Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Wine/beer shop with a (rather hidden, and awesome) tasting room underground that serves light food and great beer/wine flights. A nice place to grab a nice bottle of wine or relax after a long day.
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55 Degree Wine
3111 Glendale BoulevardWine/beer shop with a (rather hidden, and awesome) tasting room underground that serves light food and great beer/wine flights. A nice place to grab a nice bottle of wine or relax after a long day.
Modern and very creative cuisine using local farmers market ingredients. Fantastic brunch menu Sat & Sun, and open for dinner daily except Monday. Be sure to try the house-cured bacon, it's amazing.
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Canelé
Modern and very creative cuisine using local farmers market ingredients. Fantastic brunch menu Sat & Sun, and open for dinner daily except Monday. Be sure to try the house-cured bacon, it's amazing.
Self described as "best lattes & crêpes in an artistic atmosphere." I had one of the best crêpe of my life here (outside of Paris). Also serves good sandwiches. Open 7a-11p daily (midnight Fri-Sat).
Revo Cafe
Self described as "best lattes & crêpes in an artistic atmosphere." I had one of the best crêpe of my life here (outside of Paris). Also serves good sandwiches. Open 7a-11p daily (midnight Fri-Sat).
Charming coffee shop. Great pastries, sandwiches, tarts, etc. Pastries are baked several times a day so they're always fresh. Coffee is great as well. Good place to relax with a book. 8a-4p except Mon
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Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdCharming coffee shop. Great pastries, sandwiches, tarts, etc. Pastries are baked several times a day so they're always fresh. Coffee is great as well. Good place to relax with a book. 8a-4p except Mon
Fantastic hole-in-the-wall with massive sub sandwiches, and pizza. The type of place local police, firefighters, EMTs, etc. frequent, so you know it's good! I suggest The Italian. Open 10a-9p daily.
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Giamela's
3178 Los Feliz BlvdFantastic hole-in-the-wall with massive sub sandwiches, and pizza. The type of place local police, firefighters, EMTs, etc. frequent, so you know it's good! I suggest The Italian. Open 10a-9p daily.
Great New York style pizza available for dining in, take-out, or delivery. Lots of gourmet toppings: eggplant, goat cheese, feta, carnitas, prosciutto, balsamic reduction sauce! Open daily 11a-10p.
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Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveGreat New York style pizza available for dining in, take-out, or delivery. Lots of gourmet toppings: eggplant, goat cheese, feta, carnitas, prosciutto, balsamic reduction sauce! Open daily 11a-10p.
Scottish style fine dining in a charming cozy old world atmosphere. Operated for over 90 years by the same family as the famous Lawry's Prime Rib. Open Mon-Thur 5-9p, Fri 5-10p, Sat 4-10p, Sun 4-9p.
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Tam O'Shanter
2980 Los Feliz BlvdScottish style fine dining in a charming cozy old world atmosphere. Operated for over 90 years by the same family as the famous Lawry's Prime Rib. Open Mon-Thur 5-9p, Fri 5-10p, Sat 4-10p, Sun 4-9p.
Essentials
Outdoor market open Sun 10a-2p. Fantastic place to pick up fresh produce/meat/eggs/etc., pick up a quick bite to eat, or shop for locally made treasures such as soaps, lotions, honey, and much more.
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Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga AveOutdoor market open Sun 10a-2p. Fantastic place to pick up fresh produce/meat/eggs/etc., pick up a quick bite to eat, or shop for locally made treasures such as soaps, lotions, honey, and much more.
Farm-to-Table corner store with local produce, food & snacks. Has many vegan options. Also stocks nuts, dried fruits, meats, health & beauty, and many "Made in California" products. Open 10-7 daily
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Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga AveFarm-to-Table corner store with local produce, food & snacks. Has many vegan options. Also stocks nuts, dried fruits, meats, health & beauty, and many "Made in California" products. Open 10-7 daily
Full service supermarket only a mile away. Has a nice deli and catering services, flowers, salad bar, etc. Gelson's is basically a slightly more upscale version of Vons, Ralphs, Safeway, etc.
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Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveFull service supermarket only a mile away. Has a nice deli and catering services, flowers, salad bar, etc. Gelson's is basically a slightly more upscale version of Vons, Ralphs, Safeway, etc.
Upscale grocery store with a great selection of fancier foods and lots of hard-to-find items. Large selection of both fresh and frozen pre-made meals. Not quite full supermarket in my opinion.
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveUpscale grocery store with a great selection of fancier foods and lots of hard-to-find items. Large selection of both fresh and frozen pre-made meals. Not quite full supermarket in my opinion.
Full service supermarket a little over a mile away. Basically the same as Vons, Safeway, etc. I suggest the Gelson's Market on Hyperion though, it's closer and better quality, little more expensive.
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Ralphs
2520 Glendale BoulevardFull service supermarket a little over a mile away. Basically the same as Vons, Safeway, etc. I suggest the Gelson's Market on Hyperion though, it's closer and better quality, little more expensive.
Full service supermarket a little over a mile away. Basically the same as Vons, Safeway, etc. I suggest the Gelson's Market on Hyperion though, it's closer and better quality, a little more expensive.
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Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdFull service supermarket a little over a mile away. Basically the same as Vons, Safeway, etc. I suggest the Gelson's Market on Hyperion though, it's closer and better quality, a little more expensive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pub with great locally crafted beer (12 local taps), and specialty cocktails. Food is Mexican/BBQ fusion. Open late daily except Monday. Kitchen closes earlier, usually around 11p.
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Village Tavern
3216 Glendale BlvdPub with great locally crafted beer (12 local taps), and specialty cocktails. Food is Mexican/BBQ fusion. Open late daily except Monday. Kitchen closes earlier, usually around 11p.
Local bar with good mix of dive and class. Haven't tried the food but apparently it's good. Pretty noisy, and more standing type of place. A good place to hang out with a group. Open daily 11a-2p.
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The Griffin
3000 Los Feliz BlvdLocal bar with good mix of dive and class. Haven't tried the food but apparently it's good. Pretty noisy, and more standing type of place. A good place to hang out with a group. Open daily 11a-2p.
Everything Else
Closest megaplex theatre. Located in the Americana at Brand, an upscale outdoor shopping center. Great quality theatres and they always show the newest releases. Free parking with theatre validation.
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Pacific Theatres
322 Americana WayClosest megaplex theatre. Located in the Americana at Brand, an upscale outdoor shopping center. Great quality theatres and they always show the newest releases. Free parking with theatre validation.
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10385 Santa Monica BlvdClosest gas station.
Griffith Park Horse Rentals
1820 Riverside DrRent horses for a ride through Griffith Park
Tennis courts available to rent by the hour. Only about a mile's walk from the house along the LA river and a nice foot bridge across the freeway.
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Griffith Park Tennis
3401 Riverside DrTennis courts available to rent by the hour. Only about a mile's walk from the house along the LA river and a nice foot bridge across the freeway.
Shopping
Upscale outdoor shopping mall. Feels a little like disneyland with fountains choreographed to music, sparkly lights, etc. Many restaurants & shops like Apple, Tiffany, BCBG, Nordstrom, Cole Haan, etc
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The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayUpscale outdoor shopping mall. Feels a little like disneyland with fountains choreographed to music, sparkly lights, etc. Many restaurants & shops like Apple, Tiffany, BCBG, Nordstrom, Cole Haan, etc
It's nothing particularly special, but it's there, and nearby if you need it. Open Mon-Fri 10-8:30, Sat 9:30-6, Sun 10-6.
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Costco Wholesale
2901 Los Feliz BlvdIt's nothing particularly special, but it's there, and nearby if you need it. Open Mon-Fri 10-8:30, Sat 9:30-6, Sun 10-6.
Cheese, wine, and chocolate shop with a great little attached cafe. I had one of the most amazing truffle brie cheeses of my life here!
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Say Cheese
2800 Hyperion AveCheese, wine, and chocolate shop with a great little attached cafe. I had one of the most amazing truffle brie cheeses of my life here!
Not your average liquor store. This place has the most amazing selection of craft beers I've ever seen. They've also got a great selection of small batch bourbons you won't find elsewhere.
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Bill's Liquor Store
3150 Glendale BlvdNot your average liquor store. This place has the most amazing selection of craft beers I've ever seen. They've also got a great selection of small batch bourbons you won't find elsewhere.
Pinkberry isn't the greatest frozen yogurt in my opinion (go to Yogurtland for that), however it's close-by and a fun experience if you've never been.
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Pinkberry
2829 Hyperion AvePinkberry isn't the greatest frozen yogurt in my opinion (go to Yogurtland for that), however it's close-by and a fun experience if you've never been.
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of the city from within Griffith Park. Starting point for many beautiful hikes. Observatory admission is free, parking can be tricky. Open 12p-10p Tue-Fri, 10a-10p Sat-Sun. Closed Mon.
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdBeautiful views of the city from within Griffith Park. Starting point for many beautiful hikes. Observatory admission is free, parking can be tricky. Open 12p-10p Tue-Fri, 10a-10p Sat-Sun. Closed Mon.
There are dozens of hikes, and great places to get the iconic Hollywood Sign photo. I can point you in the right direction because many of the best places to see it are hard to find.
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Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardThere are dozens of hikes, and great places to get the iconic Hollywood Sign photo. I can point you in the right direction because many of the best places to see it are hard to find.
Park, fountain, and art memorial to William Mulholland, the director of the LA Dept of Water who built the aqueduct that allowed LA to become the city it is today. Can be reached via a 1.25 mile walk.
William Mulholland Memorial
Park, fountain, and art memorial to William Mulholland, the director of the LA Dept of Water who built the aqueduct that allowed LA to become the city it is today. Can be reached via a 1.25 mile walk.
Arts & Culture
See the space shuttle at the California Science Center! It's only about 10 miles away. Reservations required weekends and holidays.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour
700 Exposition Park DrSee the space shuttle at the California Science Center! It's only about 10 miles away. Reservations required weekends and holidays.