Food Scene
La Brea Bakery Cafe
468 S La Brea AveNice place for casual meal, especially lunch and breakfast
The Sycamore Kitchen
143 S La Brea AveAmazing breakfasts and lunches. Prepare for a line, though.
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdBest burgers, shakes and fries in LA. You can eat for $5.
Great hamburgers, plus the Grove and Farmers Market are great places to shop and people-watch.
32 locals recommend
Umami Burger
189 The Grove DrGreat hamburgers, plus the Grove and Farmers Market are great places to shop and people-watch.
The Golden State
1916 Lincoln BlvdGreat burgers and beer. Just a little north of the Grove
Matsuhisa
129 N La Cienega BlvdPossibly the best sushi in Los Angeles.
Hirozen
8385 Beverly BlvdReally good sushi and Itzikaya/japanese bar food.
bushi by JINYA
5168 Wilshire BlvdAwesome ramen within walking distance.
Specialize in robata (grilled things an sticks) and their fresh tofu is out of this world.
55 locals recommend
Robata JINYA
8050 W 3rd StSpecialize in robata (grilled things an sticks) and their fresh tofu is out of this world.
Many people say it's the best ramen in Los Angeles.
95 locals recommend
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdMany people say it's the best ramen in Los Angeles.
Loteria Grill
6333 West 3rd StreetIn the Farmers Market. Authentic Mexico City cuisine
Bar 107
118 W 4th StFabulous Tex-Mex if you're downtown.
Specialize in Southern Thai cooking. Looks like a dump, but the food is fabulous
67 locals recommend
Jitlada Restaurant
5233 Sunset BlvdSpecialize in Southern Thai cooking. Looks like a dump, but the food is fabulous
Genwa Korean BBQ
5115 Wilshire BlvdKorean barbeque right down the street on Wilshire.
In the Farmers Market. Kabobs, gyros, falafel, hummus. Really good, really fresh.
Moishe's Restaurant
6333 W 3rd StIn the Farmers Market. Kabobs, gyros, falafel, hummus. Really good, really fresh.
Momed
233 S Beverly DrIn Beverly Hills. Above average Middle-Eastern food and a nice setting.
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveClassic American hot dog stand. Long lines that move fast.
Absolutely Phobulous
350 N La Cienega BlvdVietnamese food near the Beverly Center, a giant, fancy indoor mall.
Everything Else
Great Thai food, plus they sometimes have a Thai Elvis. (Seriously!)
62 locals recommend
Palms Thai Restaurant
5900 Hollywood BlvdGreat Thai food, plus they sometimes have a Thai Elvis. (Seriously!)
The site of a working excavation. Wooly mammoths, Saber-toothed tigers, and the like.
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdThe site of a working excavation. Wooly mammoths, Saber-toothed tigers, and the like.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bludso's Bar & Que
609 N La Brea AveGood ol' American barbeque with lots of good beer on tap.
Reallly good pizza comes out of this 600-degree pizza oven. No reservations, so there might be a wait.
187 locals recommend
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland AveReallly good pizza comes out of this 600-degree pizza oven. No reservations, so there might be a wait.
Arts & Culture
The state's best art museum a short walk from our house
3161 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe state's best art museum a short walk from our house