Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
L&E has a great menu that revolves around their oyster selections. BEST clam chowder I've ever had. Or skip dinner and head to the bar upstairs for a great wine and beer selection. Dim, cozy, almost romantic neighborhood drinks atmosphere.
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L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdL&E has a great menu that revolves around their oyster selections. BEST clam chowder I've ever had. Or skip dinner and head to the bar upstairs for a great wine and beer selection. Dim, cozy, almost romantic neighborhood drinks atmosphere.
Young, hip local scene. Get the namesake cocktail, the Thirsty Crow and people watch.
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Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdYoung, hip local scene. Get the namesake cocktail, the Thirsty Crow and people watch.
One of my favorite bars. Not a 'scene' crowd. Very dim. Excellent wine selection and great staff. Very comfortable, neighborhood beer and wine bar.
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Bar Bandini
2150 Sunset BlvdOne of my favorite bars. Not a 'scene' crowd. Very dim. Excellent wine selection and great staff. Very comfortable, neighborhood beer and wine bar.
Another one of my favorite neighborhood bars. Best if you're avoiding a 'scene' as this place is laid-back and local, dim, cozy and mostly local.
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The Semi-Tropic
1412 Glendale BlvdAnother one of my favorite neighborhood bars. Best if you're avoiding a 'scene' as this place is laid-back and local, dim, cozy and mostly local.
Iconic tiny Tiki-Bar that's been there since the 1950s. Amazing drinks and atmosphere. Closed certain days so check ahead.
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Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset BlvdIconic tiny Tiki-Bar that's been there since the 1950s. Amazing drinks and atmosphere. Closed certain days so check ahead.
Food Scene
Lovely neighborhood Thai restaurant. Good for take out or delivery.
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Leela Thai Restaurant
1737 Silver Lake BlvdLovely neighborhood Thai restaurant. Good for take out or delivery.
Great boutique ice cream shop. You'll often see a line for this place.
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Milk
7290 Beverly BlvdGreat boutique ice cream shop. You'll often see a line for this place.
Vegan quick serve restaurant connected to the 365 market.
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by CHLOE.
2520 Glendale BlvdVegan quick serve restaurant connected to the 365 market.
A former auto body shop has been transformed into a stop for Mexican barbecue, tacos, margaritas on tap and micheladas, all to be enjoyed on a colorful and expansive patio. Outdoor seating only, best for a light shared dinner and drinks on a warm evening.
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Salazar
2490 Fletcher DrA former auto body shop has been transformed into a stop for Mexican barbecue, tacos, margaritas on tap and micheladas, all to be enjoyed on a colorful and expansive patio. Outdoor seating only, best for a light shared dinner and drinks on a warm evening.
A lot of vegan options at this neighborhood spot, with 70 beers on tap in an old converted theater.
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Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdA lot of vegan options at this neighborhood spot, with 70 beers on tap in an old converted theater.
Great pizza joint. Whole pies or by the slice.
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Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveGreat pizza joint. Whole pies or by the slice.
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveGreat for happy hour drinks. Wine bar/restaurant.
WINSOME
Excellent for brunch. Hidden spot.
Essentials
7-Eleven
1647 Silver Lake Blvd24-hour convenience store. Walking distance!
The best neighborhood grocery store. Parking is kind of a nightmare, though.
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveThe best neighborhood grocery store. Parking is kind of a nightmare, though.
Shopping
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdNearby healthy and fresh groceries.
Yolk
3910 Sunset BlvdReally cool gift shop right down the street.
Parks & Nature
Picnics, sunbathers, joggers, et al in this nicely landscaped waterside park.
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Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdPicnics, sunbathers, joggers, et al in this nicely landscaped waterside park.
Sightseeing
Echo Park Lake
Iconic lake and park.