Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Excellent NY style pizza by the slice. Great original variety of fresh pies and one of the only pizzerias in LA I would vouch for. Try the signature "Grandma" slice. Doors shut at 10pm.
102 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion Ave
102 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Excellent NY style pizza by the slice. Great original variety of fresh pies and one of the only pizzerias in LA I would vouch for. Try the signature "Grandma" slice. Doors shut at 10pm.
Killer restaurant. Gorgeous decor, top notch service. AMAZING deserts/pastries, tasty pizzas and main dishes cooked to perfection. Fantastic choice for brunch as well. Find metered parking in area.
584 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave
584 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Killer restaurant. Gorgeous decor, top notch service. AMAZING deserts/pastries, tasty pizzas and main dishes cooked to perfection. Fantastic choice for brunch as well. Find metered parking in area.
Dusty's - one of my top choices for dinner or brunch. Very good energy, perfect lighting and fine dining menu without paying an arm and a leg for. Eggs benedict for brunch and strawberry/orange juice!
17 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Dusty's Bistro
3200 Sunset Boulevard
17 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Dusty's - one of my top choices for dinner or brunch. Very good energy, perfect lighting and fine dining menu without paying an arm and a leg for. Eggs benedict for brunch and strawberry/orange juice!
Your late night Diner. Awesome pancakes, eclectic crowd and ALWAYS open.
155 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont Ave
155 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Your late night Diner. Awesome pancakes, eclectic crowd and ALWAYS open.
Awesome, juicy burger, served on an English Muffin. Reminds me of old school JG Melon days in NYC. Decent beer and wine selection. Lots of Belgian.
6268 Sunset Blvd
Awesome, juicy burger, served on an English Muffin. Reminds me of old school JG Melon days in NYC. Decent beer and wine selection. Lots of Belgian.
LA's original Mexican restaurant. Awesome enchiladas and classic margaritas. Find street parking if possible.
46 現地メンバーのおすすめ
El Cholo - The Original
1121 S Western Ave
46 現地メンバーのおすすめ
LA's original Mexican restaurant. Awesome enchiladas and classic margaritas. Find street parking if possible.
Will never understand why this place isn't packed. Blows doors on "Alcove". Very clean menu items; salads, soups, pasta dishes and mediterranean fare. Mellow environment. Go for lunch or brunch!
15 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Desert Rose
1700 Hillhurst Ave
15 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Will never understand why this place isn't packed. Blows doors on "Alcove". Very clean menu items; salads, soups, pasta dishes and mediterranean fare. Mellow environment. Go for lunch or brunch!
Best Sushi in LA, hands down. And best Katsu-ya in LA, hands down. If you want the best, this is where you go. Don't be deceived by tiny strip mall location. Order the seared tuna with mustard sauce.
68 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Sushi Katsu-Ya Studio City
11680 Ventura Blvd
68 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Best Sushi in LA, hands down. And best Katsu-ya in LA, hands down. If you want the best, this is where you go. Don't be deceived by tiny strip mall location. Order the seared tuna with mustard sauce.
Best Ribs in LA. Falling of the bone style. There will be nothing left except the bones...style. Great beers/cocktails. Classic fine dining. Order the grilled artichoke or Caesar salad. Arrive early.
63 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Houston's
1550 Rosecrans Ave
63 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Best Ribs in LA. Falling of the bone style. There will be nothing left except the bones...style. Great beers/cocktails. Classic fine dining. Order the grilled artichoke or Caesar salad. Arrive early.

Essentials

Great supermarket, right across the street from Trader Joe's. Pick up specialty items not found at TJs. Great Deli, fresh pre-made sandwiches and hot soups available. Bonus: open till MIDNIGHT.
653 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Great supermarket, right across the street from Trader Joe's. Pick up specialty items not found at TJs. Great Deli, fresh pre-made sandwiches and hot soups available. Bonus: open till MIDNIGHT.
Your local Trader Joe's market. Great service. Awesome variety, including cheese and wines. Parking not always so good though. Park across street at Gelsons and walk over; easier.
1699 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Your local Trader Joe's market. Great service. Awesome variety, including cheese and wines. Parking not always so good though. Park across street at Gelsons and walk over; easier.
Here's your closest Whole Foods. Somewhat pricy, but you get what you pay for, including fresh soups, juices, vitamins and holistic products. Hard to find/specialty ingredients and health nut snacks.
306 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
306 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Here's your closest Whole Foods. Somewhat pricy, but you get what you pay for, including fresh soups, juices, vitamins and holistic products. Hard to find/specialty ingredients and health nut snacks.

Arts & Culture

Hollywood's elite movie theater. Go online/reserve ahead of time. Great image/sound system. Dome; awkward, other theaters great. Have a drink or a burger before hand at their restaurant if early.
772 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset Blvd
772 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Hollywood's elite movie theater. Go online/reserve ahead of time. Great image/sound system. Dome; awkward, other theaters great. Have a drink or a burger before hand at their restaurant if early.
One of my favorite movie spots if you feel like a smaller theater. Bargain matinees and overall cheaper ticket prices. All movies start at the same time. But tickets there.
137 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont Ave
137 現地メンバーのおすすめ
One of my favorite movie spots if you feel like a smaller theater. Bargain matinees and overall cheaper ticket prices. All movies start at the same time. But tickets there.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cool bar. Hip crowd. Not too many pretentious people. Smoking out back. Can get a little loud, but awesome mixology specialty cocktails prepared. Beer menu, so-so. Good DJ/live music/burlesque dances.
5221 Hollywood Blvd
5221 Hollywood Boulevard
Cool bar. Hip crowd. Not too many pretentious people. Smoking out back. Can get a little loud, but awesome mixology specialty cocktails prepared. Beer menu, so-so. Good DJ/live music/burlesque dances.

Shopping

Delicious fresh homemade gelato. Try the Jack Daniels vanilla bean if available.
90 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset Blvd
90 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Delicious fresh homemade gelato. Try the Jack Daniels vanilla bean if available.
Great healthy smoothies and veggie juices. If you don't see it on the menu they'll custom make something for you! Coconut Kale one of their signatures.
77 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Naturewell Vegan Juice & Smoothies
3824 Sunset Blvd
77 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Great healthy smoothies and veggie juices. If you don't see it on the menu they'll custom make something for you! Coconut Kale one of their signatures.
Nice little yogurt spot. Open till MIDNIGHT! Get some taster cups and try em all!
19 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Froyo Life
1924 Hillhurst Avenue
19 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Nice little yogurt spot. Open till MIDNIGHT! Get some taster cups and try em all!
Fun for a day of shopping and getting a little bit off the LA grid. Free parking at lot for 1 1/2 hrs, otherwise re-feed meters. Go to Houston's afterwards for a fine meal!
480 現地メンバーのおすすめ
オールド・パサデナ
23 E Colorado Blvd
480 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Fun for a day of shopping and getting a little bit off the LA grid. Free parking at lot for 1 1/2 hrs, otherwise re-feed meters. Go to Houston's afterwards for a fine meal!

Sightseeing

You gotta do it. As cliche as it sounds. Nice day hikes as well. Not to mention awesome panoramic views of LA. It's such a quick and easy jaunt as well. No excuses not to fit into your itinerary.
4367 現地メンバーのおすすめ
グリフィス天文台
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 現地メンバーのおすすめ
You gotta do it. As cliche as it sounds. Nice day hikes as well. Not to mention awesome panoramic views of LA. It's such a quick and easy jaunt as well. No excuses not to fit into your itinerary.
Hit it up. Park your car and walk along the ocean front. See all the crazy merchants and freaks come out. Good bike rides and a must see. It's an integral slice of LA and cannot be missed.
8 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Venice on the Beach Hotel
2819 Ocean Front Walk
8 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Hit it up. Park your car and walk along the ocean front. See all the crazy merchants and freaks come out. Good bike rides and a must see. It's an integral slice of LA and cannot be missed.