Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

In narrow, winding Laurel Canyon, beneath a funky market, this unexpected restaurant sports used-brick walls, a Euro-style stand-up bar, and seating on multi-colored schoolhouse chairs.
166 residents recomanen
Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd
166 residents recomanen
In narrow, winding Laurel Canyon, beneath a funky market, this unexpected restaurant sports used-brick walls, a Euro-style stand-up bar, and seating on multi-colored schoolhouse chairs.
The Polo Lounge does a good job of channeling Old Hollywood with its impeccable service & quality food.
62 residents recomanen
Polo Lounge
9641 Sunset Blvd
62 residents recomanen
The Polo Lounge does a good job of channeling Old Hollywood with its impeccable service & quality food.
After an afternoon of shopping on Melrose, unwind with coffee and a sandwich at Alfred’s. The menu is small, but Alfred’s only serves the best.
168 residents recomanen
Melrose Place
Melrose Place
168 residents recomanen
After an afternoon of shopping on Melrose, unwind with coffee and a sandwich at Alfred’s. The menu is small, but Alfred’s only serves the best.
Though the Chateau Marmont is synonymous with Hollywood’s party crowd, the hotel’s restaurant is a surprisingly peaceful space.
353 residents recomanen
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset Blvd
353 residents recomanen
Though the Chateau Marmont is synonymous with Hollywood’s party crowd, the hotel’s restaurant is a surprisingly peaceful space.
Visitors might find it odd that an upscale French restaurant from star chef Ludo Lefebvre would be located in a strip mall, but that’s typical of Southern California.
29 residents recomanen
Trois Mec
716 N Highland Ave
29 residents recomanen
Visitors might find it odd that an upscale French restaurant from star chef Ludo Lefebvre would be located in a strip mall, but that’s typical of Southern California.
"Un lugar en la mesa del amor", This is the concept behind Gracias Madre. The restaurant is a mix of Mexican cuisine and organic food, with a clean and modern ambient.
241 residents recomanen
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose Ave
241 residents recomanen
"Un lugar en la mesa del amor", This is the concept behind Gracias Madre. The restaurant is a mix of Mexican cuisine and organic food, with a clean and modern ambient.
Inaka means 'countryside' in Japanese, so expect to see a lot of simple, traditional options on the menu. The macrobiotic, veggie-centric menu highlights local ingredients.
Inaka Natural Foods Restaurant
131 S La Brea Ave
Inaka means 'countryside' in Japanese, so expect to see a lot of simple, traditional options on the menu. The macrobiotic, veggie-centric menu highlights local ingredients.
This Italian joint serves serves up modern takes on red sauce classics--don't miss the crispy wood-fired pizzas topped with a creative selection of locally sourced ingredients.
124 residents recomanen
Jon & Vinny's Fairfax
412 N Fairfax Ave
124 residents recomanen
This Italian joint serves serves up modern takes on red sauce classics--don't miss the crispy wood-fired pizzas topped with a creative selection of locally sourced ingredients.
A nice place for brunch or lunch with friends, Joan's on Third is a gourmet marketplace and cafe known as much for its welcoming staff as it is for its delicious food.
251 residents recomanen
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd St
251 residents recomanen
A nice place for brunch or lunch with friends, Joan's on Third is a gourmet marketplace and cafe known as much for its welcoming staff as it is for its delicious food.
Simple, traditional French cuisine is served in a beautifully decorated setting, complete with an outdoor patio. The generously-sized charcuterie plate is not to be missed.
12 residents recomanen
Terrine
8265 Beverly Boulevard
12 residents recomanen
Simple, traditional French cuisine is served in a beautifully decorated setting, complete with an outdoor patio. The generously-sized charcuterie plate is not to be missed.
Ingredients get top billing at this modern French restaurant. On the menu you’ll spot Santa Barbara uni, Normandy butter and Maryland crab. Get a reservation or prepare for a long wait.
319 residents recomanen
Republique
624 S La Brea Ave
319 residents recomanen
Ingredients get top billing at this modern French restaurant. On the menu you’ll spot Santa Barbara uni, Normandy butter and Maryland crab. Get a reservation or prepare for a long wait.

Essentials

Great selection on wines. Pretty delicious meals at the deli.
78 residents recomanen
Canyon Country Store
2108 Laurel Canyon Blvd
78 residents recomanen
Great selection on wines. Pretty delicious meals at the deli.
Wide range of delicious foods.
87 residents recomanen
Bristol Farms
7880 Sunset Blvd
87 residents recomanen
Wide range of delicious foods.

Everything Else

Great place for a hike!
2445 residents recomanen
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 residents recomanen
Great place for a hike!

Sightseeing

Great place to see all of Los Angeles and plenty of walking trails.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 residents recomanen
Great place to see all of Los Angeles and plenty of walking trails.

Drinks & Nightlife

Its celebrity clientele sometimes overshadows the Ivy’s wonderful ambience and food – this is a place to see and be seen.
181 residents recomanen
The Ivy
113 N Robertson Blvd
181 residents recomanen
Its celebrity clientele sometimes overshadows the Ivy’s wonderful ambience and food – this is a place to see and be seen.
Fun and laid back, this nautical-themed restaurant is known for its shrimp toast and lobster roolls. Make sure you book a table to avoid disappointment.
80 residents recomanen
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd St
80 residents recomanen
Fun and laid back, this nautical-themed restaurant is known for its shrimp toast and lobster roolls. Make sure you book a table to avoid disappointment.
With a contemporary and sophisticated design, STK leaves traditional (and sometimes tacky) American steakhouses in the dust. The sophisticated menu presents updated takes on classic steakhouse fare.
58 residents recomanen
STK Los Angeles
930 Hilgard Ave
58 residents recomanen
With a contemporary and sophisticated design, STK leaves traditional (and sometimes tacky) American steakhouses in the dust. The sophisticated menu presents updated takes on classic steakhouse fare.
Classy, contemporary Ysabel gets the thumbs up for its delectable food, creative cocktails and sophisticated, trendy ambience. Popular with locals in their 20s and 30s, it’s usually buzzing.
137 residents recomanen
Ysabel
945 N Fairfax Ave
137 residents recomanen
Classy, contemporary Ysabel gets the thumbs up for its delectable food, creative cocktails and sophisticated, trendy ambience. Popular with locals in their 20s and 30s, it’s usually buzzing.
There are plenty of vintage bars and restaurants in LA, but we feel certain The Nice Guy is the only one with a mafia theme. Naturally not just anyone can walk into the swanky lounge, so call or email
88 residents recomanen
The Nice Guy
401 N La Cienega Blvd
88 residents recomanen
There are plenty of vintage bars and restaurants in LA, but we feel certain The Nice Guy is the only one with a mafia theme. Naturally not just anyone can walk into the swanky lounge, so call or email