Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Pattern Bar is cleverly designed around fashion, music, and whatever extension of the two industries that were meant to twist and twine together to make this block of the district more in sync for its business breed and crowd.
Vintage sewing machine at the window, alternative and eclectic music throughout the day, mosaic tiles, dark wood furniture...
Buyers, designers, photographers, models, artists....Garmentos that needed a break or a casual conversation or bites during their day, come here, relax, reflect, recharge, regain a sense of belonging... Or perhaps, just breathe the stress away so that they can go back to their crazy sassy world. And if you are not part of this clothing jungle but a banker or IT guru or whatever...this is also the perfect casual joint for you. Be amused, be served, mix in, nothing can go wrong.
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Pattern Bar
100 W 9th StPattern Bar is cleverly designed around fashion, music, and whatever extension of the two industries that were meant to twist and twine together to make this block of the district more in sync for its business breed and crowd.
Vintage sewing machine at the window, alternative and eclectic music throughout the day, mosaic tiles, dark wood furniture...
Buyers, designers, photographers, models, artists....Garmentos that needed a break or a casual conversation or bites during their day, come here, relax, reflect, recharge, regain a sense of belonging... Or perhaps, just breathe the stress away so that they can go back to their crazy sassy world. And if you are not part of this clothing jungle but a banker or IT guru or whatever...this is also the perfect casual joint for you. Be amused, be served, mix in, nothing can go wrong.
L.A. LIVE is the sports and entertainment district that surrounds STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater. The campus features sports and music venues, night clubs, restaurants, a bowling alley, museum and movie theaters. L.A. LIVE is the premier destination for live entertainment in Downtown Los Angeles. For more details on the attractions at L.A. LIVE, please visit the following links for restaurants, entertainment options, hotels and parking information.
WHEN DID L.A. LIVE OPEN?
The first of L.A. LIVE's three development phases was completed on October 18, 2007 when the doors opened at Microsoft Theater, a 7,100 seat concert and awards show venue. Microsoft Square, a 40,000 sq. ft. open air space, featuring six 75-foot-towers with LED and static signage along with 1,500 parking spaces also debuted in phase one.
The second phase began in late 2008 with Club Nokia (a 2,300 person venue), the Conga Room, Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge, The GRAMMY Museum® and 2,000 more parking spaces. Restaurants opened throughout phase two, with all 13 eateries completed in 2009. Another notable phase two event was the first live broadcast from the ESPN West Coast Broadcast Center.
The last and final phase was completed in late 2009 with the grand opening of the 14-screen Regal Cinemas and in early 2010 with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Los Angeles, the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE.
WHERE IS L.A. LIVE?
L.A. LIVE is located in downtown Los Angeles, across from STAPLES Center, at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street. Our physical address is: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015. Our mailing address is: 800 W. Olympic Blvd #200, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
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L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdL.A. LIVE is the sports and entertainment district that surrounds STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater. The campus features sports and music venues, night clubs, restaurants, a bowling alley, museum and movie theaters. L.A. LIVE is the premier destination for live entertainment in Downtown Los Angeles. For more details on the attractions at L.A. LIVE, please visit the following links for restaurants, entertainment options, hotels and parking information.
WHEN DID L.A. LIVE OPEN?
The first of L.A. LIVE's three development phases was completed on October 18, 2007 when the doors opened at Microsoft Theater, a 7,100 seat concert and awards show venue. Microsoft Square, a 40,000 sq. ft. open air space, featuring six 75-foot-towers with LED and static signage along with 1,500 parking spaces also debuted in phase one.
The second phase began in late 2008 with Club Nokia (a 2,300 person venue), the Conga Room, Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge, The GRAMMY Museum® and 2,000 more parking spaces. Restaurants opened throughout phase two, with all 13 eateries completed in 2009. Another notable phase two event was the first live broadcast from the ESPN West Coast Broadcast Center.
The last and final phase was completed in late 2009 with the grand opening of the 14-screen Regal Cinemas and in early 2010 with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Los Angeles, the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE.
WHERE IS L.A. LIVE?
L.A. LIVE is located in downtown Los Angeles, across from STAPLES Center, at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street. Our physical address is: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015. Our mailing address is: 800 W. Olympic Blvd #200, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
Cedd Moses is also behind this Downtown haunt, a perfect mix of upscale cocktailery and comfortable dive, where you can come for a quick PBR or stay with a fancy, well-made cocktail. Prices are reasonable, the jukebox is stocked with oldies-meets-Coachella, and an old school arcade (think Pac-Man) allows for friendly drinking games. Do note, however, that dress code is enforced. A dive with a dress code—how very LA.
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Golden Gopher
417 W 8th StCedd Moses is also behind this Downtown haunt, a perfect mix of upscale cocktailery and comfortable dive, where you can come for a quick PBR or stay with a fancy, well-made cocktail. Prices are reasonable, the jukebox is stocked with oldies-meets-Coachella, and an old school arcade (think Pac-Man) allows for friendly drinking games. Do note, however, that dress code is enforced. A dive with a dress code—how very LA.
Parks & Nature
What a beautiful oasis in Downtown LA! It's right off the I-110 and boasts a variety of trees, plants, waterfall, and an amazing view of LA. Like most parks, it's open from sunrise to sunset. Parking can be tricky but they do have their own (free!) private lot and street parking if you find any spots.
I would come to Vista Hermosa for a picnic or a chill time with your friends/family. It's a small park but surprisingly big considering it's pretty crowded in Downtown.
The bathrooms were also really clean and stocked - this never happens!
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Park prirode Vista Hermosa, Uprava za razvoj i očuvanje planina
100 N Toluca StWhat a beautiful oasis in Downtown LA! It's right off the I-110 and boasts a variety of trees, plants, waterfall, and an amazing view of LA. Like most parks, it's open from sunrise to sunset. Parking can be tricky but they do have their own (free!) private lot and street parking if you find any spots.
I would come to Vista Hermosa for a picnic or a chill time with your friends/family. It's a small park but surprisingly big considering it's pretty crowded in Downtown.
The bathrooms were also really clean and stocked - this never happens!
Arts & Culture
The Broad is a new contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. The museum is designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler and offers free general admission. The museum is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide. With its innovative “veil-and-vault” concept, the 120,000-square-foot, $140-million building features two floors of gallery space to showcase The Broad’s comprehensive collection and is the headquarters of The Broad Art Foundation’s worldwide lending library.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveThe Broad is a new contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. The museum is designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler and offers free general admission. The museum is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide. With its innovative “veil-and-vault” concept, the 120,000-square-foot, $140-million building features two floors of gallery space to showcase The Broad’s comprehensive collection and is the headquarters of The Broad Art Foundation’s worldwide lending library.
Essentials
1091 S Hoover St
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Store Phone: (213) 386-1680
Store Hours 6am-Midnight
Store Services:
ATM
Bakery
Deli
Floral
Liquor
RedBox
Seafood
Service Meat
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Food 4 Less
1748 W Jefferson Blvd1091 S Hoover St
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Store Phone: (213) 386-1680
Store Hours 6am-Midnight
Store Services:
ATM
Bakery
Deli
Floral
Liquor
RedBox
Seafood
Service Meat
Great Flower Department
Big Supermarket. Will have everything you need.
645 W 9th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Store Phone: (213) 452-0840
Pharmacy Phone: (213) 452-0830
Sun - Sat:
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Pharmacy Hours:
Sun, Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Ralphs
645 W 9th StGreat Flower Department
Big Supermarket. Will have everything you need.
645 W 9th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Store Phone: (213) 452-0840
Pharmacy Phone: (213) 452-0830
Sun - Sat:
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Pharmacy Hours:
Sun, Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Featuring a juice bar, fresh poke, expanded vegan options in all departments, a coffee bar (with cold brew on tap), more than 1,000 hand-picked wines, home delivery via instacart and bar-restaurant The Eight Bar, this location offers an array of options for health enthusiasts, devoted foodies and shoppers looking for convenience and products without artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.
"This store was designed to provide an eclectic mix of the best ingredients and foods available for shoppers of all diets and lifestyles," Patrick Bradley, president of Whole Foods Market's Southern Pacific Region. "From the large prepared foods section for professionals on the go with self-service pizza and delicious vegan and paleo options, to a new affordable option for happy hour or brunch, to our wide range of curated wines, beers, and spirits, and even down to offering smaller cuts of meat and fish for singles or families of two - there is something unique for everyone."
788 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Store Hours:
7:00am to 10:00pm.
Seven days a week.
The Eight Bar Hours: 11am-11pm
P: 1-213-873-4745
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Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand AveFeaturing a juice bar, fresh poke, expanded vegan options in all departments, a coffee bar (with cold brew on tap), more than 1,000 hand-picked wines, home delivery via instacart and bar-restaurant The Eight Bar, this location offers an array of options for health enthusiasts, devoted foodies and shoppers looking for convenience and products without artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.
"This store was designed to provide an eclectic mix of the best ingredients and foods available for shoppers of all diets and lifestyles," Patrick Bradley, president of Whole Foods Market's Southern Pacific Region. "From the large prepared foods section for professionals on the go with self-service pizza and delicious vegan and paleo options, to a new affordable option for happy hour or brunch, to our wide range of curated wines, beers, and spirits, and even down to offering smaller cuts of meat and fish for singles or families of two - there is something unique for everyone."
788 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Store Hours:
7:00am to 10:00pm.
Seven days a week.
The Eight Bar Hours: 11am-11pm
P: 1-213-873-4745
A new, healthy market with Fresh Produce
At With Love, you can pick up a horchata latté, shop for fresh produce and unwind in the community garden out back, a respite from the constant traffic on Vermont near the 10. With Love aims to be not just a grocery store but a social enterprise as well, one focused on community empowerment through food. There are three main components to its mission: improving access to healthy food, expanding job opportunities and educating the public.
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With Love Market & Cafe
1969 S Vermont AveA new, healthy market with Fresh Produce
At With Love, you can pick up a horchata latté, shop for fresh produce and unwind in the community garden out back, a respite from the constant traffic on Vermont near the 10. With Love aims to be not just a grocery store but a social enterprise as well, one focused on community empowerment through food. There are three main components to its mission: improving access to healthy food, expanding job opportunities and educating the public.
Getting Around
Closest bus stop is a short walk 0.1 miles away on the corner of Venice Blvd and Union St.
Venice / Union station
Closest bus stop is a short walk 0.1 miles away on the corner of Venice Blvd and Union St.
Food Scene
Getting lunch for a 10-spot at this century-old market has become harder and harder over the past few years, as grass fed beef, oysters and smoked fish have encroached on the tacos, steam tables, and low-grade produce. But there are still cheap lunches to be had, like Belcampo Meat Co.'s $5 "fast burger," a bacon egg and cheese at Eggslut, or a Margherita pizza from Olio. Or you can always stick with the classics, like a bowl of wonton soup from China Cafe or a carnitas taco from Las Morelianas.
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Veliko središnje tržište
317 S BroadwayGetting lunch for a 10-spot at this century-old market has become harder and harder over the past few years, as grass fed beef, oysters and smoked fish have encroached on the tacos, steam tables, and low-grade produce. But there are still cheap lunches to be had, like Belcampo Meat Co.'s $5 "fast burger," a bacon egg and cheese at Eggslut, or a Margherita pizza from Olio. Or you can always stick with the classics, like a bowl of wonton soup from China Cafe or a carnitas taco from Las Morelianas.
The original El Cholo opened 1923, and as Los Angeles' oldest continuously operated Mexican restaurant, it probably hasn't been at the cutting edge of cuisine for something like 80 years. Still, the Mexican comfort food is fantastic and the atmosphere is historic in a way very few other LA eateries can manage. El Cholo Downtown opened in 2010, and people coming and going from L.A. Live and the Staples Center are continuously lured in with the eatery's must-have guacamole (made tableside), green corn tamales and the famous margaritas, by which all others are judged.
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El Cholo - The Original
1121 S Western AveThe original El Cholo opened 1923, and as Los Angeles' oldest continuously operated Mexican restaurant, it probably hasn't been at the cutting edge of cuisine for something like 80 years. Still, the Mexican comfort food is fantastic and the atmosphere is historic in a way very few other LA eateries can manage. El Cholo Downtown opened in 2010, and people coming and going from L.A. Live and the Staples Center are continuously lured in with the eatery's must-have guacamole (made tableside), green corn tamales and the famous margaritas, by which all others are judged.
A pizzeria open until 3am? Our drunken prayers have been answered. Pellicola Pizzeria lies a quick stumble away from multiple Downtown bars, meaning that when the lights come on at closing hour, this is where you head to cap off the night. Whether you nosh on a slice of Nonna Maria, Vegetariana or Tricolore, you'll be happy to wake up the next morning tasting leftover pizza and not vodka cranberry.
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Pellicola Pizzeria
421 W 8th StA pizzeria open until 3am? Our drunken prayers have been answered. Pellicola Pizzeria lies a quick stumble away from multiple Downtown bars, meaning that when the lights come on at closing hour, this is where you head to cap off the night. Whether you nosh on a slice of Nonna Maria, Vegetariana or Tricolore, you'll be happy to wake up the next morning tasting leftover pizza and not vodka cranberry.
To say that you'll need a reservation for Bestia is an understatement. As one of the most talked about (and as a result, packed) restaurants in LA, securing a table months in advance is a necessity. Chef Ori Menashe is the brains behind Bestia’s thoughtful, ingredient-driven Italian menu. His house-cured salumi is superb, whether it's part of a charcuterie board or atop a puffy pizza with mozzarella, black cabbage and fennel; and housemade pastas come tangled together with lobster and sea urchin or tossed with lamb ragu and saffron. Menashe's wife, Genevieve Gergis, is Bestia's phenomenal pastry chef, and you'd be wise to order her chocolate budino tart to end an unforgettable meal.
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Bestia
2121 E 7th PlTo say that you'll need a reservation for Bestia is an understatement. As one of the most talked about (and as a result, packed) restaurants in LA, securing a table months in advance is a necessity. Chef Ori Menashe is the brains behind Bestia’s thoughtful, ingredient-driven Italian menu. His house-cured salumi is superb, whether it's part of a charcuterie board or atop a puffy pizza with mozzarella, black cabbage and fennel; and housemade pastas come tangled together with lobster and sea urchin or tossed with lamb ragu and saffron. Menashe's wife, Genevieve Gergis, is Bestia's phenomenal pastry chef, and you'd be wise to order her chocolate budino tart to end an unforgettable meal.
Little Jewel of New Orleans channels the South through both its deli and marketplace, selling shrimp and oyster po'boys, muffulettas and fried catfish platters, which customers dig into at tables just steps away from the counter. The market section of Little Jewel carries essential Southern spices, sauces and regional beans; look for brands like Slap Ya Mama! and Bayou Magic. Wondering why that jambalaya tastes so good? All of Little Jewel's sausages and cooking meats are made in-house.
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The Little Jewel of New Orleans
207 Ord StLittle Jewel of New Orleans channels the South through both its deli and marketplace, selling shrimp and oyster po'boys, muffulettas and fried catfish platters, which customers dig into at tables just steps away from the counter. The market section of Little Jewel carries essential Southern spices, sauces and regional beans; look for brands like Slap Ya Mama! and Bayou Magic. Wondering why that jambalaya tastes so good? All of Little Jewel's sausages and cooking meats are made in-house.
Uncle John's Ham & Eggs may have moved into swankier digs five years ago, but their mash-up menu of American diner breakfast classics and classic Americanized Chinese food is still pretty cheap. For $7.25 you get a chashu omelette with homefries and toast, while salt and pepper pork chops and fried rice topped with over easy eggs will only set you back $8.75.
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Uncle John's Cafe
834 S Grand AveUncle John's Ham & Eggs may have moved into swankier digs five years ago, but their mash-up menu of American diner breakfast classics and classic Americanized Chinese food is still pretty cheap. For $7.25 you get a chashu omelette with homefries and toast, while salt and pepper pork chops and fried rice topped with over easy eggs will only set you back $8.75.
This banh mi and pho shop is hidden on the 6th floor of the maze that is the John Portman-designed Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Here, you'll be rewarded with as good a traditional banh mi as you're going to find in Downtown L.A. The prices might be high compared to the SGV (or even Chinatown), but in this area they're a steal.
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Mr. Baguette
8702 Valley BlvdThis banh mi and pho shop is hidden on the 6th floor of the maze that is the John Portman-designed Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Here, you'll be rewarded with as good a traditional banh mi as you're going to find in Downtown L.A. The prices might be high compared to the SGV (or even Chinatown), but in this area they're a steal.
This burgeoning pizza chain from the founders of Umami Burger is now up to seven locations in Los Angeles (13 worldwide) including one in Downtown L.A. Keeping your pizza under $10 requires a small amount of restraint in the toppings department, but it's still the best quality, quick-fired pizza for your money in the city. It’s a steal that's made even better if you order their "Instagram Pie of the Day," a daily half-off special that ranges in prices from $4-6.
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800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen
800 Wilshire BlvdThis burgeoning pizza chain from the founders of Umami Burger is now up to seven locations in Los Angeles (13 worldwide) including one in Downtown L.A. Keeping your pizza under $10 requires a small amount of restraint in the toppings department, but it's still the best quality, quick-fired pizza for your money in the city. It’s a steal that's made even better if you order their "Instagram Pie of the Day," a daily half-off special that ranges in prices from $4-6.
Lunches don't get much cheaper than a slice of pizza, and slices of pizza in Downtown L.A. don't get much better than Pizzanista! Sadly they don't have a two slices and a soda lunch special (for shame!) but they do sell saran-wrapped slices of pizza from the previous day in the soda fridge if that's your thing. We recommend spending the extra $1.75 on a fresh slice.
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Pizzanista!
2019 E 7th StLunches don't get much cheaper than a slice of pizza, and slices of pizza in Downtown L.A. don't get much better than Pizzanista! Sadly they don't have a two slices and a soda lunch special (for shame!) but they do sell saran-wrapped slices of pizza from the previous day in the soda fridge if that's your thing. We recommend spending the extra $1.75 on a fresh slice.
Tsurumaru Udon Honpo in Little Tokyo
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If you're careful with what you order you can probably make it out of Marugame Monzo with some amazing udon for under $10. But why stress yourself out over ordering when a great, even cheaper alternative is just up the street in the Little Tokyo Galleria shopping center. Located on the 3rd floor, Tsurumaro Udon Honpo is surprisingly good for how inexpensive it is. So go ahead and add on that mare-age fried chicken or curry topped mini bowl. There's no way you're spending more than $10 at this place.
Tsurumaru Udon Honpo
333 S Alameda StTsurumaru Udon Honpo in Little Tokyo
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If you're careful with what you order you can probably make it out of Marugame Monzo with some amazing udon for under $10. But why stress yourself out over ordering when a great, even cheaper alternative is just up the street in the Little Tokyo Galleria shopping center. Located on the 3rd floor, Tsurumaro Udon Honpo is surprisingly good for how inexpensive it is. So go ahead and add on that mare-age fried chicken or curry topped mini bowl. There's no way you're spending more than $10 at this place.
From the outside, El Parian looks like your average hole-in-the-wall Los Angeles Mexican joint. However, this little cocina has been cooking up dishes for over 50 years that food writers and chefs around the globe have hailed as some of the best. Named after a restaurant plaza in the Mexican town of Tlaquepaque, El Parian’s claim to fame is their mouth-watering rendition of birria, a traditional Jalisco-style goat stew. The goat consommé is served up with homemade corn tortillas and a tangy, kick-you-in-the-butt habanero salsa that gets your taste buds tingling. Many argue that it is the best birria in all of Los Angeles, rivaling even some of the best dishes in Guadalajara itself.
1528 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 386-7361
El Parian Restaurant
1528 W Pico BlvdFrom the outside, El Parian looks like your average hole-in-the-wall Los Angeles Mexican joint. However, this little cocina has been cooking up dishes for over 50 years that food writers and chefs around the globe have hailed as some of the best. Named after a restaurant plaza in the Mexican town of Tlaquepaque, El Parian’s claim to fame is their mouth-watering rendition of birria, a traditional Jalisco-style goat stew. The goat consommé is served up with homemade corn tortillas and a tangy, kick-you-in-the-butt habanero salsa that gets your taste buds tingling. Many argue that it is the best birria in all of Los Angeles, rivaling even some of the best dishes in Guadalajara itself.
1528 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 386-7361
Dino’s Chicken & Burgers perfectly defines the mix of cultures that make up this part of Los Angeles. A Greek man by the name of Demetrios Pantazis opened the roadside stand in 1968. He had been working in the restaurant business since he was 15, not long after moving to Los Angeles. Pulling in from the diverse cultures of the area, Pantazis built a unique, melting pot menu and set up a 40-foot sign to advertise it. The sign still stands today, proclaiming Dino’s as the home of Burgers, Chicken, Pastrami and Burritos.
The menu is still just as eclectic with a mix of dishes like the Pastrami Quesadilla and the Chili Cheese Fries topped with a carne asada and pastrami cheese sauce. But everyone knows that the go-to at Dino’s is Dino’s Famous Chicken. Drenched in a secret sauce with a color that seems almost iridescent, this sinful bird is served a la carte, with rice and beans or on a bed of Fresh cut French Fries.
Dino’s Chicken & Burgers: 2575 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, (213) 380-3554
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Dino's Chicken & Burgers
2575 W Pico BlvdDino’s Chicken & Burgers perfectly defines the mix of cultures that make up this part of Los Angeles. A Greek man by the name of Demetrios Pantazis opened the roadside stand in 1968. He had been working in the restaurant business since he was 15, not long after moving to Los Angeles. Pulling in from the diverse cultures of the area, Pantazis built a unique, melting pot menu and set up a 40-foot sign to advertise it. The sign still stands today, proclaiming Dino’s as the home of Burgers, Chicken, Pastrami and Burritos.
The menu is still just as eclectic with a mix of dishes like the Pastrami Quesadilla and the Chili Cheese Fries topped with a carne asada and pastrami cheese sauce. But everyone knows that the go-to at Dino’s is Dino’s Famous Chicken. Drenched in a secret sauce with a color that seems almost iridescent, this sinful bird is served a la carte, with rice and beans or on a bed of Fresh cut French Fries.
Dino’s Chicken & Burgers: 2575 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, (213) 380-3554
Opened in 1994 by Mexican immigrants Fernando Lopez and Maria Monterrubio, Guelaguetza was one of the very first Oaxacan restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Today, there are plenty of spots serving traditional Oaxacan food, but no one offers quite the experience of Guelaguetza.
The dishes at Guelaguetza aren’t your usual Mexican fare. One dish unique to Oaxacan cuisine is the Tlayuda, a meal reminiscent of an Italian pizza, but instead made with a tortilla and topped with Mexican ingredients like chorizo or queso fresco. For the more daring there are also the Chapulines Tacos, filled with sautéed grasshoppers. But the true star of Guelaguetza is the mole, particularly the Mole Negro. Traditionally served over chicken, this slow-cooked sauce offers a depth of flavor that keeps hitting new levels with every bite. It is no wonder that in 2015, the restaurant won five James Beard awards for it.
It’s not only the food at the Lopez’s institution that is keeping the Oaxacan experience alive in Harvard Heights. Saturday through Thursday, Guelaguetza offers dinner with a side of live music and traditional Oaxacan dance performances.
Guelaguetza: 3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, (213) 427-0608
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Guelaguetza Restaurante
3014 W Olympic BlvdOpened in 1994 by Mexican immigrants Fernando Lopez and Maria Monterrubio, Guelaguetza was one of the very first Oaxacan restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Today, there are plenty of spots serving traditional Oaxacan food, but no one offers quite the experience of Guelaguetza.
The dishes at Guelaguetza aren’t your usual Mexican fare. One dish unique to Oaxacan cuisine is the Tlayuda, a meal reminiscent of an Italian pizza, but instead made with a tortilla and topped with Mexican ingredients like chorizo or queso fresco. For the more daring there are also the Chapulines Tacos, filled with sautéed grasshoppers. But the true star of Guelaguetza is the mole, particularly the Mole Negro. Traditionally served over chicken, this slow-cooked sauce offers a depth of flavor that keeps hitting new levels with every bite. It is no wonder that in 2015, the restaurant won five James Beard awards for it.
It’s not only the food at the Lopez’s institution that is keeping the Oaxacan experience alive in Harvard Heights. Saturday through Thursday, Guelaguetza offers dinner with a side of live music and traditional Oaxacan dance performances.
Guelaguetza: 3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, (213) 427-0608
Despite not technically being in Korea Town, Road to Seoul is one of the most popular AYCE KBBQ restaurants in all of Los Angeles. For those who are new to this phenomenon, AYCE KBBQ stands for All You Can Eat Korean Barbecue. Yes, that’s right – for three price points ranging from $16.99 to $23.99, dinners at Road to Seoul can fill bellies to their breaking points with meats cooked by hand on personal hot plates. The different meats offered range from more conservative options like the chicken bulgogi and pork belly to a bit more daring choices like cuttlefish or tongue.
The service at Road to Seoul is attentive and they are more than willing to repeatedly fill your plates with beautifully marbled and perfectly seasoned meat. Be sure to bring your appetite; just don’t wear any clothes that you don’t want smelling like meat for the next few weeks.
Road to Seoul: 1230 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, (323) 731-9292
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Road to Seoul
1230 S Western AveDespite not technically being in Korea Town, Road to Seoul is one of the most popular AYCE KBBQ restaurants in all of Los Angeles. For those who are new to this phenomenon, AYCE KBBQ stands for All You Can Eat Korean Barbecue. Yes, that’s right – for three price points ranging from $16.99 to $23.99, dinners at Road to Seoul can fill bellies to their breaking points with meats cooked by hand on personal hot plates. The different meats offered range from more conservative options like the chicken bulgogi and pork belly to a bit more daring choices like cuttlefish or tongue.
The service at Road to Seoul is attentive and they are more than willing to repeatedly fill your plates with beautifully marbled and perfectly seasoned meat. Be sure to bring your appetite; just don’t wear any clothes that you don’t want smelling like meat for the next few weeks.
Road to Seoul: 1230 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, (323) 731-9292
In 1948, long before Papa Cristo’s existed, Sam Chrys opened the C&K Importing Company in Pico-Union. A Greek native, Chrys wanted to bring the tastes of Greece to Los Angeles so he made sure that all of the products sold at his market were imported directly from his home country. When his son Chrys Chrys inherited the business in 1968, he decided to convert part of it into a restaurant. Keeping his father’s mission close at heart, he traveled throughout his homeland for many years, learning what he could about the flavors and dishes of Greece. Finally, in the early 1990s, Papa Cristo’s was born.
Today, Chrys Chrys runs Papa Cristo’s with his daughter Annie. The Chrys’s are incredibly proud of their heritage and they show it not only in their food, but also the culture that surrounds their business. Each Thursday night, they put on a “Big Fat Greek” Family-Style Dinner where $18.95 can get you a taste of Greece, including a full meal, wine tasting, and live music with belly dancers.
Papa Cristo's: 2771 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, (323) 737-2970
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Papa Cristo's Greek Grill
2771 W Pico BlvdIn 1948, long before Papa Cristo’s existed, Sam Chrys opened the C&K Importing Company in Pico-Union. A Greek native, Chrys wanted to bring the tastes of Greece to Los Angeles so he made sure that all of the products sold at his market were imported directly from his home country. When his son Chrys Chrys inherited the business in 1968, he decided to convert part of it into a restaurant. Keeping his father’s mission close at heart, he traveled throughout his homeland for many years, learning what he could about the flavors and dishes of Greece. Finally, in the early 1990s, Papa Cristo’s was born.
Today, Chrys Chrys runs Papa Cristo’s with his daughter Annie. The Chrys’s are incredibly proud of their heritage and they show it not only in their food, but also the culture that surrounds their business. Each Thursday night, they put on a “Big Fat Greek” Family-Style Dinner where $18.95 can get you a taste of Greece, including a full meal, wine tasting, and live music with belly dancers.
Papa Cristo's: 2771 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, (323) 737-2970
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Our men’s and women’s floors are designed expressly for your comfort, and each features its own distinct luxurious decor. Here you will find hot and cold tubs, dry and steam saunas, treatment stations, showers, and all of the beauty and grooming facilities you would expect of a world-class destination spa. Our co-ed floor, or jimjilbang is home to our not-to-be-missed specialty mineral saunas, which we invite you to experience in sequence for optimal results
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2700 Wilshire BlvdGet away from the city for an hour. Or stay away for a day.
Just minutes from Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles, Wi Spa is a convenient and affordable place to de-stress and be pampered. Our expert staff is here 24/7 for your every wellness and beauty need, be it a massage or scrub, facial, mani/Pedi, hair styling or more. We aim to delight you with a relaxing, refreshing and memorable experience each time you visit and urge you to explore our spa and sauna facilities before or after your treatment.
Our men’s and women’s floors are designed expressly for your comfort, and each features its own distinct luxurious decor. Here you will find hot and cold tubs, dry and steam saunas, treatment stations, showers, and all of the beauty and grooming facilities you would expect of a world-class destination spa. Our co-ed floor, or jimjilbang is home to our not-to-be-missed specialty mineral saunas, which we invite you to experience in sequence for optimal results