Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Okay you know Starbucks:) But THIS one is filled with interesting industry types AND if you are there in the am and see a group of Scrabble players, Say"Hi" Free WiFi, & great spot to people watch.
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Starbucks
4550 Van Nuys BlvdOkay you know Starbucks:) But THIS one is filled with interesting industry types AND if you are there in the am and see a group of Scrabble players, Say"Hi" Free WiFi, & great spot to people watch.
If you don't know Coffee Bean yet, you will be happy I mapped it out!:) (I think the coffee is better than Starbucks) and the Black Forrest Iced Blended!! You can buy the mixes to take back with you.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
5300 Lankershim BlvdIf you don't know Coffee Bean yet, you will be happy I mapped it out!:) (I think the coffee is better than Starbucks) and the Black Forrest Iced Blended!! You can buy the mixes to take back with you.
Surrounded by the kinds of things you'd like in your own house AND you can buy there, vintage feel, and guess WHAT? The coffee is always...FREE! You buy the pastries or muffin and help yourself!
Big Sugar Bakeshop - Studio City
12182 Ventura BlvdSurrounded by the kinds of things you'd like in your own house AND you can buy there, vintage feel, and guess WHAT? The coffee is always...FREE! You buy the pastries or muffin and help yourself!
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!
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Jumpin Java
11919 Ventura BlvdOur 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!
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-par's Restaurant & Bakery
16120 Ventura BoulevardPart 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"
Is it only a New York thing or do you also think that any place which serves breakfast all day is like Mecca? You will NEVER be disappointed by the food here!On the corner of Colfax-short walk, by CBS
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Jinky's Studio Cafe
4000 Colfax AveIs it only a New York thing or do you also think that any place which serves breakfast all day is like Mecca? You will NEVER be disappointed by the food here!On the corner of Colfax-short walk, by CBS
It's not the BEST food in the world, but it IS a must-do--just for the people-watching...you hear older actors talking about "the day" and the omelets are very good. (Grill the bran muffin halves!)
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Sportsmen's Lodge
12825 Ventura BlvdIt's not the BEST food in the world, but it IS a must-do--just for the people-watching...you hear older actors talking about "the day" and the omelets are very good. (Grill the bran muffin halves!)
Because EVERYONE should go here at least once in their lives, and if I had my way, I'd go once a week! ATMOSPHERE, AMAzing food-lobster in season and celebrity-filled. But go for the incredible food:)
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The Ivy
113 N Robertson BlvdBecause EVERYONE should go here at least once in their lives, and if I had my way, I'd go once a week! ATMOSPHERE, AMAzing food-lobster in season and celebrity-filled. But go for the incredible food:)
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!
The MOST romantic restaurant with all sorts of outdoor private spaces and heaters, on a creek, with wind chimes, New-Age Music, little gift shop, tucked into a canyon--spectacular cuisine experience!
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Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdThe MOST romantic restaurant with all sorts of outdoor private spaces and heaters, on a creek, with wind chimes, New-Age Music, little gift shop, tucked into a canyon--spectacular cuisine experience!
Everything you expect in Silver Lake--within a couple blocks. Open 24 hours 6 days a week and 12 on Sunday. Free WiFi and they encourage you to take time with coffee and food "tryourfood" is WiFi code
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Crave Cafe
14504 Ventura BlvdEverything you expect in Silver Lake--within a couple blocks. Open 24 hours 6 days a week and 12 on Sunday. Free WiFi and they encourage you to take time with coffee and food "tryourfood" is WiFi code
Thai Original BBQ & Restaurant
12254 Ventura BoulevardOh, YEAH! The BEST! If you have never had Thai Iced tea, it is yummy!
Just drive East on Moorpark, past Cuhuenga it becomes Riverside, turn L on Pass and into the Albertson's parking lot and turn R and you will find it.Secret little "scene" with exceptional food/service
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Bea Bea's
353 N Pass AveJust drive East on Moorpark, past Cuhuenga it becomes Riverside, turn L on Pass and into the Albertson's parking lot and turn R and you will find it.Secret little "scene" with exceptional food/service
My middle son's ABSOLUTE favorite breakfast spot--he knows them by name--ask if they know Zane:)
Manhattan Bagel
12046 Ventura BlvdMy middle son's ABSOLUTE favorite breakfast spot--he knows them by name--ask if they know Zane:)
Local hipster hangout with a huge variety of beer and some light fare. A couple blocks from the house...
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Laurel Tavern
11938 Ventura BlvdLocal hipster hangout with a huge variety of beer and some light fare. A couple blocks from the house...
The real deal. And THE first restaurant in Los Angeles for me, nearly 19 years ago. And if you are a little under the weather, have someone pick up some chicken soup to go.:)
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Jerry's Famous Deli
16650 Ventura BlvdThe real deal. And THE first restaurant in Los Angeles for me, nearly 19 years ago. And if you are a little under the weather, have someone pick up some chicken soup to go.:)
Creatively delicious hamburger joint--we were the second in LA, now they are popping up in NYC. The most delicious sweet potato fries with dipping sauce, too!
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The Counter Custom Burgers Studio City
12117 Ventura BoulevardCreatively delicious hamburger joint--we were the second in LA, now they are popping up in NYC. The most delicious sweet potato fries with dipping sauce, too!
Some people love this more than The Counter--they are both pretty extraordinary if you like burgers!
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Umami Burger Studio City
12159 Ventura BoulevardSome people love this more than The Counter--they are both pretty extraordinary if you like burgers!
Sometimes you just have to have one. Real LA Burger Joint from "the day":)
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Fatburger
3150 Wilshire BlvdSometimes you just have to have one. Real LA Burger Joint from "the day":)
There are not enough words to describe the magic of this coffee/pastry/food hidden spot. Copper counters, surrounded by patios, mile-high cakes, friendly staff, industry hangout.
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Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveThere are not enough words to describe the magic of this coffee/pastry/food hidden spot. Copper counters, surrounded by patios, mile-high cakes, friendly staff, industry hangout.
Little red not much to look at on the outside, INSIDE, some of the best hot dogs ever and great breakfasts...10 minute drive from the house, across from Bob's Big Boy and Mo's two other favs of ours
Papoo's Hot Dog Show
4300 West Riverside DriveLittle red not much to look at on the outside, INSIDE, some of the best hot dogs ever and great breakfasts...10 minute drive from the house, across from Bob's Big Boy and Mo's two other favs of ours
Even if you only go for the Coconut Kale Smoothie, it is worth the trip to Silver Lake--but there are plenty of other reasons to explore that area...
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Naturewell Vegan Juice & Smoothies
3824 Sunset BlvdEven if you only go for the Coconut Kale Smoothie, it is worth the trip to Silver Lake--but there are plenty of other reasons to explore that area...
Sharing a place you you might miss--this is like an old one room camp--with a huge U shaped counter and you politely wait your turn to sit and eat the best burgers, fries & pies of your life.
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The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdSharing a place you you might miss--this is like an old one room camp--with a huge U shaped counter and you politely wait your turn to sit and eat the best burgers, fries & pies of your life.
I want to take some credit here. We started coming to this ORIGINAL Sharky's 19 years ago and told the owner he should open a chain...:) He did. OMG Mexican-FRESH!!
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Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill
6219 CA-27I want to take some credit here. We started coming to this ORIGINAL Sharky's 19 years ago and told the owner he should open a chain...:) He did. OMG Mexican-FRESH!!
Everything Else
You may think it's silly that I mention a local tailor..but I have to tell you, they are extraordinary and relatively fast and well-priced. We've had custom trousers made here.
FitWel Custom Clothes
11755 Wilshire BlvdYou may think it's silly that I mention a local tailor..but I have to tell you, they are extraordinary and relatively fast and well-priced. We've had custom trousers made here.
Bank of America Financial Center
14701 Ventura BlvdIn case you bank with them...
Chase Bank
12051 Ventura BlvdIn case you bank with them...
Wells Fargo Bank
12160 Victory BlvdIn case you bank with them...
Fantastic shoe and purse and leather repair and in the same mall as Trader Joe's and Du-Pars and Crave and Nail Time, and a beauty supply, Cigar Shop, Pinkberry and Manhattan Bagel! Quick & cheap!
Sos Shoe Repair
Fantastic shoe and purse and leather repair and in the same mall as Trader Joe's and Du-Pars and Crave and Nail Time, and a beauty supply, Cigar Shop, Pinkberry and Manhattan Bagel! Quick & cheap!
GREAT old-fashioned bowling alley and connected to Jerry's Famous Deli. Oh, and Staples is right next door, if you need to pick up any work-related supplies.
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Pinz Bowling
12655 Ventura BlvdGREAT old-fashioned bowling alley and connected to Jerry's Famous Deli. Oh, and Staples is right next door, if you need to pick up any work-related supplies.
Verizon
14141 Ventura BlvdIn case your phone is acting up...
Not as close as Nail Time and others in Studio City--15 minutes drive, but WORTH it! Where else can you get a GREAT manicure and pedicure for $21? Lynn, Sandy, Ann,--tell them Paris' mom sent you!
Lynn's Nails
15009 Ventura BlvdNot as close as Nail Time and others in Studio City--15 minutes drive, but WORTH it! Where else can you get a GREAT manicure and pedicure for $21? Lynn, Sandy, Ann,--tell them Paris' mom sent you!
THE Jazz spot--a lot of famous players show up and sit in...right next to Universal Studios on Cuhuenga, (which is really an extension of Ventura Boulevard but just changes names there...
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The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga BlvdTHE Jazz spot--a lot of famous players show up and sit in...right next to Universal Studios on Cuhuenga, (which is really an extension of Ventura Boulevard but just changes names there...
The METRO! Park for free and go anywhere you want downtown! It also stops at Hollywood and Highland and you can walk back to the Hollywood Bowl--OR, Hollywood and Vine gets you to the Panteges Theatre
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North Hollywood Station
The METRO! Park for free and go anywhere you want downtown! It also stops at Hollywood and Highland and you can walk back to the Hollywood Bowl--OR, Hollywood and Vine gets you to the Panteges Theatre
Cutest playhouse in even cuter town that time forgot. Most locals don't even know it exists and it is only 1/2 on the 134/210 freeway. No stoplights, nestled against a mountain, you won't be sorry.
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W Sierra Madre BlvdCutest playhouse in even cuter town that time forgot. Most locals don't even know it exists and it is only 1/2 on the 134/210 freeway. No stoplights, nestled against a mountain, you won't be sorry.
THE place to hike here--you never know who you might pass on the trail--about 3 miles from wherever you park-go south on Laurel Canyon and turn R onto Fryman and drive to residential to park for free.
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Fryman Canyon Park
8401 Mulholland DriveTHE place to hike here--you never know who you might pass on the trail--about 3 miles from wherever you park-go south on Laurel Canyon and turn R onto Fryman and drive to residential to park for free.
Essentials
EVERYONE needs to know where there is a Trader Joe's!If you have never been , allow yourself some time!Try the Sweet Potato Chips, more importantly stock the freezer with Mango& Strawberry Mochi!
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdEVERYONE needs to know where there is a Trader Joe's!If you have never been , allow yourself some time!Try the Sweet Potato Chips, more importantly stock the freezer with Mango& Strawberry Mochi!
Three blocks from my house...gigantic supermarket which even has its own Starbucks within:) Fantastic sales and give them this phone number 818-769-1531 to access the Von's card you "left at home"
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Vons
4033 Laurel Canyon BlvdThree blocks from my house...gigantic supermarket which even has its own Starbucks within:) Fantastic sales and give them this phone number 818-769-1531 to access the Von's card you "left at home"
Arts & Culture
U REALLY oughta go at least once.10 minutes drive from the house.Buses! http://www.ticketnetwork.com/ticket/hollywood-bowl-events.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&gclid=CMrR2tfeobECFWkCQAodlAMzcw
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdU REALLY oughta go at least once.10 minutes drive from the house.Buses! http://www.ticketnetwork.com/ticket/hollywood-bowl-events.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&gclid=CMrR2tfeobECFWkCQAodlAMzcw
Shopping
A Studio City treasure--golf driving range, rent a private tennis court for 11 an hour--little sandwich spot--we've fought to keep this and it is like a private club, only it is NOT! Kids welcome!
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Weddington Golf & Tennis
4141 Whitsett AveA Studio City treasure--golf driving range, rent a private tennis court for 11 an hour--little sandwich spot--we've fought to keep this and it is like a private club, only it is NOT! Kids welcome!
This used to be an old Saks Fifth Avenue and became the anchor store for Forever 21--has 3 floors and things you will never see anywhere else in their chain:)
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Forever 21
35 N De Lacey AveThis used to be an old Saks Fifth Avenue and became the anchor store for Forever 21--has 3 floors and things you will never see anywhere else in their chain:)
My daughter and I BOTH love this little shop--lots of the trendy clothes you see in LA produced television series come from here...
Weekendz Only
10139 Riverside DrMy daughter and I BOTH love this little shop--lots of the trendy clothes you see in LA produced television series come from here...
Not sure why we have TWO CVS diagonally across the street from each other a few blocks from the house, but it is very handy and they are open all the time and carry almost anything you need!
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CVS
14735 Ventura BlvdNot sure why we have TWO CVS diagonally across the street from each other a few blocks from the house, but it is very handy and they are open all the time and carry almost anything you need!
One of my favorite thrift shops--costumers frequent, so do most of the VINTAGE shop owners along Magnolia, where it is located. Go early-give yourself time--they have shopping carts! No fitting rooms
American Way Thrift Store
1220 Magnolia BlvdOne of my favorite thrift shops--costumers frequent, so do most of the VINTAGE shop owners along Magnolia, where it is located. Go early-give yourself time--they have shopping carts! No fitting rooms
Just another one of the many wonderful restaurants right in town, within walking distance...
Out Take Bistro
11929 Ventura BlvdJust another one of the many wonderful restaurants right in town, within walking distance...
Sightseeing
Literally 5-7 minutes drive from our house. --right now it is about $80 for a day and only $95 for the year pass--take advantage and go as much as you want! AND the pass gives you discounts pkg&shops
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaLiterally 5-7 minutes drive from our house. --right now it is about $80 for a day and only $95 for the year pass--take advantage and go as much as you want! AND the pass gives you discounts pkg&shops
You really need to go to this museum--the exhibitions, the gardens, the views, the cafe...
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Getty Center
1200 Getty Center DrYou really need to go to this museum--the exhibitions, the gardens, the views, the cafe...
These two kinda go hand in hand...give yourself a whole day to explore and shop and eat! And park on the Pier if you can! There are karaoke spots there, too!
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThese two kinda go hand in hand...give yourself a whole day to explore and shop and eat! And park on the Pier if you can! There are karaoke spots there, too!
EVERY Sunday! People park in front of our house to walk there:) Fresh everything and local color--pony rides, train rides, bouncy rides, lunch, all along Ventura Places cute shops. 8a-2pm approx
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Studio City Farmers Market
2052 Ventura PlEVERY Sunday! People park in front of our house to walk there:) Fresh everything and local color--pony rides, train rides, bouncy rides, lunch, all along Ventura Places cute shops. 8a-2pm approx
Drinks & Nightlife
Universal Bar and Grill
4093 Lankershim BlvdA bar with great live jazz...