Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Grinder
525 W 28th StGreat ol' skool diner food.
Jacks N Joe
2498 S Figueroa StModern, hip breakfast/brunch foods.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1460 Vine StLocal food chain.
Fantastic Cuban pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. A must go-to.
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdFantastic Cuban pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. A must go-to.
Flavors of Thai
1275 S Union AveGreat Thai food. We usually get take out.
Five Guys
5550 Wilshire BlvdLocal must have. This and In and Out.
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdA must, must have if you are a burger fan.
California Gogi Korean Grill
3748 S Figueroa StKorean bulgogi inspired rice bowls.
The Waffle
6255 Sunset BlvdGreat breakfasts on the strip.
Wonderful coffee. Great atmosphere. Don't get me started on the baked good. So yum!
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Coffee Commissary
801 N Fairfax AveWonderful coffee. Great atmosphere. Don't get me started on the baked good. So yum!
Chocolate Chair
621 S Western AveYou need to try the Dragon's Breath dessert. Very fun.
Recommend the milk soft serve w/ salted caramel cotton candy
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CottonHi
3825 W 6th StRecommend the milk soft serve w/ salted caramel cotton candy
KTown is known for KBBQ but this spot i definitely head and shoulders above the rest.
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Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant
3821 W 6th StKTown is known for KBBQ but this spot i definitely head and shoulders above the rest.
Check out the happy hour with $1.50 raw oysters, Sunday through Thursday 10 PM to close.
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EMC Seafood & Raw Bar
3500 W 6th StCheck out the happy hour with $1.50 raw oysters, Sunday through Thursday 10 PM to close.
If you have a craving for dumplings then this is the place to go.
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Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveIf you have a craving for dumplings then this is the place to go.
A wonderful fusion of Mexican, Indian, and American cuisine. You can even get a burrito for 8 bucks. The owners are friendly and super kind. Definitely check it out.
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23rd Street Cafe Indian Restaurant
936 W 23rd StA wonderful fusion of Mexican, Indian, and American cuisine. You can even get a burrito for 8 bucks. The owners are friendly and super kind. Definitely check it out.
An Italian Tapas bar you may ask? Why yes, that'd be Bacaro LA. You can get Groupons for Saturday and Sunday tapas including unlimited drinks (i.e.: mimosas) and four tapas. The tapas are pretty big so you will have no problem getting full. It's a bit popular and can get crowded so be prepared to possibly wait for a seat but it's well worth it. The staff are amazing and very helpful.
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Bacari W. Adams
2308 S Union AveAn Italian Tapas bar you may ask? Why yes, that'd be Bacaro LA. You can get Groupons for Saturday and Sunday tapas including unlimited drinks (i.e.: mimosas) and four tapas. The tapas are pretty big so you will have no problem getting full. It's a bit popular and can get crowded so be prepared to possibly wait for a seat but it's well worth it. The staff are amazing and very helpful.
Family friendly Korean and Japanese tapas. Great happy hour specials. Great non-traditional ramen. The staff are wonderful. This place is definitely picture worthy with fun murals.
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Ebaes
2314 S Union AveFamily friendly Korean and Japanese tapas. Great happy hour specials. Great non-traditional ramen. The staff are wonderful. This place is definitely picture worthy with fun murals.
Wonderful coffee in a nice chill atmosphere. Local artwork lines the walls. They have an onsite bakery which kills it.
This has been a super favorite of guests. The breakfast/ lunch / brunch menu is pretty spectacular.
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Nature's Brew
2316 S Union AveWonderful coffee in a nice chill atmosphere. Local artwork lines the walls. They have an onsite bakery which kills it.
This has been a super favorite of guests. The breakfast/ lunch / brunch menu is pretty spectacular.
Buna Ethiopian Restaurant & Market
1034 S Fairfax AveFabulous Ethiopian restaurant and market. A must try.
Entertainment & Activities
Panda Express
1803 N Cahuenga BlvdLocal Chinese American food chain.
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaGreat shops, a wonderful theatre.
Arts & Culture
Want a real LA experience? Check out a film at ArcLight.
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Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdWant a real LA experience? Check out a film at ArcLight.
Rated one of the best tours in LA.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 Warner BlvdRated one of the best tours in LA.
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayAmazing upstairs bar and restaurant.
Check out the calendar of events. This space is amazing.
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The Theatre at Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayCheck out the calendar of events. This space is amazing.
Everything Else
Oasis Nail Spa
3317 Magnolia BlvdFantastic mani and pedi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small plates can be the best plates. Especially in this downtown favorite.
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Faith & Flower
705 W 9th StSmall plates can be the best plates. Especially in this downtown favorite.
Parks & Nature
Go on Groupon or Living Social. You can probably find a deal for two hours of paddle boarding. After one hour you will be pleasantly exhausted. :)
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Paddle Board Newport Beach
1500 W Balboa BlvdGo on Groupon or Living Social. You can probably find a deal for two hours of paddle boarding. After one hour you will be pleasantly exhausted. :)
Essentials
Two blocks from our place, Lee's is the place to get your essentials. Nice local mini market with anything from sodas to eggs to Mexican baked goods to curry to toothpaste and even school supplies. Super nice family owned market.
Lee's Market & Liquor
934 West 23rd StreetTwo blocks from our place, Lee's is the place to get your essentials. Nice local mini market with anything from sodas to eggs to Mexican baked goods to curry to toothpaste and even school supplies. Super nice family owned market.