Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
But this is one of L.A.’s best wine bars, a great place to drop in for a glass of wine and a well-curated cheese plate. More than a hundred wines may be open on any given night, yet there’s no wine list, just a handful of selections chalked on a board above the bar.
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4628 Hollywood BlvdBut this is one of L.A.’s best wine bars, a great place to drop in for a glass of wine and a well-curated cheese plate. More than a hundred wines may be open on any given night, yet there’s no wine list, just a handful of selections chalked on a board above the bar.
Back in the early '90s, Fred Eric was one of the most cutting-edge chefs in L.A., turning out wild food at Olive and later Vida. In 1997, he opened the 24-hour diner Fred 62 in Los Feliz, and it has stuck around for 18 years. Stop in for a breakfast burrito or a California omelette, an order of billion-dollar pancakes or a bearded Mr. French (French toast with a beard of crispy cornflakes). You can still get Eric’s signature Thai Cobb salad and hefty sandwiches. And on Thursdays, the Fred Plate Special is Thanksgiving dinner. The diner is probably not going to end up on anybody’s 100 Best list, but it serves a purpose 24/7, 365 days a year. 1850 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 667-0062, fred62.com.
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Fred 62
1850 N Vermont AveBack in the early '90s, Fred Eric was one of the most cutting-edge chefs in L.A., turning out wild food at Olive and later Vida. In 1997, he opened the 24-hour diner Fred 62 in Los Feliz, and it has stuck around for 18 years. Stop in for a breakfast burrito or a California omelette, an order of billion-dollar pancakes or a bearded Mr. French (French toast with a beard of crispy cornflakes). You can still get Eric’s signature Thai Cobb salad and hefty sandwiches. And on Thursdays, the Fred Plate Special is Thanksgiving dinner. The diner is probably not going to end up on anybody’s 100 Best list, but it serves a purpose 24/7, 365 days a year. 1850 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 667-0062, fred62.com.
This Los Feliz offshoot of the Studio City gelato shop opened in 2010 and is going strong, a fixture in the neighborhood. Come for espresso made the way the Italians make it, and for the authentic gelato in classic and American flavors. About two dozen are available at any given time from a vast repertoire. 1936 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 668-0606.
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HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdThis Los Feliz offshoot of the Studio City gelato shop opened in 2010 and is going strong, a fixture in the neighborhood. Come for espresso made the way the Italians make it, and for the authentic gelato in classic and American flavors. About two dozen are available at any given time from a vast repertoire. 1936 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 668-0606.
The sister restaurant to Dominick’s in WeHo, Little Dom’s is a neighborhood favorite for Brandon Boudet’s retro-Italian cuisine and its moderate prices. Monday night features a $15 prix fixe menu and on the weekends, it’s packed for brunch. This is the place for rice balls (arancini), Italian wedding soup with dainty meatballs and swatches of spinach, spaghetti and giant meatballs, or a Tomahawk pork chop that won’t break the bank. Decent cocktails too. There’s a deli next door for take-out, deli meats and cheeses, hot sandwiches and happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. 2128 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 661-0055, littledoms.com.
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Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveThe sister restaurant to Dominick’s in WeHo, Little Dom’s is a neighborhood favorite for Brandon Boudet’s retro-Italian cuisine and its moderate prices. Monday night features a $15 prix fixe menu and on the weekends, it’s packed for brunch. This is the place for rice balls (arancini), Italian wedding soup with dainty meatballs and swatches of spinach, spaghetti and giant meatballs, or a Tomahawk pork chop that won’t break the bank. Decent cocktails too. There’s a deli next door for take-out, deli meats and cheeses, hot sandwiches and happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. 2128 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 661-0055, littledoms.com.
Arts & Culture
One of the last independent bookstores in Los Angeles, Skylight Books is thriving, happily, after almost 20 years in this neighborhood. The beautifully curated food and wine book section is stocked with all the latest titles along with the classics. The staff picks are super reliable. Check the schedule of author readings happening almost every night. 818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 660-1175, skylightbooks.com.
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Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveOne of the last independent bookstores in Los Angeles, Skylight Books is thriving, happily, after almost 20 years in this neighborhood. The beautifully curated food and wine book section is stocked with all the latest titles along with the classics. The staff picks are super reliable. Check the schedule of author readings happening almost every night. 818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 660-1175, skylightbooks.com.
Shopping
Silom Supermarket
5321 Hollywood Blvdsupermarket
Ralphs
10901 Ventura BlvdGrocery Store
Drinks & Nightlife
A legendary club housed in one of Hollywood’s most historic landmarks. In early incarnations, The Beatles had their first West Coast performance in 1964 at this venue and Sasha’s first West Coast DJ residency took place. More recently, Billy Idol and Ozzy Osbourne performed at the Los Angeles Youth Benefit Concert and Carrie Fisher, Perez Hilton, Lisa Lampanelli, Adam Lambert, and Sara Rue bonded at the Annual Logo NewNowNext Awards 2011. Friday nights and Saturday nights (Control and Avaland, respectively) are known for their weekly events incorporating nu-electro, techno, and house music with the freshest DJ talent.
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Avalon Hollywood & Bardot
1735 Vine StreetA legendary club housed in one of Hollywood’s most historic landmarks. In early incarnations, The Beatles had their first West Coast performance in 1964 at this venue and Sasha’s first West Coast DJ residency took place. More recently, Billy Idol and Ozzy Osbourne performed at the Los Angeles Youth Benefit Concert and Carrie Fisher, Perez Hilton, Lisa Lampanelli, Adam Lambert, and Sara Rue bonded at the Annual Logo NewNowNext Awards 2011. Friday nights and Saturday nights (Control and Avaland, respectively) are known for their weekly events incorporating nu-electro, techno, and house music with the freshest DJ talent.
A romantic bar with an old Hollywood feel, located within the iconic Chateau Marmont Hotel and Bungalows. The design and architecture are unrivaled, as is the crowd. The quirkier, the better. The European influenced menu is far from standard bar fare and offers a gastronomic dining experience. Mila Kunis, Claire Danes, Aaron Paul, Hugh Dancy, Minnie Driver, and Natalie Portman reveled at the Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood 2011 event, while Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, along with Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Hamm partied at the GQ Men of the Year shindig. And in a special moment, Mary J. Blige sung and Oprah Winfrey engaged the crowd during the Precious screening after party at this celebrity haunt near the Sunset Strip.
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Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdA romantic bar with an old Hollywood feel, located within the iconic Chateau Marmont Hotel and Bungalows. The design and architecture are unrivaled, as is the crowd. The quirkier, the better. The European influenced menu is far from standard bar fare and offers a gastronomic dining experience. Mila Kunis, Claire Danes, Aaron Paul, Hugh Dancy, Minnie Driver, and Natalie Portman reveled at the Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood 2011 event, while Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, along with Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Hamm partied at the GQ Men of the Year shindig. And in a special moment, Mary J. Blige sung and Oprah Winfrey engaged the crowd during the Precious screening after party at this celebrity haunt near the Sunset Strip.
An avant-garde, elegant, and sexually-sophisticated nightclub complete with provocative live-art installations and music from all genres. It was here that Lindsay Lohan famously was punched by a waitress as she celebrated her 24th birthday—sober and wearing her SCRAM bracelet. It was here, too, that a Republican Party scandal erupted over funds being spent at the club. While the usual suspects Lindsay Lohan, Whitney Port, and Paris Hilton are among those raising the roof most often, race car driver Danica Patrick was spotted DJ’ing at the Auto Club Speedway Running Wide Open event and Sharon Stone (known best for the erotic thriller, Basic Instinct) celebrated her 53rd birthday at this club that exudes sensuality.
Voyeur
An avant-garde, elegant, and sexually-sophisticated nightclub complete with provocative live-art installations and music from all genres. It was here that Lindsay Lohan famously was punched by a waitress as she celebrated her 24th birthday—sober and wearing her SCRAM bracelet. It was here, too, that a Republican Party scandal erupted over funds being spent at the club. While the usual suspects Lindsay Lohan, Whitney Port, and Paris Hilton are among those raising the roof most often, race car driver Danica Patrick was spotted DJ’ing at the Auto Club Speedway Running Wide Open event and Sharon Stone (known best for the erotic thriller, Basic Instinct) celebrated her 53rd birthday at this club that exudes sensuality.
A ‘counterclub’ designed to fuse the intimacy of a party at a private home, the luxury of a four-star estate and the spirit of play. This spacious, multi-level nightclub was formerly The Hollywood Athletic Club, which for decades was revered as the “playground of the stars” (e.g. W.C. Fields, John Wayne, Errol Flynn, Tyrone Power Jr.). Much more recently, the unlikely combo of President Bill Clinton and musician Drake enthusiastically co-hosted the Millennium Network fundraiser attended by a diverse crowd including Chelsea Clinton, Maria Bello, and Michael Strahan, while Dancing with the Stars celebrities Brooke Burke, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Kyle Massey were on the Fashion Minga red carpet during L.A. Fashion Week at this club whose motto is: keep it active and deliver the unexpected.
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6523 Sunset BlvdA ‘counterclub’ designed to fuse the intimacy of a party at a private home, the luxury of a four-star estate and the spirit of play. This spacious, multi-level nightclub was formerly The Hollywood Athletic Club, which for decades was revered as the “playground of the stars” (e.g. W.C. Fields, John Wayne, Errol Flynn, Tyrone Power Jr.). Much more recently, the unlikely combo of President Bill Clinton and musician Drake enthusiastically co-hosted the Millennium Network fundraiser attended by a diverse crowd including Chelsea Clinton, Maria Bello, and Michael Strahan, while Dancing with the Stars celebrities Brooke Burke, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Kyle Massey were on the Fashion Minga red carpet during L.A. Fashion Week at this club whose motto is: keep it active and deliver the unexpected.
Getting Around
7415 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046, United States
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8305 Santa Monica Blvd 7415 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046, United States
Sixt Rent A Car
8305 Santa Monica Blvd