Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a full service sports bar, with all the liquor you can drink. If you've got money, that is. Go next door to Library Alehouse if you're in a mood for beer. They have 40+!!
32 locals recommend
Rick's Tavern On Main
2907 Main StIt's a full service sports bar, with all the liquor you can drink. If you've got money, that is. Go next door to Library Alehouse if you're in a mood for beer. They have 40+!!
On Friday nights, this becomes the most crackin' 80's karaoke joint we've ever seen. Join hundreds of people as they scream Don't Stop Believing and Livin' on a Prayer!
47 locals recommend
Backstage Bar & Grill
10400 Culver BlvdOn Friday nights, this becomes the most crackin' 80's karaoke joint we've ever seen. Join hundreds of people as they scream Don't Stop Believing and Livin' on a Prayer!
The Wellesbourne has many leather bound books and smells of rich mahogany. They serve ritzy cocktails that bring lesser folks to their knees. Which is fine, because it's stumbling distance from home.
45 locals recommend
The Wellesbourne
10929 W Pico BlvdThe Wellesbourne has many leather bound books and smells of rich mahogany. They serve ritzy cocktails that bring lesser folks to their knees. Which is fine, because it's stumbling distance from home.
Dante's favorite LA bar and restaurant. Want tons of beer on tap? Check. Delicious, delectable food? Got that. Daily happy hour? Damn right, friends. Drink up those $4 Obsidian Stouts (3-6 pm)!
96 locals recommend
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StDante's favorite LA bar and restaurant. Want tons of beer on tap? Check. Delicious, delectable food? Got that. Daily happy hour? Damn right, friends. Drink up those $4 Obsidian Stouts (3-6 pm)!
Delicious food, and great drinks. Takes half an hour to walk there! I'm reasonably certain there's a happy hour. Check them out on Yelp!
56 locals recommend
The Upper West
3321 Pico BlvdDelicious food, and great drinks. Takes half an hour to walk there! I'm reasonably certain there's a happy hour. Check them out on Yelp!
It's a restaurant and bar within walking distance of our apartment! I haven't been there yet, but it has come highly recommended by other guests and friends.
200 locals recommend
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdIt's a restaurant and bar within walking distance of our apartment! I haven't been there yet, but it has come highly recommended by other guests and friends.
A speakeasy style bar in Hollywood with amazing craft cocktails and some damn good beers on tap. I'm a huge fan of the Smog City Groundworks Porter.
75 locals recommend
Sassafras
1233 Vine StA speakeasy style bar in Hollywood with amazing craft cocktails and some damn good beers on tap. I'm a huge fan of the Smog City Groundworks Porter.
Everything Else
Beard Papa's
2130 Sawtelle BlvdCream puffs, right around the corner,
Local 7-Eleven. 'Nuff said. They carry large quantities of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Dangerous, right?
11075 W Olympic Blvd
Local 7-Eleven. 'Nuff said. They carry large quantities of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Dangerous, right?
Best. Cupcakes. Ever. For those curious about the cupcake craze -- there's a better frosting to cake ratio. Simple as that. Key Lime and Smores are the best cupcakes here.
Cake and Art
8709 Santa Monica BlvdBest. Cupcakes. Ever. For those curious about the cupcake craze -- there's a better frosting to cake ratio. Simple as that. Key Lime and Smores are the best cupcakes here.
It's the closest beach you can get to from our apartment! Head just south of the pier and see me climbing ropes and swinging from rings!
169 locals recommend
Santa Monica State Beach
It's the closest beach you can get to from our apartment! Head just south of the pier and see me climbing ropes and swinging from rings!
Tons of food and shopping can be found at the 3rd Street Promenade. Street performers and musicians daily!
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeTons of food and shopping can be found at the 3rd Street Promenade. Street performers and musicians daily!
Food Scene
http://www.joansonthird.com/marketplace-page/menu/ Just look. Look, and then be hungry.
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd Sthttp://www.joansonthird.com/marketplace-page/menu/ Just look. Look, and then be hungry.
Chef Sassan Rostamian makes his food look so pretty that you won't want to eat it. Actually, that's a lie--you'll still eat it, and you'll like it. Check their menu out!
41 locals recommend
Sauce on Ocean
1541 Ocean AvenueChef Sassan Rostamian makes his food look so pretty that you won't want to eat it. Actually, that's a lie--you'll still eat it, and you'll like it. Check their menu out!
It's Subway. It's not that great. But it's really really close, and that's a plus for a lot of people.
Subway Restaurants
11100 W Olympic BlvdIt's Subway. It's not that great. But it's really really close, and that's a plus for a lot of people.
Hide Sushi
2040 Sawtelle BlvdI've never been here, but Yelp says it's a solid option.
Tapenade
11301 W Olympic BlvdHonestly, this place is overrated. EXCEPT for their brussels sprouts. Nailed that.
Best quasi-fast food burger joint. Build your own burger means you get exactly what you want, always. Try the sweet potato fries. Better yet, try them with chili, onions, and cheese. Mmmmm.
13 locals recommend
Rounds Premium Burgers
8871 Santa Monica BlvdBest quasi-fast food burger joint. Build your own burger means you get exactly what you want, always. Try the sweet potato fries. Better yet, try them with chili, onions, and cheese. Mmmmm.
A bit out of the way, but completely worth it. Be sure to have the flan for dessert. I never liked flan before going here!
9 locals recommend
Yxta Cocina Mexicana
601 S Central AveA bit out of the way, but completely worth it. Be sure to have the flan for dessert. I never liked flan before going here!
Ye locale Intelligentsia coffee. Hipsters of the world congregate here. How many hipsters does it take to screw in a lightbulb? It's a really obscure number, you've probably never heard of it.
394 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdYe locale Intelligentsia coffee. Hipsters of the world congregate here. How many hipsters does it take to screw in a lightbulb? It's a really obscure number, you've probably never heard of it.
It's a Starbucks. Dante was a former Starbucks barista (4 years, y'all), and in his professional opinion, Balconi is better, and right across the street. See, it's right THERE on the map!
573 locals recommend
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdIt's a Starbucks. Dante was a former Starbucks barista (4 years, y'all), and in his professional opinion, Balconi is better, and right across the street. See, it's right THERE on the map!
523 Rose Ave
523 Rose AvenueTwo words: Chorizo Burger. Yes, the capitalization is necessary.
A little on the pricey side, but Yelp check ins yield a free glass of the red or white wine. Enjoy French bistro at its finest.
40 locals recommend
Meet in Paris French Bistro
9727 Culver BlvdA little on the pricey side, but Yelp check ins yield a free glass of the red or white wine. Enjoy French bistro at its finest.
Jenice keeps telling Dante she'll take him to Sushi Stop, which is allegedly one of the best sushi joints in LA. Sadly, this has not happened yet for Dante; Jenice hordes the sushi all for herself.
26 locals recommend
SushiStop Sawtelle South
2218 Sawtelle BlvdJenice keeps telling Dante she'll take him to Sushi Stop, which is allegedly one of the best sushi joints in LA. Sadly, this has not happened yet for Dante; Jenice hordes the sushi all for herself.
Inexpensive finger food, right around the corner! Try some spicy Korean sausage!
12 locals recommend
Seoul Sausage Co.
11313 Mississippi AvenueInexpensive finger food, right around the corner! Try some spicy Korean sausage!
This is the best black coffee. Ever. If you've never had siphon coffee, take 10 minutes to walk to Balconi. The mocha and almond essence lattes are amazing as well! Can't go wrong.
21 locals recommend
Balconi Coffee Company
11301 W Olympic BlvdThis is the best black coffee. Ever. If you've never had siphon coffee, take 10 minutes to walk to Balconi. The mocha and almond essence lattes are amazing as well! Can't go wrong.
Excellent selection of tea and coffee. I buy my beans here.
52 locals recommend
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington BlvdExcellent selection of tea and coffee. I buy my beans here.
A dark French bistro, and coincidentally the restaurant in which Dante works! The food is rich and flavorful, with craft cocktails by renowned mixologist Gaby Mlynarczyk.
9 locals recommend
Cadet
2518 Wilshire BoulevardA dark French bistro, and coincidentally the restaurant in which Dante works! The food is rich and flavorful, with craft cocktails by renowned mixologist Gaby Mlynarczyk.
Essentials
This is our conveniently located Whole Foods Market. Everyone's super friendly here, and the people in the cheese department spoil you with samples.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThis is our conveniently located Whole Foods Market. Everyone's super friendly here, and the people in the cheese department spoil you with samples.
It's a TJ for all your grocery needs. Also, $2 Boatswain Chocolate Stout. Aww yeah. Go to Whole Foods for better produce! It's not far!
11755 W Olympic Blvd
11755 West Olympic BoulevardIt's a TJ for all your grocery needs. Also, $2 Boatswain Chocolate Stout. Aww yeah. Go to Whole Foods for better produce! It's not far!
Arts & Culture
Jumbo's Clown Room
5153 Hollywood BlvdPrepare to be entertained. Anthony Bourdain approves.