Guidebook for Los Angeles

Melanie
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Homey and quaint, with plenty of great food and homemade crafts to browse
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Auntie Em's Kitchen
4616 Eagle Rock Boulevard
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Homey and quaint, with plenty of great food and homemade crafts to browse
Chic yet laid back vibe, and serving some of the best hot chocolate around
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Cafe de Leche
5000 York Blvd
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Chic yet laid back vibe, and serving some of the best hot chocolate around
Love the ambience, it's perfect for writing or reading, especially as the neighborhood bookshop is literally next door.
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The Highland Cafe
5010 York Blvd
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Love the ambience, it's perfect for writing or reading, especially as the neighborhood bookshop is literally next door.
Laid back, retro fast food vibe but with delicious menu options, including a tasty veggie burger. Great outdoor seating.
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The Oinkster
2005 Colorado Blvd
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Laid back, retro fast food vibe but with delicious menu options, including a tasty veggie burger. Great outdoor seating.
Tasty and affordable Vietnamese staples like pho and spring rolls
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Chateau Lemongrass
1952 Colorado Blvd
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Tasty and affordable Vietnamese staples like pho and spring rolls
Fantastic ribs and other meat lovers' fare at great prices. They have a laid back little area for dining in, or will also do take out.
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Max City BBQ
4729 N Eagle Rock Blvd
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Fantastic ribs and other meat lovers' fare at great prices. They have a laid back little area for dining in, or will also do take out.
Classic cozy diner at unbeatable prices; they have superb burgers, large servings, and super friendly service in a vintage setting. Great for breakfast or a quick, greasy lunch!
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Abby's Diner
4862 Addison Way
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Classic cozy diner at unbeatable prices; they have superb burgers, large servings, and super friendly service in a vintage setting. Great for breakfast or a quick, greasy lunch!
Our favorite Thai place in the hood. Delicious dishes and soups in a very casual atmosphere (al fresco and indoor seating available), plus the prices are incredibly reasonable for the portions.
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Thai Eagle Rox
4601 York Blvd
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Our favorite Thai place in the hood. Delicious dishes and soups in a very casual atmosphere (al fresco and indoor seating available), plus the prices are incredibly reasonable for the portions.
Authentic, delicious French food served by all French speaking staff in a romantic yet family friendly space. Perfect for special nights out and splurging on escargots or steak frites.
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Cafe Beaujolais
1712 Colorado Blvd
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Authentic, delicious French food served by all French speaking staff in a romantic yet family friendly space. Perfect for special nights out and splurging on escargots or steak frites.
Great choice of fish tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, plus salads. Generous portions and nice outdoor dining space.
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Señor Fish
4803 Eagle Rock Blvd
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Great choice of fish tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, plus salads. Generous portions and nice outdoor dining space.
Good location, clean and spacious dining area, with stellar Vietnamese coffee.
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Good Girl Dinette
110 North Avenue 56
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Good location, clean and spacious dining area, with stellar Vietnamese coffee.
Besides the classic American breakfast staples, Tarantino enthusiasts will appreciate that Harvey Keitel and Steve Buscemi sat here for a scene in the 1992 "Reservoir Dogs."
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Pat & Lorraines Coffee Shop
4720 Eagle Rock Blvd
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Besides the classic American breakfast staples, Tarantino enthusiasts will appreciate that Harvey Keitel and Steve Buscemi sat here for a scene in the 1992 "Reservoir Dogs."
For our vegetarian guests, this is a nice option. Tasty, gluten free options surrounded by simple, tasteful decor. Located in a vegetarian hub, nearby shops include a vegetarian grocery.
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Blue Hen Vietnamese Kitchen
1743 Colorado Boulevard
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For our vegetarian guests, this is a nice option. Tasty, gluten free options surrounded by simple, tasteful decor. Located in a vegetarian hub, nearby shops include a vegetarian grocery.
Great selection of burgers (even vegetarian ones!) in a nice setting. Indoor and outdoor seating, prices are reasonable, and there are some pretty unique inventions.
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Fusion Burgers
5933 York Blvd
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Great selection of burgers (even vegetarian ones!) in a nice setting. Indoor and outdoor seating, prices are reasonable, and there are some pretty unique inventions.
3 words: healthy, hearty, and delicious. Great vegetarian options, and tasty Romanian home cooking that won't break the bank. One of our favorite new additions to the neighborhood.
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Parsnip
3324 Verdugo Road
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3 words: healthy, hearty, and delicious. Great vegetarian options, and tasty Romanian home cooking that won't break the bank. One of our favorite new additions to the neighborhood.
An amazing old bowling alley (oldest surviving in LA, in fact!) converted into a gorgeous restaurant--with the bowling alley still operational. Exposed machinery, chandeliers made from converted pin clamps, and the best pizza this side of LA make for a great marriage of steam punk and awesome food.
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Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa St
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An amazing old bowling alley (oldest surviving in LA, in fact!) converted into a gorgeous restaurant--with the bowling alley still operational. Exposed machinery, chandeliers made from converted pin clamps, and the best pizza this side of LA make for a great marriage of steam punk and awesome food.

Everything Else

Lots of customizable donut options. Need we say more?
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Donut Friend
5107 York Blvd
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Lots of customizable donut options. Need we say more?
Excellent organic juices at great prices--tons of combos, plus they offer cinnamon coffee at $1.25. One of our faves.
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Jugos Azteca
5213 York Blvd
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Excellent organic juices at great prices--tons of combos, plus they offer cinnamon coffee at $1.25. One of our faves.
A nice selection of wines, plus a relaxed tasting bar with various snacks on offer.
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Colorado Wine Company
2305 Colorado Blvd
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A nice selection of wines, plus a relaxed tasting bar with various snacks on offer.

Shopping

The cutest bookstore ever, complete with kids' reading area, second hand book cart, and your own local friendly bookstore owner.
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Pop-Hop Books & Print
5002 York Blvd
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The cutest bookstore ever, complete with kids' reading area, second hand book cart, and your own local friendly bookstore owner.
I would buy this entire shop if I could. Full of unique gifty items that range from clothing to kitchen utensils, beautiful plates and jewelry to handcrafted kids' clothes and toys. It can be pricey, but for a special gift this is a good option.
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Dotter
5027 York Blvd
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I would buy this entire shop if I could. Full of unique gifty items that range from clothing to kitchen utensils, beautiful plates and jewelry to handcrafted kids' clothes and toys. It can be pricey, but for a special gift this is a good option.

Essentials

The alternative buyer's favorite grocery store.
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Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado Blvd
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The alternative buyer's favorite grocery store.
Newly opened! Great for healthy fresh produce.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite Dr
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Newly opened! Great for healthy fresh produce.

Getting Around

These guys are walking distance, but will also do pick ups and drop offs. Cheaper than airport rental, and I've never had less than friendly service.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1619 N Gower St
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These guys are walking distance, but will also do pick ups and drop offs. Cheaper than airport rental, and I've never had less than friendly service.

Arts & Culture

A world class museum with a stunning Southeast Asia section, including Buddhist and Hindu statues, tapestries, and stonework. A smattering of Renoirs, Van Goghs, and Matisses can be found here, all surrounding a picturesque sculpture garden where ducks and swans glide by the coffee shop. A hidden gem that's often neglected by the tourist maps.
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Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado Blvd
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A world class museum with a stunning Southeast Asia section, including Buddhist and Hindu statues, tapestries, and stonework. A smattering of Renoirs, Van Goghs, and Matisses can be found here, all surrounding a picturesque sculpture garden where ducks and swans glide by the coffee shop. A hidden gem that's often neglected by the tourist maps.
A railroad tycoon's former residence, the Huntington has changing exhibitions, art collections, rare book displays, and beautiful gardens to explore. Pricey but worth a day trip to soak up some art and nature.
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
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A railroad tycoon's former residence, the Huntington has changing exhibitions, art collections, rare book displays, and beautiful gardens to explore. Pricey but worth a day trip to soak up some art and nature.