Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Mercado La Paloma
3655 S Grand AveLocal food court with great options and a community vibe
My favorite Mexican spot in the area. Classic authentic recipes and traditions with a sensitivity to the vegetarian and vegan diet.
6 locals recommend
La Taquiza Mexican Grill
3009 S Figueroa StMy favorite Mexican spot in the area. Classic authentic recipes and traditions with a sensitivity to the vegetarian and vegan diet.
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StMy preferred place to meet for coffee or brunch
Nature's Brew
2316 S Union AveCoffee by Kofi
1933 South BroadwayOpen 730am to 4pm Mon-Fri
Great for lunch, dinner or early drinks (close at 9pm) Open Mon-Fri, unique old school atmosphere.
Blue Star
2200 E 15th StGreat for lunch, dinner or early drinks (close at 9pm) Open Mon-Fri, unique old school atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
Unique South Central Cultural Monument. Try grabbing lunch at Locol before or after.
55 locals recommend
Watts Towers Arts Center
1727 E 107th StUnique South Central Cultural Monument. Try grabbing lunch at Locol before or after.
Shopping
Very busy Downtown LA Street Market in the heart of the Fashion District
101 locals recommend
The Santee Alley
210 E Olympic BlvdVery busy Downtown LA Street Market in the heart of the Fashion District
Everything Else
My preferred grocery store easy parking in subterranean garage off 32nd St.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveMy preferred grocery store easy parking in subterranean garage off 32nd St.
El Principio Market II
2301 Maple AveClosest Market
Rancho Meat Market
2421 Maple AveClosest Market
Rite Aid
446 E Washington BlvdMulti-purpose Store