Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Square Ice L.A.
755 N Virgil AveGreat local place for gelato just a few blocks away
Take an Ahi Poki stand in Hawaii, and add the ability to add whatever you want to your poke and you have AhiPoki Bowl. You choose from salad or rice as the base (or both), then select your poke protein, and then your selection of toppings from edamame, seawood, crab, avocado, fried onions, ginger. Then your sauce. I get the large with 3 proteins
Ahipoki Bowl
5553 Sunset BlvdTake an Ahi Poki stand in Hawaii, and add the ability to add whatever you want to your poke and you have AhiPoki Bowl. You choose from salad or rice as the base (or both), then select your poke protein, and then your selection of toppings from edamame, seawood, crab, avocado, fried onions, ginger. Then your sauce. I get the large with 3 proteins
This is the perfect kind of coffee shop for people watching, studying, or getting work done. It's busy, it's popular, it's hipster. Oh, and they serve great iced lattes. Yelp - 4 stars from 1518 reviews.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdThis is the perfect kind of coffee shop for people watching, studying, or getting work done. It's busy, it's popular, it's hipster. Oh, and they serve great iced lattes. Yelp - 4 stars from 1518 reviews.
Serving authentic Indian cuisine with a large selection from their buffet if you go that route. Try the chicken tikka masala, daal turka, alu gobi, or saag paneer. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 1012 reviews.
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India's Restaurant
4366 Fountain AveServing authentic Indian cuisine with a large selection from their buffet if you go that route. Try the chicken tikka masala, daal turka, alu gobi, or saag paneer. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 1012 reviews.
Quaint and charming little restaurant serving Lebanese and Mediterranean food. Try the chicken friend rice, smoked pork belly shishkatori, or the babaganoush. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 192 reviews.
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Bowery Bungalow
4156 Santa Monica BlvdQuaint and charming little restaurant serving Lebanese and Mediterranean food. Try the chicken friend rice, smoked pork belly shishkatori, or the babaganoush. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 192 reviews.
Club Red Dragon. They serve breakfast and brunch, coffee and tea, and sometimes have live music from local artists. Try the turkey pesto sandwich or the havarti melt. Their lattes are also good and they have a large selection of organic teas. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 123 reviews.
4350 Normal Ave
4350 Normal AvenueClub Red Dragon. They serve breakfast and brunch, coffee and tea, and sometimes have live music from local artists. Try the turkey pesto sandwich or the havarti melt. Their lattes are also good and they have a large selection of organic teas. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 123 reviews.
If you're craving good sushi without the high prices, Casa Sushi is where the locals go! The menu is extensive and has every type of roll you can imagine. There is even a nod to the large hispanic population with horchata on the menu. Yelp - 4 stars from 46 reviews.
Casa Sushi & Teriyaki
4710 Fountain AvenueIf you're craving good sushi without the high prices, Casa Sushi is where the locals go! The menu is extensive and has every type of roll you can imagine. There is even a nod to the large hispanic population with horchata on the menu. Yelp - 4 stars from 46 reviews.
The Vegan Joint has an enormous menu of vegan versions of burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, as well as Thai food and breakfast served all day. Try the fluffy pancakes. They also have fresh juices. It's in a non-descript strip mall and the parking is horrible. It's located on the 2nd floor. Yelp - 4 stars from 122 reviews.
4718 Fountain Ave
4718 Fountain AvenueThe Vegan Joint has an enormous menu of vegan versions of burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, as well as Thai food and breakfast served all day. Try the fluffy pancakes. They also have fresh juices. It's in a non-descript strip mall and the parking is horrible. It's located on the 2nd floor. Yelp - 4 stars from 122 reviews.
Nothing to boo about this place if you want authentic Philly cheese steaks sandwiches, a perfect ratio of steak, grilled onions, cheez wiz, on a Philly-hearth-baked Amoroso roll. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 605 reviews.
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Boo’s Philly Cheesesteaks - Silverlake
4501 Fountain AveNothing to boo about this place if you want authentic Philly cheese steaks sandwiches, a perfect ratio of steak, grilled onions, cheez wiz, on a Philly-hearth-baked Amoroso roll. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 605 reviews.
Gracies Pizza at 4330 Melrose Ave is a "Hot and New" restaurant that is earning rave reviews for their pizza, wings, and beer. Try the grandma pizza (pesto, grandmas secret sauce, roasted garlic, burrata), or the garlic knots. Yelp - perfect 5 stars from 52 reviews.
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Gracie's Pizza
4330 Melrose AveGracies Pizza at 4330 Melrose Ave is a "Hot and New" restaurant that is earning rave reviews for their pizza, wings, and beer. Try the grandma pizza (pesto, grandmas secret sauce, roasted garlic, burrata), or the garlic knots. Yelp - perfect 5 stars from 52 reviews.
Ricky's Fish Tacos is a food truck that specializes in 1 dish and they do it very well: baja style fish tacos, with a light batter and deep fried to crispy perfection. They also serve aguas frescas, get the horchata. Yelp 4.5 stars from 1014 reviews.
Ricky's Fish Tacos
Ricky's Fish Tacos is a food truck that specializes in 1 dish and they do it very well: baja style fish tacos, with a light batter and deep fried to crispy perfection. They also serve aguas frescas, get the horchata. Yelp 4.5 stars from 1014 reviews.
This is an authentic Mexican juice bar with lots of healthy options; my favorite is the green juice. The specialty here is the famed raspado, a drink with fresh fruit juice and crushed ice. They also serve fresh fruit smoothies, fruit salads, and also have food items such as grilled chicken plates and tortas. Yelp 4.5 stars from 17 reviews.
Dany's Deli
1144 N Vermont AveThis is an authentic Mexican juice bar with lots of healthy options; my favorite is the green juice. The specialty here is the famed raspado, a drink with fresh fruit juice and crushed ice. They also serve fresh fruit smoothies, fruit salads, and also have food items such as grilled chicken plates and tortas. Yelp 4.5 stars from 17 reviews.
If you're craving authentic Filipino food, La Rose is just down the street! Everything about LA Rose is authentic, from the food to the decor. The owner will treat you like family as soon as you walk in the door. Try the chicken empanadas, vegan longonisa, Tocino (BBQ pork), or Atsara (picked papaya salad). Yelp 4.5 stars from 639 reviews.
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La Rose Cafe
4749 Fountain AveIf you're craving authentic Filipino food, La Rose is just down the street! Everything about LA Rose is authentic, from the food to the decor. The owner will treat you like family as soon as you walk in the door. Try the chicken empanadas, vegan longonisa, Tocino (BBQ pork), or Atsara (picked papaya salad). Yelp 4.5 stars from 639 reviews.
This is a healthy alternative to fast food. They use no oil, everything is grilled. Try the chicken veggie bowl with white meat in teriyaki sauce. Lunchtime can get busy so call and order ahead. Yelp 4.5 stars from 86 reviews.
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WaBa Grill
726 N Western AveThis is a healthy alternative to fast food. They use no oil, everything is grilled. Try the chicken veggie bowl with white meat in teriyaki sauce. Lunchtime can get busy so call and order ahead. Yelp 4.5 stars from 86 reviews.
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular EDM nightclub that is the destination for After Hours partying in LA and is open until the sun comes up. If you make it this long, you've had a good night! Every big name DJ has performed one time or another through these doors.
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Avalon Hollywood & Bardot
1735 Vine StreetPopular EDM nightclub that is the destination for After Hours partying in LA and is open until the sun comes up. If you make it this long, you've had a good night! Every big name DJ has performed one time or another through these doors.
Popular with the 20- and 30-something crowd, this wine bar has a wide wine and beer selection. Try the charcuterie board or the spicy mac n cheese. Valet parking. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 376 reviews.
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Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdPopular with the 20- and 30-something crowd, this wine bar has a wide wine and beer selection. Try the charcuterie board or the spicy mac n cheese. Valet parking. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 376 reviews.
Outdoor music venue just below Griffith Observatory. This place was recently renovated and looks new. They bring in lots of popular musical acts such as Thievery Corporation, Gypsy Kings, Steve Miller Band, Mac DeMarco, The National. Great food selection including vegan options.
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El Teatro Griego
2700 N Vermont AveOutdoor music venue just below Griffith Observatory. This place was recently renovated and looks new. They bring in lots of popular musical acts such as Thievery Corporation, Gypsy Kings, Steve Miller Band, Mac DeMarco, The National. Great food selection including vegan options.
A gastropub serving hearty American fare with a nice selection of beers on tap. Jay the owner has a broad menu including lots of delicious vegan options. Try the Manhattan! Yelp - 4.5 stars from 234 reviews.
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Jay's Bar
4321 Sunset BlvdA gastropub serving hearty American fare with a nice selection of beers on tap. Jay the owner has a broad menu including lots of delicious vegan options. Try the Manhattan! Yelp - 4.5 stars from 234 reviews.
A local institution since 1961. This quintessential Tiki Bar complete with eclectic tropical decor, strong Mai Tais, or any other fruity and colorful tropical drink you can think of. Order the Uuga Booga. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 752 reviews.
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Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset BlvdA local institution since 1961. This quintessential Tiki Bar complete with eclectic tropical decor, strong Mai Tais, or any other fruity and colorful tropical drink you can think of. Order the Uuga Booga. Yelp - 4.5 stars from 752 reviews.
A laid back low key bar with lots of charm and history with bartenders serving tasty drinks. Live music venue and they bring in an array of performers including DJ's, small orchestras, Brazilian funk, psychrock bands, comedians. Yelp - 4 stars from 217 reviews.
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The Virgil
4519 Santa Monica BlvdA laid back low key bar with lots of charm and history with bartenders serving tasty drinks. Live music venue and they bring in an array of performers including DJ's, small orchestras, Brazilian funk, psychrock bands, comedians. Yelp - 4 stars from 217 reviews.
Sightseeing
The famed and iconic Hollywood sign you seem on billboards, ads, and movies. You can park at Griffith Observatory and hike a paved road that is closed to vehicles. It's a good 5 mile hike but is pretty easy with a slight incline the way up.
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Hollywood sign viewpoint
The famed and iconic Hollywood sign you seem on billboards, ads, and movies. You can park at Griffith Observatory and hike a paved road that is closed to vehicles. It's a good 5 mile hike but is pretty easy with a slight incline the way up.
The very end of Route 66! Amusement park with roller coaster, arcade games, and fairway games to win stuffed animals. A great way to spend a day people watching, sightseeing, or just enjoying the beach. Lots of restaurants nearby.
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Muelle de Santa Mónica
200 Santa Monica PierThe very end of Route 66! Amusement park with roller coaster, arcade games, and fairway games to win stuffed animals. A great way to spend a day people watching, sightseeing, or just enjoying the beach. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Parks & Nature
The land was donated to the city of LA in 1927 by Aline Barnsdall. Today this park is a historic and cultural gem. The centerpiece is Hollyhock House, designed by esteemed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. There are also several art galleries in this park.
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Parque de Arte Barnsdall
4800 Hollywood BlvdThe land was donated to the city of LA in 1927 by Aline Barnsdall. Today this park is a historic and cultural gem. The centerpiece is Hollyhock House, designed by esteemed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. There are also several art galleries in this park.
Arts & Culture
With more than 130,000 objects, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States. Open weekdays 11:00a-5:00p M-T, Fridays 11:00-8:00p, and weekends 10:00a-7:00p. Closed Wednesdays.
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Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdWith more than 130,000 objects, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States. Open weekdays 11:00a-5:00p M-T, Fridays 11:00-8:00p, and weekends 10:00a-7:00p. Closed Wednesdays.
Really popular tourist destination that gets even more crowded with locals hiking adjacent Griffith Park. Great view overlooking all of LA, Hollywood Sign. Park on Vermont and walk up the hill, the parking lot is usually full.
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Observatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdReally popular tourist destination that gets even more crowded with locals hiking adjacent Griffith Park. Great view overlooking all of LA, Hollywood Sign. Park on Vermont and walk up the hill, the parking lot is usually full.
Essentials
J B Liquor
1185 N Vermont AveClosest convenience store about a 1 minute walk to the corner.
Vons major grocery store chain just 1/2 mile away and 10 minute walk.
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Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdVons major grocery store chain just 1/2 mile away and 10 minute walk.
Brand new machines, clean facilities, everything works great! $1.75 for top load washer, $7.00 for XL washer, .25c per 12 minutes for dryer.
1185 N Vermont Ave
1185 North Vermont AvenueBrand new machines, clean facilities, everything works great! $1.75 for top load washer, $7.00 for XL washer, .25c per 12 minutes for dryer.
Entertainment & Activities
Estadio de los Dodgers
1000 Vin Scully AveHome of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Where the Los Angeles Lakers call their home, along with every major artist who has a performance in LA.
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Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StWhere the Los Angeles Lakers call their home, along with every major artist who has a performance in LA.
Open daily 10:00a-5:00p, the LA Zoo opened its doors on November 28, 1966. The Zoo is home to more than 1100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. The Zoo is also home to 800 different plant species with over 7400 individual plants. Tickets for adults are $20, seniors 62+ are $17, Children 2-12 are $15, and children under 2 are free.
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LA Zoo station
Open daily 10:00a-5:00p, the LA Zoo opened its doors on November 28, 1966. The Zoo is home to more than 1100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. The Zoo is also home to 800 different plant species with over 7400 individual plants. Tickets for adults are $20, seniors 62+ are $17, Children 2-12 are $15, and children under 2 are free.