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Food scene
Langer's
704 S Alvarado StBest pastrami sandwich in the city - The #19.
The inventors of the French Dip Sandwich.
Like stepping into a time machine back to the 1940s. Super fun place for travelers and locals.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philippe The Original
1001 North Alameda StreetThe inventors of the French Dip Sandwich.
Like stepping into a time machine back to the 1940s. Super fun place for travelers and locals.
Home of the unique 'stew taco'.
Dollars to doughnuts, you've never had anything like it.
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdHome of the unique 'stew taco'.
Dollars to doughnuts, you've never had anything like it.
Home of the famous Shanghaiese Soup Dumpling. If you've never had them, you're in for a treat!
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveHome of the famous Shanghaiese Soup Dumpling. If you've never had them, you're in for a treat!
Home of the World-Famous CRUFFIN, a croissant baked like a muffin, with a light cream filling. YUM!
They also have a gourmet coffee and sandwiches.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
111 S Ave 59Home of the World-Famous CRUFFIN, a croissant baked like a muffin, with a light cream filling. YUM!
They also have a gourmet coffee and sandwiches.
A fancier local restaurant & bar. Very popular.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Birdie
5631 N Figueroa StA fancier local restaurant & bar. Very popular.
Bionicos La Palapa
5560 N Figueroa StThe most delicious fresh juices, shaved ices, and fruit.
A tiny noodle place whose curated menu features a twelve hour in-house broth - delicious!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modan Artisanal Ramen
700 Fair Oaks AveA tiny noodle place whose curated menu features a twelve hour in-house broth - delicious!
Super handmade Tsukemen noodles. A VERY fun time. highly recommended.
On Michelin's 2019 California Bib Gourmand list
Okiboru House of Tsukemen
635 N BroadwaySuper handmade Tsukemen noodles. A VERY fun time. highly recommended.
On Michelin's 2019 California Bib Gourmand list
A classic Hollywood mainstay. The ultimate place for a steak and martini.
Frequented by the old guard, but still fresh.
Open 24/7
Founded 1918
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Dining Car
1310 W 6th StA classic Hollywood mainstay. The ultimate place for a steak and martini.
Frequented by the old guard, but still fresh.
Open 24/7
Founded 1918
Bar & Grill
A local Highland Park bar, with a lively atmosphere.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa StA local Highland Park bar, with a lively atmosphere.
Museum
An acclaimed contemporary art collection in a spectacular building.
The newest museum in the city, and still a tad tough to get into. But well worth it the effort!
1555 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Broad
221 S Grand AveAn acclaimed contemporary art collection in a spectacular building.
The newest museum in the city, and still a tad tough to get into. But well worth it the effort!
An amazing collection of painting and sculpture from 1900-1940. Paintings by Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, Beckmann, Kandinsky and Klee. Rodin sculptures.
First class.
485 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Norton Simon
411 W Colorado BlvdAn amazing collection of painting and sculpture from 1900-1940. Paintings by Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, Beckmann, Kandinsky and Klee. Rodin sculptures.
First class.