Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Less than a block away, cozy red booths, delicious Italian food, Sinatra playing in the background. Great neighborhood spot.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ivory on Sunset
8440 Sunset Blvd
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Less than a block away, cozy red booths, delicious Italian food, Sinatra playing in the background. Great neighborhood spot.
Great food for lunch or dinner less than a block away! Big servings and really reasonable prices too.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lala's Argentine Grill
7229 Melrose Ave
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food for lunch or dinner less than a block away! Big servings and really reasonable prices too.
Awesome breakfast and lunch spot!! Great menu with something for everyone. Very popular so be prepared for lines on the weekend.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose Ave
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome breakfast and lunch spot!! Great menu with something for everyone. Very popular so be prepared for lines on the weekend.
The word famous Pink's Hot Dog joint is just a few blocks away! Don't miss the delicious experience. Pink's is huge with tourists and locals alike, so there may be a line but it's worth it!
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea Ave
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The word famous Pink's Hot Dog joint is just a few blocks away! Don't miss the delicious experience. Pink's is huge with tourists and locals alike, so there may be a line but it's worth it!
Fantastic Mexican food just a few blocks away. Antonio, the owner must be nearing 90 years old, but he'll likely be there to great you!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antonio's
7470 Melrose Ave
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic Mexican food just a few blocks away. Antonio, the owner must be nearing 90 years old, but he'll likely be there to great you!
Excellent Indian down the street (or for easy take out/delivery)!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
India's Oven
7231 Beverly Blvd
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Excellent Indian down the street (or for easy take out/delivery)!
Amazing BBQ just around the corner! Reasonably priced and casual. Just beware, they are so popular, they will sometimes run out of ribs when it gets late!
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bludso's Bar & Que
609 N La Brea Ave
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing BBQ just around the corner! Reasonably priced and casual. Just beware, they are so popular, they will sometimes run out of ribs when it gets late!
Adorable little cheese and wine bar around the corner. What else do you need?!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cube Marketplace & Cafe
615 N La Brea Ave
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adorable little cheese and wine bar around the corner. What else do you need?!
James Beard award winner. Pizza for Foodies! Tend to need a reservation weeks in advance, but walk down to sit at the bar or its sister restaurant, Osteria Mozza, for other fancy food treats.
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland Ave
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
James Beard award winner. Pizza for Foodies! Tend to need a reservation weeks in advance, but walk down to sit at the bar or its sister restaurant, Osteria Mozza, for other fancy food treats.
Just up the street, this is a quick stop for burritos, tacos and other Mexican treats. Great for an inexpensive lunch or dinner. Good takeout option.
Frida Tacos Melrose
7217 Melrose Ave
Just up the street, this is a quick stop for burritos, tacos and other Mexican treats. Great for an inexpensive lunch or dinner. Good takeout option.
Mexican chain a few blocks away. Good for a quick lunch or cheap dinner. Has an outdoor patio for eating and people watching.
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chipotle Mexican Grill
7660 Sunset Blvd
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexican chain a few blocks away. Good for a quick lunch or cheap dinner. Has an outdoor patio for eating and people watching.
Great for take-out or a quick dine-in lunch or dinner.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Wings Cafe (Melrose)
7011 Melrose Ave
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great for take-out or a quick dine-in lunch or dinner.
Unique pizzas just around the corner. Good takeout option.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucifers Pizza
1958 Hillhurst Ave
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unique pizzas just around the corner. Good takeout option.
Great brunch or lunch option right down the street! Nice patio for relaxing.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fratelli Cafe
7200 Melrose Ave
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great brunch or lunch option right down the street! Nice patio for relaxing.
Brunch, lunch and dinner spot with all sorts of food options. Nice outdoor patio for people watching.
Sal's Restaurant
7356 Melrose Ave
Brunch, lunch and dinner spot with all sorts of food options. Nice outdoor patio for people watching.
Cheap, easy little hamburger, fries and milkshake joint down the street. It's a chain with a fun old school diner vibe.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnny Rockets
7505 Melrose Ave
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheap, easy little hamburger, fries and milkshake joint down the street. It's a chain with a fun old school diner vibe.
Tapas and wine with a great patio!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vinoteque
7469 Melrose Avenue
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tapas and wine with a great patio!
Fast food / take out sandwich chain. Good option for cheap and easy lunch or dinner.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Subway
3323 W Pico Blvd
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fast food / take out sandwich chain. Good option for cheap and easy lunch or dinner.
Spanish small plates and wine. Go to this hip bar/restaurant if you enjoy bold flavors and unique ingredients like cherry gazpacho, sea urchin flan and paella with rabbit and pork.
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Spanish small plates and wine. Go to this hip bar/restaurant if you enjoy bold flavors and unique ingredients like cherry gazpacho, sea urchin flan and paella with rabbit and pork.
Highly rated Italian restaurant down the street. Try outstanding dishes like the Whole Branzino Roasting in Sea Salt, the Lasagna Verde and the Pumpkin Tortelli. Call in advance - it's popular!
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Blvd
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highly rated Italian restaurant down the street. Try outstanding dishes like the Whole Branzino Roasting in Sea Salt, the Lasagna Verde and the Pumpkin Tortelli. Call in advance - it's popular!
People line up on the sidewalk for Milk's delicious homemade ice creams, velvety cupcakes, thick milkshakes and pressed sandwiches. A total TREAT to eat!
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milk
7290 Beverly Blvd
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
People line up on the sidewalk for Milk's delicious homemade ice creams, velvety cupcakes, thick milkshakes and pressed sandwiches. A total TREAT to eat!
Vegans, vegetarians and organic food fans, this spot is for you. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at this healthy neighborhood joint.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M Cafe
7119 Melrose Ave
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vegans, vegetarians and organic food fans, this spot is for you. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at this healthy neighborhood joint.
Delicious Indian food right around the corner!
Star of India
730 Vine St
Delicious Indian food right around the corner!
We've never eaten there, but hear it's a great option for vegetarians! Also check out M Cafe noted below if you are vegan/vegetarian.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen
7168 Melrose Avenue
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We've never eaten there, but hear it's a great option for vegetarians! Also check out M Cafe noted below if you are vegan/vegetarian.
Awarded one Michelin Star and voted one of the 10 best new restaurants in America in 2010 by Bon Appetite, Hatfield's is fancy and fresh!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hatfield's
6703 Melrose Ave
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awarded one Michelin Star and voted one of the 10 best new restaurants in America in 2010 by Bon Appetite, Hatfield's is fancy and fresh!
Nearby tasty treats!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neveux Artisan Creamery & Espresso Bar
7407 Melrose Ave
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nearby tasty treats!
A classic ice cream chain with lots of flavors to pick from!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baskin Robbins
230 N Larchmont Blvd
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A classic ice cream chain with lots of flavors to pick from!
Cheap, close and quick donut and coffee spot.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Winchell's Donut House
1316 Vine St
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheap, close and quick donut and coffee spot.
Funky little coffee spot with local art on the walls, serving breakfast, lunch and bottomless cups. Free Wifi as well.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stir Crazy Coffee Shop
6903 Melrose Ave
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funky little coffee spot with local art on the walls, serving breakfast, lunch and bottomless cups. Free Wifi as well.
New hip little sushi restaurant around the corner!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Murakami Sushi
7160 Melrose Ave
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New hip little sushi restaurant around the corner!
Small French restaurant around the corner that serves Steak Frites late.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'Assiette Steak Frites
7166 Melrose Ave
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Small French restaurant around the corner that serves Steak Frites late.
The place to go for healthy snacks, fresh pressed fruit and veggie juices, cleanses and other organic and vegan treats.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
naturewell 2 Organic Juice Bar
7261 Melrose Ave
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The place to go for healthy snacks, fresh pressed fruit and veggie juices, cleanses and other organic and vegan treats.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great bar less than a block away! Good food, all the sports games, and awesome outdoor patio. Karaoke on Wednesdays and a live band with dancing on Fridays.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Parlor
7250 Melrose Ave
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great bar less than a block away! Good food, all the sports games, and awesome outdoor patio. Karaoke on Wednesdays and a live band with dancing on Fridays.
Great restaurant and bar just a few blocks away. Cool vibe with exposed brick and high ceilings.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Village Idiot
7383 Melrose Ave
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great restaurant and bar just a few blocks away. Cool vibe with exposed brick and high ceilings.
Hip, low key bar just a few blocks away. Exposed brick and comfy booths. Great burgers too!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Darkroom
7302 Melrose Ave
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hip, low key bar just a few blocks away. Exposed brick and comfy booths. Great burgers too!
Bar and restaurants just around the corner with cool covered back patio!
Bugatta Supper Club Wedding and Party Events Venue
7174 Melrose Ave
Bar and restaurants just around the corner with cool covered back patio!

Essentials

One of the nearby grocery stores.
336 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ralphs
10901 Ventura Blvd
336 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the nearby grocery stores.
Convenience Store down the street - good for your (basic) grocery needs, medicine, snacks, etc.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
7-Eleven
7353 Melrose Ave
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Convenience Store down the street - good for your (basic) grocery needs, medicine, snacks, etc.

Arts & Culture

Go see the World Famous Groundlings Improv show located just two blocks away! Super reasonably priced tickets and shows many nights of the week!
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose Ave
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Go see the World Famous Groundlings Improv show located just two blocks away! Super reasonably priced tickets and shows many nights of the week!

Everything Else

Nearby spot for laundry and dry cleaning. It's where we go. :)
Mom & Son Cleaners
Nearby spot for laundry and dry cleaning. It's where we go. :)

Shopping

A large convenience store where you can pick up pretty much anything you might need when away from home - clothing, food, medication, sunscreen, toiletries, toys, electronics, etc. etc.
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
735 S Figueroa St
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A large convenience store where you can pick up pretty much anything you might need when away from home - clothing, food, medication, sunscreen, toiletries, toys, electronics, etc. etc.