Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
This restaurant has been listed in a few "Best of" lists and I'm not surprised. Food is amazing here and a must.
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Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StThis restaurant has been listed in a few "Best of" lists and I'm not surprised. Food is amazing here and a must.
Before Philippe's, there was Cole's, the original French Dip. Come here for happy hour and you can enjoy a French dip sandwich at a good price.
Random fact: They filmed Mad Men here.
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Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StBefore Philippe's, there was Cole's, the original French Dip. Come here for happy hour and you can enjoy a French dip sandwich at a good price.
Random fact: They filmed Mad Men here.
This place is in the outskirts of DTLA but worth a visit. It's the best cup of coffee you can get. Don't expect syrups or frappuccinos. This place is serious about their coffee.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
582 Mateo StThis place is in the outskirts of DTLA but worth a visit. It's the best cup of coffee you can get. Don't expect syrups or frappuccinos. This place is serious about their coffee.
This place is also on the outskirts of DTLA, but worth a visit. This is my favorite pizza place. They also have vegan pizza-if you are into that stuff.
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Purgatory Pizza
1326 E 1st StThis place is also on the outskirts of DTLA, but worth a visit. This is my favorite pizza place. They also have vegan pizza-if you are into that stuff.
Beautiful restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant details. Sit down in the main dining room or in the cafe. The macaroons are worth a try and the pastry counter is drool-worthy.
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveBeautiful restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant details. Sit down in the main dining room or in the cafe. The macaroons are worth a try and the pastry counter is drool-worthy.
If you are looking for authentic sushi, you won't be disappointed by this place. The fish is always fresh. Don't come here looking for a crunchy roll. They keep it real here.
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Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd StIf you are looking for authentic sushi, you won't be disappointed by this place. The fish is always fresh. Don't come here looking for a crunchy roll. They keep it real here.
Beautiful art deco styled restaurant. If you can, try to go up to the penthouse and rooftop.
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Cicada Club
617 S Olive StBeautiful art deco styled restaurant. If you can, try to go up to the penthouse and rooftop.
Beautiful restaurant, lounge/bar on a rooftop in DTLA. Great place for a drink and to see the skyline.
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Perch
448 S Hill StBeautiful restaurant, lounge/bar on a rooftop in DTLA. Great place for a drink and to see the skyline.
Daikokuya
327 1st StThe best place to get your ramen fix.
Mo-Chica
514 West 7th StreetA great restaurant with Peruvian small bites and cocktails.
Drago Centro
525 Flower StOne of the best fine dining places in DTLA. Italian-spired dishes.
Yard House
800 W Olympic BlvdAmerican style restaurant. Perfect place for happy hour.
I love their coffee drinks here. Their food menu has a lot of dessert items and they are all really good.
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Syrup Desserts
611 S Spring StI love their coffee drinks here. Their food menu has a lot of dessert items and they are all really good.
Coffee Bar
600 S Spring StA good place to get a cup of coffee.
Great sushi place. The warm rice used in their sushi is their signature.
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StGreat sushi place. The warm rice used in their sushi is their signature.
The sushi is OK here but the view from this place is great. Go during happy hour and sit in the lounge and have some small bites.
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Takami Sushi & Robata
811 Wilshire BlvdThe sushi is OK here but the view from this place is great. Go during happy hour and sit in the lounge and have some small bites.
A good sushi place located in LA Live within walking distance of the LA Convention Center.
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Katsuya L.A. LIVE
800 W Olympic BlvdA good sushi place located in LA Live within walking distance of the LA Convention Center.
Chaya Downtown
525 Flower StGood for sushi or Asian fusion dishes. Best time to go is happy hour.
Roy's
800 S Figueroa StGreat Hawaiian inspired cuisine. Upscale decor.
One of my favorite coffee places. I love the Spanish latte, Mint Mocha, and their bread pudding.
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Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StOne of my favorite coffee places. I love the Spanish latte, Mint Mocha, and their bread pudding.
Ledlow
400 Main StreetReasonably priced and has a lot of American style cuisine.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar has been listed on a few "Best of" lists. It's small speakeasy style bar in the back of Cole's. Come early or go really late with a small party to get seated promptly.
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The Varnish
118 E 6th StThis bar has been listed on a few "Best of" lists. It's small speakeasy style bar in the back of Cole's. Come early or go really late with a small party to get seated promptly.
The Edison
Beautiful lounge/bar with inspired cocktails from the industrial era.
If you ever want to feel like you are starring in Entourage (or if you have an entourage), this is the place to be seen. The rooftop bar has a great view of the city.
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Standard Downtown
550 Flower StIf you ever want to feel like you are starring in Entourage (or if you have an entourage), this is the place to be seen. The rooftop bar has a great view of the city.
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StA great whiskey bar.
Arts & Culture
An extension of the MOCA, this warehouse-style museum space always has unique rotating exhibits.
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The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveAn extension of the MOCA, this warehouse-style museum space always has unique rotating exhibits.
A great museum full of contemporary art. Their gift shop is full of unique items too.
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The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveA great museum full of contemporary art. Their gift shop is full of unique items too.
If you want to catch a LA Phil performance, this is the place to go or if you want to check out Frank Gehry architecture, it's worth a visit.
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华特·迪士尼音乐厅
111 S Grand AveIf you want to catch a LA Phil performance, this is the place to go or if you want to check out Frank Gehry architecture, it's worth a visit.
Sightseeing
The Library Store
630 W 5th StHuge library with great architecture details.
Filming location for many films such as Bladerunner, 500 Days of Summer, and the Artist.
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bradbury building
304 South BroadwayFilming location for many films such as Bladerunner, 500 Days of Summer, and the Artist.
Everything Else
If you need to rent a car, I recommend Avis. I have used them a couple of times and have had a good experience at this location.
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Avis Car Rental
1333 N Highland AveIf you need to rent a car, I recommend Avis. I have used them a couple of times and have had a good experience at this location.