Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Favorite Korean BBQ restaurant. Moderately priced, good quality meat.
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Soot Bull Jeep
3136 W 8th StFavorite Korean BBQ restaurant. Moderately priced, good quality meat.
Village Pizzeria
131 N Larchmont BlvdLove their NY style pizza
Katsuya, along with other amazing "small chain" favorites Rosa Mexicano, Rock N Fish Pub and more located at the LA Live along with Grammy Museum, Staples Center, Nokia Live, Conga Room and more.
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Katsuya L.A. LIVE
800 W Olympic BlvdKatsuya, along with other amazing "small chain" favorites Rosa Mexicano, Rock N Fish Pub and more located at the LA Live along with Grammy Museum, Staples Center, Nokia Live, Conga Room and more.
Amazing downtown restaurant and pastisserie. Beautiful cases of candy colored macaroons meet chocolate beignets, a stellar 8 oz burger, woodfired pizzas and a lovely Croque Madame.
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveAmazing downtown restaurant and pastisserie. Beautiful cases of candy colored macaroons meet chocolate beignets, a stellar 8 oz burger, woodfired pizzas and a lovely Croque Madame.
Great spot for weekend brunch on a sunny day. Recommend reservations.
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Off Vine
6263 Leland WayGreat spot for weekend brunch on a sunny day. Recommend reservations.
Pancakes the size of your head (x 3!) and a "secret" french toast ordered with a special password. (Insider tips: go early, go hungry, and yes, you can order just 1 pancake).
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The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset BlvdPancakes the size of your head (x 3!) and a "secret" french toast ordered with a special password. (Insider tips: go early, go hungry, and yes, you can order just 1 pancake).
The best chimmichurri, skirt steak, and pasta in town.
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Lala's Argentine Grill
7229 Melrose AveThe best chimmichurri, skirt steak, and pasta in town.
Lucy's El Adobe Cafe
5536 Melrose AveGood, solid Mexican in LA. A local fav.
Republique
624 S La Brea AveGreat food for B, L or D.
My favorite sushi spot in all of LA. Go early and have a drink on the patio.
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Katana LA
8439 Sunset BlvdMy favorite sushi spot in all of LA. Go early and have a drink on the patio.
Best italian in South Bay, Manhattan Beach is great!
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Mama D's Italian Kitchen
1125 Manhattan AveBest italian in South Bay, Manhattan Beach is great!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bobby London
4574 Beverly BlvdKitschy and good mix of people, plus its close enough to walk!
Low key locals spot with dark lighting and cool music.
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The Three Clubs
1123 Vine StLow key locals spot with dark lighting and cool music.
No b.s. hollywood scene here, only echo park locals ready to dance and drink and have fun!
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Short Stop
1455 Sunset BlvdNo b.s. hollywood scene here, only echo park locals ready to dance and drink and have fun!
Legendary hair metal & spandex hangout, the last bastion of sleaze on the Sunset Strip. On any night, run into members of Motorhead, Motley Crue, Slash, and Cypress Hill. Great pizza & fried cheese!
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Rainbow Bar & Grill
9015 Sunset BlvdLegendary hair metal & spandex hangout, the last bastion of sleaze on the Sunset Strip. On any night, run into members of Motorhead, Motley Crue, Slash, and Cypress Hill. Great pizza & fried cheese!
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont AveGreat local hangout spot
Arts & Culture
Favorite movie theater in LA, you can select your stadium style seat in advance!
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Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdFavorite movie theater in LA, you can select your stadium style seat in advance!
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrGreat local theater
Favorite small music venue in LA. Sound is amazing and always have quality music. Even if you don't know the artist, just show up and expect a great show in any genre of music.
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Troubadour
9081 N Santa Monica BlvdFavorite small music venue in LA. Sound is amazing and always have quality music. Even if you don't know the artist, just show up and expect a great show in any genre of music.
The Fonda Theatre
6126 Hollywood BlvdBest mid-sized concert venue in LA.
LA's iconic outdoor theater, housing huge concerts from every genre of music from May-Sept. A must do, even if you buy tickets for "the cheap seats."
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdLA's iconic outdoor theater, housing huge concerts from every genre of music from May-Sept. A must do, even if you buy tickets for "the cheap seats."
Sightseeing
Best "local" SoCal beach around. Hermosa is where the surf community hangs out. Plus the smooth concrete of The Strand makes for great skateboarding, blading or biking.
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Hermosa Beach
Best "local" SoCal beach around. Hermosa is where the surf community hangs out. Plus the smooth concrete of The Strand makes for great skateboarding, blading or biking.
Beautiful hiking trails from the bottom all the way to the Observatory. Pick any trail and sweat to the top. The view will make it all worth it!
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveBeautiful hiking trails from the bottom all the way to the Observatory. Pick any trail and sweat to the top. The view will make it all worth it!
3.2 mile walk on paved ground around the beautiful reservoir is perfect for nature lovers and older folks (parents) who aren't up to full blown "hiking." Auto parking nearby.
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Hollywood Reservoir
G6451 Weidlake Dr3.2 mile walk on paved ground around the beautiful reservoir is perfect for nature lovers and older folks (parents) who aren't up to full blown "hiking." Auto parking nearby.
Vigorous hike at the most popular Hollywood "dog park."
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveVigorous hike at the most popular Hollywood "dog park."
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
6255 Sunset BlvdSuper fun, no matter your age!