Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Solid coffee and a great atmosphere to work in. Good food and a wide range of snacks to fuel your creativity. Lots of comfortable seating. Feel like a real Glassell Park local.
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Habitat Coffee
3708 N Eagle Rock BlvdSolid coffee and a great atmosphere to work in. Good food and a wide range of snacks to fuel your creativity. Lots of comfortable seating. Feel like a real Glassell Park local.
Great for a morning run/bike from our house to justify indulging in a biscuit or french toast in a cup. Order the salmon on an english muffin if you want to get on our level. Great prices and good coffee, and make sure to ask for the hot sauce as it adds just the right amount of tang--but they don't offer if you don't ask.
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Division 3
3329 Division StGreat for a morning run/bike from our house to justify indulging in a biscuit or french toast in a cup. Order the salmon on an english muffin if you want to get on our level. Great prices and good coffee, and make sure to ask for the hot sauce as it adds just the right amount of tang--but they don't offer if you don't ask.
Flat out the best breakfast in Glassell Park, which actually says a lot. AWESOME biscuits. Don't sleep on the planchita or the cauliflower hash, and if you want to go hard in the paint get the challah bread french toast--but try not to fall asleep on your walk back to our place.
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Lemon Poppy Kitchen
3324 Verdugo RdFlat out the best breakfast in Glassell Park, which actually says a lot. AWESOME biscuits. Don't sleep on the planchita or the cauliflower hash, and if you want to go hard in the paint get the challah bread french toast--but try not to fall asleep on your walk back to our place.
Heavy seafood that runs the gamut from mild spices to blazing hot. Shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, corn and potatoes is all you need. Good for some serious indulgence, but don't forget the Rolaids.
Crawfish On Fire
4411 N Eagle Rock BlvdHeavy seafood that runs the gamut from mild spices to blazing hot. Shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, corn and potatoes is all you need. Good for some serious indulgence, but don't forget the Rolaids.
Because vegan food can actually be amazing, and because you want to see some celebrities trying to carve out a piece of that NELA hipness that everyone is craving these days. Feel free to get yourself a piece, and give the Gomasio rice cakes a shot while you're at it. You won't regret it.
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Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StBecause vegan food can actually be amazing, and because you want to see some celebrities trying to carve out a piece of that NELA hipness that everyone is craving these days. Feel free to get yourself a piece, and give the Gomasio rice cakes a shot while you're at it. You won't regret it.
Oh you're new to LA and have never heard of Zankou chicken? Come worship the god of Middle Eastern chicken and their sacrament, whipped garlic sauce. The Chicken Tarna wrap is a culinary apex, I kid you not. I did my tax returns and realized I ate Zankou over 50+ times last year; this year, I hope to do even better...
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Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset BlvdOh you're new to LA and have never heard of Zankou chicken? Come worship the god of Middle Eastern chicken and their sacrament, whipped garlic sauce. The Chicken Tarna wrap is a culinary apex, I kid you not. I did my tax returns and realized I ate Zankou over 50+ times last year; this year, I hope to do even better...
9/10 Farmer's market. Fresh veggies, fruits, meats, organic this, organic that, the works. Must try:
-Greek Yogurt Stand, any flavor
-Golden tomato spread
-Oyster Bar
-Any and all of the fruit samples
And bring it all back and cook it up in our full kitchen. Mangia bene, vivi felice.
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Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga Ave9/10 Farmer's market. Fresh veggies, fruits, meats, organic this, organic that, the works. Must try:
-Greek Yogurt Stand, any flavor
-Golden tomato spread
-Oyster Bar
-Any and all of the fruit samples
And bring it all back and cook it up in our full kitchen. Mangia bene, vivi felice.
French-inspired cuisine with a hearty dose of American indulgence. The brunch will bowl you over, and the dinner will charm the pants off whomever you award the pleasure of your company. It's all pretty good so I'll refrain from editorializing...but definitely get the ricotta coffee cake.
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Canelé
French-inspired cuisine with a hearty dose of American indulgence. The brunch will bowl you over, and the dinner will charm the pants off whomever you award the pleasure of your company. It's all pretty good so I'll refrain from editorializing...but definitely get the ricotta coffee cake.
Proof of what? Proof that sandwiches are still an essential and spiritually-nourishing part of your diet? Proof that pastries can still surprise and tantalize your tastebuds? Proof that good coffee is alive and well in Atwater Village? Yes, Yes and Yes. Marinated beet sandwich is a must.
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Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdProof of what? Proof that sandwiches are still an essential and spiritually-nourishing part of your diet? Proof that pastries can still surprise and tantalize your tastebuds? Proof that good coffee is alive and well in Atwater Village? Yes, Yes and Yes. Marinated beet sandwich is a must.
Mmmm...Excellent Middle Eastern restaurant with pep in their step. World-class lamb plates delivered to your table in under 10 minutes. Too few of the institutions in our lives deliver so much happiness with such punctuality and alacrity. Celebrate with an avocado toast and ponder why that is, or just order another pickled falafel and let the bliss sink in.
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Dune
3143 Glendale BlvdMmmm...Excellent Middle Eastern restaurant with pep in their step. World-class lamb plates delivered to your table in under 10 minutes. Too few of the institutions in our lives deliver so much happiness with such punctuality and alacrity. Celebrate with an avocado toast and ponder why that is, or just order another pickled falafel and let the bliss sink in.
The perfect way to end a morning hike or afternoon stop at Griffith observatory. Tasty sandwiches and excellent pastries.
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The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrThe perfect way to end a morning hike or afternoon stop at Griffith observatory. Tasty sandwiches and excellent pastries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Longstanding hip nightclub that is a stalwart of the Glassell Park nightlife scene. Good folks and good drinks, is there any other reason?
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Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo RdLongstanding hip nightclub that is a stalwart of the Glassell Park nightlife scene. Good folks and good drinks, is there any other reason?
A bit more "foodie" than your average bar, but still has a stellar line up of drafts on tap.
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The York
5018 York BlvdA bit more "foodie" than your average bar, but still has a stellar line up of drafts on tap.
Want to see weekends going off in Highland Park? Immerse yourself in the scene and people-watch while playing shuffleboard, Wii bowling on the projector screen or just throw back an alcoholic snowcone. Blow a whole night or keep moving on to all the other York Blvd. hotspots just down the street.
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Block Party Highland Park
5050 York BoulevardWant to see weekends going off in Highland Park? Immerse yourself in the scene and people-watch while playing shuffleboard, Wii bowling on the projector screen or just throw back an alcoholic snowcone. Blow a whole night or keep moving on to all the other York Blvd. hotspots just down the street.
Sightseeing
President Obama's Alma Mater, a beautiful slice of Eagle Rock scenery on a hilltop with a 360 view of NELA. Great for walks and catching a buzz from the heavy academic vibes that permeate the college grounds. Groovy.
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Occidental College
1600 Campus RdPresident Obama's Alma Mater, a beautiful slice of Eagle Rock scenery on a hilltop with a 360 view of NELA. Great for walks and catching a buzz from the heavy academic vibes that permeate the college grounds. Groovy.
Situated at the top of picturesque Mt. Washington, the Self-Realization Fellowship grounds are like nothing else in LA--in the best way possible. Remote, verdant, quiet, introspective, meditative--I could pull out my thesaurus and keep going but just trust me on this one, it's a real stunner. Great for picnics, mediative pauses, romantic walks and whatever else your enlightened mind needs.
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Self-Realization Fellowship International Headquarters
3880 San Rafael AveSituated at the top of picturesque Mt. Washington, the Self-Realization Fellowship grounds are like nothing else in LA--in the best way possible. Remote, verdant, quiet, introspective, meditative--I could pull out my thesaurus and keep going but just trust me on this one, it's a real stunner. Great for picnics, mediative pauses, romantic walks and whatever else your enlightened mind needs.
Beautiful hiking, stunning panoramic views of Los Angeles and a world-class science museum to boot. Don't miss it, and when you're done head down to Trails Cafe and wrap it up with a snack.
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Observatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdBeautiful hiking, stunning panoramic views of Los Angeles and a world-class science museum to boot. Don't miss it, and when you're done head down to Trails Cafe and wrap it up with a snack.
Parks & Nature
I've never done this but I can't imagine it's anything less than awesome. If nothing else, grab one of our bikes and hit river bike trail, tons of cool stuff in Frogtown and interesting people cruising around.
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LA River Kayak Safari
2825 Benedict StI've never done this but I can't imagine it's anything less than awesome. If nothing else, grab one of our bikes and hit river bike trail, tons of cool stuff in Frogtown and interesting people cruising around.
Because you followed the rest of this guide and can feel the glorious caloric excess beginning to weigh you down. Don't let the c-list "actors" and insta-famous models of Runyon canyon see you sweat it out as you struggle up the hills; instead, head over to Ernest Debs with the normies and take in one of the most under-rated nature scenes LA has to offer. Check out the placid pond and panoramic view from the top, it's a treat.
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Parque Regional Ernest E Debs
4235 Monterey RdBecause you followed the rest of this guide and can feel the glorious caloric excess beginning to weigh you down. Don't let the c-list "actors" and insta-famous models of Runyon canyon see you sweat it out as you struggle up the hills; instead, head over to Ernest Debs with the normies and take in one of the most under-rated nature scenes LA has to offer. Check out the placid pond and panoramic view from the top, it's a treat.
Shopping
You're visiting LA and obviously you're going to need a killer wardrobe to step out into that cutthroat Cali-cool nightlife scene. No better place to stock up than at Weepah, where the vintage clothing guarantees stylistic staying power greater than any of that pret-a-pre crap at H&M or Top Shop. Check the lifestyle goods and maybe get yourself a nice souvenir, and tell Constance we said hi.
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WEEPAH WAY
3303 Division StYou're visiting LA and obviously you're going to need a killer wardrobe to step out into that cutthroat Cali-cool nightlife scene. No better place to stock up than at Weepah, where the vintage clothing guarantees stylistic staying power greater than any of that pret-a-pre crap at H&M or Top Shop. Check the lifestyle goods and maybe get yourself a nice souvenir, and tell Constance we said hi.
Entertainment & Activities
Cheap-o bowling and grungy karaoke nights. This is the kind of thing everyone moved out of Silverlake for, so why not see what the hype is all about?
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All Star Lanes
4459 Eagle Rock BlvdCheap-o bowling and grungy karaoke nights. This is the kind of thing everyone moved out of Silverlake for, so why not see what the hype is all about?
Oh, All-Star Lanes isn't good enough for you? Well excuse me mr/mrs. hipster, let me direct your discerning self towards the newly opened Highland Park Bowl. Flashy and cashy, it's a great place to throw back a few boutique cocktails and knock down some old wood pins.
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Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StOh, All-Star Lanes isn't good enough for you? Well excuse me mr/mrs. hipster, let me direct your discerning self towards the newly opened Highland Park Bowl. Flashy and cashy, it's a great place to throw back a few boutique cocktails and knock down some old wood pins.
Oooh man do you ever want a cheap massage. $30 for one whole hour? And only a 3 minute walk from my house? Can't be beat. It's not 5 star but it will get you where you need to go--blissful relaxation.
Enliven Massage & Spa
4740 Eagle Rock BlvdOooh man do you ever want a cheap massage. $30 for one whole hour? And only a 3 minute walk from my house? Can't be beat. It's not 5 star but it will get you where you need to go--blissful relaxation.
KOREAN SPA HEAVEN/PARADISE. 24 HRS/DAY. MUST BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED. THERE IS NOTHING ELSE TO SAY.
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Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire BlvdKOREAN SPA HEAVEN/PARADISE. 24 HRS/DAY. MUST BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED. THERE IS NOTHING ELSE TO SAY.
Board game paradise, I'd be shocked if there's any game on earth they don't have in stock. Take some friends and geek out on some Settlers of Catan or literally whatever game you can think of. Food and snacks on site, make it a date or even a whole day.
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GameHäus Café
1800 S Brand BlvdBoard game paradise, I'd be shocked if there's any game on earth they don't have in stock. Take some friends and geek out on some Settlers of Catan or literally whatever game you can think of. Food and snacks on site, make it a date or even a whole day.
Arts & Culture
Funky old run-down museum dripping with old school charm. Hey, it's not quite the Natural History Museum but it's weird and it's LA. I call that a win.
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Southwest Museum
4600 Marmion WayFunky old run-down museum dripping with old school charm. Hey, it's not quite the Natural History Museum but it's weird and it's LA. I call that a win.
Recommended for cool concerts and keeping LA weird. Check the calendar and see what's on tap when you're in town.
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Center for the Arts Eagle Rock
2225 Colorado BlvdRecommended for cool concerts and keeping LA weird. Check the calendar and see what's on tap when you're in town.