Riot Material's Guidebook to Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great vibe. Amazing Italian Food. Delicious cocktails. All within walking distance from the house.
91 residents recomanen
Osteria La Buca
5210 Melrose AveGreat vibe. Amazing Italian Food. Delicious cocktails. All within walking distance from the house.
Elegant Italian Dining. A unique central Mozzarella bar where you can watch the kitchen chefs prepare your favorite appetizers. This is a well renowned restaurant in Hollywood.
166 residents recomanen
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose AveElegant Italian Dining. A unique central Mozzarella bar where you can watch the kitchen chefs prepare your favorite appetizers. This is a well renowned restaurant in Hollywood.
Jitlada has the best Southern Thai Cuisine in LA. Some dishes are very hot so ask the waitress for your preferred "heat"! It is a hidden gem, family run and full of locals.
67 residents recomanen
Jitlada Restaurant
5233 Sunset BlvdJitlada has the best Southern Thai Cuisine in LA. Some dishes are very hot so ask the waitress for your preferred "heat"! It is a hidden gem, family run and full of locals.
El Coyote is a classic Los Angeles Mexican restaurant! The decor is incredible and the margaritas are great!
72 residents recomanen
El Coyote
7312 Beverly BlvdEl Coyote is a classic Los Angeles Mexican restaurant! The decor is incredible and the margaritas are great!
Chateau Marmont is a must if you are seeking elegance and sophistication with an LA vibe. Hollywood stars are often seen dining in here. Dress your best and enjoy the scene!
353 residents recomanen
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdChateau Marmont is a must if you are seeking elegance and sophistication with an LA vibe. Hollywood stars are often seen dining in here. Dress your best and enjoy the scene!
Silverlake at night in a lovely French cafe. A cozy European-style bar at one end, a more lively hipster bar at the other end. In between is nothing but charm and great food.
431 residents recomanen
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdSilverlake at night in a lovely French cafe. A cozy European-style bar at one end, a more lively hipster bar at the other end. In between is nothing but charm and great food.
French steet-side dining in the village of Los Feliz. In walking distance to Los Feliz 3 theater, and Skylight Books, one of the best bookstores in the area.
189 residents recomanen
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont AveFrench steet-side dining in the village of Los Feliz. In walking distance to Los Feliz 3 theater, and Skylight Books, one of the best bookstores in the area.
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveOld-school Italian in Los Feliz.
In Charlie Chaplin's old Hollywood headquarters, Republique kind of has it all -- a great vibe, great wine, drinks, and California cuisine at its finest.
319 residents recomanen
Republique
624 S La Brea AveIn Charlie Chaplin's old Hollywood headquarters, Republique kind of has it all -- a great vibe, great wine, drinks, and California cuisine at its finest.
The best Huevos Rancheros in Los Angeles, if not the world! Head there for brunch and cappuccino any day of the week.
79 residents recomanen
Square One Dining
4854 Fountain AveThe best Huevos Rancheros in Los Angeles, if not the world! Head there for brunch and cappuccino any day of the week.
La Colombe
3900 Sunset BlvdBest cappuccino in Silverlake!
A good hearty breakfast and lunch, great coffee, and street-side dining. A true LA experience.
73 residents recomanen
Kings Road Café
8361 Beverly BlvdA good hearty breakfast and lunch, great coffee, and street-side dining. A true LA experience.
The Original Farmers Market is like nothing else in Los Angeles. A true original.
819 residents recomanen
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThe Original Farmers Market is like nothing else in Los Angeles. A true original.
Another LA original, this one downtown. The Grand Central Market has everything you need in one go. It is also nearby The Last Bookstore, the historic (and opulent!) theater district, the one of a kind Clifton's Cafeteria, numerous speakeasies and bars, diners, art galleries...
968 residents recomanen
Gran Mercat Central
317 S BroadwayAnother LA original, this one downtown. The Grand Central Market has everything you need in one go. It is also nearby The Last Bookstore, the historic (and opulent!) theater district, the one of a kind Clifton's Cafeteria, numerous speakeasies and bars, diners, art galleries...
This is our wonderful local coffee shop and breakfast spot! Situated just one block from our home, you can stroll around the corner and enjoy the best cappuccino in the East Side! Sophisticated and stylish location, friendly staff and being a real local hang out, it is perfect for catching the morning sun!
Café Telegrama
This is our wonderful local coffee shop and breakfast spot! Situated just one block from our home, you can stroll around the corner and enjoy the best cappuccino in the East Side! Sophisticated and stylish location, friendly staff and being a real local hang out, it is perfect for catching the morning sun!
This neighborhood Philippine Cuisine restaurant is beyond words! Exquisite dishes (mostly meat & fish, although the vegetable noodles are incredible) is prepared with love and devotion in honor of the traditional rural recipes of the villages of The Philippines! And just one black away from our home!
Kuya Lord
This neighborhood Philippine Cuisine restaurant is beyond words! Exquisite dishes (mostly meat & fish, although the vegetable noodles are incredible) is prepared with love and devotion in honor of the traditional rural recipes of the villages of The Philippines! And just one black away from our home!
If you’re a lover of fried chicken, just one block away from our home is Le Coupe - a friendly, upscale version of your classic chicken & fries restaurant!
Le Coupe
If you’re a lover of fried chicken, just one block away from our home is Le Coupe - a friendly, upscale version of your classic chicken & fries restaurant!
Ggiata, our local Italian-style deli, inspired by traditional East Coast neighborhood delis, serves the best Italian sandwiches in town!
Ggiata Delicatessen
Ggiata, our local Italian-style deli, inspired by traditional East Coast neighborhood delis, serves the best Italian sandwiches in town!
Our favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Larchmont Village! Just a 5 minute drive from the house, this sophisticated, friendly restaurant has lovely indoor and outdoor seating and also serves up the best pizza for dinner!
Great White
Our favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Larchmont Village! Just a 5 minute drive from the house, this sophisticated, friendly restaurant has lovely indoor and outdoor seating and also serves up the best pizza for dinner!
La Colombe Coffee, Pastries & Cakes! Located right next door to the Hollywood Historic Hotel, Sweet Corner offers the perfect treat for those visiting Los Angeles as well as for our friends and neighbors!
Sweet Corner Coffee and Cakes
La Colombe Coffee, Pastries & Cakes! Located right next door to the Hollywood Historic Hotel, Sweet Corner offers the perfect treat for those visiting Los Angeles as well as for our friends and neighbors!
Don’t be put off by the size! This super cute “hole-in-the-wall” coffee shop serves the best traditional French Patisserie in the neighborhood! Just a few minutes walk East on Melrose.
Maison Matho
Don’t be put off by the size! This super cute “hole-in-the-wall” coffee shop serves the best traditional French Patisserie in the neighborhood! Just a few minutes walk East on Melrose.
This is our exquisitely designed neighborhood Italian restaurant with an equally elegant and unique Italian menu! Enjoy a sophisticated evening out by treating yourself to dinner with the pleasure of walking only one block around the corner!
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This is our exquisitely designed neighborhood Italian restaurant with an equally elegant and unique Italian menu! Enjoy a sophisticated evening out by treating yourself to dinner with the pleasure of walking only one block around the corner!
Every Wednesday & Sunday the Larchmont Farmers Market turns Larchmont Village into a bustling neighborhood bursting with fruits, vegetables and flowers, crafted cheeses, handmade candles and incense! It’s a great way to start your day!
52 residents recomanen
Larchmont Farmers' Market
209 N Larchmont BlvdEvery Wednesday & Sunday the Larchmont Farmers Market turns Larchmont Village into a bustling neighborhood bursting with fruits, vegetables and flowers, crafted cheeses, handmade candles and incense! It’s a great way to start your day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Same owners as Madame Siam, and right next door, so you get two great speakeasies essentially in one.
201 residents recomanen
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson AveSame owners as Madame Siam, and right next door, so you get two great speakeasies essentially in one.
70's-themed in the heart of Hollywood. Good times indeed!
266 residents recomanen
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro Ave70's-themed in the heart of Hollywood. Good times indeed!
LA grit with a bit of glam. Some good bands pull through here, so check out their site to see what's on when you're in town: http://harvardandstone.com
180 residents recomanen
Harvard and Stone
5221 Hollywood BlvdLA grit with a bit of glam. Some good bands pull through here, so check out their site to see what's on when you're in town: http://harvardandstone.com
A speakeasy/burlesque/cigar lounge. In walking distance from the house. On the way up, if you're up for food-truck fare, stop off at Western Ave and Romain, in front of the Smart and Final, and get yourself a $1 taco (though it might now be $2).
98 residents recomanen
La Descarga
1159 N Western AveA speakeasy/burlesque/cigar lounge. In walking distance from the house. On the way up, if you're up for food-truck fare, stop off at Western Ave and Romain, in front of the Smart and Final, and get yourself a $1 taco (though it might now be $2).
Entertainment & Activities
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveIn walking distance from the house.
A classic old movie house in the heart of Silverlake, owned by Quentin Tarantino. A must for film buffs!
417 residents recomanen
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrA classic old movie house in the heart of Silverlake, owned by Quentin Tarantino. A must for film buffs!
Parks & Nature
A great hike on any day. The park opens at sunrise and closes at sundown. Park up and have a coffee and baked goods at Trails Cafe, and take that coffee with you on your hike up to the observatory and beyond. The Hollywood sign is both visible and walkable.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdA great hike on any day. The park opens at sunrise and closes at sundown. Park up and have a coffee and baked goods at Trails Cafe, and take that coffee with you on your hike up to the observatory and beyond. The Hollywood sign is both visible and walkable.
Griffith Park is at it's end, but the Santa Monica range is a magnificent mountain and park space with endless hiking trails for all of Los Angeles.
55 residents recomanen
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Interagency Visitor Center
26876 Mulholland HwyGriffith Park is at it's end, but the Santa Monica range is a magnificent mountain and park space with endless hiking trails for all of Los Angeles.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping experience right next to the famed Farmers Market.
2581 residents recomanen
The Grove
189 The Grove DrOutdoor shopping experience right next to the famed Farmers Market.
A great place for morning breakfast in the village's numerous cafes, a Sunday farmer's market, coffee, books, shopping, wine and cheese. Larchmont has it all, and it's in biking distance from the house.
179 residents recomanen
Larchmont Village
A great place for morning breakfast in the village's numerous cafes, a Sunday farmer's market, coffee, books, shopping, wine and cheese. Larchmont has it all, and it's in biking distance from the house.
Bookstore, vintage clothing, cafes, et al. A good place to spend an afternoon.
101 residents recomanen
Los Feliz
Bookstore, vintage clothing, cafes, et al. A good place to spend an afternoon.
Silverlake is simply cool! Along East Sunset Blvd you can find local stores with cocktail shakers, vintage clothing, cool sneakers, hipster coffee shops, tattoo parlors, bars and clubs. Silverlake is the place to hang!
256 residents recomanen
Silver Lake
Silverlake is simply cool! Along East Sunset Blvd you can find local stores with cocktail shakers, vintage clothing, cool sneakers, hipster coffee shops, tattoo parlors, bars and clubs. Silverlake is the place to hang!
Melrose is great for Vintage Thrift shopping, hipster wear, food and drink, boots & shoes and graphic t-shirts! Get your California style on! Melrose Avenue between La Brea & Fairfax. For an iconic Hot Dog go to Pinks on La Brea/Melrose!
427 residents recomanen
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AveMelrose is great for Vintage Thrift shopping, hipster wear, food and drink, boots & shoes and graphic t-shirts! Get your California style on! Melrose Avenue between La Brea & Fairfax. For an iconic Hot Dog go to Pinks on La Brea/Melrose!
For those of you in love with vintage furniture, this is the place for you! Just a few minutes walk from our home, you enter into a beautiful world of pristine vintage leather couches, breakfast tables, lamps and more, surrounded by wall hung art to complete your dream home vision!
Pop Up Home
For those of you in love with vintage furniture, this is the place for you! Just a few minutes walk from our home, you enter into a beautiful world of pristine vintage leather couches, breakfast tables, lamps and more, surrounded by wall hung art to complete your dream home vision!
Sophisticated clothing store, right next door to David Zwirner art gallery, for those in love with intellectual-inspired, minimalist styles, with crafted cuts and artfully draped fabrications.
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Sophisticated clothing store, right next door to David Zwirner art gallery, for those in love with intellectual-inspired, minimalist styles, with crafted cuts and artfully draped fabrications.
Getting Around
At Hollywood and Western is the Red Line subway station to get you Hollywood, Downtown LA, The Arts District LA, Santa Monica Beach, Long Beach, Universal Studios and the San Fernando Valley.
165 residents recomanen
Hollywood / Vine Station
Hollywood BoulevardAt Hollywood and Western is the Red Line subway station to get you Hollywood, Downtown LA, The Arts District LA, Santa Monica Beach, Long Beach, Universal Studios and the San Fernando Valley.
Essentials
Everything you need and then some, at a price that fits any budget. Organic foods, and a great wine and beer selection as well.
1811 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdEverything you need and then some, at a price that fits any budget. Organic foods, and a great wine and beer selection as well.
K & L Wine Merchants are the best in town! They have hand picked wines and craft liquors from around the world! The staff are so helpful and can lead you to your best choice!
9 residents recomanen
K&L Wine Merchants
1400 Vine StK & L Wine Merchants are the best in town! They have hand picked wines and craft liquors from around the world! The staff are so helpful and can lead you to your best choice!
This Pavillions, just a 5 minute drive from our home, has a good organic produce section, a locally grown section and a wide selection of organic dry goods, as well as a bakery, a deli, wine & beer and essential house hold products.
356 residents recomanen
Pavilions
727 Vine StThis Pavillions, just a 5 minute drive from our home, has a good organic produce section, a locally grown section and a wide selection of organic dry goods, as well as a bakery, a deli, wine & beer and essential house hold products.