvdAmazing Neopolitan pizza on Robertson (fun street to walk around and shop). The Corbarina is a personal favorite -- aromatic and unique.
Jinpachi
8711 Santa Monica BlvdSerene sushi spot in West Hollywood. A favorite
Favorite ice cream spot on 3rd street (lots of cute shops around here), grab a vegan burger from Monty's next door.
Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
8430 West 3rd StreetFavorite ice cream spot on 3rd street (lots of cute shops around here), grab a vegan burger from Monty's next door.
Matsumoto
8385 Beverly BoulevardAnother beloved sushi spot. Super fresh, authentic and naturally, in a strip mall.
In that Pico-Robertson kosher area which is fun to wander around. Get the Jerusalem bagel toastee with feta + mozzarella on tomato sauce with corn.
9 locals recommend
Bibi's Bakery & Cafe
8928 W Pico BlvdIn that Pico-Robertson kosher area which is fun to wander around. Get the Jerusalem bagel toastee with feta + mozzarella on tomato sauce with corn.
The greatest Ethiopian restaurant, as featured in Jonathan Gold's documentary. Get the Ethiopian salad + orange shiro wat + tofu tibs in Ethiopian butter.
22 locals recommend
Meals By Genet
1053 S Fairfax AveThe greatest Ethiopian restaurant, as featured in Jonathan Gold's documentary. Get the Ethiopian salad + orange shiro wat + tofu tibs in Ethiopian butter.
Flakiest, most buttery authentic croissant in LA. East part of Melrose that is worth walking around.
9 locals recommend
LA Chouquette
7350 Melrose AveFlakiest, most buttery authentic croissant in LA. East part of Melrose that is worth walking around.
Ubuntu
Amazing Vegan West African cuisine in a beautiful ambiance
EATS - Larchmont, Los Feliz, Silverlake, DTLA, Echo Park
Old school Italian restaurant in Los Feliz, very casual and lively, kind of an LA institution. The bruschetta and garlic bread here is a must!
28 locals recommend
Palermo Italian Restaurant
1858 N Vermont AveOld school Italian restaurant in Los Feliz, very casual and lively, kind of an LA institution. The bruschetta and garlic bread here is a must!
Delicious authentic Vietnamese street food window in Silverlake-ish area. Their oyster mushroom summer rolls and chicken porridge are spectacular. Grab some biodynamic wine from Vinovore up the street (lots of funky shops on this street in general, walk around!)
6 locals recommend
Bé Ù - Vietnamese Street Food & Comfort Food
557 North Hoover StreetDelicious authentic Vietnamese street food window in Silverlake-ish area. Their oyster mushroom summer rolls and chicken porridge are spectacular. Grab some biodynamic wine from Vinovore up the street (lots of funky shops on this street in general, walk around!)
amazing little cafe with inventive, delicious sandwiches, soups etc + chocolates and cakes.
117 locals recommend
Valerie Echo Park
1665 Echo Park Aveamazing little cafe with inventive, delicious sandwiches, soups etc + chocolates and cakes.
my other favorite ice cream in LA. get the brambleberry crisp & ooey gooey butter cake
59 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1954 Hillhurst Avemy other favorite ice cream in LA. get the brambleberry crisp & ooey gooey butter cake
Perilla LA
Incredible Korean food -- total gem
EATS - Culver City
Love this quiet casual restaurant with their beautiful, nourishing, delicious bowls. Closes early around 4pm.
40 locals recommend
Destroyer
3578 Hayden AveLove this quiet casual restaurant with their beautiful, nourishing, delicious bowls. Closes early around 4pm.
Casual, amazing Singaporean food in Culver City-ish area. Everything here is delicious.
30 locals recommend
Simpang Asia
10433 National BlvdCasual, amazing Singaporean food in Culver City-ish area. Everything here is delicious.
VINO - West Hollywood
My favorite place to pick up some bio/organic wines. Reasonably priced and female-owned. Ask the staff for some recs, they are super fun to talk to :)
8 locals recommend
Domaine LA
6801 Melrose AveMy favorite place to pick up some bio/organic wines. Reasonably priced and female-owned. Ask the staff for some recs, they are super fun to talk to :)
Natural wine shop inside Jon & Vinny's (another fun Italian spot) -- I generally try to pick up wines from DomaineLA but if it's late and I'm in a jam, Helen's is open til 10PM and 10 minutes down Fairfax.
helen's Wines
412 N Fairfax AveNatural wine shop inside Jon & Vinny's (another fun Italian spot) -- I generally try to pick up wines from DomaineLA but if it's late and I'm in a jam, Helen's is open til 10PM and 10 minutes down Fairfax.
Melanie Wine Bar
8310 West 3rd StreetSuper cute tiny sexy wine bar on 3rd street with a great selection.
EATS - Highland Park, Glendale, San Gabriel Valley
Natural wine + Taiwanese food in Highland Park, sister restaurant to Pine & Crane in Silverlake (also amazing). Highly recommend. Their sesame/peanut butter mochi is incredible.
84 locals recommend
Joy
5100 York BlvdNatural wine + Taiwanese food in Highland Park, sister restaurant to Pine & Crane in Silverlake (also amazing). Highly recommend. Their sesame/peanut butter mochi is incredible.
Hole in the wall joint with the best dan dan noodles (get it with their hand torn noodles). They don't make vegan/vegetarian options unfortunately.
12 locals recommend
101 Noodle Express
1025 S Baldwin AveHole in the wall joint with the best dan dan noodles (get it with their hand torn noodles). They don't make vegan/vegetarian options unfortunately.