Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
This is where the french dip sandwich was invented! It was completely restored a few years ago and has a really cool speakeasy in the back called Varnish.
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StThis is where the french dip sandwich was invented! It was completely restored a few years ago and has a really cool speakeasy in the back called Varnish.
Great place for lunch, salads and sandwiches. It's right across the street from my loft and they also deliver.
Night Toast
653 S Spring StGreat place for lunch, salads and sandwiches. It's right across the street from my loft and they also deliver.
This is where I usually get my morning coffee. It's a great place for breakfast with a huge selection of waffles and crepes.
45 locals recommend
Syrup Desserts
611 S Spring StThis is where I usually get my morning coffee. It's a great place for breakfast with a huge selection of waffles and crepes.
A small family owned italian restaurant. The food is excellent and bring your own wine, there's no corkage fee!
44 locals recommend
Colori Kitchen
2019 W 8th StA small family owned italian restaurant. The food is excellent and bring your own wine, there's no corkage fee!
This is the go-to place for a nice dinner, with a NYC ambiance. This place is packed every night of the week.
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveThis is the go-to place for a nice dinner, with a NYC ambiance. This place is packed every night of the week.
If you like Chipotle then you will love this place. They have more variety and the staff is friendly too.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
655 S Hope StIf you like Chipotle then you will love this place. They have more variety and the staff is friendly too.
Excellent sushi and it's on the rooftop of an office building with an awesome view of the skyline. Good for happy hour or drinks as well.
39 locals recommend
Takami Sushi & Robata
811 Wilshire BlvdExcellent sushi and it's on the rooftop of an office building with an awesome view of the skyline. Good for happy hour or drinks as well.
An indoor farmers market that has been around since the 1920s. It has variety of food stalls. Great place to go for lunch... I like "Kabobs & More".
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayAn indoor farmers market that has been around since the 1920s. It has variety of food stalls. Great place to go for lunch... I like "Kabobs & More".
They only sell sausage, fries and beers... although a wide variety of each. It's fashioned like a modern beer hall. Cool place and there's usually a line to order at night.
194 locals recommend
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd StreetThey only sell sausage, fries and beers... although a wide variety of each. It's fashioned like a modern beer hall. Cool place and there's usually a line to order at night.
Yogurtland
310 S La Brea AveWay better than Pinkberry!
One of the best sushi spots downtown, try the "trust me" menu.
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StOne of the best sushi spots downtown, try the "trust me" menu.
Everything Else
I know the owner Chance. Check it out, the hookah lounge gets busy later in the night as the bars die down.
Living Room Vape & Smoke Shop, Hookah & Cigar Lounge
548 S Spring StI know the owner Chance. Check it out, the hookah lounge gets busy later in the night as the bars die down.
Coming to L.A. for a convention? The convention center is a 15-20 min walk from the loft.
349 locals recommend
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa StComing to L.A. for a convention? The convention center is a 15-20 min walk from the loft.
Lakers and Clippers basketball games are played here as well as big concerts and shows.
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StLakers and Clippers basketball games are played here as well as big concerts and shows.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is beautiful, built in a restored Edison power plant. Go here for a night on the town. Note: there is a strict dress code, which isn't common in Los Angeles.
241 locals recommend
The Edison
This place is beautiful, built in a restored Edison power plant. Go here for a night on the town. Note: there is a strict dress code, which isn't common in Los Angeles.
The neighborhood's favorite watering hole has a relaxed environment with a friendly crowd. Large selection of beers on tap and be sure to try the sandwiches if you're hungry.. they're awesome!
18 locals recommend
Spring Street Park
428 S Spring StThe neighborhood's favorite watering hole has a relaxed environment with a friendly crowd. Large selection of beers on tap and be sure to try the sandwiches if you're hungry.. they're awesome!
Arts & Culture
Beautiful art deco club was formerly the Los Angeles Exchange. The club features one of the best sound systems in the States, and there are some big name djs that spin there.
125 locals recommend
Exchange La
618 S Spring StBeautiful art deco club was formerly the Los Angeles Exchange. The club features one of the best sound systems in the States, and there are some big name djs that spin there.