Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Magical! "May your next hour be o'erflowing with joy". That is the essence of Aroma, which has some of the most amazing pastries you will find anywhere in LA,behind curved glass and copper counters.
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Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveMagical! "May your next hour be o'erflowing with joy". That is the essence of Aroma, which has some of the most amazing pastries you will find anywhere in LA,behind curved glass and copper counters.
OH MY GOSH, coolest pizza place you will ever see! JUST opened it we are the ONLY one in America--it's an Aussie Restaurant. They even have gluten-free! Like a James Bond Movie decor!
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Jumpin Java
11919 Ventura BlvdOH MY GOSH, coolest pizza place you will ever see! JUST opened it we are the ONLY one in America--it's an Aussie Restaurant. They even have gluten-free! Like a James Bond Movie decor!
Our family's favorite local breakfast/lunch spot--our extended kitchen table!The Cinnamon Kiss French Toast is essential--just plan a nap afterward or, if you can bear to, share! Passion fruit iced T!
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar
Our family's favorite local breakfast/lunch spot--our extended kitchen table!The Cinnamon Kiss French Toast is essential--just plan a nap afterward or, if you can bear to, share! Passion fruit iced T!
Monday nights are 33% off, but the prices are still quite good food/drink BUENO! Get the large steak nachos with extra cheese layered between (tell owner Bernadette I sent you!) Lobster Quesadilla!
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Mexicali Cocina Cantina
12161 Ventura BlvdMonday nights are 33% off, but the prices are still quite good food/drink BUENO! Get the large steak nachos with extra cheese layered between (tell owner Bernadette I sent you!) Lobster Quesadilla!
Hip, edgy, artsy, young with great coffee drinks, smoothies, food and sweets, terrific service. Free WiFi "tryourfood" is the password, I think. Relaxed, so linger. 24 hours, except Sunday til 12am.
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Crave Cafe
14504 Ventura BlvdHip, edgy, artsy, young with great coffee drinks, smoothies, food and sweets, terrific service. Free WiFi "tryourfood" is the password, I think. Relaxed, so linger. 24 hours, except Sunday til 12am.
Worth the drive (go to Westside Pavillion Mall after) and the wait (honor system). BEST burgers and fries -get PIE with ice cream! They have cream soda! Vintage spot with wraparound counters. A MUST!
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The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdWorth the drive (go to Westside Pavillion Mall after) and the wait (honor system). BEST burgers and fries -get PIE with ice cream! They have cream soda! Vintage spot with wraparound counters. A MUST!
Charming and a great hang out with fantastic breakfasts and lunches and coffee.
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Sweet Butter Kitchen
13824 Ventura BlvdCharming and a great hang out with fantastic breakfasts and lunches and coffee.
72 years in business at the same location. The World Best Chili Dog!
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Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea Ave72 years in business at the same location. The World Best Chili Dog!
These are unique to LA and a couple of other Western States, but now they have a couple in NYC and we'd like to think we helped!:) Try the Black Forrest Iced Blended. You can buy the mix for home!
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
5300 Lankershim BlvdThese are unique to LA and a couple of other Western States, but now they have a couple in NYC and we'd like to think we helped!:) Try the Black Forrest Iced Blended. You can buy the mix for home!
Right across the street from Bob's Big Boy, Mo's is all warm woods and comfortable booths and big round tables and the food is never disappointing. Try the Citrus Chicken Salad and Parmesan Toast!
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Mo's Restaurant
4301 W Riverside DrRight across the street from Bob's Big Boy, Mo's is all warm woods and comfortable booths and big round tables and the food is never disappointing. Try the Citrus Chicken Salad and Parmesan Toast!
You know it by other names, if you are American...Frisch's, Shoney's Elby's, etc, but Bob's is the oldest remaining original Big Boy in America-- like stepping back into the 50's. Car Hop on weekends!
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Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrYou know it by other names, if you are American...Frisch's, Shoney's Elby's, etc, but Bob's is the oldest remaining original Big Boy in America-- like stepping back into the 50's. Car Hop on weekends!
HOW do I even begin to describe Portos? Throw caution to the wind, as well as carbs and calories and have one of their Spanish Empanada and Strawberry Cheesecake!
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Patys Restaurant
10001 Riverside DrHOW do I even begin to describe Portos? Throw caution to the wind, as well as carbs and calories and have one of their Spanish Empanada and Strawberry Cheesecake!
A true experience. Romantic and a step into a time machine into France during WWII--kid friendly--trees growing through the roof, great buffets for brunch and dinners.
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant
16320 Raymer StreetA true experience. Romantic and a step into a time machine into France during WWII--kid friendly--trees growing through the roof, great buffets for brunch and dinners.
Famous Los Angeles authentic deli right in the heart of the Fairfax district--near The Farmer's Market and The Grove Mall. Excellent Reuben sandwich and great live music!
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Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveFamous Los Angeles authentic deli right in the heart of the Fairfax district--near The Farmer's Market and The Grove Mall. Excellent Reuben sandwich and great live music!
So hip, you will only find it by its address above--there is no sign:) Atmosphere with a capital SCENE-large fire pit, fantastic food and drink. The former Smokin' Johnnie's BBQ, famous blues club.
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Firefly
11720 Ventura BlvdSo hip, you will only find it by its address above--there is no sign:) Atmosphere with a capital SCENE-large fire pit, fantastic food and drink. The former Smokin' Johnnie's BBQ, famous blues club.
Have tea and delicious cakes and sandwiches while listening to Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald in this beautiful historic home, nay, museum. Nominated as Best Tea Shop 2011 by LA HOTLIST.
Lady Effie's Tea Parlor
453 East Adams BoulevardHave tea and delicious cakes and sandwiches while listening to Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald in this beautiful historic home, nay, museum. Nominated as Best Tea Shop 2011 by LA HOTLIST.
Every Sunday til about 2PM--3 blocks from the house--pony rides for the kids and a bouncy house ,hand-made crafts, jewelry, fresh fruits,vegetables, honey, all kinds of goodies & celebrity spotting.
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Studio City Farmers Market
2052 Ventura PlEvery Sunday til about 2PM--3 blocks from the house--pony rides for the kids and a bouncy house ,hand-made crafts, jewelry, fresh fruits,vegetables, honey, all kinds of goodies & celebrity spotting.
Shopping
High end boutique where the celebrities drop a few thousand in an hour. GREAT SALES and fashion you won't see elsewhere. If Brook is there, tell her Paris and I sent you!
DARI
12334 Ventura BlvdHigh end boutique where the celebrities drop a few thousand in an hour. GREAT SALES and fashion you won't see elsewhere. If Brook is there, tell her Paris and I sent you!
FANTASTIC thrift store! On Magnolia, where there are rows and rows of vintage stores--a lot of THEM shop HERE! Costumers shop here, too! Great souvenir spot for American jeans, etc!
American Way Thrift Store
1220 Magnolia BlvdFANTASTIC thrift store! On Magnolia, where there are rows and rows of vintage stores--a lot of THEM shop HERE! Costumers shop here, too! Great souvenir spot for American jeans, etc!
My friends, Robin and Marshall Latter own this amazing gallery of architectural pieces, antique doors, windows, lamps, stainglass, glass doorknobs. Tell them I sent you and they will take care of you!
Glass Horizons
My friends, Robin and Marshall Latter own this amazing gallery of architectural pieces, antique doors, windows, lamps, stainglass, glass doorknobs. Tell them I sent you and they will take care of you!
You've heard of Fred Segal thousands of times if you watch E or read "Us Weekly" or "People":) Now you can see where the stars shop and maybe even see 1 or 2 and there are GREAT summer sales!
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Fred Segal
8500 Sunset BlvdYou've heard of Fred Segal thousands of times if you watch E or read "Us Weekly" or "People":) Now you can see where the stars shop and maybe even see 1 or 2 and there are GREAT summer sales!
Il Tramezzino
13031 Ventura BlvdItalian press sandwiches which out of this world! Outdoor cafe, as well.
Boot Star Los Angeles
8633 Sunset BlvdOutstanding cowboy boots!
Everything Else
If you are American, you already know about Trader Joes. If you are not, you are going to LOVE this Grocery Store! Fresh and inventive food and wine and coffee and chocolate and SWEET POTATO CHIPS!
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdIf you are American, you already know about Trader Joes. If you are not, you are going to LOVE this Grocery Store! Fresh and inventive food and wine and coffee and chocolate and SWEET POTATO CHIPS!
They guy doesn't speak much English, but has a great sense of humor, does fine work and is reasonably priced if you need new heels on your shoes or repair or polish. Quick turn around,too!
Sos Shoe Repair
They guy doesn't speak much English, but has a great sense of humor, does fine work and is reasonably priced if you need new heels on your shoes or repair or polish. Quick turn around,too!
Every girl needs to know where the nail salon is:) This one is tucked in behind the Post Office and near Trader Joes and Crave and is run by a lovely group of Vietnamese women. Ask for Kim or Pam.
Nail Time
3962 Laurel Canyon BlvdEvery girl needs to know where the nail salon is:) This one is tucked in behind the Post Office and near Trader Joes and Crave and is run by a lovely group of Vietnamese women. Ask for Kim or Pam.
There is a postal worker named Dave who looks a bit like Santa Claus and knows everything you may need to ask. Full service post office with two automated stations and all the bells and whistles.
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United States Postal Service
3950 Laurel Canyon BlvdThere is a postal worker named Dave who looks a bit like Santa Claus and knows everything you may need to ask. Full service post office with two automated stations and all the bells and whistles.
Major grocery store chain. Has anything you might need. Good prices, good sales. Use 818-769-1531 phone number to get you the Von's Card discounts-tell them you don't have your card.
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Vons
4033 Laurel Canyon BlvdMajor grocery store chain. Has anything you might need. Good prices, good sales. Use 818-769-1531 phone number to get you the Von's Card discounts-tell them you don't have your card.
Oak Crest Market
3315 Cahuenga BlvdCharming little historic local food market.
Part of Hollywood history--known for their pancakes and old-fashioned charm. Beat the Clock menu every day-from 4-6pm you pay whatever time you arrive from a special menu. Ask for the "Beat the Clock"
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Du-Pars | Restaurant and Bakery
6333 W 3rd StPart of Hollywood history--known for their pancakes and old-fashioned charm. Beat the Clock menu every day-from 4-6pm you pay whatever time you arrive from a special menu. Ask for the "Beat the Clock"
Cigar Sanctuary Shop & Lounge
4419 Lankershim BlvdNot advocating smoking, but if you are an aficionado...
This is fantastic and small town feeling and very helpful staff. ONLY place I have keys made...Studio City Locksmith keys don't work well so I come HERE!:)
North Hollywood Hardware
11847 Ventura BlvdThis is fantastic and small town feeling and very helpful staff. ONLY place I have keys made...Studio City Locksmith keys don't work well so I come HERE!:)
My mother actually BRINGS dry cleaning with her when she comes to visit. $2.25 for ANY item and they do shirt laundering for the same.Tip from a costumer friend. Tell Nora and Ana I sent you!
Signature Cleaners
My mother actually BRINGS dry cleaning with her when she comes to visit. $2.25 for ANY item and they do shirt laundering for the same.Tip from a costumer friend. Tell Nora and Ana I sent you!
Mario Lopez broadcasts from here every day! If you are going to ONE mall in LA, it should be THIS one! Looks Dickensonian with its cobblestone streets and streetcar. REAL SNOW at Christmas! Concerts!
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrMario Lopez broadcasts from here every day! If you are going to ONE mall in LA, it should be THIS one! Looks Dickensonian with its cobblestone streets and streetcar. REAL SNOW at Christmas! Concerts!
Most people in LA haven't even been here & it is JUST past Pasadena I didn't choose a single spot there because it is all so magical--the shops, the mountains, the little ampitheatre, no stop lights
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Sierra Madre
Most people in LA haven't even been here & it is JUST past Pasadena I didn't choose a single spot there because it is all so magical--the shops, the mountains, the little ampitheatre, no stop lights
Boot Barn
7020 Topanga Canyon BoulevardWhere you will get a BETTER deal on Cowboy boots, if you are looking for them...
A chance to find some fantastic American vintage clothing and boots and shoes and accessories.
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American Vintage
1707 W Historic Rte 66A chance to find some fantastic American vintage clothing and boots and shoes and accessories.
Arts & Culture
Maybe you want to be discovered while in LA? Or take a great affordable fitness class? $16 will get you one here and it is two blocks from the house!
Hama's Dance Center
12117 Moorpark StMaybe you want to be discovered while in LA? Or take a great affordable fitness class? $16 will get you one here and it is two blocks from the house!
If you want to hear live original music with the best sound system in Los Angeles, go here! Then go home and tell your friends to watch out for the up and comers! Record deals are made here.
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Molly Malone's
575 S Fairfax AveIf you want to hear live original music with the best sound system in Los Angeles, go here! Then go home and tell your friends to watch out for the up and comers! Record deals are made here.
Sweet little spot to hear original live music. Small stage, good sound, bar upstairs and attached to Amalfi Ristorante-try the Truffle French Fries and you will thank me! Say hi to Shannon at the door
ROOM 5 Lounge
143 N La Brea AveSweet little spot to hear original live music. Small stage, good sound, bar upstairs and attached to Amalfi Ristorante-try the Truffle French Fries and you will thank me! Say hi to Shannon at the door
Drinks & Nightlife
Local trendy hangout for a drink after work or on the weekends. Fantastic selection of beer and I think some food.
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Laurel Tavern
11938 Ventura BlvdLocal trendy hangout for a drink after work or on the weekends. Fantastic selection of beer and I think some food.
Sightseeing
Not only breathtaking gardens and library, but just about the most elegant high tea you can imagine anywhere...
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Huntington Library kunstcollecties en botanische tuinen
1151 Oxford RdNot only breathtaking gardens and library, but just about the most elegant high tea you can imagine anywhere...
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dinosaur bones! Yep, they are REAL! Located by several museums and near The Grove Mall. There is ALSO a VERY chic restaurant and bar within the county museum property.
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Page Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdDem bones, dem bones, dem dinosaur bones! Yep, they are REAL! Located by several museums and near The Grove Mall. There is ALSO a VERY chic restaurant and bar within the county museum property.