Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Locals wait in line for the restaurant, but I recommend the fab home baked goods and a cup of coffee to go. Every thing is market fresh, so splurge on the decadent bread pudding or tarts.
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Auntie Em's Kitchen
4616 Eagle Rock BoulevardLocals wait in line for the restaurant, but I recommend the fab home baked goods and a cup of coffee to go. Every thing is market fresh, so splurge on the decadent bread pudding or tarts.
This little French gem features a small, but delicious menu. The portions are not huge, so get the wonderful french onion soup if you have an appetite. The staff are very friendly too.
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Bistro De La Gare
921 Meridian AveThis little French gem features a small, but delicious menu. The portions are not huge, so get the wonderful french onion soup if you have an appetite. The staff are very friendly too.
Wonderful family French market and cafe with outdoor seating. Nicole's has an especially festive vibe on Farmer's market day -Thursdays at 4pm. Wonderful wine, dessert, and cheese selection.
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Nicole's Market & Cafe
921 Meridian AveWonderful family French market and cafe with outdoor seating. Nicole's has an especially festive vibe on Farmer's market day -Thursdays at 4pm. Wonderful wine, dessert, and cheese selection.
OMG. Best war wonton soup. Ever! Awesome Chinese food. They will add extra cashew nuts upon request, and they deliver.
Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant
OMG. Best war wonton soup. Ever! Awesome Chinese food. They will add extra cashew nuts upon request, and they deliver.
Dim Sum Mania! You have to be strong in your conviction not to eat EVERYTHING the servers offer. Dumplings, shrimp w/ honey walnuts...and it's hard to spend more than $10 a person on Sunday brunch.
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Ocean Seafood Restaurant
750 N Hill StDim Sum Mania! You have to be strong in your conviction not to eat EVERYTHING the servers offer. Dumplings, shrimp w/ honey walnuts...and it's hard to spend more than $10 a person on Sunday brunch.
If you love east coast style pizza, you will be in heaven! Call the Figueroa store for delivery.
Italiano's Pizza
6500 N Figueroa StIf you love east coast style pizza, you will be in heaven! Call the Figueroa store for delivery.
If you love Mexican food, you must try this neighborhood gem. The hurraches are to die for. Everything is soooo yummy and inexpensive. Yeah, we're regulars.
Out of the Closet - Glassell Park
2425 N San Fernando RdIf you love Mexican food, you must try this neighborhood gem. The hurraches are to die for. Everything is soooo yummy and inexpensive. Yeah, we're regulars.
It's a real diner with real comfort food and excellent, friendly service. Love the open faced turkey, anything breakfast and a good cup of joe. Bonus - It's on the way to the Huntington Gardens.
Colonial Kitchen Restaurant
1110 Huntington DrIt's a real diner with real comfort food and excellent, friendly service. Love the open faced turkey, anything breakfast and a good cup of joe. Bonus - It's on the way to the Huntington Gardens.
Korean Mexican fusion? It's a surprisingly good combination. Hamburgers with bulgogi? Magic! Order ahead of time, as they get busy for such a small local eatery.
Red Hot Kitchen
4625 Valley BoulevardKorean Mexican fusion? It's a surprisingly good combination. Hamburgers with bulgogi? Magic! Order ahead of time, as they get busy for such a small local eatery.
Good Indian food. We always order the chicken tikka, which is more like butter chicken. Also the Saag paneer is a standout and the naan is fresh. Parking in the rear. Near Pasadena Playhouse.
New Delhi Palace
950 E Colorado BlvdGood Indian food. We always order the chicken tikka, which is more like butter chicken. Also the Saag paneer is a standout and the naan is fresh. Parking in the rear. Near Pasadena Playhouse.
Groovy little North African/French food and atmosphere. It's located in Sunset Junction - a hipster shopping district where you can stretch your legs.
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Casbah Cafe
Groovy little North African/French food and atmosphere. It's located in Sunset Junction - a hipster shopping district where you can stretch your legs.
Very decent Mexican food. On weekends they have a mariachi band! During the week, they show the game, but have a quieter room too.
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Hecho en Mexico
4976 Huntington Dr SVery decent Mexican food. On weekends they have a mariachi band! During the week, they show the game, but have a quieter room too.
If you like home made ice cream and coffee, you're in for a treat. Very family friendly and a must on a hot summer's day.
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Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop
1006 Mission StreetIf you like home made ice cream and coffee, you're in for a treat. Very family friendly and a must on a hot summer's day.
A wonderful novelty, this old fashioned soda fountain mixes 5 and dime fun with upscale trinkets and toiletries. Get a burger, root beer float, aspirin, and fancy soap. All at the same place.
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Fair Oaks Pharmacy
1526 Mission StA wonderful novelty, this old fashioned soda fountain mixes 5 and dime fun with upscale trinkets and toiletries. Get a burger, root beer float, aspirin, and fancy soap. All at the same place.
This is a charming little cafe, perfect to start your day with a mocha and croissant or what's rumored as LA's best bagels and lox. Tell Daniel that I sent you! Tight street parking.
Home Office
5528 Monterey RdThis is a charming little cafe, perfect to start your day with a mocha and croissant or what's rumored as LA's best bagels and lox. Tell Daniel that I sent you! Tight street parking.
Everything we've ordered at Wahib's has been delicious. Lamb and rice is a favorite. If you are lucky enough to be in town during Ramadan, the buffet is bountiful. Leave room for dessert.
Wahib's Middle East Restaurant
910 E Main StEverything we've ordered at Wahib's has been delicious. Lamb and rice is a favorite. If you are lucky enough to be in town during Ramadan, the buffet is bountiful. Leave room for dessert.
If you love kitschy decor, you're in for a treat. The portions are huge, and the food is ok. But you aren't there for the food. You're there for the frilly drinks and tiki / nautical theme.
Bahooka Ribs & Grog
4501 Rosemead BlvdIf you love kitschy decor, you're in for a treat. The portions are huge, and the food is ok. But you aren't there for the food. You're there for the frilly drinks and tiki / nautical theme.
A wonderful little cafe with a small play area for the kiddies and a few tables outside. The staff are friendly and make a nice mocha. Don't mind the hipster crowd, this LA's newest kewl 'hood.
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Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdA wonderful little cafe with a small play area for the kiddies and a few tables outside. The staff are friendly and make a nice mocha. Don't mind the hipster crowd, this LA's newest kewl 'hood.
Sightseeing
Spectacular gardens, marvelous art, and a lovely tea room. Start the day early to see everything. But why rush? The Chinese garden, camellias, and rose garden are irresistible.
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdSpectacular gardens, marvelous art, and a lovely tea room. Start the day early to see everything. But why rush? The Chinese garden, camellias, and rose garden are irresistible.
If you love legos or models, you really must check out Lego Land. It's aimed at kids and kids at heart. We especially were impressed with the mini cities - take the boat ride for the best views.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrIf you love legos or models, you really must check out Lego Land. It's aimed at kids and kids at heart. We especially were impressed with the mini cities - take the boat ride for the best views.
Lovely gardens. When your done, hop back on the 2 freeway for the Angeles Crest mountains.
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Grădinile Descanso
1418 Descanso DrLovely gardens. When your done, hop back on the 2 freeway for the Angeles Crest mountains.
Derrick Knight Club
541 S Spring St2nd Thursday of every month is the Downtown Community Art Walk!
Wonderful museum with somewhat creepy dioramas of exotic animals, awesome dino hall and FIRST FRIDAYS. The museum is turned into a nightclub with d.j., band, drinks. Near California Science Center.
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Muzeul de Istorie Naturală al Comitatului Los Angeles
900 W Exposition BlvdWonderful museum with somewhat creepy dioramas of exotic animals, awesome dino hall and FIRST FRIDAYS. The museum is turned into a nightclub with d.j., band, drinks. Near California Science Center.
Great wall o' fish tank, 3d movies such as NASA in 3D not to be missed. Great for kids and kids at heart. Museum entry free, movie extra charge. Near Natural History Museum and rose garden.
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrGreat wall o' fish tank, 3d movies such as NASA in 3D not to be missed. Great for kids and kids at heart. Museum entry free, movie extra charge. Near Natural History Museum and rose garden.
Shopping
Awesome Chinese Department store. Great tea and bowls, nick nacks. The one in Alhambra has a fabulous wine and booze selection.
Wing Hop Fung
727 North BroadwayAwesome Chinese Department store. Great tea and bowls, nick nacks. The one in Alhambra has a fabulous wine and booze selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you love beaux art architecture, this place is for you! Sip a cocktail at the bar or enjoy high tea. You may recognize it from "Mad Men".
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Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
506 S Grand AveIf you love beaux art architecture, this place is for you! Sip a cocktail at the bar or enjoy high tea. You may recognize it from "Mad Men".
Fabulous night club with steam punkish theme, but higher end. They feature acrobats, light fare, and lots of pretty people to look at. Reserve a table.
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The Edison
Fabulous night club with steam punkish theme, but higher end. They feature acrobats, light fare, and lots of pretty people to look at. Reserve a table.
Essentials
Fresh salads, great wine, cheese, bread. You know... it's Trader's and they aim to be healthy and yummy, often succeeding.
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Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveFresh salads, great wine, cheese, bread. You know... it's Trader's and they aim to be healthy and yummy, often succeeding.
What this market lacks in glamour, it gains in necessities. National brands, fruits and veggies can be found. It's not far from our property, and they have very good avocados. Don't expect organic.
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Food 4 Less
5100 N Figueroa StWhat this market lacks in glamour, it gains in necessities. National brands, fruits and veggies can be found. It's not far from our property, and they have very good avocados. Don't expect organic.
This place is the mega store of gourmet organic everything. They have 2 floors of a city block filled with fruits displayed like jewels, gorgeous meats, and prepared foods. Whole paycheck, anyone?
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Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyThis place is the mega store of gourmet organic everything. They have 2 floors of a city block filled with fruits displayed like jewels, gorgeous meats, and prepared foods. Whole paycheck, anyone?
A real old fashioned butcher, this is the go-to place for meatloaf mix or a leg of lamb. Nestled in the Old LA Farmer's Market, you'll want some juicy ribs for the bbq! The market itself is a treat.
Huntington Meats & Sausages
6333 W 3rd StA real old fashioned butcher, this is the go-to place for meatloaf mix or a leg of lamb. Nestled in the Old LA Farmer's Market, you'll want some juicy ribs for the bbq! The market itself is a treat.
This farmer's market is every Wednesday from 4 pm till? I'm addicted to bolani - an Afghan flakey pita filled with spinach, top some with garlic cheese spread. ... and it's in the Target parking lot.
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CVS Pharmacy
777 E Colorado BlvdThis farmer's market is every Wednesday from 4 pm till? I'm addicted to bolani - an Afghan flakey pita filled with spinach, top some with garlic cheese spread. ... and it's in the Target parking lot.
Everything Else
Excellent dry cleaners. They use a less toxic method to clean, so your cashmere will smell fresh, not like funky chemicals. And they are across from Trader's so you can get your shopping done too!
Halvorson's Cleaners
701 Mission StExcellent dry cleaners. They use a less toxic method to clean, so your cashmere will smell fresh, not like funky chemicals. And they are across from Trader's so you can get your shopping done too!
These salt water pools are lovely. They also have a small work out room.
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Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
360 N Arroyo BlvdThese salt water pools are lovely. They also have a small work out room.
US Post Office
Convenient letter drop drive through. Full service with good service.
El Aguila Bakery
5028 Huntington Dr SDelicious authentic Mexican pastries and cakes.
You never know when you may need something Mac. It's located in Old Town Pasadena, which is a pedestrian friendly shopping district.
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Apple Pasadena
54 W Colorado BlvdYou never know when you may need something Mac. It's located in Old Town Pasadena, which is a pedestrian friendly shopping district.
Albertsons
2400 W Commonwealth AveVery respectable fruits and veggies. Good Standard Super Market.
If you're flying to LA from, this is where you'll probably land or depart.
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Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayIf you're flying to LA from, this is where you'll probably land or depart.
This is a fabulous treat for ladies only! You will be in all your glory, but around normal body types. Be sure to get the akuri scrub - you will never feel so clean! They even have heated toilets.
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Olympic Spa
3915 W Olympic BlvdThis is a fabulous treat for ladies only! You will be in all your glory, but around normal body types. Be sure to get the akuri scrub - you will never feel so clean! They even have heated toilets.
Arts & Culture
Marvelous museum with gothic and contemporary art, photography, etc. Fabulous architecture and lovely restaurants. No "entry fee", but parking is by the carload.
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Getty Center Drive
Getty Center DriveMarvelous museum with gothic and contemporary art, photography, etc. Fabulous architecture and lovely restaurants. No "entry fee", but parking is by the carload.