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Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome new addition to the neighborhood! Walking distance. Wine bar and restaurant with open air space and patio seating. Great wine and food.
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Wife and the Somm
3416 Verdugo RdAwesome new addition to the neighborhood! Walking distance. Wine bar and restaurant with open air space and patio seating. Great wine and food.
Good local neighborhood hip bar with many beers on tap. Outdoor patio as well.
81 locals raden deze aan
Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo RdGood local neighborhood hip bar with many beers on tap. Outdoor patio as well.
Dunsmoor Bar
The Grant
I like this bar and restaurant! Period. And if you don't there's plenty others around on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
100 locals raden deze aan
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdI like this bar and restaurant! Period. And if you don't there's plenty others around on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
Plenty of people love this casual local bar. And if you don't, there's plenty others around on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
148 locals raden deze aan
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdPlenty of people love this casual local bar. And if you don't, there's plenty others around on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
Another popular casual watering hole and eatery on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
219 locals raden deze aan
The York
5018 York BlvdAnother popular casual watering hole and eatery on trendy York Blvd in heart of happening Highland Park.
Love this trendy al fresco bar in heart of Silverlake. Also has hidden hard-to-get-into room. Must be in the know. I've never been in that part and I still dig it.
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TENANTS OF THE TREES
2810 Hyperion AveLove this trendy al fresco bar in heart of Silverlake. Also has hidden hard-to-get-into room. Must be in the know. I've never been in that part and I still dig it.
Zebulon
2478 Fletcher Drgreat bar, outdoor hang with live music in separate back room
Food Scene nearby
Little Beast Restaurant
1496 Colorado Blvdlocally sourced; al fresco dining $$
Eagle rock eatery featuring organic salads, sandwiches, soups and great brunch options. I'm friends with the nice owners, too! ;-)
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Four Cafe
2122 Colorado BlvdEagle rock eatery featuring organic salads, sandwiches, soups and great brunch options. I'm friends with the nice owners, too! ;-)
Yummy local Mexican food restaurant with some unusual options and great mole. Also full bar. Family friendly, too.
72 locals raden deze aan
CaCao Mexicatessen
1576 Colorado BlvdYummy local Mexican food restaurant with some unusual options and great mole. Also full bar. Family friendly, too.
Our FAVE Italian restaurant! In nearby Silverlake. Great al fresco dining, too. And they have blankets. Super friendly staff. Great place for larger groups as well. Cool vibe.
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Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveOur FAVE Italian restaurant! In nearby Silverlake. Great al fresco dining, too. And they have blankets. Super friendly staff. Great place for larger groups as well. Cool vibe.
Long time French staple in heart of Silverlake. Just the right does of haute. Great bar now, too.
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Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdLong time French staple in heart of Silverlake. Just the right does of haute. Great bar now, too.
Dimly lit, great couples spot for fine dining. hearty seasonal menu. love the vibe. Best for date night.
90 locals raden deze aan
Blair's Restaurant
2901 Rowena AvenueDimly lit, great couples spot for fine dining. hearty seasonal menu. love the vibe. Best for date night.
Healthy (no, really!) fast food Mexican cuisine. They even have a Kale Ceasar. Yum!
66 locals raden deze aan
Mixto Comida Latina
2827 Hyperion AveHealthy (no, really!) fast food Mexican cuisine. They even have a Kale Ceasar. Yum!
Great restaurant and bar atmosphere. Bar is small but lively. Really fun for date night or friends. Great food, too! Definitely a fave spot in Los Feliz.
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Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveGreat restaurant and bar atmosphere. Bar is small but lively. Really fun for date night or friends. Great food, too! Definitely a fave spot in Los Feliz.
Great walk-up counter at outside spot. Fuel up on caffeine and nibbles before hiking up to the Griffith Park Observatory or just around the dell.
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The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrGreat walk-up counter at outside spot. Fuel up on caffeine and nibbles before hiking up to the Griffith Park Observatory or just around the dell.
Super al fresco modern dining option. Only been for brunch but serve all day/eve, too. Watch the trains go by! Modern middle-Eastern menu. Great decor.
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Momed Atwater Village
3245 Casitas AveSuper al fresco modern dining option. Only been for brunch but serve all day/eve, too. Watch the trains go by! Modern middle-Eastern menu. Great decor.
Second fave place to get pho and other yummy Vietnamese dishes. Friendly modern setting. Nice staff.
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Viet Noodle Bar
3133 Glendale BlvdSecond fave place to get pho and other yummy Vietnamese dishes. Friendly modern setting. Nice staff.
All'Acqua
3280 Glendale BlvdLocal Italian in brand new spot.
Voted one of best restaurants in LA. Located DTLA. Fun & lively $$$. Need rez!
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Bestia
2121 E 7th PlVoted one of best restaurants in LA. Located DTLA. Fun & lively $$$. Need rez!
Love this trendy cool Italian restaurant and the food is really good too. Watch Fellini projected on the wall while you dine and learn Italian in the bathroom! DTLA
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Terroni
7605 Beverly BlvdLove this trendy cool Italian restaurant and the food is really good too. Watch Fellini projected on the wall while you dine and learn Italian in the bathroom! DTLA
Voted one of best restaurants in LA. Located DTLA. Amazing al fresco setting with roll back roof. $$$. Definitely ask for table outside. Need rez!
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Redbird
114 E 2nd StVoted one of best restaurants in LA. Located DTLA. Amazing al fresco setting with roll back roof. $$$. Definitely ask for table outside. Need rez!
Kismet
4648 Hollywood BlvdBeautifully appointed trendy organic restaurant in Silverlake
Best Pizza on the east side on trendy York Blvd. Walk to other shops and bars.
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TOWN Pizza
5101 York BlvdBest Pizza on the east side on trendy York Blvd. Walk to other shops and bars.
Salazar
2490 Fletcher Drtrendy outdoor Mexican restaurant and bar vibe. Fun!
Fave new spot. Great Veg options and beautiful setting!
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Botanica Restaurant and Market
1620 Silver Lake BlvdFave new spot. Great Veg options and beautiful setting!
Dune
3143 Glendale Blvdtiny - as in no tables - med spot with killer food. best for take out!
Manuela
907 E 3rd StGreat trendy eatery & cocktails; alfresco covered rustic art complex
Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa StBest Pizza in east LA!
delish sandwiches at a cool spot in the heart of hip Frogtown along the LA River. Just a hop and a skip from us
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Wax Paper Frogtown
2902 Knox Avedelish sandwiches at a cool spot in the heart of hip Frogtown along the LA River. Just a hop and a skip from us
Great addition to downtown eateries. One of the best in LA imho. Opened 2018. Definitely make reservations in advance
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Bavel
500 Mateo StGreat addition to downtown eateries. One of the best in LA imho. Opened 2018. Definitely make reservations in advance
Really great authentic Thai Food, made fresh. Tends to be on the spicy side! Amazing Tofu-Larb dish! Limited vegetarian options though. They deliver!
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Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdReally great authentic Thai Food, made fresh. Tends to be on the spicy side! Amazing Tofu-Larb dish! Limited vegetarian options though. They deliver!
Modern Glendale outpost of a Taiwanese chain known for its handmade soup dumplings & Chinese fare. We don't like to eat in (long lines, large, loud) but perfect for delivery on those nights you want to stay in and watch your fave film or series.
153 locals raden deze aan
Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveModern Glendale outpost of a Taiwanese chain known for its handmade soup dumplings & Chinese fare. We don't like to eat in (long lines, large, loud) but perfect for delivery on those nights you want to stay in and watch your fave film or series.
Mia Sushi
4741 N Eagle Rock BlvdLocal sushi joint. Not world famous, but satisfies!
Home-style Mexican food in sit down environment. Expect a wait if you go after 6pm, and families. It's a lively spot.
21 locals raden deze aan
La Cabañita
3445 N Verdugo RdHome-style Mexican food in sit down environment. Expect a wait if you go after 6pm, and families. It's a lively spot.
Indian gastropub serves street eats, burgers & beers amid high ceilings & marble-topped counters. Consistently tasty.
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BADMAASH Downtown LA
108 W 2nd StIndian gastropub serves street eats, burgers & beers amid high ceilings & marble-topped counters. Consistently tasty.
Indochine Vien
3110 Glendale BlvdSimple Vietnamese food. Nothing fancy, but fresh.
solid ramen house. We love the "3 Kinds of Mushrooms' dish!
278 locals raden deze aan
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset Blvdsolid ramen house. We love the "3 Kinds of Mushrooms' dish!
local simple pizza. Nothing special, but works in a pinch or for families on a budget.
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Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria - Eagle Rock
2136 Colorado Blvdlocal simple pizza. Nothing special, but works in a pinch or for families on a budget.
Hands down, our fave breakfast spot! And lunch is good, too. Closed in evenings. WALKABLE from the Boat House! Just 3 blocks away.
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Lemon Poppy Kitchen
3324 Verdugo RdHands down, our fave breakfast spot! And lunch is good, too. Closed in evenings. WALKABLE from the Boat House! Just 3 blocks away.
NOTE: This place is called HAIL MARY PIZZA but for some reason the old name - Journeymen keeps coming up! Its in Atwater Village, not too far away! Amazing pizzas & salads and sides.
9 locals raden deze aan
Hail Mary Pizza
3219 Glendale BlvdNOTE: This place is called HAIL MARY PIZZA but for some reason the old name - Journeymen keeps coming up! Its in Atwater Village, not too far away! Amazing pizzas & salads and sides.
Grá
1524 Pizarro StGreat pizza and setting not far away
Great new addition to the neighborhood and walking distance! Terrific wine and food. Open air and patio seating.
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Wife and the Somm
3416 Verdugo RdGreat new addition to the neighborhood and walking distance! Terrific wine and food. Open air and patio seating.
Damian
2132 East 7th PlaceDitroit Taqueria
2117 Violet StreetDine alfresco on the large back patio under an enormous tree. Formerly home to Cliff’s Edge, a Silverlake staple for 16 yrs. Lively scene.
22 locals raden deze aan
Bacari Silver Lake
3626 Sunset BoulevardDine alfresco on the large back patio under an enormous tree. Formerly home to Cliff’s Edge, a Silverlake staple for 16 yrs. Lively scene.
Elf Cafe
2135 Sunset Blvdikigai
Sushi!
Dunsmoor
Formerly called Lasa, now LASITA- this is a special Filipino rotisserie & natural wine bar located downtown. It’s wonderful!
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LASA
727 N BroadwayFormerly called Lasa, now LASITA- this is a special Filipino rotisserie & natural wine bar located downtown. It’s wonderful!
Barra Santos
Delicious neighborhood Portuguese restaurant. No reservations. Get there early.
Lingua Franca
Situated along the LA River. Risotto, burgers, salads…
Hands down the best ceviche in town! One of our fave spots in Los Angeles- delicious food, amazing ambiance and inspired libations. A must!
Loreto
Hands down the best ceviche in town! One of our fave spots in Los Angeles- delicious food, amazing ambiance and inspired libations. A must!
Salvamex Restaurant
1910 Cypress AveOpen 8:30-8, el Salvadoran Mex food. $
Queen St, Los Angeles, CA 90039, Verenigde Staten
Raw bar. Small cozy place, Rez recommended.
Budonoki
Izakaya sushi joint in the heart of trendy Silverlake
Holy Basil Market
Thai food in Atwater Village
Essentials
Super King Market 02
2716 N San Fernando Rdinteresting ethnic market within walking distance!
Local specialty market with great prices and some organic options, too
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveLocal specialty market with great prices and some organic options, too
Large upscale supermarket in the heart of Silverlake. Close by...
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Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveLarge upscale supermarket in the heart of Silverlake. Close by...
Small, neighborhood, organic, health food market in Los Feliz
202 locals raden deze aan
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst AveSmall, neighborhood, organic, health food market in Los Feliz
Large organic market chain located in nearby Glendale. About 10 minutes away
306 locals raden deze aan
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyLarge organic market chain located in nearby Glendale. About 10 minutes away
Everything Else
Neighborhood dry cleaners across the street from Gelson's and next door to Trader Joe's in Silverlake
Hyperion Cleaners Inc
2730 Hyperion AveNeighborhood dry cleaners across the street from Gelson's and next door to Trader Joe's in Silverlake
Once a month amazing swap meet (second Sunday of every month). Go early! Cool stuff!!
575 locals raden deze aan
Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrOnce a month amazing swap meet (second Sunday of every month). Go early! Cool stuff!!
great thai massage place is beautiful setting. The hot tea, orange slices and dates afterward are the best!
40 locals raden deze aan
The Raven Spa
2910 Rowena Avegreat thai massage place is beautiful setting. The hot tea, orange slices and dates afterward are the best!
Olympic Spa
3915 W Olympic BlvdGreat Korean Day Spa for women. Love this place.
Great grassy meadow suitable for lovers, families, picnics. Be cool & chill at the same time. Sadly, no dogs allowed.
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Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdGreat grassy meadow suitable for lovers, families, picnics. Be cool & chill at the same time. Sadly, no dogs allowed.
Reservoir
1700 Silver Lake BlvdGreat two-mile loop for jogging & walking. Less than 2 miles away!
There's another one closer to us called the Lincoln Cypress station located at 370 W. Avenue 26th, Los Angeles 90031. Take this to DTLA or into Pasadena.
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Highland Park Station
203 N Ave 58There's another one closer to us called the Lincoln Cypress station located at 370 W. Avenue 26th, Los Angeles 90031. Take this to DTLA or into Pasadena.
Shopping
Great Silverlake boutique owned by the lovely Melissa. Find great women's fashion, jewelry, textiles and scarves.
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Lake
1618 Silver Lake BlvdGreat Silverlake boutique owned by the lovely Melissa. Find great women's fashion, jewelry, textiles and scarves.
Trendy great boutique for jewelry, books, one-of-a-kind gifts, in Silverlake
15 locals raden deze aan
Ok Silver Lake
1716 Silver Lake BlvdTrendy great boutique for jewelry, books, one-of-a-kind gifts, in Silverlake
Sightseeing
Griffith-observatorium
2800 E Observatory RdMust see! The view from here is amaze.
Arts & Culture
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveAmazing iconic outdoor venue for concerts.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdGreat LA musuem!
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveGreat LA Musuem
Het Museum voor Hedendaagse Kunst
250 S Grand AveGreat LA Musuem
Broad Contemporary Art Museum
221 S Grand AveBrand new amazing LA Musuem. Must See!
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dranimals
Popular destination if you're into that kindof thing!
3326 locals raden deze aan
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaPopular destination if you're into that kindof thing!
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdAmazing iconic outdoor venue for concerts.
Outdoor shopping experience with fountains, stores and restaurants. Mac store here, too. And movie theater.
642 locals raden deze aan
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayOutdoor shopping experience with fountains, stores and restaurants. Mac store here, too. And movie theater.