Michael's Guidebook
Food scene
We love Johnny’s Pastrami for its excellent food and great back Patio. They have a beautiful bar that opens at 5:00pm and a great fire pit and music.
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Johnny's West Adams
4327 W Adams BlvdWe love Johnny’s Pastrami for its excellent food and great back Patio. They have a beautiful bar that opens at 5:00pm and a great fire pit and music.
Mizlala is our go to Israeli spot. They have great beer and wine and a beautiful courtyard to enjoy your dinner on.
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Mizlala West Adams
5400 W Adams BlvdMizlala is our go to Israeli spot. They have great beer and wine and a beautiful courtyard to enjoy your dinner on.
The Prince is one of our favorite places to go for great food and drinks. This bar/restaurant is very old school and always provides a great time. I recommend you try the kimchi fried rice and fried chicken. Also look out for Don Draper!
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The Prince
2 W 7th StThe Prince is one of our favorite places to go for great food and drinks. This bar/restaurant is very old school and always provides a great time. I recommend you try the kimchi fried rice and fried chicken. Also look out for Don Draper!
James Beach is a Venice institution. They have an awesome patio with good local vibes and excellent food. We like to go here for the Saturday happy hour!
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James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdJames Beach is a Venice institution. They have an awesome patio with good local vibes and excellent food. We like to go here for the Saturday happy hour!
Phillips is one of the better BBQ offerings in Los Angeles. There is no formal seating and I would recommend calling in your order as there are usually long lines.
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Phillips Bar-B-Que
2619 Crenshaw BlvdPhillips is one of the better BBQ offerings in Los Angeles. There is no formal seating and I would recommend calling in your order as there are usually long lines.
Quarters is very popular for Korean food and also very, very good. There’s almost always a wait to get in but it is well worth it. Make sure to try the Soju…
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Quarters Korean BBQ
3465 W 6th StQuarters is very popular for Korean food and also very, very good. There’s almost always a wait to get in but it is well worth it. Make sure to try the Soju…
Hinano’s is a Venice staple located right next to the Venice Pier with affordable beer and great burgers. It’s a cash only bar but is well worth the trip to the ATM.
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdHinano’s is a Venice staple located right next to the Venice Pier with affordable beer and great burgers. It’s a cash only bar but is well worth the trip to the ATM.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
1262 Crenshaw BlvdGus’s is not to be missed.
Cha Cha Chicken is a low key restaurant close to the beach offering affordable food and a BYOB patio.
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Cha Cha Chicken
1906 Ocean AveCha Cha Chicken is a low key restaurant close to the beach offering affordable food and a BYOB patio.
Chez Jays is a Santa Monica classic. The food is excellent and has hosted everyone from Marilyn Monroe to JFK. We like the free peanuts and good vibes here.
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Chez Jay
1657 Ocean AveChez Jays is a Santa Monica classic. The food is excellent and has hosted everyone from Marilyn Monroe to JFK. We like the free peanuts and good vibes here.
The Honor Bar/South Beverly Grill does everything great. Everything is fresh and home made down to their ketchup. Try the Dings Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Jay Zs Favorite).
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Honor Bar
122 S Beverly DrThe Honor Bar/South Beverly Grill does everything great. Everything is fresh and home made down to their ketchup. Try the Dings Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Jay Zs Favorite).
The Original Farmers Market is not to be missed. Come hungry and leave happy. Don’t forget to get an apple fritter from Bobs Donuts.
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThe Original Farmers Market is not to be missed. Come hungry and leave happy. Don’t forget to get an apple fritter from Bobs Donuts.
Take a trip to the Grand Central Market. You’ll definitely have a good time and get a taste of the cultural offerings Los Angeles has to offer.
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Mercado Central de Los Ángeles
317 S BroadwayTake a trip to the Grand Central Market. You’ll definitely have a good time and get a taste of the cultural offerings Los Angeles has to offer.
A coast highway legend. Come for the Cajun style fish, great beer, and outdoor patio with views up Topanga Canyon and the Ocean.
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Reel Inn Malibu
18661 Pacific Coast HwyA coast highway legend. Come for the Cajun style fish, great beer, and outdoor patio with views up Topanga Canyon and the Ocean.
Hands down our favorite bakery - it’s not to be missed!
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Tartine West Adams
5335 West Adams BoulevardHands down our favorite bakery - it’s not to be missed!
Cento Pasta Bar
4921 E 6th StThis is hands down, one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. Everything is fantastic and they just received restaurant of the year award by the Los Angeles Times.
Holbox
3655 S Grand AveThis is hands down, one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. Everything is fantastic and they just received restaurant of the year award by the Los Angeles Times.
This food truck is serving up some of the best sea food in Los Angeles. Try their fish tacos and anything the chef recommends.
Del Mar Ostioneria
This food truck is serving up some of the best sea food in Los Angeles. Try their fish tacos and anything the chef recommends.
Bar
The Mandrake is a locals only type of bar that we love going to. They have a small but mighty patio and always great music and an interesting and artistic crowd.
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Mandrake
2692 La Cienega BlvdThe Mandrake is a locals only type of bar that we love going to. They have a small but mighty patio and always great music and an interesting and artistic crowd.
HMS Bounty
3357 Wilshire BlvdThis bar is a Los Angeles staple and a great place to enjoy delicious cocktails.
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The Roger Room
370 La Cienega BlvdThis bar is a Los Angeles staple and a great place to enjoy delicious cocktails.
Sightseeing
Take a walk through the Venice Canals. Awesome architecture and always a duck or two to say hi to.
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Canales de Venecia
Take a walk through the Venice Canals. Awesome architecture and always a duck or two to say hi to.
The Griffith Observatory serves up some of the best views of Los Angeles and is always a great place to spend your day.
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Observatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdThe Griffith Observatory serves up some of the best views of Los Angeles and is always a great place to spend your day.
The Malibu Pier sits just South of Surfrider beach which is really popular for surfing in the summer months. There is a fantastic restaurant on the pier and it’s almost always beautiful here.
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Muelle de Malibú
23000 CA-1The Malibu Pier sits just South of Surfrider beach which is really popular for surfing in the summer months. There is a fantastic restaurant on the pier and it’s almost always beautiful here.
Take a hike in Topanga Canyon, it is absolutely beautiful! There are a hand full of restaurants and cool shops to visit as well.
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Topanga Beach station
Take a hike in Topanga Canyon, it is absolutely beautiful! There are a hand full of restaurants and cool shops to visit as well.
Manhattan Beach has some of the nicest beaches in the Santa Monica Bay. The town is very nice and it is worth a visit to walk along the boardwalk or have lunch at one of the many restaurants.
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Muelle de Manhattan Beach
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdManhattan Beach has some of the nicest beaches in the Santa Monica Bay. The town is very nice and it is worth a visit to walk along the boardwalk or have lunch at one of the many restaurants.
If you are in Los Angeles, a visit to Venice is mandatory. There is a lot to do and see and the people watching is always excellent.
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Mural de Venice Beach
If you are in Los Angeles, a visit to Venice is mandatory. There is a lot to do and see and the people watching is always excellent.
Go see a Dodger’s game! Tickets are often cheap and it is always a great time. Make sure to get a dodger dog!
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Estadio Dodger
1000 Vin Scully AveGo see a Dodger’s game! Tickets are often cheap and it is always a great time. Make sure to get a dodger dog!
Hiking
Parque Temescal Canyon
15900 Pacific Coast Hwy
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler Rd