Allison’s Guidebook
Restaurants
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
5203 Lankershim BoulevardYummy pizza, cute out door seating!
Located in the NOHO Arts district, this neighborhood favorite offers delicious food and great cocktails.
I love to sit outside on the patio. I've been here several times for brunch, one of my go to spots!
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The Fat Dog
801 N Fairfax AveLocated in the NOHO Arts district, this neighborhood favorite offers delicious food and great cocktails.
I love to sit outside on the patio. I've been here several times for brunch, one of my go to spots!
A great casual spot for breakfast! The food is tasty and always comes freshI love the Matcha Tea and their coffee. Their pancakes are so good!
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EAT
11108 Magnolia BlvdA great casual spot for breakfast! The food is tasty and always comes freshI love the Matcha Tea and their coffee. Their pancakes are so good!
A neighborhood dining experience that is as comfortable and casual as an evening at an old friend’s home.
Sit back and enjoy a morning, afternoon or evening under the sycamores!
Happy hour Monday - Friday: 3:00pm-5:30pm
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The Front Yard
4222 Vineland AveA neighborhood dining experience that is as comfortable and casual as an evening at an old friend’s home.
Sit back and enjoy a morning, afternoon or evening under the sycamores!
Happy hour Monday - Friday: 3:00pm-5:30pm
Sherman Oaks restaurant serving Japanese fare with a modern twist.
AMAZING sushi, one of my favorite spots!
Taisho
Sherman Oaks restaurant serving Japanese fare with a modern twist.
AMAZING sushi, one of my favorite spots!
My all time favorite pasta restaurant!
Recipes are based, inspired or directly sourced from the very best restaurants in Italy.
Small and intimate. Can have a long wait but is so worth it, walk in only!
My all time favorite UOVO location is in Marina Del Ray. The restaurant looks out on the Marina, it's stunning!
UOVO | Studio City
My all time favorite pasta restaurant!
Recipes are based, inspired or directly sourced from the very best restaurants in Italy.
Small and intimate. Can have a long wait but is so worth it, walk in only!
My all time favorite UOVO location is in Marina Del Ray. The restaurant looks out on the Marina, it's stunning!
OUTSTANDING vegan and gluten free food!
Casual vibe, the patio area is the best.
The tacos and gluten free mac and cheese are my all time favorite. Fresh dinning!
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SunCafe Organic
10820 Ventura BlvdOUTSTANDING vegan and gluten free food!
Casual vibe, the patio area is the best.
The tacos and gluten free mac and cheese are my all time favorite. Fresh dinning!
This place is so cozy and hole in the wall I love it.
It's one of the only restaurants in the heart of laurel canyon. It is cute and romantic.
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Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon BlvdThis place is so cozy and hole in the wall I love it.
It's one of the only restaurants in the heart of laurel canyon. It is cute and romantic.
A beautiful ocean view restaurant located in Santa Monica.
Elephante Beach House is full of custom furniture and design touches.
I love their pasta, pizza and Branzino!
One of my all time favorite spots!
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Elephante
1332 2nd StA beautiful ocean view restaurant located in Santa Monica.
Elephante Beach House is full of custom furniture and design touches.
I love their pasta, pizza and Branzino!
One of my all time favorite spots!
Bars/Lounges
Idle Hour is a casual, neighborhood bar with a kitchen that features great sandwiches, GF buffalo cauliflower and brunch around!
Aside from the food, the bar is mixing up hand crafted cocktails, and over 20 beers on tap.
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Idle Hour
4824 Vineland AveIdle Hour is a casual, neighborhood bar with a kitchen that features great sandwiches, GF buffalo cauliflower and brunch around!
Aside from the food, the bar is mixing up hand crafted cocktails, and over 20 beers on tap.
Firefly is the most romantic restaurant in Los Angeles.
Dine in at their outdoor patio or just stop by for
cocktails and appetizers at their indoor library lounge.
Firefly offers dinner and a late night menu 7 days a
week!
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Firefly
11720 Ventura BlvdFirefly is the most romantic restaurant in Los Angeles.
Dine in at their outdoor patio or just stop by for
cocktails and appetizers at their indoor library lounge.
Firefly offers dinner and a late night menu 7 days a
week!
Excellent outdoor dining space, great bar and amazing food. The pasta is always changing and always incredible.
Such a good spot if you just want to grab a bite and some cocktails, or if you want to sit down and have a nice dinner.
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Black Market Liquor Bar
11915 Ventura BlvdExcellent outdoor dining space, great bar and amazing food. The pasta is always changing and always incredible.
Such a good spot if you just want to grab a bite and some cocktails, or if you want to sit down and have a nice dinner.
High above the heart of Hollywood sits Bar Lis, one of the most anticipated openings of 2021! This chic rooftop lounge captures the iconic spirit and style of the French Riviera.
*Turns into a club at 10pm
Bar Lis
High above the heart of Hollywood sits Bar Lis, one of the most anticipated openings of 2021! This chic rooftop lounge captures the iconic spirit and style of the French Riviera.
*Turns into a club at 10pm
Theía is a restaurant lounge concept with great ambiance, inventive cocktails, and contemporary Greek cuisine. They regularly have live entertainment, belly dancers, DJ, etc.
Theía
Theía is a restaurant lounge concept with great ambiance, inventive cocktails, and contemporary Greek cuisine. They regularly have live entertainment, belly dancers, DJ, etc.
"Come for the food, stay for the drinks"
Amazing ambiance, beautiful bar, cozy couches, creative cocktails, great food and stellar service!
Mister O’s
11838 Ventura Blvd"Come for the food, stay for the drinks"
Amazing ambiance, beautiful bar, cozy couches, creative cocktails, great food and stellar service!
Coffee Shops
An icon to North Hollywood! Known for their pies!
Comforting sweet & savory pies and exquisite coffees and teas - all set within a warm and inviting setting.
On any given night you will find singer songwriters, or comedians, or magicians or poets performing!
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Republic Of Pie
11118 Magnolia BlvdAn icon to North Hollywood! Known for their pies!
Comforting sweet & savory pies and exquisite coffees and teas - all set within a warm and inviting setting.
On any given night you will find singer songwriters, or comedians, or magicians or poets performing!
The Palm Coffee Bar
2922 Magnolia BlvdTHE LUCKY CHARM Matcha is so yummy!
Right when you walk in you know you found a local gem.
The coffee selection was to the point but with flair, the lavender rose latte caught my eye but I went with the recommended Horchata latte and it did not disappoint. Not overly sweet, the espresso perfectly complimented the horchata, which I paired with oat milk, yum!
If you're looking for a delicious cup, and some chill vibes, come on through. Definitely try their pastries, they look spectacular.
Cara Vana Coffee Shop
Right when you walk in you know you found a local gem.
The coffee selection was to the point but with flair, the lavender rose latte caught my eye but I went with the recommended Horchata latte and it did not disappoint. Not overly sweet, the espresso perfectly complimented the horchata, which I paired with oat milk, yum!
If you're looking for a delicious cup, and some chill vibes, come on through. Definitely try their pastries, they look spectacular.
Great food and coffee! An iconic coffee shop located in Studio City.
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Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveGreat food and coffee! An iconic coffee shop located in Studio City.
Ballers & Brew
New coffee shop with yummy desserts!