Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Eat where the Rat Pack had their LA steaks. Best cut is the culotte!
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Taylor's Steak House
3361 W 8th StEat where the Rat Pack had their LA steaks. Best cut is the culotte!
Best and cheapest charbroiled chicken plate; ask for extra sauce!
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Dino's Chicken & Burgers
2575 W Pico BlvdBest and cheapest charbroiled chicken plate; ask for extra sauce!
El Colmao
2328 W Pico BlvdMost authentic Cuban restaurant in LA. Order the pollo al herez with a cuban coffee.
One of the best and most reasonable Italian joints in LA.
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Maccheroni Republic
332 S BroadwayOne of the best and most reasonable Italian joints in LA.
Nick's Cafe
1300 N Spring StGreat breakfasts, old school LA!
Il Capriccio
1757 N Vermont AveOne of the other must-try Italian spots in town.
Classic food market...try some of the original spots like the Salvadorean place in the middle, right side when entering off Broadway. There's always a line...
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Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayClassic food market...try some of the original spots like the Salvadorean place in the middle, right side when entering off Broadway. There's always a line...
Terroni
7605 Beverly BlvdGreat wine selection and happy hour food.
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveExcellent breakfast.
Nickel Diner
524 Main StreetAnother excellent breakfast spot.
One of the best LA spots for food from the Oaxaca region of Mexico!
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Chichen Itza
3655 S Grand AveOne of the best LA spots for food from the Oaxaca region of Mexico!
Simply incredible chef creations at this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Very intimate and highly recommended.
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Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StSimply incredible chef creations at this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Very intimate and highly recommended.
If you want the best gelato in DTLA, come here. Walk inside the Spring Arcade breezeway, off the Spring Street entrance.
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Gelateria Uli
541 S Spring StIf you want the best gelato in DTLA, come here. Walk inside the Spring Arcade breezeway, off the Spring Street entrance.
Arts & Culture
More than a bookstore...go upstairs for exploring and amazing art.
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetMore than a bookstore...go upstairs for exploring and amazing art.
Take in a concert at the Hollywood Bowl; built during the Depression, it's a true gem of Los Angeles.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdTake in a concert at the Hollywood Bowl; built during the Depression, it's a true gem of Los Angeles.
The Broad
221 S Grand AveGreat museum and free; get there early, there's always a line!
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveIconic Disney Hall is a sight to see.
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveVery cool and fun LA museum to check out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Incredible decor and intimate space...get transported back in time. Remember no shorts or jeans; I'm not into dress codes but make an exception for this place.
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The Edison
Incredible decor and intimate space...get transported back in time. Remember no shorts or jeans; I'm not into dress codes but make an exception for this place.
Rooftop at the Standard is not to be missed; check out the waterbed lounge chairs.
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Standard Downtown
550 Flower StRooftop at the Standard is not to be missed; check out the waterbed lounge chairs.
Sometimes you can catch a great DJ here on weekends or other odd nights.
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Pattern Bar
100 W 9th StSometimes you can catch a great DJ here on weekends or other odd nights.
The bar that started the neighborhood...Spring Street bar is an institution in itself.
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Spring Steet Bar
626 S Spring StThe bar that started the neighborhood...Spring Street bar is an institution in itself.
Sightseeing
The first street level community garden in downtown LA...Stop by and say hi to our horticulturalist Antonio on Saturday mornings between 10-12pm; he'll gladly give you a tour.
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Spring Street Park
428 S Spring StThe first street level community garden in downtown LA...Stop by and say hi to our horticulturalist Antonio on Saturday mornings between 10-12pm; he'll gladly give you a tour.
Chinatown
Chinatown is a fun place to wander and shop.
Get a panoramic view of our great city, along with an outside clear slide from one floor to another!
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U.S. Bank Tower
Get a panoramic view of our great city, along with an outside clear slide from one floor to another!
Featured in the original "Blade Runner" movie, the Bradbury Building boasts an open air "bird's nest" design and original elevators still operated by pulleys and weights.
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bradbury building
304 South BroadwayFeatured in the original "Blade Runner" movie, the Bradbury Building boasts an open air "bird's nest" design and original elevators still operated by pulleys and weights.
Beautiful original theater from the heydays of the LA theater era!
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Los Angeles Theatre
615 S BroadwayBeautiful original theater from the heydays of the LA theater era!
Getting Around
This is the closest Metrorail station to my place, about two blocks away through Macarthur Park. It says Metro Rapid 720-disregard that and go downstairs to enter the Metrorail system. Connect to other lines for exploring Pasadena, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Studio City or Downtown. Cheap and no traffic!
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Westlake / MacArthur Park Station
This is the closest Metrorail station to my place, about two blocks away through Macarthur Park. It says Metro Rapid 720-disregard that and go downstairs to enter the Metrorail system. Connect to other lines for exploring Pasadena, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Studio City or Downtown. Cheap and no traffic!
Take the Gold Line north from Union Station to the beautiful hills of South Pasadena. There are wonderful places to wander, shop and take in the green surroundings.
Metro Gold Line
1231a N Spring StTake the Gold Line north from Union Station to the beautiful hills of South Pasadena. There are wonderful places to wander, shop and take in the green surroundings.
Parks & Nature
Iconic Griffith Observatory is set in the beautiful Griffith Park, one of the largest city parks in the US.
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdIconic Griffith Observatory is set in the beautiful Griffith Park, one of the largest city parks in the US.
This is a great hike to one of LA's iconic landmarks.
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Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon DriveThis is a great hike to one of LA's iconic landmarks.
Shopping
Santee Alley can be a fun place to explore and shop; classic Los Angeles.
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Fashion District
Santee Alley can be a fun place to explore and shop; classic Los Angeles.