Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Not open Sundays. Great for juices, and it's pretty close.
267 residents recomanen
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset BlvdNot open Sundays. Great for juices, and it's pretty close.
Very curated, small, amazing local store. For snacks, the best cheese and baguettes, and very good prepared food. Walkable.
153 residents recomanen
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park AveVery curated, small, amazing local store. For snacks, the best cheese and baguettes, and very good prepared food. Walkable.
For longer stays. It's an 8 minute drive from the house. I do most of my grocery shopping here, affordable, quality groceries.
254 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdFor longer stays. It's an 8 minute drive from the house. I do most of my grocery shopping here, affordable, quality groceries.
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
Walgreens
105 E Glenoaks BlvdShopping
The LA location (there's one in NY too), it's curated, affordable vintage for men and women.
WORSHIP LA - Vintage Boutique
5712 North Figueroa StreetThe LA location (there's one in NY too), it's curated, affordable vintage for men and women.
Another favorite vintage store. You'll always find something, and their prices are amazing. Men and women's.
32 residents recomanen
Squaresville
1800 N Vermont AveAnother favorite vintage store. You'll always find something, and their prices are amazing. Men and women's.
If I need to go to the mall, this is the one I'll go to. It's actually beautiful, and has a Target, Nordstrom, Zara, Topshop, Free People, H&M, Apple, etc. Also amazing food options there.
642 residents recomanen
The Americana a Brand
889 Americana WayIf I need to go to the mall, this is the one I'll go to. It's actually beautiful, and has a Target, Nordstrom, Zara, Topshop, Free People, H&M, Apple, etc. Also amazing food options there.
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale BlvdWe get our wines here.
2nd Sunday every month. If you're around and like vintage, this is a stadium full of vendors, it's amazing.
99 residents recomanen
Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl Dr2nd Sunday every month. If you're around and like vintage, this is a stadium full of vendors, it's amazing.
Entertainment & Activities
Tuesday 2-7:30 and Saturday 8am-1:30pm. Local vendors, produce, vintage, jewelry. Right in the midst of Sunset.
187 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdTuesday 2-7:30 and Saturday 8am-1:30pm. Local vendors, produce, vintage, jewelry. Right in the midst of Sunset.
Sightseeing
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdViews of the city.
People watching at this beach is the best. Lots of shops to wander in and out of, some affordable, most not, but still fun.
For food, go to Gjelina, or their take out window GTA.
351 residents recomanen
Venice
People watching at this beach is the best. Lots of shops to wander in and out of, some affordable, most not, but still fun.
For food, go to Gjelina, or their take out window GTA.
These gardens are gorgeous. Great way to spend the day wandering around.
999 residents recomanen
Huntington Library Art Collections i Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThese gardens are gorgeous. Great way to spend the day wandering around.
Arts & Culture
It's amazing. If you like classical music, the LA phil is wonderful and the concert hall is gorgeous. https://www.laphil.com/tickets/calendar-fullseason
1063 residents recomanen
Sala de concerts Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveIt's amazing. If you like classical music, the LA phil is wonderful and the concert hall is gorgeous. https://www.laphil.com/tickets/calendar-fullseason
Parks & Nature
One of my favorite city hikes. It feels quiet and peaceful, even though it's so close to everything.
99 residents recomanen
Griffith Park Boulevard
1519 Griffith Park BlvdOne of my favorite city hikes. It feels quiet and peaceful, even though it's so close to everything.
Food Scene
If you like spice and Thai street food, come here. One of my favorites. If you eat on the earlier side, getting in won't be as bad, but expect to wait an hour or so if you come during peak dinner time. Put your name and phone number on the list and go get a drink closeby.
The crispy rice salad and startled pig are favorites.
238 residents recomanen
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdIf you like spice and Thai street food, come here. One of my favorites. If you eat on the earlier side, getting in won't be as bad, but expect to wait an hour or so if you come during peak dinner time. Put your name and phone number on the list and go get a drink closeby.
The crispy rice salad and startled pig are favorites.
Favorite brunch spot. Also gets a bit of a wait, but so worth it. Very thoughtful flavor combinations and one of the most beloved spots in LA (rightly so).
Faves: Crispy rice bowl with the works and ricotta toast with jam.
307 residents recomanen
Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveFavorite brunch spot. Also gets a bit of a wait, but so worth it. Very thoughtful flavor combinations and one of the most beloved spots in LA (rightly so).
Faves: Crispy rice bowl with the works and ricotta toast with jam.
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset BlvdCash only, great pho.
The Al Pastor. From a spit with grilled pineapple, some of my favorite tacos in LA. They don't take out the spit til evening, highly recommend as a late night snack. Cash only.
74 residents recomanen
Leo's Tacos Truck
415 Glendale BlvdThe Al Pastor. From a spit with grilled pineapple, some of my favorite tacos in LA. They don't take out the spit til evening, highly recommend as a late night snack. Cash only.
breakfast foods. I mostly go here for the smoothies (Merman is my favorite). Healthy, feel good breakfast.
49 residents recomanen
Honey Hi
1620 Sunset Blvdbreakfast foods. I mostly go here for the smoothies (Merman is my favorite). Healthy, feel good breakfast.
If you're on sunset and want a juice or smoothie.
Coconut kale is my fave.
77 residents recomanen
Naturewell Vegan Juice & Smoothies
3824 Sunset BlvdIf you're on sunset and want a juice or smoothie.
Coconut kale is my fave.
Gorgeous interior, thoughtful food. Their description is "Food magazine turned all-day café with a seasonal menu inspired by California cuisine." The cocktails are amazing, and I love pretty much everything on the menu.
69 residents recomanen
Botanica Restaurant and Market
1620 Silver Lake BlvdGorgeous interior, thoughtful food. Their description is "Food magazine turned all-day café with a seasonal menu inspired by California cuisine." The cocktails are amazing, and I love pretty much everything on the menu.
If you like dumplings. Amazing. Long lines but put in your number and walk around at the Galleria Mall.
153 residents recomanen
Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveIf you like dumplings. Amazing. Long lines but put in your number and walk around at the Galleria Mall.
In-N-Out Burger
119 S Brand BlvdIt's In N Out.
Tacos Arizas
Logan StreetConsistently good street tacos close by. 1.50 per taco. Cash only.
Blossom
4019 Sunset BlvdIf you want Vietnamese in a bit nicer of a setting.
Chinese and Thai dishes, small, affordable, great for ordering several things and sharing
255 residents recomanen
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdChinese and Thai dishes, small, affordable, great for ordering several things and sharing
The vibe. Iconic, cozy, and hip Italian eatery. On Monday nights they have a prefix menu with a starter, entree and dessert for $18, and house red and white wines for $18 a bottle. http://www.littledoms.com/monday-supper/
276 residents recomanen
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveThe vibe. Iconic, cozy, and hip Italian eatery. On Monday nights they have a prefix menu with a starter, entree and dessert for $18, and house red and white wines for $18 a bottle. http://www.littledoms.com/monday-supper/
If you can get a reservation (opentable), it's the best Italian in LA. Go for the Little Gem salad, the roasted bone marrow, and the Cavatelli.
322 residents recomanen
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlIf you can get a reservation (opentable), it's the best Italian in LA. Go for the Little Gem salad, the roasted bone marrow, and the Cavatelli.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StConsistent, amazing sushi.
Another amazing Italian spot. High ceilings and marble everywhere, right in down town. Usually doesn't have a huge wait.
165 residents recomanen
Terroni
7605 Beverly BlvdAnother amazing Italian spot. High ceilings and marble everywhere, right in down town. Usually doesn't have a huge wait.
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdTHE silver lake coffee shop.
Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset BlvdIt's close, and our favorite coffee.
Arcade games and pinball make this Thai influenced restaurant fun. Also, the burger is surprisingly great. Crowd is casual, and loud.
106 residents recomanen
Button Mash
1391 Sunset BlvdArcade games and pinball make this Thai influenced restaurant fun. Also, the burger is surprisingly great. Crowd is casual, and loud.
Mediterranean inspired vegetarian. Amazing flavors, super cute and intimate atmosphere.
125 residents recomanen
Elf Cafe
2135 Sunset BlvdMediterranean inspired vegetarian. Amazing flavors, super cute and intimate atmosphere.
Dinette
1608 1/2 Sunset BlvdGreat, easy, quality breakfast and lunch
Beverly Soon Tofu Restaurant
2717 W Olympic BlvdKorean. Amazing.
Korean BBQ. Best quality meats with smaller waits than average (most KBBQ places get insane waits! Highly recommend checking out some of them if you have the patience and can stand to wait a bit. They take your number and will text you when ready)
23 residents recomanen
Soowon Galbi
856 Vermont AveKorean BBQ. Best quality meats with smaller waits than average (most KBBQ places get insane waits! Highly recommend checking out some of them if you have the patience and can stand to wait a bit. They take your number and will text you when ready)
Very good casual dining. Great for take out or picnics. Love the kale salad and mac and cheese, and also their bowls are great.
151 residents recomanen
Forage
2764 Sunset BlvdVery good casual dining. Great for take out or picnics. Love the kale salad and mac and cheese, and also their bowls are great.
It has everything. Budget some time to walk around and try lots of things!
968 residents recomanen
Gran Mercat Central
317 S BroadwayIt has everything. Budget some time to walk around and try lots of things!
Adorable coffee shop with really good pastries. I go for the Durango cookie.
117 residents recomanen
Valerie Echo Park
1665 Echo Park AveAdorable coffee shop with really good pastries. I go for the Durango cookie.
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdBreakfast tacos.
If you have the time (think 2-3 hours) this is the best fried chicken in Los Angeles. It's Nashville hot chicken and legendary here in LA.
69 residents recomanen
Howlin' Ray's
727 N BroadwayIf you have the time (think 2-3 hours) this is the best fried chicken in Los Angeles. It's Nashville hot chicken and legendary here in LA.
A bit out of the way but if you're over here, this place is amazing. Fried chicken sandwich, shrimp toast, anything.
80 residents recomanen
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd StA bit out of the way but if you're over here, this place is amazing. Fried chicken sandwich, shrimp toast, anything.
Simple, amazing, utilitarian handroll spot. One of my lunch go-tos (can also do dinner). The line moves quickly.
89 residents recomanen
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
421 S Main StSimple, amazing, utilitarian handroll spot. One of my lunch go-tos (can also do dinner). The line moves quickly.
M-W 8am-3pm
Thurs-Sun 8am-9pm
adorable neighborhood brunch spot that transitions to a wine bar in the afternoon. right down the street
55 residents recomanen
Pollen
M-W 8am-3pm
Thurs-Sun 8am-9pm
adorable neighborhood brunch spot that transitions to a wine bar in the afternoon. right down the street
Mariscos Jalisco
3040 E Olympic Blvdamazing shrimp tacos.
homemade flour tortillas. one of my favorite tacos in la. get the carmelo with carne asada!
35 residents recomanen
Sonoratown
208 E 8th Sthomemade flour tortillas. one of my favorite tacos in la. get the carmelo with carne asada!
Bavel
500 Mateo Stgorgeous mediterranean restaurant.