Guidebook for Los Angeles
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24 Hour Fitness
8612 Santa Monica BlvdGreat gym close by. They offer day and week passes
Gold's Gym
1016 Cole AveGym that is walkable. I belong here.
They offer day passes
Fat Sal's Deli
1300 N Highland AveSubs and amazing shakes
They deliver!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sassafras
1233 Vine StLove this place.
Craft cocktails.
Live music
Wood & Vine
6280 Hollywood BlvdLove this restaurant
Cleo Hollywood
1717 Vine StreetGreat Mediterranean food.
Upscale. Quite the scene
Great happy hour food and craft cocktails.
Brunch with a blood mary bar.
30 locals recommend
St Felix Hollywood
1602 N Cahuenga BlvdGreat happy hour food and craft cocktails.
Brunch with a blood mary bar.
Los Balcones Hollywood
1360 Vine StUpscale Peruvian food.
Delicious!
Tinto
7511 CA-2Spanish Tapas
Very intimate.
Great happy hour specials
Food Scene
Aventine
1607 North Cahuenga BoulevardUpscale Italian food
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StArtisanal pizzas
No delivery
Umami Burger Hollywood
1520 North Cahuenga BoulevardBest burger
Stout Burgers & Beers
1544 N Cahuenga BlvdGreat beers
Great pub food
Jinpachi
8711 Santa Monica BlvdSome of the best sushi this side of town.
Pricey.
Make a reservation
Great restaurant that turns into quite the bar scene after the kitchen closes.
One of my favorite outdoor patios
407 locals recommend
Laurel Hardware
7984 Santa Monica BlvdGreat restaurant that turns into quite the bar scene after the kitchen closes.
One of my favorite outdoor patios
Republique
624 S La Brea AveGreat dining!
Pricey
The Sycamore Kitchen
143 S La Brea AveGreat lunch spot
Amazing pastries
Good sushi
The rice is a bit warm for my taste, but I'm a sushi nazi
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StGood sushi
The rice is a bit warm for my taste, but I'm a sushi nazi
La Boulange
359 S La Brea AveAmazing baked goods
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdGood, hearty salads
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdTons of freshly prepared savories to choose from. Order at the counter
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdBest vegetarian and vegan place in town!
M Cafe
7119 Melrose AveGreat vegetarian and vegan food
The Hollywood Corner
1156 Highland Avenuegreat sandwiches. Good and cheap pizza.
Beers on tap
Confection Co-op
1200 N Highland AveThe BEST cupcakes in town.
Hand-crafted ice creams.
THE best!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdOur closest Trader Joe's.
Parking underground
Pavilions
727 Vine StMy go-to grocery store
Shopping
K&L Wine Merchants
1400 Vine StMy favorite local wine store
FROG Frozen Yogurt Bar
1550 N Cahuenga BlvdFro-yo
Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdBest ice cream.
Not cheap
Arts & Culture
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdMovie-goers delight..