Guidebook for Los Angeles

Amanda
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

The best sandwiches, smoothies and sundaes, in a unique 1800's-themed general store, with weekly comedy nights and monthly poetry nights!
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Cafe’ Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbeck's)
5510 Cahuenga Blvd
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The best sandwiches, smoothies and sundaes, in a unique 1800's-themed general store, with weekly comedy nights and monthly poetry nights!
Just around the corner from our place, Moby's has created their own brand of coffee beans, serving it up in a cozy cafe with board games and books, definitely a coffee gem of LA!
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Moby's Coffee & Tea Co.
5668 Cahuenga Blvd
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Just around the corner from our place, Moby's has created their own brand of coffee beans, serving it up in a cozy cafe with board games and books, definitely a coffee gem of LA!
Authentic Mexican, Mexican-American/Tex-Mex, and American breakfast served up quick, with the best staff and best prices! Fave diner in Noho!!
Ruby's Coffee House
10929 Burbank Boulevard
Authentic Mexican, Mexican-American/Tex-Mex, and American breakfast served up quick, with the best staff and best prices! Fave diner in Noho!!
Classic diner spot in the Media District. To-go or eat in!
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Coral Cafe
3321 W Burbank Blvd
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Classic diner spot in the Media District. To-go or eat in!
Iconic Valley landmark ~ the original Bob's Big Boy! Try their classic Big Boy burger, the chili spaghetti, or a Cherry Coke float! And: every Friday night is Classic Car Night; check out some hot rods and experience a piece of Valley culture!
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Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside Dr
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Iconic Valley landmark ~ the original Bob's Big Boy! Try their classic Big Boy burger, the chili spaghetti, or a Cherry Coke float! And: every Friday night is Classic Car Night; check out some hot rods and experience a piece of Valley culture!
Bakery that's been a part of the Burbank community for over half a decade! Famous for its tea cakes!!!!
Martino's Bakery
335 N Victory Blvd
Bakery that's been a part of the Burbank community for over half a decade! Famous for its tea cakes!!!!
Now-world-famous Cuban bakery ~ Porto's is a must-stop in the heart of Burbank. Brave the lines and be introduced to the world of Cuban pastry, sandwiches, and coffee. Favorites include: the medianoche sandwich, their award-winning papas rellenas, and any cake or sweet treat (there's just so many to choose from!!).
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia Blvd
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Now-world-famous Cuban bakery ~ Porto's is a must-stop in the heart of Burbank. Brave the lines and be introduced to the world of Cuban pastry, sandwiches, and coffee. Favorites include: the medianoche sandwich, their award-winning papas rellenas, and any cake or sweet treat (there's just so many to choose from!!).
Surprisingly good+authentic Mexican food, huge portions, amazing cocktails + margaritas!!
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Mucho Mas
10405 Burbank Blvd
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Surprisingly good+authentic Mexican food, huge portions, amazing cocktails + margaritas!!
Best breakfast in Burbank. A favorite for ~studio people~ (as it's right by Disney and Warner Bros Studios!).
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Tallyrand Restaurant
1700 W Olive Ave
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Best breakfast in Burbank. A favorite for ~studio people~ (as it's right by Disney and Warner Bros Studios!).
Not only does Donut Prince have the best fresh-baked-daily donuts and pastries, it's famous for being a celebrity favorite hotspot. Hang around an early morning to spot an NBC exec or Tom Hanks .. or check out their signed pictures along with the dozens others lining the walls.
Donut Prince
1721 W Olive Ave
Not only does Donut Prince have the best fresh-baked-daily donuts and pastries, it's famous for being a celebrity favorite hotspot. Hang around an early morning to spot an NBC exec or Tom Hanks .. or check out their signed pictures along with the dozens others lining the walls.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighborhood bar with lots of character, great cocktails, outdoor patio, easygoing dancefloor, and very reasonable prices for NoHo/Burbank.
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The Other Door
10437 Burbank Blvd
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Neighborhood bar with lots of character, great cocktails, outdoor patio, easygoing dancefloor, and very reasonable prices for NoHo/Burbank.
Bar attached to a club. Club has a patio and two dance floors, plus fairly priced cocktails. Dancing is usually easygoing, check out the dress code on the website. There are themed nights so be careful what night you go though .. :) Try going on a Blue Monday night, when they play 80's and new wave!
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Boardner's
1652 N Cherokee Ave
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Bar attached to a club. Club has a patio and two dance floors, plus fairly priced cocktails. Dancing is usually easygoing, check out the dress code on the website. There are themed nights so be careful what night you go though .. :) Try going on a Blue Monday night, when they play 80's and new wave!

Getting Around

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North Hollywood Station Park and Ride
5350 Lankershim Blvd
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Essentials

Mexican supermarket chain ~ fresh produce, meats, baked goods.
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Vallarta Supermarkets
10859 Oxnard St
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Mexican supermarket chain ~ fresh produce, meats, baked goods.
Valley landmark ~ huge liquor selection ~ deals alllll the time!
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Circus Liquor
5600 Vineland Ave
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Valley landmark ~ huge liquor selection ~ deals alllll the time!