Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Excellent market with juice bar, prepared foods, and coffee bar, along with a wide selection of groceries and health foods
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Fresco Community Market
5914 Monterey RdExcellent market with juice bar, prepared foods, and coffee bar, along with a wide selection of groceries and health foods
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveExcellent array of groceries at affordable prices
661 Imperial St
661 Imperial Streetspecialty grocer with fresh sandwiches and daily specials
Food Scene
Maximiliano
5930 York BlvdDelicious food and lovely setting
El Huarache Azteca
5225 York BlvdAmazing tacos and so affordable
Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdTry the horchata latte
Old-school Highland Park spot with delicious pizza
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Folliero's Italian Food and Pizza
5566 N Figueroa StOld-school Highland Park spot with delicious pizza
Fusion Burgers
5933 York BlvdOriginal burger recipes; also have turkey and veggie options
My Taco
6300 York BlvdCasual taco spot
Best traditional pho in town on the edge of Chinatown--check out the shops nearby, too
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Pho 87
1019 N BroadwayBest traditional pho in town on the edge of Chinatown--check out the shops nearby, too
Old-school French spot in Echo Park with a great lounge for food and cocktails; cheap valet parking; close to the Echo and Echoplex
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Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdOld-school French spot in Echo Park with a great lounge for food and cocktails; cheap valet parking; close to the Echo and Echoplex
Great Mexican restaurant--go for drinks at the Short Stop and Little Joy afterwards
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El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdGreat Mexican restaurant--go for drinks at the Short Stop and Little Joy afterwards
Sushi Komasa
351 E 2nd StBest sushi in Little Tokyo
Delicious food and baked goods, right off the Gold Line
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Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian AveDelicious food and baked goods, right off the Gold Line
La Monarca Bakery
5833 N Figueroa StFresh baked goods and Mexican-style hot drinks
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StDelicious food, coffee and pastries. Outdoor seating.
Starbucks
300 E Colorado Blvdfor your Starbucks fix; drive thru
The Oinkster
2005 Colorado BlvdFamous for their pastrami, burgers, and chicken.
Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
1650 Colorado BlvdOld-school pizzeria
CaCao Mexicatessen
1576 Colorado BlvdA bit pricey, but delicious, quality ingredients.
Four Cafe
2122 Colorado BlvdHealthy and creative seasonal fare
Blossom Vietnamese restaurant
426 S Main StFresh pho in a hip setting
Amazing Italian food and small bites for sharing! Beautiful art deco setting.
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveAmazing Italian food and small bites for sharing! Beautiful art deco setting.
Wokcano
800 W 7th StA popular spot for cocktails and sushi
Creative Spanish-fusion fare; share dishes to keep the cost down! So delicious!
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Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StCreative Spanish-fusion fare; share dishes to keep the cost down! So delicious!
Casual beer and wurst spot--can have a long line, so go at odd hours.
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Wurstküche
800 East 3rd StreetCasual beer and wurst spot--can have a long line, so go at odd hours.
Great food as far as chain restaurants go; shop along Colorado and grab a bite.
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The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaGreat food as far as chain restaurants go; shop along Colorado and grab a bite.
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdOutstanding quality--salads, meats and veggies.
Blaze Pizza
667 E Colorado BlvdPizzeria--both traditional and vegan options abound
Mi Piace
25 E Colorado Blvdyummy Italian fare
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveDelicious NY-style pizza in a retro diner setting!
Deli sandwiches, pizza, pasta and craft beers
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The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop
2927 N BroadwayDeli sandwiches, pizza, pasta and craft beers
San Antonio Winery
737 Lamar Stdowntown winery with tasting room and restaurant
Full House Seafood
963 N Hill Stdelicious Chinatown restaurant--great soups, fried calamari, and seafood dishes
support this amazing organization and enjoy some delicious baked goods and coffee
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Homegirl Café
130 Bruno Stsupport this amazing organization and enjoy some delicious baked goods and coffee
delicious Italian food with a prix fixe dinner on Mondays; great adjacent deli
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Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Avedelicious Italian food with a prix fixe dinner on Mondays; great adjacent deli
Delicious sandwiches and salads; great brunch spot; full bakery offerings for coffee/dessert; garden seating; cocktails in the evening
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Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveDelicious sandwiches and salads; great brunch spot; full bakery offerings for coffee/dessert; garden seating; cocktails in the evening
Mustard Seed Cafe
1948 Hillhurst Avegreat brunch spot
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveSteakhouse and dive bar all-in-one
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadwayfood stalls with world cuisine
Bread Lounge
700 S Santa Fe Avefresh pastries, bread and coffee
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
806 S Santa Fe Avespecialty coffee shop
3501 Monterey Rd
3501 Monterey RoadBlazing Stone local pizzeria at the foot of our hill
La Monarca Bakery
5833 N Figueroa Stfresh Mexican pastries, treats and coffee
Scoops Chinatown
727 N Broadwayspecialty ice cream
Ramen Champ
6229 N Broadwayramen shop!
New Orleans fare like po boy sandwiches and gumbo; also a small grocery shop
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The Little Jewel of New Orleans
207 Ord StNew Orleans fare like po boy sandwiches and gumbo; also a small grocery shop
Blossom Vietnamese restaurant
426 S Main StNew pho shop in Chinatown
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
111 S Ave 59delicious baked goods!
Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa Stbrunch spot with vegan choices!
Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa StCoffee spot
Everything Else
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetFresh ice cream--unique flavors
Amazing park close by, with great hiking trails and sweeping views of the city!
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Ernest E Debs Regional Park
4235 Monterey RdAmazing park close by, with great hiking trails and sweeping views of the city!
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveEvery Thursday from 4-8pm!
Large outdoor mall; it's across from the older but huge Glendale Galleria for all of your retail shopping needs
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The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayLarge outdoor mall; it's across from the older but huge Glendale Galleria for all of your retail shopping needs
The Paseo
300 E Colorado BlvdOutdoor mall near the shops of Old Town Pasadena
Halvorson's Cleaners
701 Mission Stlocal dry cleaning service
Drinks & Nightlife
La Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StFunky vibe and delicious cocktails
The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa Stpub food
The York
5018 York BlvdGreat gastropub and lively vibe
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdBeer bar
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvdlots of great shows here
Short Stop
1455 Sunset BlvdFun and funky dive bar
Little Joy
1477 Sunset BlvdDive bar close to the Short Stop
The Old Chalet
1630 Colorado BlvdGreat DJs and pints
The Satellite
local indie music spot with monthly Monday night residencies
Cha Cha Lounge
2375 Glendale Blvdfunky bar with great music--can get crowded on weekends
The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale Blvdgrab a pint and a bratwurst
Villains Tavern
1356 Palmetto Streetfun outdoor space for cocktails
downtown brewery with several more, like Mumford Brewing Co., to open soon
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Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda Stdowntown brewery with several more, like Mumford Brewing Co., to open soon
Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset Blvdlong-running and tiny LA tiki bar!
Ye Rustic Inn
1831 Hillhurst AveA great dive bar renowned for their chicken wings
Dresden Room
1800 Hillhurst Avedive bar with jukebox/karaoke nights
El Cid
4212 Sunset Blvdflamenco performances
The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale Blvdbeer garden
Eastside Luv Wine Bar
1835 E 1st Stlocal wine bar
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa Stbowling alley and bar combo
Sightseeing
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveModern Art Museum
A promenade filled with Mexican eateries and often live music and cultural events
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Olvera Street
Olvera StreetA promenade filled with Mexican eateries and often live music and cultural events
Arts & Culture
Mark Taper Forum
135 N Grand AveCheck out a play in downtown's theater complex
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StCatch a Lakers, Clippers, or Kings game
All Star Lanes
4459 Eagle Rock BlvdFun bowling spot with karaoke
These theaters are known for their stellar sound and picture quality
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ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdThese theaters are known for their stellar sound and picture quality
Enjoy the unique shape of this Frank Gehry-designed music hall. Across the street is a theater complex featuring incredible plays, operas and musicals. Look online or visit the box office for tickets.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveEnjoy the unique shape of this Frank Gehry-designed music hall. Across the street is a theater complex featuring incredible plays, operas and musicals. Look online or visit the box office for tickets.
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Avefor baseball lovers, catch a game at the stadium
catch a basketball, hockey game or concert at this arena--there are many bars and restaurants in the vicinity
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Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa Stcatch a basketball, hockey game or concert at this arena--there are many bars and restaurants in the vicinity
Beautiful restored movie theater playing one new release each week
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Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrBeautiful restored movie theater playing one new release each week
New free contemporary art museum--book online or get free tix there
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveNew free contemporary art museum--book online or get free tix there
Shopping
An iconic Old Town Pasadena Bookstore; catch a flick next door
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Vroman's Bookstore
695 E Colorado BlvdAn iconic Old Town Pasadena Bookstore; catch a flick next door
Anthropologie
35 N Fair Oaks AveOriginal, beautiful women's clothing and home wares hint: head for the sale rack!