Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Perfect blend of something old, with something new... fun, delicious food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Cassells Burgers
3600 W 6th StPerfect blend of something old, with something new... fun, delicious food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Amazing food & atmosphere in Chapman's Plaza... full of great nightlife spots!
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Quarters Korean BBQ
3465 W 6th StAmazing food & atmosphere in Chapman's Plaza... full of great nightlife spots!
Beautiful decor, one-of-a-kind cafe open til 4am! Grab a bite to eat, dessert, coffee... you'll love this hidden treasure.
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Café Mak
612 Shatto PlBeautiful decor, one-of-a-kind cafe open til 4am! Grab a bite to eat, dessert, coffee... you'll love this hidden treasure.
This is the best Fatburger I've ever been too. Outdoor patio and bar... sports on the big screens... this ain't your typical Fatburger. This is fun any time of day, or night.
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Fatburger
3150 Wilshire BlvdThis is the best Fatburger I've ever been too. Outdoor patio and bar... sports on the big screens... this ain't your typical Fatburger. This is fun any time of day, or night.
Again... how many times do I have to recommend Chapman's Plaza???... Just go!
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Toe Bang
3465 W 6th StAgain... how many times do I have to recommend Chapman's Plaza???... Just go!
A Columbian restaurant of spicy flare mixed into Koreatown... great decor, fun night spot. Often live DJ's & a nice weekend brunch... probably should make a reservation if you want to have brunch.
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Escala
3451 W 6th StA Columbian restaurant of spicy flare mixed into Koreatown... great decor, fun night spot. Often live DJ's & a nice weekend brunch... probably should make a reservation if you want to have brunch.
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3465 West 6th StreetVery chic... modern coffee/desert cafe.
Shin Jung Restaurant
3450 W 6th St24-hour Korean BBQ!!!
IHOP
5655 Wilshire BlvdPancake House... you've been there!
Dr. Robbin
3000 W 6th StFor my health conscious food-loving friends... this is a nice place to try.
These are the best Cheesesteaks in LA. Open til midnight Friday and Saturday!
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Boo’s Philly Cheesesteaks - Koreatown
3377 Wilshire BlvdThese are the best Cheesesteaks in LA. Open til midnight Friday and Saturday!
Pieology Pizzeria
3377 Wilshire BlvdCustom Pizza!... Serve it up your way for only $7.99 a pie!
People drive for miles to come to this little bit of goodness... you're only 2 blocks away... so get there fast... be forewarned... the line to get in can get pretty loooooooooooong at certain times.
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The Boiling Crab
3377 Wilshire BlvdPeople drive for miles to come to this little bit of goodness... you're only 2 blocks away... so get there fast... be forewarned... the line to get in can get pretty loooooooooooong at certain times.
Another hip little coffee bar?!?!... They're everywhere!
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It's Boba Time
3450 W 6th StAnother hip little coffee bar?!?!... They're everywhere!
Where else can you get a deep fried twinkie with ice cream?!?!... Sweet, sweet deliciousness!
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Beer Belly
532 S Western AveWhere else can you get a deep fried twinkie with ice cream?!?!... Sweet, sweet deliciousness!
I love a cold Pure Vanilla, or the Blueberry Pomegranate!
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
645 W 9th StI love a cold Pure Vanilla, or the Blueberry Pomegranate!
If you have a taste for Italian food, or you want a nice weekend brunch.
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Caffé Concerto
610 S Serrano AveIf you have a taste for Italian food, or you want a nice weekend brunch.
First of all Larchmont is a beautiful area... to just walk through... Bricks and Scones has a warm Peanut Butter/Banana sandwich that just melts in your mouth.
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Bricks and Scones
403 N Larchmont BlvdFirst of all Larchmont is a beautiful area... to just walk through... Bricks and Scones has a warm Peanut Butter/Banana sandwich that just melts in your mouth.
Fine Brazilian Cuisine as well as everything else... I usually get Fettucine Alfredo w/Blackened chicken & a Sangria... Or the Chocolate cake & ice cream is a full out meal too. ;-)
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Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
7181 Sunset BlvdFine Brazilian Cuisine as well as everything else... I usually get Fettucine Alfredo w/Blackened chicken & a Sangria... Or the Chocolate cake & ice cream is a full out meal too. ;-)
I enjoy seeing the ocean, from the rooftop patio.
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VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardI enjoy seeing the ocean, from the rooftop patio.
Caffe Primo
612 Flower StThis is a very trendy spot for coffee, and sandwiches.
Jacks N Joe
2498 S Figueroa StExcellent breakfast pancakes of all varieties!
The waffles are the sweetest waffles I've ever had... late night hours too!
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Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Hollywood
1514 N Gower StThe waffles are the sweetest waffles I've ever had... late night hours too!
Well all things Larchmont are quaint... this is such a cool street. It almost feels like going back through time.
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Larchmont Bungalow
107 North Larchmont BoulevardWell all things Larchmont are quaint... this is such a cool street. It almost feels like going back through time.
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveItalian food! Love it!
Gus's Drive-In
1657 W 3rd StThe Breakfast Burrito is delicious!
Post & Beam
3767 Santa Rosalia DrNice, quaint, hidden gem.
A nice little adventure... GREAT FOOD! I love the chocolate chip pancakes!
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Uncle Bill's Pancake House
1305 Highland AveA nice little adventure... GREAT FOOD! I love the chocolate chip pancakes!
I love Mediterranean food! I recommend the Chicken Tarna, Basmati rice and definitely have to have the garlic sauce.
7851 Sunset Blvd
7851 Sunset BoulevardI love Mediterranean food! I recommend the Chicken Tarna, Basmati rice and definitely have to have the garlic sauce.
Hard to come to LA, and not try Pink's. Love the weiners, love everything there, but if you like onion rings, they are especially good at Pinks.
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Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveHard to come to LA, and not try Pink's. Love the weiners, love everything there, but if you like onion rings, they are especially good at Pinks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hot spot for LA nightlife! And the Commissary on 2nd FL offers a beautiful poolside bar. Venture to "The Line" day, or night for some extracurricular activity!
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The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdHot spot for LA nightlife! And the Commissary on 2nd FL offers a beautiful poolside bar. Venture to "The Line" day, or night for some extracurricular activity!
Small & intimate... Easily one of the most popular Karaoke Bars in LA. Plus great food & drink specials.
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Brass Monkey Karaoke
3440 Wilshire BlvdSmall & intimate... Easily one of the most popular Karaoke Bars in LA. Plus great food & drink specials.
One of Koreatown's best sports bars/restaurants... be prepared though as the night goes on, and the sports go off... live DJ's often take over.
Cafe Bleu
3470 W 6th StOne of Koreatown's best sports bars/restaurants... be prepared though as the night goes on, and the sports go off... live DJ's often take over.
Pizza/sports bar... I have spent many days/nights here...
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Novel Cafe
3760 Wilshire BlvdPizza/sports bar... I have spent many days/nights here...
R Bar is an American-style speakeasy. Follow R Bar on Twitter or “Like” the Facebook page to get the latest password for entry. R Bar has live bands, monthly comedy nights, & movie drinking games.
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R Bar LA
3331 W 8th StR Bar is an American-style speakeasy. Follow R Bar on Twitter or “Like” the Facebook page to get the latest password for entry. R Bar has live bands, monthly comedy nights, & movie drinking games.
For those seeking more of a high end night in Koreatown, head to S Bar, which caters to the bottle service crowd. Once inside, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a chic lounge in Seoul!
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S Bar
3240 Wilshire BlvdFor those seeking more of a high end night in Koreatown, head to S Bar, which caters to the bottle service crowd. Once inside, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a chic lounge in Seoul!
Very intimate, chill-axing lounge... great spot for drink... and some nights they serve tacos. I really love this place.
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The Normandie Club
3612 W 6th StVery intimate, chill-axing lounge... great spot for drink... and some nights they serve tacos. I really love this place.
I LOVE BIG WANGS! One of the best places for wings. Take the Red Line Metrolink train to the last stop, North Hollywood, and you are a block away! Lots of great restaurants in Noho Arts District!
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Big Wangs North Hollywood
5300 Lankershim BoulevardI LOVE BIG WANGS! One of the best places for wings. Take the Red Line Metrolink train to the last stop, North Hollywood, and you are a block away! Lots of great restaurants in Noho Arts District!
Great place to socialize, meet others. One of many cool places to go downtown.
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Public School 213
612 Flower StGreat place to socialize, meet others. One of many cool places to go downtown.
We all need an excuse to drive the PCH to Malibu... well this is a really good one... great brunch on weekend... beachside parties at night!
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The Sunset Restaurant
6800 Westward Beach RdWe all need an excuse to drive the PCH to Malibu... well this is a really good one... great brunch on weekend... beachside parties at night!
This is beach life at it's finest! Bars, clubs, restaurants!
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Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveThis is beach life at it's finest! Bars, clubs, restaurants!
Great Sports bar in Los Feliz. Only about a 10 minute drive.
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1739 Public House
1739 N Vermont AveGreat Sports bar in Los Feliz. Only about a 10 minute drive.
The Vault Night Club & Lounge
801 South Hill StreetClubbing downtown... there are so many great clubs downtown.
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StFun place to dance.
Entertainment & Activities
Chuck E. Cheese
11231 183rd StHey... it's for kids!
MacArthur Park
A lot of space to run and have fun!
Park with indoor/outdoor basketball courts, and skateboard ramps.
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La Fayette Skate Plaza
2800 Wilshire BlvdPark with indoor/outdoor basketball courts, and skateboard ramps.
Something for everyone out here! I probably love the Saddle Ranch most of all... best part is, you can totally take the Metrolink train there.
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Universal City
Something for everyone out here! I probably love the Saddle Ranch most of all... best part is, you can totally take the Metrolink train there.
Everything Else
I love spa's... this one is co-ed, and I believe it is still 24 hours.
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Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire BlvdI love spa's... this one is co-ed, and I believe it is still 24 hours.
Wilshire Spa
661 S Mariposa Ave24 hours, and it's so close, I have to recommend it.
Oasis Church
634 Normandie AveVery popular Christian church.
Aroma Golf Range
3680 Wilshire BlvdIf you just want to hit some balls...
Purple Line
Metrolink Purple Line Train Station
Rent Luxury & Exotic Cars!
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Midway Car Rental Los Angeles Wilshire District
3442 Wilshire BlvdRent Luxury & Exotic Cars!
If you need to rent a car, Avis is within walking distance.
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Avis Car Rental
1333 N Highland AveIf you need to rent a car, Avis is within walking distance.
Wilfit Sports Club
3470 Wilshire BlvdVery nice sports club, they have classes, smoothie bar, machine & free weights.
24 Hour Fitness
8612 Santa Monica BlvdNational fitness chain you may belong to.
I love Hot 8 Yoga... the Yin class is a wonderfully relaxing class to try Hot Yoga if you never have. All moves are on the floor... great way to exercise, and detox!
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Hot 8 Yoga
1422 2nd StI love Hot 8 Yoga... the Yin class is a wonderfully relaxing class to try Hot Yoga if you never have. All moves are on the floor... great way to exercise, and detox!
Great theatre with lots of movie choices... I usually see a movie then head over to Hotel Figueroa. 5-10 minutes by car, or again just hop on train, or bus.
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Regal LA Live & 4DX
1000 W Olympic BlvdGreat theatre with lots of movie choices... I usually see a movie then head over to Hotel Figueroa. 5-10 minutes by car, or again just hop on train, or bus.
Shatto 39 Lanes
3255 W 4th StClose and cheap place to go bowling!
Board the Purple Line train at Wilshire/Normandie (my place). Take train to Union Station. At Union Station take Flyaway bus to LAX airport. Or reverse if flying into LAX. Amtrak trains here too.
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Union Station
800 N Alameda StBoard the Purple Line train at Wilshire/Normandie (my place). Take train to Union Station. At Union Station take Flyaway bus to LAX airport. Or reverse if flying into LAX. Amtrak trains here too.
The Grove
189 The Grove DrClosest Apple store to me.
3460 7th St
3460 West 7th StreetI love yoga.
Essentials
This side of town is where Korea meets Mexico... very interesting "flava" in this grocery store.
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JONS International Marketplace
1601 N Vermont AveThis side of town is where Korea meets Mexico... very interesting "flava" in this grocery store.
The traditional American supermarket. Open 24 hours... On the East Coast this is known as Kroger.
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Ralphs
645 W 9th StThe traditional American supermarket. Open 24 hours... On the East Coast this is known as Kroger.
Shopping
7-Eleven
6077 W 3rd StBecause everybody always asks where the nearest one is.
Great place for a foot massage. If you have not tried this, treat yourself!... Love this place... Very busy, call ahead for reservation.
Wilshire Foot Spa
6126 Wilshire BlvdGreat place for a foot massage. If you have not tried this, treat yourself!... Love this place... Very busy, call ahead for reservation.
This is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Some of the best bargains in the city for blocks and blocks. You won't be able to walk it all in one day. Go early as shops close around 5pm-dusk.
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Santee Alley
Santee AlleyThis is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Some of the best bargains in the city for blocks and blocks. You won't be able to walk it all in one day. Go early as shops close around 5pm-dusk.
If you need to buy something, to replace an item you forgot to bring with you... like house shoes, or whatever. You can take the train there.
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FIGat7th
735 S Figueroa StIf you need to buy something, to replace an item you forgot to bring with you... like house shoes, or whatever. You can take the train there.
Arts & Culture
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire BlvdConcerts... concerts... and concerts!
CGV Cinemas Movie Theater
621 S Western AveMovie theater within walking distance.
I enjoy Symphonies especially Christmas music. If you've never done this, treat yourself.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveI enjoy Symphonies especially Christmas music. If you've never done this, treat yourself.
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrGreat exhibits for everyone to enjoy.
Great drinks, food (especially The Improv Burger) and comedy!
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Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveGreat drinks, food (especially The Improv Burger) and comedy!
This is "the Don" of all Hollywood movie cinema's... you may run into a celebrity or two...especially if you go to a matinee. Last time I went, Chris Rock came in and sat right next to me.
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Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdThis is "the Don" of all Hollywood movie cinema's... you may run into a celebrity or two...especially if you go to a matinee. Last time I went, Chris Rock came in and sat right next to me.
Beautiful, vintage movie theatre situated among a bustle of quaint shops and restaurants.
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1822 N Vermont Ave
1822 North Vermont AvenueBeautiful, vintage movie theatre situated among a bustle of quaint shops and restaurants.
Beautiful venue... amazing shows!... And any reason to explore Pasadena is a great one!
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The Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino AveBeautiful venue... amazing shows!... And any reason to explore Pasadena is a great one!
If you've never gone to a horse race... it can be a beautiful sport to watch. This is truly one of the prettiest race parks I've ever seen. It's a fun day at the race track.
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Santa Anita Race Track station
If you've never gone to a horse race... it can be a beautiful sport to watch. This is truly one of the prettiest race parks I've ever seen. It's a fun day at the race track.