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11 Dining Brian Malarkey’s Herringbone, a San Diego favorite, swims north to West Hollywood.

16 Animal Instincts Despite the L.A. stereotypes of calorie-counters and quinoa lovers, restaurants are serving some truly magnificent meat dishes. BY ROGER GRODY

12 Shopping Keep it simple at the Muji flagship store in Hollywood, and satisfy your sweet tooth at Sugarfina and Sugar Factory.

34 Herbivoracious Vegetarian fine dining is growing in L.A., and a plant-based diet has never sounded—or tasted—better.

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JAN. 1–2 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES 750,000-plus people vie for views at Pasadena’s 125th-annual Rose Parade. The two-hour procession of marching bands, equestrians and 46 moving “floral masterpieces” includes floats for the two contenders for the 100th Rose Bowl title. Catch kickoff, as well as the float showcase, post-parade.

OPENING JAN. 16 JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS Beverly Hills is abuzz over the fall debut of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, which repurposes the historic Beverly Hills Post Office and adds the 500-seat Goldsmith Theater. The Visible Fictions Theatre Company’s comical take on the classic Greek myth is the second play to take the stage.

JAN. 16–19 L.A. ART SHOW The largest art fair during L.A. Arts Month is this one at the Los Angeles Convention Center downtown. This year’s fair focuses on modern and contemporary art, and 90 galleries show off their finest works by established and emerging artists. Also find original and fine prints at the Print Fair.

JAN. 25

Ice, Ice Baby Dodger Stadium sets the stage for an icy rivalry when the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks face off on the legendary baseball-field-turned-skating-rink. The first hockey game to be hosted at the facility, the event marks a historic occasion for the stadium, which has held eight World Series since its inception 51 years ago. Bundle up in winter woollies to take in the chilly action, with rink temperatures hovering around a cool 22 degrees Fahrenheit to stabilize the 2-inch-thick playing surface—courtesy of 20,000 gallons of water.

And more than just the stadium will receive a makeover for the occasion; look for the teams sporting dynamic new chrome-treated team logos, in addition to specially designed jerseys for the series. The only question remaining: Who will take the heat? p. 86 NEARBY In Chinatown, dine at old favorite Hop Li Seafood Restaurant (213.680.3939) or enjoy dim sum brunch at CBS Seafood Restaurant (213.617.2323). Explore hip boutiques such as upscale housewares shop Realm (213.628.4663). Hot galleries on Chung King Road include Peres Projects (213.617.1100).

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OPENING JAN. 19 A WORD OR TWO A fixture of theater, TV and film for 60 years, the lauded Christopher Plummer brings his one-man show to the Ahmanson Theatre downtown for a limited engagement. Plummer wrote the autobiographical play, which details his lifelong love of the written word.

JAN. 27–30 GOLDEN STATE OF COCKTAILS Raise a glass to the second-annual conference and festival devoted to California cocktail culture. Industry leaders including Cedd Moses (the Varnish) comprise the advisory panel for the event, which features bar crawls and a grand finale party at Union Station.

OPENING JAN. 30 ART LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY In its fifth year, L.A.-centric ALAC brings more than 70 galleries to the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica to showcase their top artists. Artist talks, museumcurator-led panel discussions, and film screening and performance series round out the agenda.

For more details on these events, turn to page 86.

HERE FOR THE WEEKEND? Go to WhereLA.com for the Weekend Roundup, where you can get the lowdown on the coolest festivals, performing arts events, dining promotions and more.

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JAN. 16–19 PHOTO L.A. The photographic art exposition presents its 23rd edition at the historic L.A. Mart downtown, hosting lectures and exhibiting worldclass work, including that of this year’s honoree, celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland. Shuttle buses transport attendees to the coinciding L.A. Art Show, nearby.

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» DINING Herringbone Pattern Herringbone is one of San Diego’s hottest restaurants, and its new location in West Hollywood is cut from the same fabulous cloth.

Along with partner James Brennan, chef Brian Malarkey—a former contestant on Bravo reality show Top Chef and now a judge on ABC’s The Taste—replicates his ocean-to-table concept at the swanky Mondrian hotel. On the seafood-heavy menu, Southern inspirations such as chicken-fried uni with a maple waffle and crab gravy mingle with surf-and-turf-style dishes (for instance, lamb agnolotti with lobster, porcini mushrooms, parsnips and sea beans) and wood-fired pizzas. From the raw bar, select fresh West or East coast oysters, California spiny lobster, Santa Barbara spot prawns or one of Malarkey’s innovative crudos. (Pictured: Peter Rabbit mimosa with bruised basil lemonade.) 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.6000 WHERE LOS ANGELES 11

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Simply Cool “Muji” in Japanese means “no-brand quality goods”—a name that captures the company’s straightforward aim to deliver simple, functional products such as organic-cotton T-shirts and sturdy luggage. If that sounds boring, consider this: Muji’s new flagship in Hollywood, the biggest in the U.S., boasts 8,600 square feet of retail floor space and has had the blogosphere atwitter for months leading to its opening. Fans simply can’t get enough of Muji’s stylishly minimalist, well-priced merchandise. Along with the basic Muji home goods, stationery and clothes, the store offers foodstuffs and Found Muji (cool objects found around the world and “Muji-fied”). This is one no-brand brand to watch. 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.785.2013

SWEETS TALK L.A. retail is experiencing a sugar high with the addition of two chic new sweets boutiques. Billed as a “candy experience for grown-ups,” Sugarfina (9495 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 855.784.2734) was conceived as an e-commerce site by couple Rosie O’Neill and Josh Resnick on their third date. Sugarfina’s first and only boutique peddles all manner of high-end sweets: imported confections, hand-painted chocolates and cocktail-inspired gummies

(Peach Bellini and Cuba Libre are favorites), all sold in cheery, chic packaging. A section inspired by Beverly Hills features treats such as chocolate mint “caviar.” On legendary Hollywood Boulevard, Sugar Factory (6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.7352) offers candies and ice cream treats in a three-level space. Its signature sweet is the Couture Pop, a lollipop on a sparkly stick; some pops, such as the Marilyn Monroe Couture Pop, are Hollywood-themed.

“Rainbow of Sugar” Couture Pop from Sugar Factory in Hollywood and (above) Champagne Bubbles gummies from Sugarfina in Beverly Hills

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After debuting a year-and-a-half ago, Alma restaurant downtown quickly established a national reputation— Bon Appétit proclaimed it “Best New Restaurant in America”—and chef/ co-owner Ari Taymor’s modern prix fixe menus are keeping fine dining alive in L.A. Born and raised in the Bay Area, the 28-year-old Taymor cooked at Bar Tartine and the James Beard-nominated Flour + Water in San Francisco before moving to downtown L.A. —Roger Grody What ignited your passion for cooking?

I never cooked anything until I was 20, and food was never a presence in my life beyond being hungry or not. I ate a lot of fast food, and after getting sick I began to reevaluate my diet. I also started cooking for myself and liked it more and more.... When I ate at Chez Panisse in Berkeley with my family, it was the first time I really understood ... how transcendent food could be.

What’s your culinary philosophy at Alma?

We try to evoke emotion by constructing dishes that have a sentimental quality to them, whether driven by the natural environment or an urban setting like L.A. And everything is meticulously sourced. We grow a good amount ourselves, and the rest comes from farmers markets.... Somebody is even raising animals exclusively for us.

Do you have some regular hangouts?

I eat at Night + Market at least once a week, where the crispy rice and fermented pork salad is like nothing I’ve ever tasted before.

For sushi, I like Sushi Gen in Little Tokyo. It has a very simple, Japanese businessman feel to it but serves pristine fish that’s cut well....

I enjoy L&E Oyster Bar in Silver Lake, where they shuck oysters perfectly.

What do you like about downtown life?

Everybody downtown is very open-minded, and there are people on the streets all the

time, with lots of restaurants and bars opening up. The Last Bookstore is really amazing, a throwback to the San Francisco bookstores I’m used to. For coffee, I like Handsome Coffee.

What other parts of L.A. do you enjoy?

Two of my best friends live in Silver Lake, so I know the area pretty well. I enjoy hanging out at Barnsdall park, which provides great views of the city, and shopping at boutiques like Confederacy and Mohawk General Store.

For a Bay Area transplant, you’re surprisingly enthusiastic about L.A. San Francisco is great, and I’m still a 49ers fan, but L.A. is the most exciting city in the country.

DETAILS Alma 952 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.244.1422 Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.644.6275 Confederacy 4661 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, 323.913.3040 Handsome Coffee Roasters 582 Mateo St., downtown, 213.621.4194 The Last Bookstore 435 S. Spring St., downtown, 213.488.0599 L&E Oyster Bar 1637 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.660.2255 Mohawk General Store 4011 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.669.1601 Night + Market 9041 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.275.9724 Sushi Gen 422 E. 2nd St., downtown, 213.617.0552

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ANIMAL IN S DESPITE L.A.’S REPUTATION AS THE VEGAN CAPITAL OF AMERICA, CARNIVORES ENJOY FREE RANGE.

BY ROGER GRODY

The classic caricature of the Los Angeles dining scene involves starving supermodels picking at salads and animal-rights activists hatching radical plots at tofu bars. And although vegetarianism has never been more popular—and never so beautifully executed by local chefs—meat is trendier than ever in L.A. Not only has the traditional American steakhouse retained its enduring popularity, but exotic meats from around the globe are routinely showcased: legendary beef from Kobe, Japan, prized jamón ibérico from Spain, and mountains of churrasco served up by Brazilian gauchos. Despite L.A.'s reputation as a caloriecounting, quinoa-conscious city, the conspicuous consumption it's so famous for extends to meat.

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In L.A., even the modest hamburger has been elevated to culinary art, and burger joints have evolved to support a new class of chefs whose entire careers are dedicated to the once-pedestrian hamburger. In fact, in a city that eagerly awaits the next high-concept burger, specializing in this American classic can earn considerable respect. Adam Fleischman, whose Umami Burger has already gone national, has carved out a lucrative career of custom-butchering the perfect patty and layering unexpected toppings on a handcrafted bun.

Ernesto Uchimura, who originally worked at Umami, has since created a remarkable repertoire of burgers at Plan Check Kitchen + Bar, another place whose cult following is proving the power of the burger. One of the first people to add glamour to the humble sandwich, long before Umami was even a glint in Fleischman’s eye, was classically trained Sang Yoon, whose Office Burger at Father’s Office—it’s dressed up with Maytag blue and Gruyère cheeses, caramelized onions, applewood-smoked bacon compote and arugula—is still regarded by many as the best in town.

Even legendary seafood guru Michael Cimarusti has a fine burger on the menu at his new Connie & Ted’s, a trendy tribute to the clam shacks of New England. And at Little Tokyo’s pan-Asian The Spice Table, East and West intersect in a burger that layers familiar Kraft American cheese and exotic sambal on a short-rib patty.

You might notice a new fixture in many of the city’s trendiest restaurants: A glassensconced curing chamber is becoming an essential component of the contemporary farm-to-table eatery. At Mozza, chef Chad Colby established the first certified restaurant-based meat-curing operation in L.A., and it was so well received that partners Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton and Joseph Bastianich created special menus to showcase Colby’s sopressata, lardo and pancetta, along with his masterful terrines and pâtés. After hosting special events such as communal whole-hog roasts, some of the most anticipated feasts in town, the owners carved out a new restaurant, Chi Spacca, for the promising chef in a spare room flanked by Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza. Colby’s charcuterie is a major attraction here, as are copious, arguably excessive, quantities of red meat.

At downtown’s Bestia, chef Ori Menashe works his own magic with cured meats, which are displayed in a chamber behind a counter. A platter of mortadella, capicola and coppa di testa is a great way for a table to ease into an evening with that first glass of wine before moving on to hand-cut saffroninfused tagliatelle with Calabrian sausage ragù or spaghetti with sea urchin. The cured meats are paired with rustic bread straight from the prominent wood-burning oven—the same bread that’s topped by a memorable pine nut- and caper-studded veal tartare.

Waterloo & City, a gastropub that opened in 2010, continues to turn out one of the

best charcuterie plates in town. Chef/owner Brendan Collins may be a Brit, but his charcuterie skills are the envy of most French culinarians. A formidable assortment might include rabbit-pistachio terrine, wild-boar pâté with harissa and duck rillettes presented on a wooden board.

Gorge, a cozy eatery that feels slightly misplaced on the trend-conscious Sunset Strip, is earning a reputation for some of the best housemade charcuterie in L.A. Among chef Elia Aboumrad’s highlights are aged, intensively flavored dried sausages, fromage de tête and a pig ear tartine with black truffles.

There are some wonderful chicken-liver dishes—a frequent stand-in for the nowoutlawed foie gras—around town, including a rustic spread at Bestia, a terrific mousse at Waterloo & City, and a worthy pâté at Gorge. But perhaps the most memorable version is served at chef Josef Centeno’s new Orsa & Winston, topped with housemade berry jam and so velvety smooth it transforms a staple of peasant cuisine into a refined indulgence.

Upping the Steaks The steakhouse is as much an American institution as the burger joint. A few examples of the classic chop house—we’re talking polished wood, white linen, leather booths and a menu that offers lettuce wedges and porterhouses—remain, even in L.A. Among the most venerable are The Grill on the Alley, the Beverly Hills landmark where

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studio execs entertain celebrities at their regular tables, and the nearly century-old Pacific Dining Car, a reason to go downtown even before downtown became cool. While these clubby environments suit our cravings for comfort food, a new generation of steakhouses drops the retro theme, ensuring the sizzle is not limited to the broilers.

The best of the new generation has been well represented by Cut—which debuted in 2006—where the creative juices of chef Wolfgang Puck and Getty Center architect Richard Meier converge. Its location in the venerable, Italian Renaissance-style Beverly Wilshire Hotel might lead one to expect an old school steakhouse, but Meier’s sleek aesthetic quickly dismisses that notion. The menu features steaks from regions ranging to Nebraska and California as well as Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture, following eclectic starters including maple-glazed pork belly with sesame-orange dressing, Spanish octopus carpaccio with chorizo-infused oil, and sashimi of American Wagyu beef. Naturally, the wine list is filled with great reds from St. Helena to Saint-Estèphe.

A platter of chef Colby’s salumi and terrines is a great way to begin an evening at Chi Spacca, but beware of the mammoth portions of meat yet to come. While diners

at the neighboring Mozza venues are tucking into pizza or pastas, this restaurant—it’s as obsessive about red meat as any traditional steakhouse—draws small bands of carnivores intent on devouring brontosaurussized steaks and chops. The signature steak is a massive, 42-ounce bistecca fiorentina that takes nearly an hour to cook, can stuff a party of four and is priced at $175.

Other options include pancetta-wrapped sweetbreads, a 42-ounce fennel-pollenrubbed tomahawk pork chop, and beefand-marrow pie with a conspicuous bone protruding from a perfect golden crust. The clean-lined modern space—it’s identified from the street by a sign simply bearing the image of a meat cleaver—features wooden tables, a counter with a view into the open kitchen and a blackboard listing the kinds of full-bodied red wines craved by welltraveled carnivores.

L.A.Q. Barbecue is one of the few tenets of redneck culture that has found a following in the City of Angels. While most of the country has been busy debating the respective virtues of barbecue from Memphis and Kansas City, L.A. has developed its own style of ’cue.

Govind Armstrong has been one of the

city’s top chefs for many years, and his new Venice restaurant, Willie Jane, adds a California accent to Carolina lowcountry cuisine.

Barbecue is not a big part of the menu, but the restaurant serves baby back ribs finished with a sophisticated hibiscus-blood orange glaze. Armstrong’s dry-rubbed sirloin cap is equally notable, grilled over hickory chips that have been soaked in Southern Comfort.

Of course, if you want good, old-fashioned barbecue that hasn’t been tweaked by a celebrity chef, you can head to Bludso’s Bar&-Que, the new Miracle Mile District branch of a revered Compton eatery. Co-owner Kevin Bludso is a fourth-generation pit master, and because his family hails from the Lone Star State, brisket naturally takes center stage. Bludso’s brisket, in the best Texas tradition, is simply but deftly seasoned, slow-cooked to a blackened exterior. The process yields tender meat with the requisite fat content and a distinct but not excessive flavor of smoke.

Whole Hog All things porcine rule these days, as countercultural porkophiles have taken over the kitchen, not just nationally but also in healthconscious L.A. Two rebellious chefs, native Floridians Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook, broke onto the L.A. dining scene with heavily carnivorous Animal, the first of three concepts developed here. Animal’s nose-to-tail, hog-heavy menu features spicy Buffalo-style pigs' tails and crispy pig’s head, as well as vadouvan-scented veal brains with apricot purée and an oxtail poutine. The space is spare and unpretentious, but the food features the kind of in-your-face flavors all too rare in contemporary restaurants. At Silver Lake’s aptly named Black Hogg, the porkcentric trend manifests itself in “popcorn” bacon, crispy little cubes served with maple dipping sauce.

Some chefs are eager to deliver the entire animal at once, and suckling-pig roasts are gaining popularity in L.A. At Pasadena’s Haven Gastropub + Brewery, chef Greg Daniels tries not to waste a single part of the animal, insisting that doing so would be a sign of disrespect to the creature that gave its life for our enjoyment. At Haven you can prearrange a whole-pig roast for eight or more diners, and the chef is constantly adding new treats for carnivores, such as curried goat stew, to the menu.

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Herbivoracious FINALLY, THERE ARE GREAT FINE-DINING OPTIONS FOR VEGETARIANS (AND THE CARNIVORES WHO LOVE THEM).

by KATIE McCARTHY

in the not-too-distant past, following a vegetarian mushrooms atop artichoke leaves. Other highlights or vegan diet entailed having extremely limited, boring, include flaky kale spanakopita with a molten hot, fluffy often tasteless options when eating at fine restaurants. center and tomato-harissa dipping sauce as well as a Too often these diners would get stuck with plain green trio of "crab" cakes, which mimic the texture and fromsalads and simply sauced pastas while the carnivorous the-sea brininess of crab with macerated hearts of palm. folks around them had many more—and more excitWhile it's one of the world's most healthful cuisines, ing—dishes to choose from.

Japanese food as it's consumed in the U.S. relies heavily But much has changed, and there’s never been a on animal proteins: sushi, grilled meats, udon or ramen better time to find great plant-based dining in L.A. than in meat stocks. Even miso soup is made with flakes of Peewee potato salad now—something that animal-rights group PETA (Peodried bonito (a type of fish). However, most Americans and (opposite) artichoke “oysters” from ple for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) recognized aren't familiar with shojin-ryori, the vegan or vegetarian Crossroads Kitchen on when it recently named Los Angeles the third most vegBuddhist diet eaten in Japan. Shojin, which has a location Melrose Avenue an-friendly city in the nation. Beyond the plentiful vegan downtown and recently arrived in Culver City, re-creates fast-casual options in town, there are now many upscale restaurants Japan's nonvegetarian favorites in the shojin style. Spicy tuna on crispy serving plant-based cuisine so innovative and tasty that even nonvegrice, a dish popularized at the legendary Katsu-ya in Studio City, is made etarians regard these places as dining destinations. Additionally, chefs at the downtown restaurant with spicy tofu and organic brown rice at some traditional fine restaurants are becoming more conscientious instead of white. Other items include pan-fried seitan seasoned with about making the vegetarian and vegan dining experience a special one. garlic tamari soy sauce and a range of whimsically named veggie sushi The premier upscale vegan restaurant in L.A. is undoubtedly Melrose rolls, including Purple Treasure (a fried tempeh and avocado cut roll with Avenue's Crossroads Kitchen. With its espresso hardwood floors, soft fried eggplant, chili and sweet miso on top). The downtown location tufted banquettes and faceted Edison bulb chandeliers, it's nothing also offers a selection of veggie ramen bowls that get a healthy Califorlike the stereotypical crunchy, New Age-y vegan restaurant. Chef Tal nia twist with slices of avocado and wilted kale. (Gluten-sensitive diners, Ronnen is a longtime vegan and began cooking to make up for the lack rejoice: Most dishes are gluten-free, and are noted as such.) of fine plant-based food he encountered in his own life. "I decided to Shojin isn't the only local restaurant to take an exotic cuisine and pursue a career as a chef out of sheer frustration of not being satisfied make it vegan. Humble Rahel is the sole restaurant in L.A.'s Little with being served steamed vegetables as entrees when dining out," Ethiopia whose menu is entirely plant-based. In a spartan dining room, he says. Ronnen counts a number of vegan celebrities as fans, includgroups of diners share generously spiced wots (stews) made with an ing Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres, but believes that his food is array of steamed vegetables and legumes—zucchini, chickpeas, onions, most popular with mainstream diners. "I would say 90% of our guests lentils. Dine American-style over white tablecloths with silverware, or are not vegan or vegetarian," he says. "They are there because they're go authentic by eating with your hands, scooping up each bite with a interested in reducing their meat consumption and don't want to sacripiece of injera, a flat, spongy, sour bread. The restaurant also encourfice a good dining experience." ages gursha, in which companions eat over the same large plate; tradiRonnen's accessible Mediterranean menu includes many dishes tionally, they also hand-feed bites of food to one another. that reference nonvegan comfort-food favorites—for instance, tortelNot being able to work with animal products could be limiting for loni filled with almond cheese and oven-dried tomatoes and sauced in even a talented chef. But what if he were to eschew his oven as well? At nondairy spinach cream. Tree-nut cheeses figure heavily in Ronnen's M.A.K.E. in Santa Monica, raw-cuisine master Matthew Kenney heats cuisine; in fact, the chef helped create a brand of nut cheeses, Kite Hill, none of his dishes above 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The two-time James which can be ordered from the menu or a to-go counter at Crossroads.

Beard Award nominee worked many traditional restaurant kitchens, A platter arrives with a dill, truffle and chive cheese, which gets most including his own Matthew's in New York City, before joining the rawof its flavor from the herbs and is spongy in texture. However, an aged volution. "I was introduced to raw food, reluctantly, by a friend in New almond macadamia White Alder cheese is convincingly dense, with a York about 10 years ago," he remembers. "I had no idea what to expect, brie-like bloomy rind. His creative artichoke "oysters" are hugely popuand left the restaurant with a clear understanding that my role and paslar: kelp caviar, dollops of yellow tomato béarnaise and crunchy oyster sion as a chef was to bring together culinary art and health." Kenney

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Acabar 1510 N. Stanley Ave., Hollywood, 323.876.1400 Allumette 1320 Echo Park Ave., Echo Park, 213.935.8787 Crossroads Kitchen 8284 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.782.9245 Elf Cafe 2135 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.484.6829 Hatfield's 6703 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.935.2977 M.A.K.E. Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place Suite 333, Santa Monica, 310.394.7046 MĂŠlisse 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.395.0881 Mohawk Bend 2141 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.483.2337 N/Naka 3455 S. Overland Ave., Palms, 310.836.6252 Patina 141 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.3331 Rahel 1047 S. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.937.8401 Red Medicine 8400 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 323.651.5500 Shojin 333 S. Alameda St., Suite 310, downtown, 213.617.0305; 12406 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.390.0033

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with bits of bacon and served with a side of almond-honey butter. But utilizes kitchen technologies such as dehydrators and thermal immerBecerra embraces his vegetarian clientele with a designated menu of sion circulators to prepare his dishes at lower temperatures, ensuring plant-based offerings, which is hardly a concession for this produce-lovmaximum preservation of essential nutrients and enzymes. ing culinarian. "One of my greatest cooking influences comes from the Although M.A.K.E.'s setting is informal—it's inside the Market, Santa farmers and families that grow our foods," he says. "Without them, my Monica Place's answer to San Francisco's Ferry Building, and surroundpalette is dull. Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstone of my cuisine." ed by charming shops and carts selling gifts and foodstuffs—it has all the Becerra offers a 10-item vegetarian menu that takes a couple of trappings of a fine restaurant. The chic wood-paneled dining room and meat-y items from the regular menu and thoughtfully tweaks them Kenney's elevated New American cooking style are completely atypical for the herbivores in the house. A pair of steamed Chinese bao buns, of the traditional mall dining experience. It's one of those vegetarian reswhich on the regular menu are filled with pork belly, are folded in half taurants that occupies the stratum just under fine dining, similar to the like tacos and stuffed with a spicy, toothsome blend of sauteed foraged stylish Mohawk Bend and petite Elf Cafe, both in Echo Park. mushrooms, onion relish and kumquats. The prime 32-ounce côte de In spite of the limitations of raw cuisine, Kenney's wealth of experibeouf on the traditional menu becomes côte de cauliflower on the ence and intelligent use of kitchen gadgets combine to produce some vegetarian menu: a head of cauliflower grilled with chili and lime with a extremely innovative results. The standout on a plate of tree-nut side of turmeric carrots. And if you're a lacto-vegetarian, flip over your cheeses is Kenney's cheddar, which has the deliciously sharp taste of the menu: There are dozens of artisanal cheeses on offer. real thing and is served with fennel crackers. His tomato lasagna—with A preoccupation with fine cheese and sensitivity to vegetarians are zucchini ribbons, macadamia ricotta, red pepper marinara, pistachio things that Becerra might share with chef Josiah Citrin, whose epic pesto and basil—bursts with fresh, bright flavors. Kelp noodles served cheese cart presentation is a highlight of dining at Mélisse. The Santa with mushrooms and snap peas are perfectly al dente, even if their flavor Monica restaurant is perhaps one of the county's finest restaurants; is overpowered by a heavy sprinkling of black pepper. One of Kenney's when Michelin began publishing its short-lived L.A. dining guide in most popular dishes is the pungent kimchi dumplings, encapsulated in a 2008, it was one of only three restaurants in town to earn two stars. brilliantly conceived dough made from dehydrated coconut puree.

(None received three stars.) "We’ve served a vegetarian tasting menu But what if your party is composed of vegetarians and nonvegetarsince I opened Mélisse almost 15 years ago," says Citrin. "People often ians—and neither group is willing to compromise? A select group of come to Mélisse for special occasions, and I’ve always said that those fine restaurants excel at accommodating both types of diners. Rather who dine with us and have specific diet restrictions deserve to have just than simply throwing in a token vegetarian entree, or lazily compiling as incredible of an experience as they would should they had come in a list of vegetable-based options from the regular menu, these chefs with no restrictions at all." The vegetarian tasting menu he crafted with seem interested in ensuring that both herbivores and carnivores are chef de cuisine Ken Takayama might begin with kuri squash velouté treated to a full and interesting dining experience. before a baked Okinawa yam stuffed with toasted buckwheat seeds, The aforementioned shojin style of Japanese cuisine predated porcini mushroom butter and créme fraîche and a hearty cassoulet. The kaiseki-ryori, small vegetarian dishes that were originally enjoyed with aforementioned selection of artisanal cheeses and a choice of dessert tea by Kyoto's upper class. N/Naka chef Niki Nakayama shares the art ensure the meal ends on a high note. of kaiseki in her elegant, unmarked restaurant in the L.A. neighborhood Hatfield's, spearheaded by chef Quinn Hatfield and his wife, pastry of Palms. Though today's kaiseki chefs typically utilize meat and fish, chef Karen Hatfield, has long offered a four-course, pre-fixe option for Nakayama also serves a vegetarian version of her gorgeously preherbivores featuring three rotating seasional dishes; one thoughtful sented, 13-course modern kaiseki menu. For the suimono (essentially, example is a wild-mushroom-and-buckwheat crêpe filled with proteinsoup) course, the vegetarian gets a bowl of matsutake mushrooms packed wheatberries and marinated beets. They also get to choose one in their own broth while her meat-eating companion gets a bowl of of Karen's heavenly desserts. A favorite is her sugar-and-spice beignets sea bream in bamboo broth. For the mushimono (steamed) course, with Venezuelan chocolate fondue plus a shot-size milkshake in flavors the carnivore enjoys Horsehair crab with Jidori chicken egg, while the such as Earl Grey or ginger. Likewise, Patina downtown has come to be herbivore dines on soft Japanese turnips with shaved white truffles. known for its flesh-heavy fare—particularly game, such During the niku (meat) course, the veggie diner might as a saddle of Millbrook Farms venison with roasted instead get abura-age (tofu) oozing with mochi, sizzling beets and Medjool dates—but the restaurant also offers over a bowl of charcoal. Nakayama says that tailoring a six-item vegetarian tasting. kaiseki for the vegetarian is a welcome challenge. “In In addition to these restaurants with designated vegJapanese cuisine, vegetables have always been widely etarian menus, there are many more venues that are celebrated because it’s reflective of the seasons and sensitive to herbivores. Acclaimed restaurants such as nature that surrounds us." molecular-gastronomy-inclined Red Medicine and the At new Acabar in Hollywood, there is plenty to satiate yearling Allumette in Echo Park are examples of resa meat-eating crowd on chef Octavio Becerra's eclectic taurants whose chefs will devise a menu of vegetarian menu, which was influenced by French fare and the Bao with foraged mushoptions with a few days' notice. Vegetarians might be cuisines along the "spice trail." Savory braised lamb is rooms at Acabar in Hollywood. Opposite: King accustomed to getting the short end of the dinner menu, added to the crispy risotto in the arancini, and the addicOyster mushroom salad at but in L.A., it no longer has to be that way. tive "porn bread" (house-made cornbread) is packed M.A.K.E. in Santa Monica

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Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS IS A LUXURY LOVER’S MECCA: DESIGNER SHOPPING, FINE DINING, MANSIONS. CENTURY CITY, WESTWOOD AND CULVER CITY ARE POCKETS WITH THEIR OWN DRAWS.

➺It’s only five square miles, but Beverly Hills looms large in pop culture as a posh locale that boasts The Mansions

The launch of Beverly Hills’ glamorous reputation dates to the early 20th century, when the then-new Beverly Hills Hotel ushered in a frenzy of movie-star mansionbuilding in the hills north of Sunset Boulevard. Today, the population of 35,000 is more economically diverse than Tinseltown might suggest. Nonetheless, the triumvirate of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air still attracts its share of famous residents, including the Stefani-Rossdale and Beckham families. Hop on the Beverly Hills Trolley Tour or book ahead with Starline Tours to see notable homes in the ‘hood, along with other local landmarks packed into the city’s nearly six square miles. Among the more storied and oft-filmed estates nestled in the hills is the 19th-century English Revivalstyle Greystone Mansion & Park, whose graceful city-owned grounds are open for strolling.

Rodeo Drive + Golden Triangle

From Greystone, head west on Sunset Boulevard, then hang on to your wallet as you turn south onto Rodeo Drive. After passing

through a tony residential neighborhood, you enter the shopping district known as the Golden Triangle, bounded by Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards and Cañon Drive.

Céline and Rolex each recently opened flagships on Rodeo, reminding retailers that 90210 is still the most prestigious ZIP code in the States. Ascend the Italian-esque side street to Tiffany & Co., perched atop Two Rodeo. Pause for the quintessential Beverly Hills snapshot before continuing on to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (of Pretty Woman fame) at the south end of Rodeo. Continuing west, pass Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York, the reigning luxury retail titans along this stretch of Wilshire. At Santa Monica Boulevard, you hit the Beverly Hilton Hotel, which rolls out 30,000 square feet of red carpet annually to host the Golden Globe Awards.

The Industry + the Arts

Beverly Hills isn’t all shopping sprees and gated estates: Talent agencies William Morris, Endeavor and United Talent Agency are just three of the entertainment business powerhouses based here. Witness fierce negotia-

tions and wooing over three-martini lunches at Scarpetta at the Montage Beverly Hills and newly revamped Spago across the street. The city’s cultural treasure-troves include the Paley Center for Media and the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, both of which hold screenings. There is even more cultural programming at the new Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, which transforms the historic Beverly Hills Post Office into an entertainment destination.

Century City

Heading west from Beverly Hills on Santa Monica Boulevard, you enter the 0.3-squaremile modern acropolis of Century City. International Creative Management and Creative Artists Association are located here, as is a Fox Studio lot and countless legal, financial, entertainment and hospitality firms. But those outside the biz won’t be excluded. Just past Avenue of the Stars, you hit the upscale Westfield Century City shopping center, with luxury boutiques and dining venues to rival those of Beverly Hills. Nearby on Constellation Boulevard, epicures are drawn to Craft,

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more mansions than any other area of L.A. County, not to mention the world’s most notorious ZIP code.

Rodeo Drive, perhaps the world’s most famous shopping street, offers virtually every label worth its logo.

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The British designer of vertiginous pumps and wedges launches her first West Coast boutique. 474 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.276.1111

Gratus

Upscale women’s clothing boutique records your purchases in a digital database. 427 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.276.8200

Nozawa Bar

Lauded sushi chef Kazunori Nozawa opens a bar serving 20-course omakase feasts inside Sugarfish. 212 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.276.6900

SoulCycle

The premier spinning gym includes a boutique and Soul Listening Bar. 9465 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.675.7685

Prada boutique on North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

Opposite, from left: Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City; 208 Rodeo restaurant in Beverly Hills

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The pedestrian-friendly Westwood Village features independent shops and cafes among its Mediterranean Revival and art deco buildings.

Bruin Theatre in Westwood

from Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio, and new Hinoki & the Bird, inside the towering residential complex the Century. (Candy Spelling claims the top two floors.) The Annenberg Space for Photography displays cutting-edge exhibits of digital and print photography.

UCLA

A few miles northeast of Century City is the University of California, Los Angeles, one of the top public universities in the country.

Visitors are welcome at several university attractions, including the Fowler Museum of Cultural History and the outdoor Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden in the north campus, the planetarium on the south campus and the seven-acre Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens (100 Stein Plaza Driveway). The Hammer Museum is nearby and houses works by Degas and Rembrandt as well as contemporary works and installations.

Paid parking is available in UCLA lots and structures throughout the 419-acre campus.

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Westwood Village

Just south of the campus, the pedestrianfriendly Westwood Village features independent shops and cafes among its Mediterranean Revival and art deco buildings, as well as two landmark movie theaters at the intersection of Broxton and Weyburn avenues: the 1936 marquee-wrapped Bruin Theatre, and the Fox Theater across the street. Built circa 1931, the Fox Theater is a favorite for movie premieres and thus prime star-spotting territory. Another don’t-miss venue is the award-winning Geffen Playhouse, located on LeConte Avenue in one of the oldest buildings in Westwood.

Culver City

Covering five square miles about four miles southeast of Westwood, Culver City has benefited from a polish in the past few years, and now boasts a thriving downtown. The Kirk Douglas Theatre and the Ivy Substation, home to the Actors’ Gang, bookend

the downtown area and stage excellent live productions throughout the year. Traveling east on Washington Boulevard, don’t miss the sprawling Helms Bakery complex, which contains dozens of high-end furniture showrooms. Moving along Washington, the scene-y Arts District has more than 30 art galleries and exhibition spaces clustered along Washington and La Cienega boulevards. At the intersection of Washington and National boulevards is one end of the Expo Line, a Metro light rail that traverses from Culver City to Exposition Park and the University of Southern California to downtown.

Hollywood gets all the attention, but it’s Culver City that claims the official motto “The Heart of Screenland.” In 1915, Ince/Triangle Studios, today Sony Pictures Studios, opened at 10202 W. Washington Blvd. Classics including The Wizard of Oz would eventually be filmed on the lots of the movie studio.

(News reports of the time indicate that the “Munchkins” partied hard during their stay at the Culver Hotel.) The stately Thomas H. Ince Studio opened in 1918. Today, Culver City’s screen culture is still going strong, with the TV series Arrested Development among the productions filmed at Culver Studios, and the Spider-Man franchise among the hits produced on the historic lots at Sony. Fully experience Culver City’s screen heritage by taking a studio tour at Sony.

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Copper Willow Paper Studio. The stationery shop in Culver City prints greeting cards, note sets and other paper goods in-shop using nearly century-old, castiron presses. Owners Jill Velez and Leora Mauck design their own calligraphy, and then use the presses by hand to deeply engrave it into the soft paper, creating textured keepsakes for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and other special events. Cards are simple, with an emphasis on wordplay. Shoppers can also find gift tags, ribbons, twine, place cards, napkins and other accessories for the big dates on their calendars. 8530-B Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.836.6004, copperwillow.com —Kelsey Kloss

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Santa Monica SANTA MONICA HAS THE APPROACHABLE VIBE OF A BEACH TOWN WITH THE ATTRACTIONS OF A MAJOR CITY. MALIBU, VENICE AND MARINA DEL REY ARE APPEALING OPTIONS NEARBY.

➺In the 1800s, a real estate agent called Santa Monica “the Zenith City by the Sunset Sea.” The 21st-century Third Street + the Pier

Third Street Promenade, three pedestrianonly blocks on 3rd Street between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard, is perpetually teeming with people. Visitors can hit dozens of boutiques, watch movies at three cinemas or gawk at the myriad street artists.

If they don’t refuel at the many eateries along 3rd, visitors can venture to the surrounding blocks to Tinga or the Misfit, and enjoy drinks at The Bungalow or the many pubs such as Ye Olde King’s Head that hint at Santa Monica’s large population of British expats.

Anchoring the promenade at Broadway is Santa Monica Place, a beautiful open-air shopping center with Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, 80 boutiques and a top-level Dining Deck with a food court, upscale restaurants and a gourmet marketplace. East on Broadway is the legendary Fred Segal, an emporium of high-end shops on each side of 5th Street.

Santa Monica Pier, built in 1909, is at the end of Colorado Avenue and features Pacific Park, a miniamusement park with food stands and rides, including a solar-powered, LED-lit Ferris wheel.

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Compared to the hustle and bustle of Third Street Promenade, Montana Avenue is downright tranquil. Between 6th and 17th streets are plenty of independent boutiques, including Aura and Roseark. Father’s Office, known for its stellar burger, Locanda Portofino and R+D Kitchen are tops for dining; dessert lovers might venture to Sweet Lady Jane for its famous cakes, adored by celebs.

Just minutes south of downtown Santa Monica, Main Street is a quieter destination that still retains Santa Monica’s beachyupscale vibe. The long stretch between Pico Boulevard and Rose Avenue contains a number of galleries, restaurants, British pubs and boutiques (mostly femme-friendly) such as Casmaine and Paris 1900. The California Heritage Museum is in a transplanted Victorian-era home, as is the Victorian, adjacent to the museum, which features a cool downstairs speak-easy, Basement Tavern.

The Arts

Visitors can take in plays at Main Street’s Edgemar Center for the Arts, housed in an angular concrete structure designed by Frank

Gehry. An even wider variety of entertainment is at the Broad Stage, Santa Monica College’s first-rate, 499-seat performing arts, film, dance and theater.

As L.A. has emerged as a fine-arts capital, the campuslike Bergamot Station (2525 Michigan Ave.) has become an important destination. It’s home to 30 galleries, the Santa Monica Museum of Art and a cafe.

Malibu

Twenty miles north of Santa Monica on Pacific Coast Highway is Malibu. Formerly known as Rancho Malibu, Malibu’s land was once so coveted that May K. Rindge, who took ownership of it in 1905 after the death of her scion husband, used armed guards to defend it from trespassers. In the 1920s, Rindge’s hefty legal bills, racked up from fighting developers, forced her to invite stars to live in Malibu Colony in the 1920s, and the legacy of Malibu as celebrity-home central continues today.

Much of Malibu’s best destinations are visible from PCH, such as the many restaurants with ocean views, from the supercasual (Malibu Seafood) to the upscale (Geoffrey’s). Adjacent to the Malibu Lagoon and

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version of Santa Monica fulfills its early promise with a bustling downtown and beach that attract millions of visitors per year. Pacific Coast Highway connects SaMo with draws such as Malibu and Brentwood.

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Candy shop inside the sweet Books & Cookies boutique. 2230 Main St., Santa Monica, 424.272.5416

Babakul

Bohemian knits, wovens, denim, dresses and accessories at the Malibu Country Mart. 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.317.9977

Marine Layer

Boutique sells eponymous brand of California-made clothing basics. 1144 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.314.4041

Willie Jane

Govind Armstrong’s stylish ode to Lowcountry fare. 1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.392.2425

Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

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Malibu’s land was once so coveted that heiress May K. Rindge, who took ownership of it in 1905, used armed guards to defend it from trespassers.

tions. Rose Avenue is also coming up thanks to the emergence of hot restaurants such as Superba Snack Bar, a smattering of hip shopping and industrial-chic lofts. Looky-loos stroll Ocean Front Walk to ogle the vendors and performers, or bodybuilders at Muscle Beach.

Brentwood

Bird Sanctuary, the Adamson House is filled with historic tile. The celebrity-frequented Malibu Country Mart serves as the area’s town square. Together with adjacent Malibu Village and Malibu Lumber Yard shopping centers, there are enough trendy shops and restaurants to while away an afternoon.

Inland, nearing Calabasas, are many wineries such as Malibu Family Wines and Sip Malibu, which offer tastings.

Topanga + Pacific Palisades

In the counterculture 1960s, hippies and musicians such as Neil Young hid out in idyllic Topanga, accessed by Topanga Canyon Boulevard from PCH. Removed from urban activity, it retains its bohemian vibe and independently owned businesses. Hiking trails allow visitors to bask in Topanga’s woodsy beauty, and restaurants such as Inn of the Seventh Ray accommodate creekside dining.

There’s more than initially meets the eye in seemingly sleepy, family-friendly Pacific

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Hikers love the shady trails in Temescal Gateway Park, and cafes and upscale momand-pop shops can be found between Via de la Paz and Monument Street near Sunset Boulevard. The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine on Sunset is a 10-acre oasis with a lush garden and koi- and swan-filled lake. The crown jewel of “the Palisades” is the Getty Villa. Styled as a Julius Caesar-era villa, it’s filled with Greco-Roman antiquities.

Venice

Abbot Kinney won the land that would become Venice in a coin toss. He sought to develop it as an American version of the Italian city; the canals are still there, today lined with million-dollar bungalows. His namesake Abbot Kinney Boulevard is Venice’s coolest section, where The Tasting Kitchen, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea and boutiques such as Alexis Bittar and Satine are the main attrac-

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ment business. Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, Usher, Taylor Swift, Nikki Sixx, Lil Wayne, Drew Barrymore, Tommy Lee and the late Elizabeth Taylor have donned owner/designer Mitchell Binder’s bold, handcrafted jewelry designs, which utilize sterling silver, 18k gold, precious stones, beads and leather. The appeal is undeniable: Whether they’re wearing chunky heart-shaped lockets or gem-eyed skull rings the size of tiny fists, the tough look tougher and the wholesome look edgier in Binder’s designs. If you’ve got your own rock ‘n’ roll spirit, embrace it at King Baby Studio. After all, even the bad boys gotta look good. 1621 12th St., Santa Monica, 310.828.4438, kingbabystudio.com — ­ Suzanne Ennis

Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey’s main attraction is the marina, the largest manmade small-craft harbor in the world. Restaurants in the fisherman’s wharf are positioned to take advantage of the views. Rent kayaks from UCLA Marina Aquatic Center (14001 Fiji Way), or shop and dine at Waterside at the Marina, located at Lincoln Boulevard and Fiji Way. For bold items, see listings in the where guide.­­ For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 116.

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Reese Witherspoon, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are some of the celebrities who live in this affluent enclave northeast of Santa Monica. San Vicente Boulevard functions as the neighborhood’s main street, with copious independent shops, bakeries, cafes and restaurants between Bundy Drive and where San Vicente becomes Federal Avenue. The petite Brentwood Country Mart, a unique open-air shopping center built in 1948, keeps retail offerings contemporary and upscale.

The area’s biggest draw is the Getty Center, the hilltop museum that houses J. Paul Getty’s spectacular art collection.

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West Hollywood TRENDS IN FASHION, DESIGN AND FOOD OFTEN BEGIN IN L.A., AND MANY OF THOSE INNOVATIONS CAN BE TRACED TO THE PIONEERING COMMUNITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD.

➺For a municipality measuring less than two square miles and with fewer than 35,000 residents, West

Hollywood wields enormous influence over the L.A. lifestyle. With a number of world-class art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and theaters, it’s a frequent destination for locals and tourists alike.

After dark, this iconic stretch of Sunset Boulevard between Doheny Drive and Crescent Heights Avenue becomes the hottest stretch of asphalt in L.A. County. The club scene rocks here with many legendary establishments. The Roxy, the Whisky a Go-Go and The Viper Room have a long history of hosting performances from rock ‘n’ roll’s finest.

Other Sunset Strip nightclubs include Bootsy Bellows and Rock & Reilly’s. The Comedy Store continues to showcase the leading names in standup as well as emerging stars.

During the day, boutiques such as beloved Book Soup draw traffic.

Hotels are an integral part of the Sunset Strip scene. Chateau Marmont, a glorious and notorious celebrity hangout throughout the decades, remains a discreet local getaway. Skybar, at the style-conscious Mondrian, retains its aura of exclusivity. At the Sunset Tower Hotel, Bugsy Siegel’s former suite has been converted into the Tower Bar.

Sunset Plaza

Sunset Plaza, between La Cienega and San Vicente Boulevards on Sunset Boulevard, is a

collection of tony shops and bistros with an international flavor and free parking, a novelty in this neighborhood. This is the city’s Euro Zone, where you’re apt to hear more French and Italian than Valley Girl. For up-tothe-minute fashion, check out the collections at Oliver Peoples or either of the two H. Lorenzo shops. Pamper yourself with a facial and massage at Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa, a blowout at Drybar or a makeover at Blushington.

Melrose Avenue

Melrose Avenue has become virtually synonymous with trendiness, and new expressions in fashion, art and food continue to percolate up and down this street with multiple personalities. One stretch of Melrose, east of Fairfax Avenue, has an eclectic mix of indie boutiques, cafes and coffeehouses interspersed with tattoo parlors and vintage shops. Stores such as Wasteland and Ed Hardy have wild façades and vibrant signage that add energy to the scene. Farther west, Melrose becomes très sophistiqué, showcasing upscale tastes at Ron Herman, Kelly Wearstler, TenOverSix and Vivienne

Westwood. Just off Melrose is the quiet, fashionable three-block street of Melrose Place, where Bentleys line up for chic salons such as Frédéric Fekkai and cutting-edge boutiques such as Zero + Maria Cornejo, Monique Lhuillier or new Isabel Marant.

The Avenues

Melrose Avenue’s massive Pacific Design Center is the hub of L.A.’s flourishing art, fashion and design district known as the Avenues, which runs along Melrose Avenue and Beverly and Robertson boulevards. The complex itself—monolithic blue, green and red buildings designed by celebrated architect Cesar Pelli—is itself noteworthy (you’ll either love it or hate it), but its 1.2 million square feet houses more than 130 showrooms catering to professional designers and luxury homeowners. PDC is also home to a satellite of downtown’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and a stylish Wolfgang Puck eatery, Red Seven.

Beverly + West 3rd

Beverly Boulevard and West 3rd Street are major east-west streets running through

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NEW IN TOWN Leica Store

Boutique and art gallery offering the high-end German cameras and accessories.

8783 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 424.777.0341

Mari Vanna

Lounge-y restaurant serving up Russian cuisine and karaoke.

8475 Melrose Place, L.A., 323.655.1977

Max & Moritz

A “not-so-general store” selling bath products, home décor, jewelry and gifts. 7209 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.851.2200

Warby Parker

Books and hip frames from the vintageinspired eyewear brand. 8300 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.370.6690

Chris Burden’s installation Urban Light at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Opposite, from left: the Farmers Market; a Melrose Avenue boutique

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Beverly Hills may be the toniest shopping district in L.A., but Robertson Boulevard is not far behind.

The Pacific Design Center, aka “the Blue Whale,” anchors the design district called the Avenues.

West Hollywood, filled with trendy restaurants, design showrooms and boutiques from some of the hottest up-and-coming clothing designers. The two streets bracket the landmark eight-level Beverly Center, whose design is reminiscent of Paris’ Pompidou Center. Bloomingdale’s, Henri Bendel, Fendi, Gucci, Stuart Weitzman and the Capital Grille are among more than 160 establishments drawing consumers.

On West 3rd Street east of Beverly Center, you’ll find favorite boutiques such as Shareen, BedHead for chic pajamas and Duncan Quinn for bespoke tailored suits. There are many dining options such as Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo’s Son of a Gun, plus a branch of Magnolia Bakery. On Beverly Boulevard, you can browse vintage Lanvin at Beige or midcentury home décor at Espionage Boutique. Afterward, you can experience market-fresh American cuisine at Cooks County or hearty Italian on the romantic patio at Dominick’s.

Beverly Hills may be the toniest shopping district in L.A., but Robertson Boulevard is not far behind, particularly if you’re young and hot and have your own reality show.

The celebutante set hits Monika Chiang for womenswear, Zimmermann for haute swimwear and Kitson for trendy accessories. A cutting-edge Chanel concept store illustrates the difference between Robertson Boulevard and more staid Rodeo Drive. For a breather between boutique-hopping, consider a cocktail with crab cakes on the picket-fenced patio of Ivy Restaurant, where famous faces practically outnumber those of civilians.

Fairfax District

Technically part of the city of Los Angeles, the Fairfax District is one of the most culturally diverse and artsy neighborhoods in the West Hollywood area. At Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), a renowned

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multifaceted facility with more than 100,000 works from around the world. The Broad Contemporary Art Museum, designed by architect Renzo Piano, showcases art from the contemporary and modern eras, while the latest additions to the LACMA campus include the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion and Ray’s & Stark Bar. Adjacent to LACMA is the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits. Additional venues at this formidable Museum Row include the Petersen Automotive Museum and the Architecture and Design Museum. South of the museums is a surprise for curious foodies: a neighborhood known as Little Ethiopia, where acclaimed Ethiopian restaurants are located. Be prepared to eat with your hands!

One of the district’s anchors is the historic Farmers Market, with more than 100 open-air produce stalls, shops and eateries. There are spots to satisfy virtually any craving, including a wine bar, taquería and stands with authentic Louisiana gumbo and Korean barbecue. Adjacent and connected by a vintage trolley is The Grove, an outdoor, pedestrian-only shopping center. The Grove has the character of an old-fashioned village square, with stained-glass street lamps and central fountain. Nordstrom, a movie theater and stores such as new Topshop Topman are joined by eateries and restaurants.

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Hollywood HOLLYWOOD IS IN THE MIDST OF A NEW GOLDEN AGE, AND ITS HIP, UP-AND-COMING NEIGHBORS LOS FELIZ, SILVER LAKE AND ECHO PARK SHARE IN THE LIMELIGHT.

➺“Hollywood is a state of mind” was a popular refrain when this part of Los Angeles was in the midst Hollywood + Highland

The Hollywood & Highland Center has been a catalyst for the rebirth of Hollywood Boulevard. Its Dolby Theatre is the home of the Academy Awards. The center’s shops are varied, including Lucky Brand and Louis Vuitton, and it boasts nightclub Level 3. The central Babylon Court frames views of the iconic Hollywood sign. Built in 1923 to advertise a housing development, the 45-foot-high letters originally read “Hollywoodland.” Next door to Hollywood & Highland is the TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre) famous for its celebrity handprints embedded in the cement out front.

Showtime

Just across the street from Hollywood & Highland is the ornate, lavishly illuminated El Capitan Theatre. Masterfully restored

by Disney, it offers special presentations of the studio’s animated releases combined with performances using an antique Wurlitzer pipe organ and children-pleasing stage shows. Jimmy Kimmel Live! tapes in an ABC studio next door. The Egyptian Theatre—built in 1922 around the time that

King Tut’s tomb was discovered—screens eclectic artsy fare. The landmark Pantages Theatre has staged megahit musicals including The Book of Mormon, and the Hollywood Palladium has a rich history of showcasing headlining musicians.

Walk of Fame

The sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard (La Brea Avenue to Gower Street) and three blocks of Vine Street (Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard) are inlaid with the legendary brass-and-terrazzo stars honoring celebrities from the entertainment industry.

More than 2,400 stars are enshrined beneath the feet of tourists, but the roster is not without its quirks—Pee-wee Herman has one but Clint Eastwood doesn’t. Marilyn Monroe’s star is steps from Hollywood & Highland, and John Lennon’s is appropriately located in front of the Capitol Records Building, the structure designed to resemble a stack of records.

Museums, Hollywood-style

Hollywood has its museums, but don’t expect to encounter Picasso or Monet, or even a T. rex skeleton. Next to TCL Chinese Theatre

is Madame Tussauds Hollywood, filled with more than 100 wax figures ranging from legends Clark Gable and Audrey Hepburn to contemporary icons such as Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga. You can ponder some zany accomplishments at the Guinness World Records Museum, while the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum offers bizarre exhibitions on double-headed animals and shrunken human heads. Serious movie buffs, however, head to the Hollywood Museum, which occupies four floors of the historic Max Factor Building.

Among the 10,000 costumes and artifacts on display are Indiana Jones’ whip, Rocky Balboa’s boxing gloves and W.C. Fields’ top hat.

Around Vine

The storied intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, the epicenter of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, boasted a large concentration of entertainment industry companies in the 1920s. It’s a different Hollywood today, but the magic of this location endures in the soaring W Hollywood Hotel & Residences, which boasts Delphine brasserie A Metro station is integrated into the hotel; Hollywood is particularly well served by mass

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of its decline not long ago. But with hot new boutiques, restaurants, hotels and condos sprouting up, it has reemerged as a bona fide destination, and waves of international visitors mingle with colorful locals.

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Jaw-droppingly glamorous, Moroccanstyle restaurant and lounge. 1510 N. Stanley Ave., Hollywood, 323.876.1400

Dirty Laundry

The Houston brothers’ chic new watering hole. 1723 Hudson Ave., Hollywood, 323.462.6531

Mohawk Man

The design-conscious couple behind Mohawk General Store opens a men’s boutique and gallery.

4017 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.669.1602

Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. Opposite, from left: the Capitol Records building and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in Hollywood

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The largest urban park in America, the sprawling Griffith Park is an ideal place to hike, picnic, golf, ride horses and more.

Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park offers stunning views of the L.A. Basin.

transit. Across the street is boutique hotel the Redbury and its stylish Middle Eastern restaurant, Cleo.

Sunset Boulevard and Vine is in transition, but dance clubs and eateries give this corner plenty of character. Serious cinephiles catch their flicks at ArcLight Cinemas, where it’s easy to spot a celeb. Close by is Amoeba Music, where music fans and collectors browse the aisles through 31,000 square feet of space packed with rare vinyl records, CDs and memorabilia.

A couple of blocks west is the stylish minicomplex Space 15 Twenty, catering to shoppers well into the evening. The center is anchored by a supersize Urban Outfitters and complemented by other hip boutiques.

Nightcrawling

The revival of Hollywood has only enhanced its endless nightlife opportunities, and a lively bar and club scene permeates the district. On Hollywood Boulevard, you can party under

Los Feliz + Silver Lake

These neighborhoods are among the bestkept secrets in the county. Vermont Avenue, the main drag in Los Feliz, presents a collection of shops and restaurants that range from bohemian to chic. Skylight Books and 24/7 diner Fred 62 are popular hangouts. Newer

Griffith Park

The largest urban park in America, the sprawling Griffith Park is an ideal place to hike, picnic, golf, ride horses and more. The Charlie Turner Trailhead begins at the Griffith Observatory, one of the great planetariums in the world and a frequent film location. The hike up Mount Hollywood provides views of the Hollywood sign, and the Greek Theatre, a 5,700-seat amphitheater, is a legendary music venue. Also located here are the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Western heritage-oriented Autry National Center, both accessible from the Ventura (SR 134) or Golden State (I-5) freeways.

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For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see pages 117–118.

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the guise of literary advancement at librarythemed Hemingway’s, or attempt to get past the velvet rope at Playhouse or Lure on Ivar Avenue. Cahuenga Boulevard also hosts dozens of clubs.

Quintessentially L.A. but a galaxy removed from Hollywood Boulevard is the Hollywood Bowl, the largest outdoor amphitheater in the U.S., where the Los Angeles Philharmonic takes up residence from June to October.

Picnicking under the stars here is among the most memorable experiences in L.A. Nearby is the Ford Amphitheatre, featuring a more intimate environment for international music, dance and family fare.

lounges such as Rockwell represent the neighborhood’s increasing sophistication.

A once-forgotten stretch of Hollywood Boulevard in Los Feliz now hosts trendy boutiques such as Confederacy and restaurants including cult fave Umami Burger. Fully transformed is Silver Lake Boulevard, now crowded with eateries and upscale retailers.

At Sunset Junction, where Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards intersect and the eponymous music festival takes place in summer, is where Los Feliz transitions into Silver Lake. Foodies hang at casual Forage or the Cheese Store of Silverlake, while aspiring screenwriters hammer at their laptops and sip lattes at Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea.

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Downtown L.A.’S URBAN CENTER REFLECTS THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY, WORLD-CLASS ARCHITECTURE AND DYNAMIC COMMERCE THAT MAKE THE CITY A SUPERSTAR ON THE GLOBAL STAGE.

➺Beverly Hills and Santa Monica may be favorite tourist spots, but don’t overlook downtown. Historic art

deco structures share the street-scape with glass-clad towers, and even movie stars are snapping up lofts in century-old buildings. The arts scene roars to life here, where the image of L.A. as “laid-back” hardly applies.

The ornate Union Station was the last of the grand railroad terminals built in the U.S. Its importance faded as the automobile began to dominate life in L.A., but Union Station has staged a comeback, thanks to a renovation and downtown’s new energy. From Union Station, the hub of the Metro system, you can board the Red Line to Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley or the light rail Gold Line to Pasadena, Blue Line to Long Beach and Expo Line to Culver City. Nonstop bus service to LAX is available 24/7. Metrolink commuter trains connect distant suburbs, and you can jump on an Amtrak train for a scenic journey along the coast.

Grand Avenue + Music Center

The heart of L.A.’s performing-arts scene and the site of its most dramatic architecture, Grand Avenue is beginning to live up to its name. On Bunker Hill, once filled with Victorian mansions, four venues make up a formidable collection of stages at The Music Center. The 3,200-seat Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is home to L.A. Opera, and the Ahmanson Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum host

theatrical productions. The flashiest venue is architect Frank Gehry’s curvaceous Walt Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Its music director, Gustavo Dudamel, exudes an energy that rivals the building’s audacious design. Also housed at Disney Hall is REDCAT, which offers performance and visual arts productions.

After a show, take a stroll through the new 12-acre Grand Park, between Grand Avenue and Hill Street and First and Temple streets.

Descending Bunker Hill

Steps from the Music Center is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, designed

by Spanish architect José Rafael Moneo. A short walk south on Grand is the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Southern California’s premier contemporary art museum.

The Omni Hotel and California Plaza are adjacent. Nearby Angels Knoll is a welcome patch of greenery amid the concrete jungle.

Angels Flight, a vintage funicular that climbs to California Plaza from Hill Street below, is billed as “The Shortest Railway in the World” (just 298 feet!). At the foot of the hill, the Bunker Hill Steps rise five stories

at the U.S. Bank Tower, the tallest building west of the Mississippi. Across the street is the Los Angeles Public Library, an art deco masterpiece.

Olvera Street

The origin of the city of Los Angeles, dating back to 1781, is El Pueblo de Los Angeles, a collection of 27 buildings along festive pedestrian concourse Olvera Street. The city’s oldest building, Avila Adobe (circa 1818), is located here, along with Mexican restaurants, mariachi bands and merchants offering arts and crafts. A few blocks away is the city’s oldest restaurant, Philippe the Original (1908), where a cup of joe is just 45 cents.

Historic Districts

Often overlooked by tourists is the Broadway Theatre District, home to once-opulent movie palaces. A few, such as the Orpheum Theatre, have been restored to their original grandeur. Hip restaurants such as Terroni lend cachet to the area. The Bradbury Building (304 S. Broadway), built in 1893 in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, was featured in the film Blade Runner.

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Union Station

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NEW IN TOWN Honeycut

Artisanal cocktail bar with a light-up dance floor. 819 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.688.0888

NHM Transformation

Enhancements to the Natural History Museum include the Nature Lab, the Otis Booth Pavilion and 3.5-acre Nature Gardens. 900 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, 213.763.3466

Orsa & Winston

Josef Centeno’s new restaurant is inspired

by Japanese and Italian cuisines. 122 W. 4th St., downtown, 213.687.0300

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Downtown’s heritage as a mercantile center can still be experienced in its historic shopping districts, popular with bargain hunters.

sleek Japanese American National Museum.

The Geffen Contemporary, a branch of MOCA, is next door. At 2nd and Main streets is the Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, former home of the Los Angeles Archdiocese.

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The retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center in Exposition Park

Spring Street from 4th to 7th streets is a rapidly awakening area once referred to as the “Wall Street of the West.” Steps from this historic district is a row of hip bars on 6th Street (between Main and Los Angeles streets) that includes The Varnish.

Shopping Districts

Downtown’s heritage as a mercantile center can still be experienced in its historic shopping districts, popular with bargain hunters.

The Jewelry District draws shoppers to markets such as St. Vincent Jewelry Center (650 S. Hill St.), where 500 merchants offer gold, diamonds and baubles. In the neighboring Fashion District, 115 blocks centered around the California Market Center, you can find designer clothing items. At Santee Alley, an open-air bargain bazaar, designer trends breed low-priced knockoffs. The Flower District offers blooms at wholesale prices. And for an awesome array of produce and international foods, Grand Central Market, near

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the foot of Angels Flight, is the place to go.

Many vendors here deal in cash only.

Chinatown

Chinatown remains a great destination for sampling dim sum or browsing for authentic clothing, tea or home goods. Cultural highlights include the ornate Thien Hau Temple (750 Yale St.) and the Chinese American Museum. Pedestrian-oriented Chung King Road and Gin Ling Way are home to galleries, while Broadway boasts boutiques. Dodger Stadium is a short drive away, as is San Antonio Winery, which offers tours and tastings.

Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo is still a proud ethnic enclave, but it, too, is emerging as an up-and-coming hipster ’hood. The dining scene is popping, led by newer restaurants such as The Spice Table, and you can nibble on traditional sushi prepared by veteran chefs at Japanese Village Plaza. Just a few steps down 1st Street is the

The $2.5 billion L.A. Live project has been called the epicenter of the downtown renaissance. Staples Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Kings, hosts top pop acts, as does Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, which boasts state-of-the-art acoustics.

The Grammy Museum honors myriad music genres with videos, artifacts and interactive exhibits. A dozen restaurants and nightlife venues—WP24, Trader Vic’s and Lucky Strike Lanes, to name a few—face a massive urban plaza lined with LED screens. The Los Angeles Convention Center, encompassing 16-plus acres of exhibition space, is also here.

Exposition Park

Just south of downtown is Exposition Park, whose grounds hold major museums and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The California African American Museum touches on African American history, and the BeauxArts-style Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County offers insight into prehistoric giants. The California Science Center has a 3-D IMAX theater and exhibits the retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour.

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For a detailed map of downtown, see page 117.

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clothing line Sub_Urban Riot reflects a progressive, urban downtown where farmers markets are as hip as skipping the car for a bike, with edgy tops stamped with “Kale” or “Be Better.” For the less linguistically inclined, the newly opened flagship shop offers chic pieces such as chiffon maxi skirts for women and shawl cardigans for men. Store owner and designer Nate Koach contributes apparel to the sitcom It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and shoppers can snag show favorites in-store. Yet he says the inspiration is ultimately the L.A. lifestyle, and accordingly, many items are manufactured locally. Other products include Dr. Bronner’s soaps and Casio digital watches. 111 W. 7th St. Suite R1, downtown, 213.689.3271, suburbanriot.com —K.K.

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Pasadena PASADENA BRINGS A BLEND OF SMALL-TOWN CHARM AND COSMOPOLITAN ENERGY. NEIGHBORING TERRITORIES EAGLE ROCK, GLENDALE AND THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ARE ALSO WORTH DISCOVERING.

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A tribute to foresighted urban planning is the 22-square block shopping district known as Old Pasadena, roughly bounded by Walnut Street and Del Mar Boulevard, Arroyo Parkway and Pasadena Avenue. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the district contains restored buildings and the city’s trendiest boutiques, clubs and restaurants such as Cheval Bistro and Haven Gastropub + Brewery.

Pedestrian-only alleys meander through One Colorado, where an eclectic collection of restaurants have alfresco dining overlooking a sculpture-strewn square.

A few steps east of Old Pasadena lies Paseo Colorado, an inviting shopping center with ArcLight Cinemas and upscale shops such as Coach and BCBG Max Azria lining garden promenades. A variety of dining options is offered at this mixed-use development, whose open-air design frames views of such historic structures as Pasadena City Hall (100 N. Garfield Ave.).

Playhouse District

Anchored by the Mission-style Pasadena Playhouse, this district is filled with upscale

antique shops, boutiques and dining rooms with ornate façades. Also present is the Le Cordon Bleu-affiliated College of Culinary Arts, with a restaurant open to the public, and the famed Ice House comedy club. The neighboring Boston Court Performing Arts Center presents dramas and musicals. The pagodacrowned Pacific Asia Museum features exotic decorative arts from every corner of Asia, and the Pasadena Museum of California Art celebrates Golden State painters and sculptors from 1850 to the present. Dining choices include Pie ’n Burger, a favorite Caltech dive.

Just east of the Playhouse District, South Lake Avenue provides a vibrant shopping environment. At the Commons and Burlington Arcade, charming boutiques are set around European-style courtyards. A drive farther south on Lake Avenue reveals the opulent, historic Langham Huntington Hotel.

Orange Grove Boulevard

This wide boulevard, once called Millionaire’s Row, is still lined with splendid estates, including the former Wrigley Mansion, which now houses the Tournament of Roses Association and is open for tours.

The immediate neighborhood features the legacy of architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Wallace Neff and Paul Williams. The genius of Greene & Greene, pioneers of the Arts & Crafts movement, is evident at the Gamble House, also open to the public.

Just around the corner on Colorado Boulevard is the Norton Simon Museum, home to one of the finest art collections in America.

The galleries at this museum are filled with masterpieces from the Renaissance to the 20th century, and its repertoire of Impressionist masters (Degas, Cézanne, van Gogh) is impressive. It also features extensive art from India and a tribute to Monet in a lovely sculpture garden.

San Marino + South Pasadena

In the exclusive residential community of San Marino is the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, one of the most remarkable pieces of real estate in Southern California. Here the beautifully restored Italianate mansion of railroad magnate Henry Huntington is packed with 18th- and 19th-century art including Thomas Gainsborough’s Blue Boy and Sir Thomas

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renowned architectural heritage, and institutions such as the Tournament of Roses and Caltech giving the community a gravitas far beyond its size. In nearby San Gabriel Valley, additional treasures await.

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Bloomingdale’s

Upscale department store opens at Glendale Galleria. 101 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, 818.638.4100

Little Beast

Former Chateau Marmont sous chef serves rustic New American cuisine in a Craftsman bungalow. 1496 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, 323.341.5899

Nordstrom

Features of the store include Bar Verde restaurant and an expansive beauty department. 102 Caruso Ave., Glendale, 818.502.9922

Osawa

Japanese shabu-shabu, sushi and izakaya fare from a Chaya Brasserie alum. 77 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 626.683.1150

Gamble House in Pasadena.

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The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s natural Southern California habitat is famous for its wild peafowl.

ering neon obelisk is the Alex Theatre (216 N. Brand Blvd.), an art deco masterpiece that hosts concerts and musicals.

Just north of downtown Glendale is the delightful community of Montrose, with its homespun shops and all-American diners.

Nearby is sprawling Descanso Gardens, home to North America’s largest camellia collection, fully in bloom from January to February.

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Public art near Pasadena City Hall

Lawrence’s Pinkie. A library with 600,000 rare books and manuscripts occupies another structure. Throughout the 200-acre property are more than one dozen distinct botanical environments, re-creating native habitats from England, China and elsewhere.

Tea service is offered in a cottage amid a formal rose garden.

Directly south of Old Pasadena is the independent municipality of South Pasadena, a shady, tranquil community. The Mission West historic district, particularly Mission Street, is packed with antique shops, galleries and cafes. The town is particularly kidfriendly, thanks to adorable shops such as the Dinosaur Farm and Fair Oaks Pharmacy, a 1915 restored drugstore with a soda fountain.

Eagle Rock + Glendale

Just west of Pasadena is Eagle Rock, a quiet college town that is reinventing itself as a hip neighborhood with an understated bohochic vibe. Students from Occidental College,

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where a young Barack Obama studied, mingle with young couples who have snapped up the hillside real estate. Its main drag of Colorado Boulevard is suddenly lined with one trendy cafe after another, from Vietnamese to French to vegetarian.

On the other side of Eagle Rock is Glendale. Office workers pour out of high-rises for happy hour at The Americana at Brand, an open-air shopping, residential and entertainment development. Here, find value at H&M or splurge at boutiques such as Kate Spade.

It’s a great place for a movie followed by a snack from Crumbs Bake Shop or sushi and cocktails at Katsuya. The trilevel indoor shopping center Glendale Galleria is adjacent.

Its department stores include Nordstrom, Macy’s and Target, and specialty boutiques include Banana Republic, Coach and Tilly’s.

Glendale’s diverse population—it’s home to one of the largest Armenian communities in America—provides plenty of flavor, including elaborate restaurants. Marked by a tow-

Kissing Pasadena’s eastern border is Sierra Madre, a quaint community that refuses to be paved over. Arcadia is home to Santa Anita Park, one of the most storied thoroughbred horse racing venues in the world. Adjacent to the racetrack is Westfield Santa Anita, an ever-expanding shopping center. The 127-acre Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s natural Southern California habitat is famous for its wild peafowl; you might see a flock crossing nearby streets.

The 1771 San Gabriel Mission is a notable landmark in the neighboring city of San Gabriel. The San Gabriel Valley cities of San Gabriel, Temple City, Alhambra and Monterey Park have drawn large numbers of Chinese and Vietnamese immigrants in recent decades, and some of the best Chinese restaurants in America are found here, including Hong Kong-style seafood houses that are great fun for dim sum brunches.

For bold items, see listings in the where guide.

For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 118.

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perfume say to you? If it’s saying, “You could do better,” it’s time to meet your personal scent stylist at Original Scent in Old Pasadena. Cofounded by celebrity perfumer Sarah Horowitz, who trains and certifies each stylist, the shop specializes in personalized custom fragrances delivered as a perfume, cologne or one of many other home or body products. Even the process is intimate: After teasing out your most charming personality traits, happiest memories and innermost loves, your stylist will help you refine your “fragrance palate” and arrive at your very own custom blend. Shhh … hear that? That’s your new scent saying, “You’re worth it.” 34 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 626.657.2226, originalscent.com —S.E.

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A contemporary cabinet of curiosities with a museum perspective on current artists, jewelers, and designers.

Take a walk down memory lane in this candy emporium filled with retro sodas, salt water taffy, novelties, tin signs, gags, and more.

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Artful living boutique that mixes new upscale furnishings with vintage and renovated second-hand treasures.

Bistro cuisine, a vast selection of wine and craft cocktails. Now serving Sunday Jazz brunch. Happy Hour all day Sunday.

Shopping is fun at this high-end designer resale store, offering the best of recent and vintage Chanel, Vuitton, Prada and more!

Maude Woods

Vertical Wine Bistro

Clothes Heaven

55 E. Holly St. 626.577.3400 maudewoods.com

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An eclectic blend of fresh ingredients and creative eats, in a cool, hip scene, where ‘The Art of Eating Healthy’ is the order of the day!

The first healthy and authentic Korean restaurant in Old Pasadena.

“A perfectly balanced and healthy diet!”

1810 Restaurant brings Argentina to Old Pasadena with authentic cuisine, great wines and charming atmosphere.

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The Valley HOLLYWOOD MIGHT BE THE SPIRITUAL CENTER OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, BUT THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, AKA “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL,” IS WHERE MOVIE-MAKING MAGIC HAPPENS.

➺The Valley is a sprawling collection of bedroom communities whose population approaches

2 million. Immortalized in movies as diverse as Chinatown and Valley Girl, the area derives its name from Mission San Fernando Rey de España, the historic landmark on the Valley’s northernmost edge.

Just a couple of Metro stops north of the heart of Hollywood is Universal City, a major entertainment industry outpost. The highlight is certainly Universal Studios Hollywood, which offers a behind-thescenes peek into moviemaking. The theme park offers some rollicking roller coasters as well as high-tech virtual-reality action rides such as the new Transformers Ride and King Kong 360 3-D, created by film director Peter Jackson. Make like Brad and Angelina and splurge for Universal’s VIP Experience. Its guests are pampered like celebrities, getting tours of the studio’s prop warehouses and cutting to the front of the line for every ride.

Among the wide-ranging attractions next door at pedestrian-only Universal CityWalk are sky-diving simulations at iFLY Hollywood, an exhilarating wind tunnel, mechanical bull riding at Saddle Ranch Chop House, stand-up performances at Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, raucous performances at piano bar Howl at the Moon and rockand-roll bowling at Jillian’s Hi Life Lanes.

Boutiques such as Abercrombie & Fitch,

Lush Cosmetics and Guess Accessories will loosen your wallet.

Burbank

The “beautiful downtown Burbank” that Johnny Carson used to poke fun at has grown into a cosmopolitan hub with 80 restaurants, 200 shops and 30 movie screens.

Burbank Town Center (201 E. Magnolia Blvd.) offers a major mall shopping experience, but surrounding streets, such as historic San Fernando Boulevard, have a more homegrown feel with hip shops and trendy bistros such as Granville Café.

Magnolia Park, a quaint commercial district centered at Magnolia Boulevard and Hollywood Way, offers cafes, antique shops and boutiques including Encore Nouveau and Swift. Massive Porto’s Bakery offers excellent pastries and sandwiches from the owners’ native Cuba and from Europe, too, and the iconic Bob’s Big Boy hosts a classiccar show every Friday. DeBell Golf Club is open to the public and offers a challenging 18-hole course and a par-three course.

If you’re jetting into or out of L.A., you can escape the hassles of LAX by opting for

convenient, uncongested Bob Hope Airport in Burbank. It offers nonstop flights to many cities across the country and reduces stress, especially for visitors to the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena or San Gabriel Valley communities.

Burbank’s Studios

While the Valley may be dismissed by Westside hipsters, there’s as much Hollywood going on here as in Hollywood itself, thanks to the presence of several studios in Burbank. Warner Bros. Studios and NBC Studios offer back-lot tours similar to those at Universal, and all of the studios recruit audience members for tapings of sitcoms and talk shows. Audiences Unlimited is among the ticketing agencies offering the best opportunities to score free tickets to tapings. For The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, contact NBC directly.

North Hollywood

North Hollywood wasn’t much of a tourist destination until the community transformed its commercial core into the NoHo Arts District, now filled with nearly two

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dozen professional theaters, including the landmark El Portal Theatre. These venues present some of the most innovative stage performances in L.A., as neighboring dance studios and art galleries contribute to the scene. With the addition of new restaurants like the Federal Bar, a lively gastropub with a full calendar of music and comedy, the momentum continues for this transit-linked urban village.

From NoHo’s Metro station, you can access central Hollywood and downtown via the Red Line subway, or board the Orange Line, a surprisingly sleek express bus that traverses the entire San Fernando Valley.

Ventura Boulevard

This iconic, palm-lined boulevard stretches 20 miles from one end of the San Fernando Valley to the other. Immortalized in music

by Frank Zappa and Tom Petty, the boulevard is an integral part of L.A. culture.

As it stretches through Studio City, it’s lined with an eclectic mix of eateries, from entertainment-industry-favored Art’s Deli to elegant Bistro Garden, not to mention a greater concentration of acclaimed sushi bars (Katsu-ya, Asanebo) than Little Tokyo.

For shopping, there are hip boutiques including Dari and stylish retreats such as Belle Visage Day Spa, owned by Kirsten Dunst’s mother. Hip bars and supper clubs including Firefly have helped to launch a nightlife scene. You’ll see plenty of famous faces in the Valley, where celebrities treasure its more family-oriented lifestyle.

Farther west, as the boulevard winds its way through Sherman Oaks, you’ll encounter laid-back trattorias and bistros as well as shops such as Abundance, a boutique showcasing plus-size designer fashions.

Sherman Oaks is also home to Westfield Fashion Square, anchored by Bloomingdale’s and featuring Betsey Johnson, BCBG Max Azria and Lucky Brand boutiques in a particularly pleasant, upscale environment.

Sherman Oaks Galleria is near the junction of the 405 and 101 freeways; draws include ArcLight Cinemas.

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The Warner Center is a high-rise mixeduse development in Woodland Hills with restaurants such as Roy’s. Neighboring Westfield Topanga shopping center is loaded with exclusive designer boutiques, including Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Cartier and Hugo Boss, plus anchoring department stores Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy’s.

Farther westbound on the Ventura Freeway (U.S. 101) is Calabasas, where celebrities move for clean air and more elbow room. Upscale shopping and casual eateries live at the Commons at Calabasas

(4799 Commons Way), a pleasant open-air destination.

A few exits beyond that is Westlake Village, where locals hit the spa or do lunch at the Four Seasons.

Air Force One is permanently grounded at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in neighboring Simi Valley. North on the Golden State Freeway (I-5) in Valencia, coaster enthusiasts gather at Six Flags Magic Mountain for rides too wild for Disneyland.

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South Bay THE SOUTH BAY’S BEACHES AND HARBORS ARE ACTION-PACKED, BUT THE LIVING IS EASY. LOOK FOR OCEAN-VIEW DINING, MOM-AND-POP SHOPS AND SEASIDE ATTRACTIONS.

➺In the South Bay, the cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach occupy an idyllic Manhattan Beach

Nineteen miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach boasts two miles of beaches with sand so fine that developers from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu imported it in the 1920s. One of the more affluent cities in the county, Manhattan Beach is home to many professional athletes: You may spot an L.A. Kings player as you walk along the Strand, the pedestrian promenade sandwiched between multimillion-dollar homes and the beachfront bike trail. At the end of the 928-foot-long Manhattan Beach Pier, the Roundhouse Aquarium delights with touch tanks. The pier features bronze plaques commemorating winners of the Manhattan Beach Open—the South Bay is die-hard beach-volleyball country. It’s also a playground for water-sports enthusiasts, including boogie-boarders and surfers who congregate near the pier. East of the pier, casual cafes, laid-back bars and shops radiate from the intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue. Metlox plaza is a popular gathering spot, with such stores as Bloume Baby and the Beehive and hot spots including Zinc at the Shade Hotel.

Hermosa Beach

Heading south on Manhattan Avenue brings you to Pier Avenue, the heart of Hermosa Beach. Hermosa shares many characteristics of Manhattan Beach, including a scenic twomile stretch of beachfront punctuated by volleyball nets, fitness buffs weaving along the Strand (here merged with the bike path), and a pier studded with bronze plaques commemorating surfing legends. Come late afternoon, the pedestrian plaza at Pier Avenue west of Hermosa Avenue becomes a different kind of South Bay scene, thanks to spillover from hopping bars and restaurants such as Hennessey’s and Mediterraneo.

Beyond Pier Plaza to the south, on Hermosa Avenue, Jay Leno draws crowds to the Comedy & Magic Club with Sunday night shows.

To the plaza’s east, the ecofriendly cafe/ boutique Gum Tree is a charming standout among the specialty shops and bistros that line Pier Avenue. Across the street, Becker’s carries surfboards and beachwear.

Redondo Beach

The largest of L.A. County’s beach cities, Redondo Beach is home to the 1,457-seat

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center and a recreational waterfront featuring two miles of sandy beaches, the popular Redondo Beach Pier and King Harbor. Sepulveda Boulevard becomes Pacific Coast Highway as it enters town; signs point west to King Harbor’s Redondo Beach Marina, one of four marinas in the harbor. Here, you find businesses such as Redondo Sportfishing offering recreational fishing excursions and whale-watching tours, while other local outfitters rent kayaks, paddle boats, bicycles and wave runners. South of the harbor, the historic Redondo Beach Pier has had its ups and downs, but it keeps rising from the ashes to attract locals and visitors to quick-andcasual eateries, amusements and souvenir shops. South of the pier, the gentle waves and somewhat narrow beach of Redondo State Beach draw crowds during the summer, while the bike path meanders by on its way to its terminus at Torrance State Beach.

One block east of the beach, the Riviera Village shopping district has a small-town feel, with restaurants and specialty boutiques such as Lisa Z. and MPressions covering a six-block radius.

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coastal stretch renowned for surfing, volleyball and expensive real estate. Farther south beckon the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and beyond them, the bustling waterfronts of San Pedro and Long Beach.

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Beauty bar is located inside Hush Up Salon.

1100 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.372.2600

The Federal Bar North Hollywood’s popular upscale gastropub is replicated.

102 Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.435.2000

Gum Tree Kids

Beachy-modern Hermosa Beach gift shop Gum Tree expands its family with Gum Tree Kids. 323 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, 310.376.5107

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Among Long Beach’s most popular draws is the 1,020-foot-long Queen Mary, a historic, supposedly haunted ship-turned-hotel.

Manhattan Beach is prime surfing territory and renowned for its fine sand.

Palos Verdes Peninsula

Beyond Redondo Beach rises the Palos Verdes Peninsula, a rugged 26-square-mile area known for majestic bluffs that afford sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Catalina Island. Hugging the coast on Palos Verdes Drive West brings you to Rancho Palos Verdes’ Point Vicente Interpretive Center, a marine museum and popular gray-whale-watching site during the annual northbound migration. Eight miles inland on Crenshaw Boulevard sprawls the 87-acre South Coast Botanic Garden in tony Palos Verdes Estates. Just beyond the interpretive center on Palos Verdes Drive West is the Wayfarers Chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright. The impressive Swedenborgian “glass church” is a popular wedding venue.

The Mediterranean-style Terranea Resort, just south of the chapel, has a public ninehole golf course. A couple of miles south, the 18-hole public course at Trump National Golf Club is top-ranked.

The multicultural city of San Pedro, on the southeastern side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, was once the largest commercial fishing port in the nation. Today, it’s home to the Port of Los Angeles, a container port that also serves travelers on the Catalina Express and more than 1 million cruise passengers annually. From the port’s World Cruise Center, a trolley takes visitors downtown to the waterfront restaurants and shops of the New England-style Ports O’ Call Village, and then to the marina, part of the Cabrillo Beach Recreational Complex. The complex includes the Frank Gehry-designed Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, located next to Cabrillo Beach.

Windsurfers of all abilities congregate here, with outfitters including Captain Kirk’s (525 N. Harbor Blvd.) offering rentals and lessons.

Long Beach

In the southwest corner of L.A. County, Long Beach boasts a busy commercial port,

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➺The fun of flaunting a fabulous new party dress isn’t just for adults. That’s the idea behind Lollipop, the children’s boutique where owner Veronica Maguire presents a sweet selection of simple, modern playclothes with splashes of embellishment. The shop, which sells for boys up to 8 years old and girls as old as 14, offers in-demand boho styles and apparel in trendy colors such as light teals and soft pinks. Customer favorites include the Pink Chicken, Splendid and Charlie Rocket brands, and a children’s favorite is the store’s designated play space.

Maguire’s methodology: When you feel great in a party tutu, everything else in life seems pretty great, too. Even when you’re missing some teeth. 1813 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach, 310.375.8787, lollipopredondobeach.com —K.K.

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an attraction-packed waterfront and more than five miles of beaches. Among its most popular draws is the 1,020-foot-long Queen Mary, a historic, supposedly haunted shipturned-hotel, dining and shopping attraction permanently moored in Long Beach Harbor.

Alongside it is the Cold War-era Russian Foxtrot Submarine.

The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and the Pike at Rainbow Harbor entertainment complex are nearby, as is the Aquarium of the Pacific and the familyfriendly Shoreline Village. From the village, you can rent bicycles and follow the Shoreline pedestrian bike path 3.1 miles along the water, passing the Long Beach Museum of Art. The path ends at the tony Belmont Shore neighborhood. Here you’ll find restaurants and shops along 2nd street, Bay Shore Beach, the Belmont Pier, windsurfing and kite-surfing lessons, and even gondola rides through the canals of Naples.

Downtown, along 4th Street between Junipero and Cherry avenues, vintage furniture and clothing shops such as the Vintage Collective make up funky “Retro Row.” In the emergent East Village Arts District, hip galleries and boutiques are sprouting where Linden Avenue meets Broadway. Farther east, an impressive collection of modern and contemporary works decks the walls of the Museum of Latin American Art. For bold items, see listings in the where guide.

For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 117.

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Dig It The Page Museum in the Miracle Mile District is celebrating 100 years of excavation and paleontological discoveries at the remarkable La Brea Tar Pits. The world’s only active Ice Age excavation site in an urban environment, the tar pits have yielded 5.5 million plant and animal fossils since the first specimens were extracted in 1913, some dating as old as 55,000 years. Check out these pieces of history in the museum and ogle paleontologists in the Fishbowl Lab as they work on new finds. You can even see fossils still in the ground from the Pit 91 Viewing Station. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6300

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Dining SPOTLIGHT

American

Guidelines

ALLUMETTE Diners here are urged to devise their own tasting menus from small plates of “avant-garde comfort food.” Start with rising chef Miles Thompson’s carrot salad with sunchokes, radishes and pickled turnips, moving on to a luscious cavatelli with uni ragù.

With so many petite plates, it’s all too easy to rack up a big bill. D (Tu–Sa). 1320 Echo Park Ave., Echo Park, 213.935.8787 $$$$ Map southeast of W23

Index

ANIMAL Bare-bones eatery, from the guys known as the “Two Dudes” to Food Network fans, is a carnivore’s dream. Think delectable takes on offal (such as crispy pig’s ear) and a bacon-chocolate crunch bar for dessert. D (nightly). 435 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.782.9225 $$$ Map I13 CLAIM JUMPER Saloon-styled eatery features hearty grill fare and its own label of craft beer. L, D (daily). 3500 W. Olive Ave, Burbank, 818.260.0505; 820 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, 626.359.0463; 9429 Tampa Ave., Northridge, 818.718.2882; 25740 The Old Road, Valencia, 661.254.2628; 2150 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805.494.9656; 6501 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, 562.431.1321 $ Map T22, Q23, northeast of A1, D4

Italian Job

Hollywood has a new star to boast about, and a tasty one at that. New York’s iconic eatery Rao’s has made its West Coast debut, occupying the former home of the Hollywood Canteen. The landmark New York locale has a hallowed place in the city’s dining world, and if history is any measure, the L.A. spot is destined to earn its own culinary accolades in town. Exec chef Nicole Grimes helms the kitchen, which turns out Southern Italian cuisine including Rao’s famous veal meatballs (pictured) and lemon chicken as well as dishes exclusive to this location. Opt for indoor or outdoor seating, and prepare for a family-style dining experience—and an unforgettable one at that. p. 76

CRAFT New York chef Tom Colicchio of TV’s Top Chef brings his signature concept to L.A. The restaurant delivers an endless, contemporary American à la carte menu, with fun, shareable dishes including roasted octopus with romesco and diver scallops with vermouth butter. L (M–F), D (M–Sa). 10100 Constellation Blvd., L.A., 310.279.4180 $$$$ Map K11 DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE Internationally inspired specialties such as tuna tartare tacos and plus comforting chophouse fare and steaks. Dining room offers views of the Santa Monica Pier. Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). 1551 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.395.7333 $$ Map L8 ENGINE CO. NO. 28 Comfort fare in 1912 fire station with pressed-tin ceiling and fire poles. Br, L, D (daily). 644 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.624.6996 $$ Map H16 EVELEIGH With a menu chockablock with farm-fresh veggies and meats and a country-chic space, Eveleigh projects an image of cool rusticity. The kitchen endeavors to use house-made ingredients right down to the brioche toast slices with your Jidori chicken liver pâté.

Br (Sa–Su), D (nightly). 8752 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 424.239.1630 $$ Map H12 HARD ROCK CAFE Hard Rock can be counted on for fun, indulgent fare such as pulled pork sandwiches, twisted mac, chicken & cheese and barbecued ribs.

L, D (daily). Universal CityWalk, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Universal City, 818.622.7625; Hollywood & Highland Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.7625 $$ Map U19, H13 HINOKI & THE BIRD David Myers (Comme Ça) shows his admiration of Japanese and Southeast Asian flavors in dishes such as lobster rolls with green curry and Thai basil and black cod scented with the smoke of the namesake hinoki wood. D (Tu–Sa). 10 W. Century Drive, Century City, 310.552.1200 $$$ Map J10 INK. L.A.’s culinary darling du jour, Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio, showcases daring, thoughtful molecular gastronomy at his first restaurant. Get a fivecourse tasting menu or explore à la carte small plates including tuna with dashi “sponge,” poutine with lamb neck gravy and chickpea fries, and brussels sprouts with pig ears and cuttlefish. D (nightly). 8360 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.651.5866 $$$ Map I12

Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps in the back of this issue. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

American.............................. 72 Breweries/Gastropubs.... 73 British...................................... 73 California............................... 73 Chinese.................................. 74 Eclectic/Fusion................... 74 French..................................... 74 Italian...................................... 75 Japanese................................ 77

Korean.................................... 78 Mediterranean.................... 78 Mexican/Latin....................79 Pan-Asian..............................80 Quick Bites...........................80 Seafood..................................80 Spanish..................................80 Steak.......................................80

JAR Chef Suzanne Tracht presents an L.A. take on traditional, comforting American fare in a chic interpretation of an old-school chophouse. A meal might begin with crab-deviled eggs before moving on to the signature pot roast. Br (Su), D (nightly). 8225 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.655.6566 $$$ Map I12 M.B. POST Small plates of seafood, fresh-baked breads, cured meats and more in the space of a former post office. “Eat Your Vegetables” menu makes green beans, brussels sprouts and cauliflower look tantalizing.

Br (Sa–Su), L (F), D (nightly). 1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5405 $$$ Map L13 NOÉ Visitors heading to the Museum of Contemporary Art or Walt Disney Concert Hall find Noé a convenient spot for a classy repaste. Noé serves a “neobistro” menu with Mediterranean turbot meunière with sauteed watercress and rigatoni with house-cured sausage. D (nightly). Omni Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., downtown, 213.356.4100 $$ Map H16 SADDLE PEAK LODGE Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, this hunt-lodge-themed spot is a study in romantic rusticity, with moose heads overlooking candlelit tables. The menu focuses on game dishes such as seared New Zealand elk tenderloin or grilled Texas nilgai antelope. Br (Su), D (W–Su). 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, 818.222.3888 $$$$ Map northwest of A1 SEASONS 52 No deep-frying. No dish more than 475 calories. Lots of flavor. Stylish decor, eclectic seasonal menu, Mini Indulgences desserts and a superior wine list. L, D (daily). 1501 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.451.1152; Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City, 310.277.5252 $$ Maps L8, J11 SLATER’S 50/50 Slater’s legacy is the 50/50 burger, featuring a patty with 50 percent ground beef and 50 percent bacon. There are other bacon-inflected dishes including bacon brownies and bacon mac ‘n’ cheese balls in addition to a Pop Rocks milkshake, plus more than 100 craft, imported and domestic beers. L, D (daily). 61 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 626.765.9700 $ Map Q20 SMITTY’S GRILL Soul-warming American classics round out the menu here. Market-fresh fish, braised short rib and roast chicken are favorites. L (M–F), D (nightly). 110 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, 626.792.9999 $$ Map R21 THE STRAND HOUSE This South Bay new-comer with awesome ocean views is sophisticated enough to compete with any restaurant in L.A. County’s hipper parts.

House-made charcuterie precedes dishes such as hamachi crudo and lobster cavatelli. Blueberry glazed doughnuts end the meal with a bang. Br (Sa–Su), L (Tu–F), D (Tu–Su). 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.7470 $$$ Map L13

Red Medicine chef Jordan Kahn’s impeccable attention to detail extends to the restaurant’s tableware: He works with a ceramicist to design different plates and bowls for specific dishes.

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leandro traveled 5,000 miles to bring you his lamb chops.

As you can imagine, a few stories came along for the ride.

The Southern Brazilian open-fire cooking method called “churrasco” has been handed down for centuries, with each new generation of gauchos adding their own touch of culture and refinement.

You can taste that tradition today at Fogo De Chão. Where gaucho chefs like Leandro prepare, cook and serve a variety of grilled meats, including steaks, sausage, tender chicken, lamb, ribs, and Leandro’s favorite, a traditionally-seasoned sirloin called “picanha.”

For a taste of Southern Brazil, visit Fogo.com.

Dining TINHORN FLATS Modern-day saloon with tempting indulgences such as jalapeño mac and cheese brûlée and bison hot dogs. L, D (daily). 1724 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.462.2210; 2623 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, 818.567.2470 $ Map G13, T22 UMAMI BURGER Hot specialty burger joint; try the signature Umami Burger with tempura onion rings.

(No alcohol served at La Brea Avenue location.) L, D (daily). 4655 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, 323.669.3922; 1520 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.469.3100; Fred Segal, 500 Broadway, Santa Monica, 310.451.1300; 12159 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.286.9004; additional locations at umami.com $ Map W22, H14, L8, A2 VERTICAL WINE BISTRO Seventy wines by the glass, more than 400 on the list. New American menu plus fun small plates, cheeses and charcuterie. D (Tu–Su). 70 N. Raymond Ave. (upstairs), Pasadena, 626.795.3999 $$$ Map Q19 WILSHIRE The woodsy, romantic deck is a coveted spot to hang out; the candle-laden bar inside is one of the Westside’s hottest. Market-driven California fare includes roasted half chicken with porcini mushroom risotto. L (M–F), D (M–Sa). 2454 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.586.1707 $$$ Map L8 WOLFGANG PUCK AT THE HOTEL BEL-AIR A favorite hideaway of Hollywood elite, the Hotel Bel-Air offers an indoor-outdoor retreat helmed by the father of California cuisine. Puck’s Cantonese roasted duck gets an L.A. twist with figs and fresh pea tendrils, while his take on wiener schnitzel with a marinated fingerling potato salad reminds diners of his Austrian heritage.

B, D (daily), L (M–Sa), Br (Su), tea (F–Sa). 701 Stone Canyon Road, Bel-Air, 310.909.1644 $$$$ Map I10

Breweries/Gastropubs FATHER’S OFFICE Microbrew mecca; one of L.A.’s best burgers. Santa Monica: L (Sa–Su), D (nightly).

Culver City: L (F–Su), D (nightly). 1018 Montana Ave., Santa Monica; Father’s Office 2, 3229 Helms Ave., Culver City. 310.736.2224 $$ Map L8, L11 HAVEN GASTROPUB + BREWERY L.A. importing an Orange County restaurant is rare, and so are the animals and exotic parts on Chef Greg Daniels’ menu, a love letter to meat. Begin with an appetizer of pork rillettes and end with red velvet beet cake. Many ingredients are house-made—even the truffle salt! L, D (daily). 42 S. De Lacey Ave., Pasadena, 626.768.9555 $$ Map Q19 PUBLIC KITCHEN & BAR Meat-heavy but still refined menu includes chicken liver terrine with strawberry-rhubarb marmalade sweetbreads; bar serves cured meats, cheeses and fresh, hand-crafted cocktails. Br (Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.7000 $$$ Map G13

British ROSE TREE COTTAGE Sweet, homey spot for English afternoon tea with gracious service from husband-andwife owners. Seatings at 1, 2:30 and 4 pm. Adjacent gift shop. High tea (Tu–Su). 801 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena, 626.793.3337 $$ Map R19 YE OLDE KING’S HEAD Pub/restaurant with cozy dining rooms, fish and chips, high tea, gift shop. B, L, D (daily), high tea (Sa). 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.451.1402 $ Map L8

California Cuisine 133 N. La Cienega Blvd. | Beverly Hills, CA | 310-289-7755

CAFE 140 SOUTH California cuisine gets hearty at the redesigned and renamed Crocodile Cafe. Woodfired oven pizzas, thick hand-formed bugers, oakwood-

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Dining POLO LOUNGE Legendary celeb watering hole.

McCarthy salad is a perennial favorite; great people watching. Reservation recommended. B, D (daily), L (M–Sa), Br (Su). Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.887.2777 $$$ Map I11 RUSTIC CANYON Discover boutique wines while sampling small plates of market-driven, Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Farro salad with roasted quince, papardelle with braised beef cheeks and pumpkin polenta are just a few of the winners. Hide in a cozy booth or mingle at the communal table. D (nightly).

1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.393.7050 $$$ Map L8

grilled meats. L, D (daily). 140 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, 626.449.9900 $$ Map R21 CHAYA The original Chaya in Japan remains open after 390 years, and Chaya’s popularity endures in Los Angeles, too. The Japanese-accented French/ Italian menus are accomplished and innovative.

L (M–F), D (nightly). 8741 Alden Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.859.8833; 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.236.9577; 110 Navy St., Venice, 310.396.1179 $$ Map I11, H16, M8 COOKS COUNTY The owners of Silver Lake’s beloved Barbrix open another winner. An edited menu of pastas, seafood, braised and slow-roasted meats, and simple starters lists the dozens of family farms from which the restaurant sources. The kitchen makes many of its own ingredients, down to condiments and cured meats. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 8009 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.653.8009 $$ Map I12 FARMSHOP Cheery bakery and restaurant with a killer brunch—try salmon rillettes with caper berries and toasted rye. Three-course family-style dinners are served nightly, with the restaurant’s famous fried chicken the star of the meal on Sundays. B, L (M–F), Br (Sa–Su), D (nightly). Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Santa Monica, 310.566.2400 $$ Map K8 GEOFFREY’S Prettiest patio in paradise? Offers 180-degree Pacific views; creative seafood. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.457.1519 $$$ Map northwest of K7 HATFIELD’S Husband-and-wife chef team Quinn and Karen Hatfield combine their talents in the savory and sweet departments, respectively. Guests might dine on Quinn’s reinvented croque madame with yellowtail sashimi, prosciutto and quail egg, or Karen’s heavenly sugar-and-spice beignets. D (nightly). 6703 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.935.2977 $$$ Map I13 MAR’SEL Sustainable menu with produce and herbs from chef’s on-site garden. Overlooks sparkling peninsula. D (nightly), Br (Sa–Su). Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310.265.2836 $$$$ Map O13 MILO & OLIVE The husband-and-wife team behind Rustic Canyon opens a tiny, casual pizzeria and bakery.

Expect to make friends with your neighbors; seating is communal tables and bar only. Zoe Nathan’s desserts and pastries shouldn’t be missed. B, L, D (daily). 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.453.6776 $$ Map K9 PARKWAY GRILL Handsome dining room; one of Pasadena’s best restaurants. Diverse menu includes tiger shrimp corndogs, prosciutto-and-arugula pizza, duck breast with cherry reduction. L (M–F), D (nightly). 510 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, 626.795.1001 $$$ Map N16

SPAGO Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant is remodeled and reimagined on the heels of its 30th anniversary. Among changes are a refreshingly modern dining room and small-plate offerings of barbecued sting ray with spicy sambal, and Santa Barbara spot prawns with suckling pig and persimmons. Glimpse some of the 30,000 wine bottles on offer in a glass-ensconced “wine wall.” L (M–Sa), D (nightly). 176 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.385.0880 $$$ Map I11 TAR & ROSES Ex-Wilshire Restaurant chef Andrew Kirschner’s first restaurant focuses on small, rustic shareable plates cooked in his wood-burning oven, but with a few days’ notice he can also whip up large, lavish family-style suppers of Moroccan-spiced goat or standing rib rack. D (Tu–Su). 602 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.587.0700 $$$ Map L8 THE TASTING KITCHEN Hipster foodies come for the daily changing menu of innovative yet unpretentious cuisine from new culinary darling chef Casey Lane: small or large plates of cured meats, artisan cheeses, vegetables, seafood and pastas. Br (Sa– Su), D (nightly). 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.392.6644 $$$ Map M9 TAVERN Chef Suzanne Goin’s third L.A. restaurant explores rustic Cal fare in chic environs, including a popular sunlit indoor patio. The frequently changing menu might include “devil’s chicken” with leeks and mustard breadcrumbs or Arctic char with orangefennel salad. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.806.6464 $$$ Map J9 208 RODEO Café spills onto cobblestone via at luxe Two Rodeo. A gem. Pan-Asian, French influences. B, L, D (daily). Two Rodeo, 208 Via Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.275.2428 $$ Map J11

Chinese CHI LIN Chinese goes Hollywood! Cecile Tang of Beverly Hills’ Joss Cuisine consulted on the Cal-Chinese menu, served in a strikingly sexy dining room featuring hundreds of pendant lamps and striking optical art with real butterfly wings. D (nightly). 9201 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2068 $$$$ Map I12 MR. CHOW L.A. edition of sceney restaurants in New York and London. Imperial Beijing cuisine. Beverly Hills: L (M–F), D (nightly). Malibu: D (nightly). 344 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.278.9911; Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.7600 $$$ Map I11, K7 OCEAN SEAFOOD Vast and boisterous spot serves amazing array of traditional dishes, superfresh seafood, top-of-the-line dim sum. B, L, D (daily). 750 N. Hill St., Chinatown, 213.687.3088 $$ Map G17

Eclectic/Fusion A-FRAME Roy Choi, whose Kogi launched a thousand food trucks, offers a bizarro comfort-food menu (beer-can chicken, furikake kettle corn) with Korean

influences. List of craft beers and signature cocktails. L (Sa–Su), D (nightly). 12565 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.398.7700 $$ Map M10 BÄCO MERCAT Sizzling hot chef Josef Centeno has drawn international praise for his uniquely inspired creations. The bäco, a flatbread sandwich filled with ingredients such as oxtail hash or chicken escabeche, is his signature dish. Other selections on the diverse menu include buttermilk-fried quail and spicy hamachi crudo.

L, D (daily). 408 S. Main St., downtown, 213.687.8808 $$ Map I16 GORDON RAMSAY The tyrant from TV’s Hell’s Kitchen arrives in L.A. to demonstrate why he has racked up more than a dozen Michelin stars. The restaurant is a hip setting in which to enjoy eclectically inspired dishes.

Boxwood Café is adjacent. D (nightly). London West Hollywood, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.358.7788 $$$$ Map H11 MAISON AKIRA Fine French cuisine with Japanese flair (such as a bento box with Kobe beef, miso sea bass and chawanmushi) in Pasadena’s playhouse district. Ten-course omakase available. Br (Su), L (F), D (Tu–Su). 713 E. Green St., Pasadena, 626.796.9501 $$$ Map Q20 RED MEDICINE The slightly Vietnamese-inspired restaurant doesn’t hew to traditions, but the results are intriguing—and visually delicious—presentations. The menu also includes some Pan-Asian dishes such as chicken dumplings, green papaya salad and lamb belly with hoisin sauce. Open late. D (nightly). 8400 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 323.651.5500 $$$ Map J12 TROIS MEC New. The holy foodie trinity of Ludo Lefebvre (LudoBites) and Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook (Animal, Son of a Gun) open the year’s most hotly anticipated restaurant in a 24-seat former pizzeria. Diners must purchase advance tickets via the restaurant’s website to enjoy Lefebvre’s prix-fixe, five-course meal, which might include peas and asparagus topped with salmon roe, and potato “pulp” with brown butter, bonito flakes, onion soubise and salers cheese. D (M–F). 716 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, troismec.com $$$$ Map H13

French BOUCHON The Bouchon bistros from chef Thomas Keller (the French Laundry, Per Se) have become popular for their authentic good looks and superbly executed cuisine. One might begin with salmon rillettes followed by poulet rôti or a croque madame. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (daily). 235 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.271.9910 $$$ Map J11 CHEVAL BISTRO The Smith Brothers (Smitty’s Grill, Arroyo Chophouse) take on the classics of French bistro fare—bouillabaisse, steak frites, coq au vin. Br (Su), D (Wu–Su). 41 S. DeLacey Ave., Pasadena, 626.577.4141 $$$ Map Q19 CHURCH & STATE Located in the historic Biscuit Co. Lofts, this downtown eatery has a hip clientele—downtown residents and commuters waiting out rush hour—who crowd the dining room or linger on the patio to soak up the vibe of an authentic French brasserie. L (M–F), D (nightly).

1850 Industrial St., downtown, 213.405.1434 $$ Map J17 COMME ÇA Chef David Myers has turned his attention to more casual French fare at this inviting brasserie with a sophisticated modern aesthetic. All the classics are here, including tarte flambé, escargot, coq au vin, bouillabaisse and duck confit. Br (Sa–Su), D (Tu–Sa). 8479 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.782.1104 $$ Map I12 DELPHINE Just off the soaring lobby of the chic W Hollywood Hotel & Residences, demure Delphine establishes a laid-back ambience with vintage photo murals and wood barreled ceilings. Chef Sascha Lyon’s entrees include braised short ribs with roasted root

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Dining vegetables. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). W Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.798.1355 $$$ Map H13 ESTÉREL Provençal fare in exotic indoor-outdoor space at the Sofitel. B, L, D (daily). 8555 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.358.3979 $$$ Map I12 KENDALL’S BRASSERIE Located at the Music Center, Kendall’s is a convenient spot before or after a performance. In addition to dishes with a contemporary flair, all the brasserie favorites are here: fruits de mer, moules frites and braised lamb shank. L (daily), D (Tu–Su; M varies). 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.7322 $$ Map H16 MAISON GIRAUD Alain Giraud’s simple neighborhood restaurant dishes out classic bistro fare and specialties influenced by Alsace and his native Provence; wife Catherine runs the adjacent home-goods boutique, Lavender Blue. B, L, D (daily). 1032 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades, 310.459.7561 $$$ Map K7 MÉLISSE At Mélisse, consistently among L.A.’s highest-rated restaurants, chef-owner Josiah Citrin executes a sophisticated modern French menu filled with luxe ingredients. Start with lobster bolognese with black truffles before superb game dishes and selections from a nonpareil cheese cart. D (Tu–Sa). 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.395.0881 $$$$ Map M8 MONSIEUR MARCEL Charming bistro, wine bar and gourmet market at Farmers Market and Third Street Promenade; Beverly Hills location is more upscale. Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.939.7792; 1260 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, 310.587.1166; 447 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.274.7300 $$ Map I13, L8, I11 PATINA The Walt Disney Concert Hall is a winning composition of impressive classical music offerings and fine dining at its in-house restaurant, Patina. Game dishes are a frequent presence on the menu, such as wood pigeon with yams, celeriac and pear. D (Tu–Sa). 141 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.3331 $$$$ Map H17 PETROSSIAN Chef Giselle Wellman works with the brand’s signature caviar in creative ways. Highlights include caviar- and roe-topped blinis, vanilla panna cotta with espresso “caviar” (actually tapioca). B, L (daily), D (M–Sa). 321 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.271.6300 $$$ Map J12

Italian

Be magically transported to colorful Morocco and the beginning of a never ending feast. Babouch serves exquisite, authentic Moroccan cuisine in a tent like atmosphere with belly dancing nightly. Specialties include lamb, brochette of beef, cous cous, seafood and shrimp.

ANGELINI OSTERIA Hardly elegant or romantic, this is nonetheless one of L.A.’s premier Italian restaurants.

Chef-owner Gino Angelini demonstrates remarkable range and finesse, from sea-salt-crusted whole branzino to the heavenly lasagna in herb sauce he inherited from his grandmother. Reservation required for dinner, recommended for lunch. L (Tu–F), D (Tu–Su). 7313 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.297.0070 $$$ Map I13 BESTIA Multiregional Italian restaurant in the hip Arts District. The former executive chef at Angelini Osteria serves up such “beast”-focused dishes as hand-rolled fusilli and braised goat with housemade ricotta salata and pistachio oil, and a selection of house-cured meats.

D (Tu–Su). 2121 E. 7th Place, downtown, 213.514.5724 $$$ Map east of J17 CECCONI’S This London-based restaurant caters to a well-heeled clientele who come to schmooze over bellinis and ciccheti (small plates). Pastas including a beautiful artichoke tortelli and seafood such as grilled octopus with capers are well executed. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). 8764 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.432.2000 $$$ Map I12

BabouchRestaurant.com • 810 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro • 310 831 0246

CULINA A contemporary take on regional Italian cuisine is the theme at Culina, where ample coastal

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Dining inspirations are evident on the menu. The modern design includes a sleek crudo bar and an impressive 25-foot chandelier. B (daily), L (M–Sa), D (nightly), Br (Su). Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 S. Doheny Drive, L.A., 310.860.4000 $$$ Map J12 DRAGO CENTRO Celestino Drago’s executed Italian fare—garganelli with pork sausage and fennel seeds, truffle-crusted Jidori chicken—and extensive wine list in a contemporary and handsome space. L (M–F), D (nightly). 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.228.8998 $$$ Map H16 ENOTECA DRAGO Sicilian chef Celestino Drago, whose family has built an Italian dining dynasty in L.A., offers an enoteca menu and wine bar dispensing 50 labels by the glass. Dishes include miniature ravioli in foie gras-truffle sauce and whole striped bass in salmoriglio sauce. L (M–Sa), D (daily). 410 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.786.8236 $$ Map J11 GUSTO Former Culina chef Vic Casanova opens an intimate neighborhood ristorante with a look and feel remniscent of his native Bronx. Dishes such as polpette (pork meatballs) plated over chilled whipped ricotta, baccalà (salt cod) croquettes and fresh-made pastas deserve praise. D (nightly). 8432 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.782.1778 $$ Map I12 IL FORNAIO Trattoria-style favoritest. Beverly Hills: B, L, D (daily). Manhattan Beach: Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily).

Pasadena: Br (Su), L, D (daily). 301 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.550.8330; 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.725.9555; 1 Colorado, Pasadena, 626.683.9797 $$ Map J11, L13, Q19 MATTEO’S An old favorite of the Rat Pack endures.

Burrata campana salad, mussels in white wine, ossobuco Milanese. D (Tu–Su). 2321 Westwood Blvd., L.A., 310.475.4521 $$ Map K10 OSTERIA DRAGO Prolific restaurateur/chef and Sicilian native Celestino Drago opens another outpost serving his reliably delicious and comforting cuisine. Shellfish with a citrus vinaigrette is served atop a smooth sea urchin panna cotta, while a raviolo stuffed with ricotta and egg yolk is topped with truffles. L (M–F), D (nightly). 8741 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., 310.657.1182 $$$ Map H12 OSTERIA MOZZA Famed L.A.-based bread maker Nancy Silverton teamed up with affable Mario Batali on Mozza’s duo of contemporary Italian restaurants.

Osteria Mozza is a more sophisticated dining room in which to experience the repertoire of these great transcontinental talents. D (nightly). 6602 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.0100 $$$ Map H13 PAPARAZZI RISTORANTE Contemporary Italian, steaks and comforting sides. D (M–Sa). Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 6101 Century Blvd., Westchester, 310.642.4820 $$ Map O11

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PIZZERIA MOZZA The other half of Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali’s Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza is a more relaxed dining experience, and it’s far easier to get a table than at its sibling, Osteria Mozza, next door. It features pizzas with Mediterranean ingredients, cheeses and salumi plates, and rustic daily specials. L, D (daily). 641 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.297.0101 $$ Map H13 RAO’S New. New York’s highly exclusive, family-owned eatery, a legendary celeb and mob hangout, goes Hollywood. Red-sauce specialties galore; the veal meatballs are a Rao’s signature. D (M–F). 1006 Seward St., Hollywood, 323.962.7267 $$$$ Map H13 RIVABELLA Beloved Gino Angelini (Angelini Osteria) steps in as chef-partner of this rustic Italian concept from Innovative Dining Group. L (M–F), D (nightly). 9201 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2060 $$$$ Map I12

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Spectacular Waterfront Dining Fresh Fish • Prime Rib • Hot Chocolate Lava Cake FA N TA ST IC HA P P Y H OU R Ask your hotel about your free appetizer or dessert

SCARPETTA Scott Conant’s much-lauded NYC-based concept is replicated at the Montage Beverly Hills hotel. Conant is deservedly famous for dishes such as a simple, unbeatable spaghetti with tomato and basil.

Br (Su), D (nightly). 225 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.860.7970 $$$ Map I11 SOLETO TRATTORIA & PIZZA BAR Contemporary Southern Italian in spacious, warehouse-chic environs.

Antipasti such as grilled oyster mushrooms sprinkled white with truffle oil precede gourmet pizzas (potatoand-bacon, spicy smoked speck) and pastas accented with house-made sausages. L (M–F), D (M–Sa). 801 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.622.3255 $$ Map I16 SUPERBA SNACK BAR At Jason Neroni and Paul Hibler’s pastaria, house-made noodles are given the most attention, occasionally smoked and infused for maximum flavor. A short wine list includes only California labels, and a selection of beer- and wine-based cocktails is available. Reservations available for parties of six or more only.

Br (Sa–Su), L (F), D (nightly). 533 Rose Ave., Venice, 310.399.6400 $$$ Map M8 TRATTORIA NEAPOLIS New. Pastas, gourmet Neapolitan pizzas and specialties such as rabbit porchetta and cod saltimbocca cooked using a wood-burning oven or grill. Mixologist Vincenzo Marianella handles the artisanal cocktail program, “Beer Chick” Christina Perozzi the craft beer menu. Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). 336 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, 626.792.3000 $$$ Map R21

Japanese BENIHANA This restaurant sees teppanyaki chefs slicing and dicing at each table and grilling up simple fare such as tender steak and chicken, savory vegetables, and shrimp and lobster, which is delivered sizzling to diners’ plates. Encino: L, D (daily).

Beverly Hills: L, D (daily). Torrance: L, D (daily).

Santa Monica: L, D (daily). 38 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 323.655.7311; 1447 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.260.1423; Encino, 818.788.7121; Torrance, 310.316.7777 $$ Map I12, L8, G9, M14

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From signature cocktails to king crab cooked over the robata grill to exotically flavored crème brûlées, Katsuya is never boring. L (varies by location), D (nightly). Downtown: D (nightly). 11777 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.207.8744; 6300 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.871.8777; 702 Americana Way, Glendale, 818.244.5900; L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.747.9797 $$$ Map K9, H14, northeast of T23, I15 KATSU-YA Top sushi bar along the Valley’s Sushi Row; no-frills décor. Expect a crowd. Studio City: L (M–Sa), D (nightly). Encino: L (M–Sa), D (nightly). 11680 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.985.6976; 16542 Ventura Blvd., Encino, 818.788.2396 $$ Map U18, A1 MATSUHISA Superchef Nobu Matsuhisa’s more modest original flagship incorporates luxurious Western ingredients and Latin American spices. Monkfish liver pâté with caviar and Chilean sea bass with truffles are just a couple of his creations. L (M–F), D (nightly).

129 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.659.9639 $$$$ Map I12 NOBU The glitzy flagship of Nobu Matsuhisa attracts celebrities as well as serious foodies. An extensive menu of traditional and avant-garde sushi includes many dishes with beguiling Peruvian accents.

Sakes and omakase feasts result in soaring tabs, but the cuisine measures up. West Hollywood: D (nightly).

Malibu: L, D (daily). 903 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.5711; Nobu Malibu, 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.9140 $$$$ Map H12, east of A1

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SUGARFISH Kazunori Nozawa—aka the “Sushi Nazi,” chef/owner of Studio City’s famed former Sushi Nozawa—opens a cheery, casual spot offering preset menus. Tips are included, but prices are about half those at the original. L, D (daily). 47221/4 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 310.306.6300; 11640 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.820.4477; 600 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.627.3000; 1345 2nd St., Santa Monica, 310.393.3338; 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, 818.223.9966; 212 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.276.6900 $$ Map N9, K9, I16, L8, west of A1, J11 SUSHI ROKU Nouvelle Japanese, sleek décor. Creative menu includes albacore tacos, salmon sashimi with black truffles shaved tableside. L.A.: L (M–Sa), D (nightly).

Santa Monica and Pasadena: L, D (daily). 8445 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.655.6767; 1401 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.458.4771; 33 Miller Alley, Pasadena, 626.683.3000 $$$ Map I12, L8, Q19 SUSHI SASABUNE Don’t ask for a California or spicy tuna roll—you’ll be swiftly denied—but do expect incredibly fresh, authentically prepared sushi. The impressive omakase is recommended. L (M–F), D (M–Sa). 11917 Wilshire Blvd., West L.A., 310.478.3596 $$$$ Map K9 URASAWA If you’re serious about sushi, make a date to sit at the maple bar of Urasawa. Here you’ll be treated to an incredible omakase dinner—don’t even ask about price—that features the freshest, most artfully presented sushi, sashimi and shabu-shabu dishes. Reservation required. D (Tu–Sa). 218 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.247.8939 $$$$ Map I11

Korean CHOSUN GALBEE Korean barbecue restaurant offers a more upscale ambience than most, with an elegant open-air patio. L, D (daily) 3330 W. Olympic Blvd., Koreatown, 323.734.3330 $$$ Map OSEK Traditional specialties including bibimbap, galbi, bulgogi and tofu soup. L, D (Tu–Su). 67 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 626.644.1299 $ Map Q19

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Ye Olde King’s Head

World Famous British Pub, Restaurant, Shoppe & Bakery

Mediterranean AOC Explore a Mediterranean-inspired menu at the eatery that pioneered two L.A. culinary trends: the smallplates format and the wine bar. Chef-owner Suzanne Goin offers addictive bacon-wrapped, Parmesan-stuffed dates and an excellent selection of cheeses and cured meats from a charcuterie bar. Br (Sa–Su), D (nightly). 8700 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.653.6359 $$ Map I12 BARBRIX Of the small-plate eateries, this restaurant, in a converted schoolhouse, is one of the best. Solo diners eat at the bar while couples relax on a charming patio and revelers toast near an exhibition kitchen. Among the standouts are pappardelle with pork and pancetta ragú. D (nightly). 2442 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake, 323.662.2442 $$$ Map east of W23 CLEO The SBE group’s noisy mezze bar is an unquestionable high point of the Hollywood dining scene. Chef Daniel Elmaleh’s eastern and southern Mediterranean small plates include kebabs of pork belly and blood sausage and wood-burned flatbreads. Cocktails are expensive but irresistible. D (nightly). The Redbury, 1717 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.962.1711 $$$ Map H14 CROSSROADS KITCHEN Chef/partner Tal Ronnen creates exclusively plant-based dishes, many based on nonvegan comfort classics. Try the creative “crab cake” comprising hearts of palm, apples and beets, or the attractive artichoke “oysters” topped with crispy oyster mushrooms, tomato béarnaise and kelp caviar.

The wine list features organic and biodynamic labels.

D (nightly). 8284 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.782.9245 $$ Map H12

British Fare, imported beers and world famous Fish & Chips.

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Dining FIG & OLIVE New York-based restaurant’s cuisine is an ode to olive oil: pumpkin sage ravioli drizzled with porcini olive oil, grilled branzino glazed with fig and picholine olive oil. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 8490 Melrose Place, L.A., 310.360.9100 $$$ Map I12 GJELINA Under the direction of talented young chef Travis Lett, hipster servers in T-shirts and newsboy caps serve seasonal Cal-Med small plates and pizzas to chic Westsiders. It’s one of Venice’s most popular restaurants and the neighborhood’s most lively patio.

Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1429 $$ Map N9 LUCQUES Chef-owner Suzanne Goin delivers the next generation of California cuisine, which includes dishes such as turmeric-spiced root vegetable tagine, and grilled club steak for two with potatoes parisienne.

Nowhere do vegetables taste as good! L (Tu–Sa), D (nightly). 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.6277 $$$ Map I13 RAY’S & STARK BAR Petite, Renzo Piano–designed eatery at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Contemporary Med-inspired cuisine including vegetables cooked in wood-burning oven. Adjacent Stark Bar offers designer cocktails on an outdoor patio. L, D (Th–Tu).

5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6180 $$ Map J13

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BORDER GRILL At Border Grill, chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger combine their unabashed love for Mexico’s market vendors, home cooks and taco stands. The result: bold, fresh and innovative Mexican cuisine. The downtown location offers a free shuttle to L.A. Live and the Music Center. Santa Monica: Br (Sa– Su), L, D (daily). Downtown: L (M–F), D (nightly).

1445 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.451.1655; 445 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.486.5171 $$ Map L8, H16 CABO WABO CANTINA New. Musician Sammy Hagar’s rock ‘n’ roll restaurant and bar offers festive tacos, burritos, tableside guacamole and grill fare.

L, D (daily). 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.860.1881 $ Map H13 1810 An eclectic menu features specialties from the Americas and Italy—everything from Argentine sausage to sauteed zucchini, plus some reasonably priced steaks—in casual, brick-clad environs. L, D (daily). 121 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.795.5658 $$ Map Q20 MO-CHICA The Peruvian food-court stand that earned Ricardo Zarate the title of Best New Chef from Food & Wine is reinvented as a fine-dining destination.

Comfort-food small plates populate the menu; check out the traditional lomo saltado or the alpaca stew topped with a fried egg. D (M–Sa). 514 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.622.3744 $$$ Map I16

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PETTY CASH TAQUERÍA New. Chef Walter Manzke, previously known for his restrained French fare at Bastide and Church & State, delivers in-yourface Mexican street food using local, seasonal ingredients and refined technique. Winning dishes include pig ear nachos with crema poblana topped with a soft egg, and savory churros, oozing cheese and served with a green mole–corn dip. D (nightly). 7360 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.933.5300 $$ Map I13 PICCA Ricardo Zarate’s second Peruvian restaurant has grand ambitions and a Japanese twist, with a more dressed-up dining room and larger menu featuring small plates of ceviches, tiraditos, anticuchos and Peruvian-style sushi. Mezzanine bar serves pisco cocktails. D (M–Su). 9575 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.277.0133 $$ Map J11 RED O Rick Bayless, one of the leading authorities on Mexican cuisine in America, is consulting chef at this sexy, transporting Melrose eatery. Many of his

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Seafood FISHING WITH DYNAMITE David LeFevre, a Water Grill alum, loads his menu with East Coast inspirations as well as some innovative dishes. Among the old-school small plates are New England–style clam chowder with Nueske’s bacon and Maryland blue crab cakes with housemade pickles and remoulade. L, D (daily). 1148 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.893.6299 $$$ Map L13

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thoughtful dishes are grounded in tradition, such as Pacific sole and Mazatlan blue shrimp ceviches and cochinita pibil. Br (Su), D (nightly). 8155 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.5009 $$$ Map I12 RIVERA Chef John Sedlar showcases his flair for pan-Latin flavors and attention to detail; consider the housemade nixtamal tortillas inlaid with edible flowers or plates with intricate designs stenciled in spices.

A pioneer of the craft cocktail movement, Rivera has an unbeatable menu of tequila tipples. L (M–F), D (nightly). 1050 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.749.1460 $$$ Map I16 ROSA MEXICANO Guacamole en molcajete and pomegranate margaritas in lounge-y, dramatic atmosphere. Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.746.0001; 8570 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.4991 $$ Map I15, H12

Pan-Asian BUGIS STREET BRASSERIE Specialties from Singapore, Malaysia and China—Hainanese chicken rice, nasi goreng, char siu roast pork, chicken satay and more—at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Wines, sakes and beers.

L, D (daily). 501 S. Olive St., downtown, 213.624.1100 $ Map I16 LUKSHON Sang Yoon of Father’s Office opens a slick Southeast Asian eatery with a selection of craft beers and Far East-inspired cocktail program. The crispy whole market fish is not to be missed. L (Tu–F), D (M–Sa). 3239 Helms Ave., Culver City, 310.202.6808 $$$ Map K12 WP24 From its 24th-floor roost, WP24 proves that Wolfgang Puck, who pioneered Asian fusion, has still got the goods. The restaurant might offer downtown’s best skyline views. Highlights include “Not Too Classic” hot and sour soup and steamed bao filled with pork belly. D (nightly). The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.743.8824 $$$$ Map I15

Quick Bites IN-N-OUT SoCal’s iconic burgers, cooked to order— try the off-menu “animal style”—plus fries and shakes. Seating and drive-through. Open late. B, L, D (daily). 7009 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 800.786.1000 and 10 other locations $ Map H13 PINK’S HOT DOGS There’s a perpetual queue in front of this hot dog stand, open since 1939, which serves 30 kinds of dogs and chili cheeseburgers, too.

Open late. B, L, D (daily). 709 N. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.931.4223 $ Map I13

GLADSTONE’S MALIBU One of SoCal’s biggest hits with a million visitors each year. Dramatic ocean views. B (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.454.3474 $$ Map west of K7 THE HUNGRY CAT East Coast fare in hip little spots.

Dungeness crab benedict; you-peel or they-peel shrimp by the half-pound. Hollywood: Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). Santa Monica: D (nightly). Sunset+Vine, 1535 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 323.462.2155; 100 W. Channel Road, Santa Monica, 310.459.3337 $$ Map H14, L7 LITTLEFORK While many of L.A.’s restaurants look to the Far East for inspiration, executive chef Jason Travi zeroed in on the East Coast, drawing on his Boston roots and utilizing his favorite New England purveyors. Signature seafood dishes include clams casino and crispy oyster sliders with pickled hot peppers, and nonseafood items include the favorite maple eggs. Br (Sa–Su), D (nightly). 1600 Wilcox Ave., Hollywood, 323.465.3675 $$$ Map H14 THE LOBSTER Enjoy a view of the Pacific while indulging in superlative seafood from this Santa Monica Pieradjacent restaurant. The outdoor patio is most coveted for sampling the eponymous crustacean in various iterations.

Chef Collin Crannell does a fine job with other seafood dishes, too. L, D (daily). 1602 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.458.9294 $$$ Map L8 McCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Classy wood, glass and brass space; seafood any way you like it. Happy hour. L (varies by location), D (nightly). 206 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.859.0434; 111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 626.405.0064; 633 W. 5th St., downtown, 213.629.1929; 2101 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo, 310.416.1123 $$ Map Q19, I11, H16, L13 PROVIDENCE Chef-owner Michael Cimarusti transforms seafood from the world’s most pristine waters into inventive dishes such as kampachi with miso, buttermilk and green grapes, and striped bass with bacon and Bordelaise sauce. Outstanding cocktails complement Michelin-recognized cuisine. L (F), D (nightly). 5955 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.460.4170 $$$$ Map I14 SON OF A GUN Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, the meat-loving chefs at Animal, turn to the sea for new inspiration. They cook up small shareable plates such as salmon collar, miniature lobster rolls and shrimp toast sandwiches in a nautically themed space. L (M–F), D (nightly). 8370 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.782.9033 $$$ Map I12 WATER GRILL The premier seafood restaurant is famed for its huge platters of fruits de mer from the oyster bar. Low-temperature cooking methods are used in dishes such as sauteed Columbia River sturgeon, yielding sensational results. There’s no corkage fee, so why not BYOB? Downtown: L (M–F), D (nightly).

Santa Monica: L, D (daily). 544 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.891.0900; 1401 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.394.5669 $$$$ Map H16, L8

Spanish THE BAZAAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS Star chef José Andrés brings whimsical set of Spanish-style dining experiences to the eminently stylish SLS Hotel. Cuisine ranges from rustic fare to the molecular gastronomy creations that have made Spain a culinary leader.

Tasting room Saam offers an unforgettable 22-course prix fixe menu. D (nightly). 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.246.5555 $$$ Map H16 CAFE SEVILLA Authentic Spanish fare and tapas bar on a bustling strip in downtown Long Beach. Dinner show on Saturdays; nightclub upstairs. D (nightly).

140 Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.495.1111 $$ Map N16

Steak ARROYO CHOPHOUSE Exclusively USDA Prime at handsome spot from the Smith Brothers. D (nightly). 536 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, 626.577.7463 $$$$ Map R20 BOA Way hip, way fine steakhouse. Steak rubs and dips; out-there cocktails. Santa Monica: L, D (daily).

West Hollywood: L (M–F), D (nightly). 101 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.899.4466; 9200 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2050 $$$ Map M8, H11 CUT A collaboration between Getty Center architect Richard Meier and celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, Cut is the place to savor genuine Kobe beef steaks ($120plus) or dry-aged Nebraska beef. Puck’s menu is short on nostalgia but long on flavor. D (M–Sa). Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.276.8500 $$$$ Map J11 THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY The Grill is a venerable industry hangout, where the maître d’ juggles Hollywood heavyweights, each demanding his favorite table for dealmaking lunches. Polished waiters deliver steaks, Cobb salads and chicken pot pies in a dining room with classic good looks. Beverly Hills: L (M–Sa), D (nightly). Hollywood: L, D (daily), Br (Su). Thousand Oaks: L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 9560 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.276.0615; The Grill on Hollywood, Hollywood & Highland Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.856.5530; 120 E. Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks, 805.418.1760 $$$ Map I11, H13, north of A10 MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE Swanky “steakhouse with personality.” Bone-in-filet reigns; warm butter cake melts in your mouth. New Penthouse at Mastro’s is an upstairs lounge. D (nightly). 246 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.888.8782 $$$ Map J11 MORTON’S Clubby ambience, show-and-tell menu, huge portions. L (M–F), D (nightly). 435 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.246.1501;735 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.553.4566; The Pinnacle, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 818.238.0424 $$$ Map I11, I16, T20 THE STINKING ROSE “We season our garlic with food,” from Gartini cocktail to garlic ice cream. 40-Clove Garlic Chicken, Silence of the Lamb Shank, Vladimir’s Garlic “Stakes” menu with six steak options. L, D (daily). 55 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.652.7673 $$ Map I12 WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE Chef Wolfgang Zwiener opens outpost of his New York steakhouse. Try the dry-aged porterhouse steak for two, three or four. L (M–F), D (nightly). 445 N. Cañ on Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.385.0640 $$$$ Map J11

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208 RODEO Set atop the stairs on Via Rodeo’s cobblestone street, 208 Rodeo serves up luxury and bistro fare in a unique, romantic setting. Exuding Rodeo Drive elegance, the restaurant’s flagstone patio overlooks the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, setting of the film Pretty Woman. 208 Rodeo is a gem among the ritzy shops of Two Rodeo. Whether it is for breakfast, lunch, happy hour or dinner, for a quick bite or a full meal, 208 Rodeo offers it all amid warm regency décor. Offering California cuisine with pan-Asian and French influences, the eatery serves dishes that are beautifully presented and imaginatively prepared with seasonal ingredients. Menu highlights include tomato roasted salmon and grilled steak.

208 Rodeo also serves cocktails, wines and beers, delectable desserts such as chocolate Florentine and tiramisu, and Illy coffee drinks. A children’s menu is available for all meals. B, L, D (daily).

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Breakfast Organic oatmeal Almond-and-berry French toast Eggs Benedict Eggs Florentine Huevos rancheros Omelet Frittata Fruit salad and yogurt Starters Dungeness crab cake Crispy calamari French onion soup Spicy tuna tartare Roasted baby beet Truffled and sweet fries Tomato bisque Sesame prawns Cheese platter Entrees Gourmet grilled cheese sandwich Seafood salad Seared ahi sandwich Chicken-and-goat-cheese salad Kobe beef burger Chicken sandwich Niçoise salad Penne arrabiata Grilled filet mignon Mushroom and salmon pasta Diver scallops Roasted miso salmon Grilled striped bass Pork chop Chicken schnitzel Desserts Chocolate Florentine cannoli Mix berry rolada Caramel napoleon Tiramisu Triple-layer chocolate mousse White chocolate cheesecake Fruit tart

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BENIHANA BEVERLY HILLS Benihana Beverly Hills has been a landmark on Restaurant Row since 1971. At the heart of the experience lies the teppanyaki table, where masterful chefs expertly prepare favorites such as filet mignon, colossal shrimp with butter and lemon, cold-water lobster and the signature hibachi chicken fried rice cooked to order in front of guests. Benihana chefs are as well-known for their culinary theatrics as they are for their outstanding cooking. The appetizer menu includes sushi rolls, nigiri and tempura selections. Wines, premium imported sakes, colorful cocktails and deliciously flavored iced teas are featured on the beverage menu. Children 12 and under can choose from the Kabuki Kids menu. Benihana is the perfect place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and any other special occasion. L, D (daily).

Starters Assorted maki (sushi rolls) Hand roll combination Sushi sampler Sashimi sampler Calamari, shrimp or scallop tempura Beef sashimi Shrimp, scallop or calamari sautÊ Edamame Miso soup Hibachi chicken rice Spicy seafood soup Entrees Filet mignon Hibachi steak Hibachi lemon chicken Colossal mango shrimp Spicy hibachi chicken Hibachi Chateaubriand Hibachi mango salmon Hibachi tuna steak Hibachi scallops Hibachi shrimp Twin lobster tails Spicy tofu steak Seafood Diablo with udon noodles Yakisoba Emperors salad Desserts Häagen-Dazs ice cream Green tea ice cream Fresh pineapple boat Banana tempura

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PAPARAZZI RISTORANTE Ranked one of the top 10 Italian restaurants in Southern California by Gayot, Paparazzi Ristorante is a hidden gem in the heart of L.A. Executive chef Orazio Parisi inspires the senses with his simple, classic Italian cuisine with a nod to Southern Italy, which earned him the title of Chef of the Year from the Southern California Food Writer Association in 2011.

Paparazzi Ristorante delights diners with fresh pastas in authentic sauces as well as skillfully prepared seafood, steaks and poultry. House specialties include Il Cioppino dei Paparazzi, an enticing combination of seafood in a fennel pomodoro broth served with classic garlic ciabatta, as well as lasagna al brasato, fresh pasta layered with braised short ribs, rich cream, garlic sauteed spinach and mozzarella. Other favorites include garganelli alla salsiccia, spaghetti alla chitarra, ossobuco and pizzetta boscaiola. All feature robust flavors and beautiful wine pairings. Want to throw a party?

The elegant private dining room can accommodate up to 40 people and is equipped with audio-visual needs for your entertainment. It’s the perfect setting for you and your friends to have a great evening and enjoy chef Parisi’s creations. Your taste buds will thank you. D (M–Sa).

Starters Burrata Lattughe miste Cavoletto Toscano Little Gem “Caesar” Melanzane Gamberoni al guanciale Cinghiale Polipo Crostini Calamari Formaggi Salumi Pizzetta al prosciutto Pizzetta boscaiola Pizzetta Margherita Pastas Bolognese Lasagna al brasato Pappardelle Mezzaluna Garganelli Chitarra Kobe beef ravioli Entrees Cioppino Salmone Branzino Vaccaro Filetto Bistecca Ossobuco Pollo Abbacchio Maiale

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ROSE TREE COTTAGE

Hong Kong has the Peninsula hotel. London, Claridge’s. And L.A.’s premier afternoon tea spot is Rose Tree Cottage. Enjoy a traditional English-style afternoon tea accompanied by mouth-watering finger sandwiches and freshly baked sweets served with Devon cream and preserves at this charming tearoom. Dining on fine Royal Crown Derby and Royal Doulton bone china, guests sit in an indoor tearoom or an outdoor safari-themed pavilion amid a garden. Surrounded by gift items sourced from England, the sounds of clinking teacups and soft music, the scents of fresh roses and baked goods, you will think you’re in another time and place far, far away. Reservations taken by telephone only. Tea served at 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00 (Tu–Su).

801 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena 626.793.3337 rosetreecottage.com

MATTEO’S RESTAURANT Frequented in its early days by celebs including Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack, Matteo’s Restaurant has redefined its look and cuisine while maintaining status as the epitome of classic cool. Now in its 50th year, Matteo’s continues to offer unique seasonal fare in a homey and hip setting. Executive chef Antonio Orlando’s menu feature sumptuous, cosmopolitan Italian fare like veal tartufato, lamb and weekly game specials. Happy hour specials Tuesday through Friday and on Sunday include half-off drinks and a $7 and under bar menu. Gluten free and vegetarian options also available. For lunch, visit adjacent cafe Hoboken, open weekdays. D (Tu-Su).

2321 Westwood Blvd., L.A. 310.475.4521 matteosla.com

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Celebrate living well. This grill and wine bar invites you to discover the sensational flavors of seasonally inspired dishes and an award-winning international wine list. Menu items contain market-fresh ingredients and are prepared using cooking techniques such as oak-fire grilling and brick-oven roasting. The result is dishes that are lighter in calories, thoughtfully prepared in appropriate portion sizes, so guests can feel free to indulge in a number of dishes including flatbreads and signature miniature desserts. The casually sophisticated ambience evokes the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright using solid Honduran mahogany and autumn ledgestone. There are more than 100 wines on the list with more than 52 available by the glass. L, D (daily).

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Il Fornaio’s award-winning authentic Italian cuisine is a favorite in Los Angeles. Specialties include house-made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Fresh pastas are made daily. Each month a special menu from a different region of Italy is featured. With an event coordinator on-site to handle all of your needs, Il Fornaio is the perfect location for special events and business functions. Repeat recipient of The Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence”.

301 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.550.8330 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.725.9555 1 Colorado, Pasadena, 626.683.9797 ilfornaio.com

NOÉ RESTAURANT & BAR Located in the heart of the downtown theater district, minutes from Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Ahmanson Theatre, Noé Restaurant and Bar at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza features a frequently changing, market-driven menu. The contemporary American cuisine emphasizes fresh seasonal ingredients and an exciting selection including seafood and farm-raised meats and poultry. Popular with downtown residents and visitors alike, Noé features both indoor dining and an outdoor patio with intimate fire pits that showcases the stunning downtown skyline. Look for an extensive beverage list with wines and hand-crafted cocktails, pre-theater menus, happy hour specials and seasonal chef-driven events. D (nightly).

Omni Los Angeles Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., downtown 213.356.4100 noerestaurant.com

THE STINKING ROSE

Located on Beverly Hills’ famed Restaurant Row, The Stinking Rose has made a name for itself, and its popularity is evident—people fill the unique dining rooms to partake of the tasty food enhanced by the fragrant bulb. Specialties include two pounds of whole, garlic-roasted Dungeness crab in a secret garlic sauce and the ever-popular forty-clove garlic chicken. “The Best Steak I Ever Tasted was in a Garlic Restaurant—The Stinking Rose in Beverly Hills”—Vladimir.

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Entertainment Special Events TOURNAMENT OF ROSES Through Jan. 2. Rose Parade (Jan. 1, 8 am), Rose Bowl (Jan. 1, 2 pm). Free curbside viewing of parade on first-come, firstserved basis; grandstand seats $50–$90 on sharpseating.com. Rose Bowl tickets start at $150 plus fees on ticketmaster.com. Rose Parade: Orange Grove, Colorado and Sierra Madre boulevards, Pasadena, 626.795.4171; Rose Bowl Stadium: Orange Grove Boulevard, Lida Street and Fair Oaks and Linda Vista avenues, Pasadena, 213.365.3675 Map Q18

CHILL Through Jan. 5. The Queen Mary ocean liner is filled with ice for skating and tubing. Also featured: a lifesize snow globe and the “world’s largest” rocking horse.

Daily 10 am–11 pm. $19.95–$34.95. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 877.342.0742 Map O16 L.A. ART SHOW Jan. 16–19. Nineteenth annual art fair features modern and contemporary artworks exhibited by 100 galleries from around the world. Includes IFPDA Print Fair. 11 am–7 pm daily; Jan. 19 til 5 pm. $15–$35.

Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 323.822.9145 Map I15

Dress to the Nines

They say clothes make the man. But it was a dress that made one woman in particular: Diane von Furstenberg.

The designer (pictured) fêtes the 40th anniversary of her iconic wrap dress with Journey of a Dress, opening Jan. 11 in the historic May Co. Building in the Miracle Mile District. The exhibit features a retrospective of vintage and contemporary Diane von Furstenberg designs, chronicling the history of the wrap dress from the first sample to today.

It also features portraits of the designer, a muse to many artists. On display are works by Andy Warhol, Chuck Close, Helmut Newton and Annie Leibovitz, among others.

6067 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., dvf.com/journey-of-dress.html

PHOTO L.A. Jan. 16–19. Twenty-second edition of contemporary photography fair features local and international galleries. Call for hours, ticket prices. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica, 323.458.8551 Map M8 L.A. DOWNTOWN ON ICE Through Jan. 17. Outdoor skating rink plus holiday concert series, a Winter Holiday Fiesta, championship skating exhibitions and more. M– Th noon–10 pm, F–Su 10 am–10 pm; New Year’s Day, noon–10 pm. $6. Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., downtown, 213.847.4970 Map I16 ICE AT SANTA MONICA Through Jan. 20. Holiday spirit by the beach! Eight-thousand-square-foot outdoor skating rink in downtown Santa Monica. M–Th 2–10 pm; F 2 pm–midnight; Sa 10 am–midnight; Su 10 am–10 pm.

Admission, skate rental $12. 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, 310.461.8333 Map L8

GOLDEN STATE OF COCKTAILS Jan. 27–30. Tradeshow and festival celebrating the art of the cocktail. Consumer events include bar crawls (Jan. 27–28) in East Hollywood and downtown with six to 10 stops, tastings and entertainment, and a grand finale party at Union Station with cocktail and food tastings. See website for ticket prices, hours and locations. goldenstateofcocktails.com ART LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY Opening Jan. 30. Contemporary art fair with 70 international blue-chip and emerging galleries. Call for ticket prices, hours. Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 323.851.7530 Map L9

Theater ABE LINCOLN’S PIANO Opening Jan. 3. Composer, musician and performer Hershey Felder offers a perspective on the fateful night Abraham Lincoln visited the Ford Theatre. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, 310.208.5454 Map J10 THE STEWARD OF CHRISTENDOM Through Jan. 5.

Brian Dennehy plays a former police officer in Dublin confined to a mental institution. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16 I’LL GO ON Opening Jan. 10. Renowned Samuel Beckett interpreter Barry McGovern reprises his role in the play he helped develop 25 years ago. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 213.628.2772 Map L11

Guidelines

Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps in the back of this issue. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

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Studio Tapings....................91 Museums.............................91 Shopping............................... 93 Nightlife................................94 Attractions..........................88 Tours + Transport..............96 Studio Tours........................90

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Through Jan. 12. Musical based on the book about Peter Pan’s introduction to Neverland. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16 JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS Opening Jan. 16. A comedic take on the classic Greek myth from Visible Fictions Theatre Company. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.746.4000 Map I11 A WORD OR TWO Opening Jan. 19. One-man show stars stage and silver-screen actor Christopher Plummer, who reflects on his lifelong love of literature. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16 VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Opening Jan. 29. David Hyde Pierce directs this play about stepsisters Vanya and Sonia, who are visited by their sibling Masha, a Hollywood star, and her young boyfriend. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16

Music + Dance WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Jan. 10–11 Les Ballets de Jazz Montréal. Jan. 15 St. Lawrence String Quartet. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.746.4000 Map I11 WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL Jan. 10–12 Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor Christopher Eschenbach, violinist Christian Tetzlaff. Jan. 14 Members of the L.A. Philharmonic. Jan. 17–19 L.A. Philharmonic, conductor Robin Ticciati, pianist Emanuel Ax. Jan. 24–26 Conductor Krzysztof Urbanski, pianist Khatia Buniatishvili. Jan. 25–26 Los Angeles Master Chorale. Jan. 28 L.A. Phil New Music Group, conductor Brad Lubman, cellist Johannes Moser.

Jan. 31 L.A. Philharmonic, conductor Andrey Boreyko, violinist Hilary Hahn. 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 323.850.2000 Map H16

Sports STAPLES CENTER Jan. 1 Los Angeles Clippers vs.

Charlotte Bobcats. Jan. 3 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz. Jan. 2 Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks.

Jan. 5 Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets. Jan. 6 Clippers vs.

Orlando Magic. Jan. 7 Kings vs. Minnesota Wild. Jan. 8 Clippers vs. Boston Celtics. Jan. 9 Kings vs. Boston Bruins. Jan. 10 Clippers vs. Lakers. Jan. 11 Kings vs. Detroit Red Wings. Jan. 13 Kings vs. Canucks. Jan 14 Lakers vs.

Cleveland Cavaliers. Jan. 15 Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks. Jan. 28 Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers. Jan. 29 Clippers vs. Washington Wizards. Jan. 30 Kings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. Jan. 31 Lakers vs. Bobcats. 1111 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 800.745.3000 Map I15

Dying to try Ludo Lefebvre’s acclaimed cuisine? See a game at Staples Center. The new LudoBird concession stand sells the chef’s famous fried chicken and honey lavender biscuits.

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“The Offical Museum of Hollywood” -Hollywood’s Honorary Mayor, Johnny Grant

Attractions AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC Focus is on Pacific Ocean sea life. Pet the sharks at Shark Lagoon; Lorikeet Forest, Turtle Vision 4-D. The June Keyes Penguin Habitat is new. Daily 9 am–6 pm. $13.95–$24.95, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100 Map O16

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CATALINA EXPRESS Year-round boat service to Catalina Island; daily departures from Long Beach, Dana Point, San Pedro. Reservation recommended. Call for hours. San Pedro, Long Beach: $27.50–$35.25 one-way, $55–$70.50 round-trip; Dana Point: $28.50–$35.25 one-way, $57–$72.50 round-trip; under 2 $2.50–$5.

800.995.4386, catalinaexpress.com

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CHINATOWN Ornate architecture, dim sum, shops with Eastern wares. Art and antiques on Chung King Road. Between Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Bernard Street, Yale and Spring streets, downtown Map G17

Glide over the ice under glowing lights at the annual ICE at Santa Monica skating rink, right in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica.

DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK Soarin’ Over California, A Bug’s Land, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania!. Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is newest attraction. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $74–$80, under 2 free. 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 DISNEYLAND Mickey Mouse’s theme park. Recent additions include Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Updated Star Tours, Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain.

Fireworks, fantastic Fantasmic! continues. Call for hours.

Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $74–$80, under 2 free. 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 DOLBY THEATRE Tour the home of the Academy Awards formerly named the Kodak Theatre. M–F 10:30 am–4 pm; Sa–Su 8:30–10:30 am. $10–$15, under 4 free. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300 Map H13

Milton Greene Photograph, 1953 © Copyright 2013 The Hollywood Museum

FARMERS MARKET Local landmark with 120 produce stalls, restaurants and gift shops in open-air setting.

M–F 9 am–9 pm; Sa 9 am–8 pm; Su 10 am–7 pm.

6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.933.9211 Map I13 FIG AT 7TH Center features hip, casual eateries and food purveyors such as Juicy Lucy, Lotería Grill, Mendocino Farms and Sprinkles Cupcakes, plus City Target and Gold’s Gym. M–F 10 am–7 pm, Sa 10 am–6 pm, Su noon–5 pm.

Restaurant hours vary. 735 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.955.7150 Map H16 GRAND PARK Pleasant new urban park positioned between the Music Center and City Hall offers draws such as a farmers market, lunchtime yoga classes, concerts and more community entertainment. Splash pad for kids. 5:30 am–10 pm. Free. Entrances at 200 N. Grand Ave., 221 N. Hill St., 221 N. Broadway and 227 N. Spring St., downtown, 213.972.8080 Map H17 GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY Iconic attraction overlooking Hollywood. Hourly shows at planetarium. W–F noon–10 pm; Sa–Su 10 am–10 pm. Free; donations accepted. 2800 E. Observatory Road, L.A., 213.473.0800 Map U23 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME Celebs’ names are enshrined in bronze-and-terrazzo stars. Free. Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue and Vine Street from Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, 323.469.8311 Map H13 K1 SPEED Indoor electric go-kart racing with snack bars and an arcade. M–Th noon–10 pm, F 11 am–11 pm, Sa 10 am–11 pm, Su 10 am–7 pm. $20 per race. 19038 S. Vermont Ave., Gardena, 310.532.2478 Map L15

SEE 10,000 AUTHENTIC SHOWBIZ TREASURES SHOWCASING 100 YEARS OF HOLLYWOOD!

The most extensive collection of costumes, props, posters, and photographs in the world! “#1 Hollywood Tourist Attraction” –LA Weekly “One of LA’s Top 10 Museums” –LA Tourism and Convention Board “Certificate of Excellence” –Trip Advisor

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LEGOLAND Find 50-plus rides and shows and Sea Life Aquarium’s seven-foot-long Lego submarine. Check out the new waterpark complete with a lazy river (open

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QUEEN MARY SHIP AND SEAPORT Historic ocean liner—bigger than the Titanic!—permanently berthed in Long Beach Harbor. Shops, dining, art deco lounge and restaurant Sir Winston’s. The Russian Foxtrot Submarine is adjacent. Su–Th 10 am–6 pm, F–Sa 10 am–7 pm for self-guided and guided tours. $13.95–$24.95, under 5 free. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 562.435.3511 Map O16

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SAN ANTONIO WINERY Complimentary tastings and tour of the only producing winery in L.A., which celebrates its 96th anniversary this year. Restaurant and wine shop on site. Daily 9 am–7 pm. 737 Lamar St., downtown, 323.223.1401 Map G17 SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN Theme park has 17 coasters; dozens of attractions; rides including world’s tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster, Tatsu, and the world’s tallest vertical drop, Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom.

Call for hours. $36.99–$61.99, under 3 free. 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, 661.255.4111 Map A2

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TCL CHINESE THEATRE Historic Hollywood venue (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre) with walkway of stars’ hand- and footprints in the forecourt. Call for movie schedule. 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.8111 Map H13

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UNIVERSAL CITYWALK Eye-popping dining, shopping and entertainment promenade includes boutiques such as Fossil, Guess? and Abercrombie & Fitch, novelty stores and state-of-the-art cinema and IMAX theater. iFLY Hollywood is a simulated sky-diving wind tunnel.

Call for hours. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.4455 Map U20 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD World’s biggest motion picture/TV studio. Rides include new Transformers: The Ride 3-D, Jurassic Park, the Simpsons Ride and Revenge of the Mummy—the Ride. Tram studio tour includes King Kong 360 3-D and film and TV sets. VIP Experience is private guided tour through prop warehouse, working movie sets, soundstages. Call for hours. $72–$80, under 3 free. Front-of-line pass, $139–$149. VIP Experience $269. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800.864.8377 Map U20 USS IOWA Former Battleship IOWA, known as the “Battleship of Presidents,” is permanently docked as a floating museum. The ongoing exhibit follows the ship’s history through World War II, the Korean War and the Cold War. Also explore the missile decks, bridge, mess areas and Captain’s Cabin. M–Su 10 am–5 pm; last ticket sold at 4 pm. $10–$18, under 6 free. Pacific Battleship Center, USS Iowa BB-61, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 877.446.9261 Map O15

The GRAMMY Museum® Exhibit Opens June 12, 2013

Studio Tours NBC STUDIOS Seventy-five-minute walking tour; see sets of The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Days of Our Lives; wardrobe, makeup, special effects, sound effects.

M–F 9 am–3 pm. $5–$8.50, under 5 free. 3000 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, 818.840.3538 Map T21

The GRAMMY Museum at LA LIVE 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

SONY PICTURES STUDIOS TOUR Two-hour walking tour of working motion picture studio includes sets of television shows and films including Spider-Man. Reservation, photo ID required. M–F 9:30 am–2:30 pm. $33; under 12 not admitted. Parking free. 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.244.8687 Map L11

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Attractions + Museums THE STUDIOS AT PARAMOUNT Two-hour group tour of the longest-operating and only remaining major studio in Hollywood. Reservation required.

Tours M–F (holidays exempt) at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm. $45. 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.956.4848 Map I14 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Legendary studio tour. Universal’s VIP Experience is private guided tour through prop warehouse, working movie sets, soundstages. Call for hours. $72–$80, under 3 free. Front-of-line pass, $139–$149. VIP Experience $269. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.3801 Map U20 WARNER BROS. STUDIOS Two-hour VIP tour of working movie and TV studio includes backlots, enormous soundstages and costume department, memorabilia museum and observation of filming when possible. VIP tours available. Reservation recommended; photo ID required. Daily except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. $52, under 8 not admitted. 3400 Riverside Drive, Burbank, 818.972.8087 Map U20

Studio Tapings AUDIENCES UNLIMITED Free tickets to live tapings of TV shows on CBS, FOX, NBC and CW. Minimum age 10–18, varies by show. Satellite TV Ticket Booth, Universal Studios Hollywood, 818.260.0041, Ext. 1. tvtickets.com JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Free tickets for live tapings of late-night ABC show. Minimum age 18. Phone line open M–F 1–4 pm. El Capitan Entertainment Center, 6840 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 866.546.6984 Map H13

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NBC TELEVISION Reserve seats for sitcoms and The Tonight Show With Jay Leno day of show only at NBC Ticket Box. Two tickets per person, first come, first served. Advance tickets except The Tonight Show through Audiences Unlimited. Minimum age 16. 3000 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, 818.840.3537 Map T21 ON-CAMERA AUDIENCES Free tickets to live tapings of TV shows including American Idol, Family Feud, The X Factor, Chelsea Lately. Minimum age 12–18, varies by show.

818.295.2700, ocatv.com PARAMOUNT STUDIOS Tickets to show tapings offered first come, first served five days in advance and via website. Minimum age 12–18, varies by show. (Dr. Phil tickets, 323.461.7445, Audience@CBSParamount.com.) 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.956.1777, paramount.com Map I14

Museums THE ANNENBERG SPACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Ten thousand square feet with digital projection gallery, print exhibit area. Continuing The Power of Photography: National Geographic 125 Years. W–F 11 am–6 pm, Sa 11 am–9 pm, Su 11 am–6 pm. Parking $3.50, $1 after 4:30 pm and all day Sa–Su. Admission free. 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 310.209.4560 Map J11

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CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM History, culture, art. Through Jan. 20 Diverted Destruction 6.

Continuing The March on Washington: A Tribute, 50 Years Later; Soul Stirring: African American Self-Taught Artists From the South. Ongoing Gallery of Discovery. Tu–Sa 10 am–5 pm; Su 11 am–5 pm. Free. Parking $10. 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, 213.744.7432 Map M8 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER Interactive exhibits for budding scientists. Through Jan. 5 Design Zone. Through Jan. 12 Red Bull Stratos. Ongoing Mission 26: The Big Endeavour. Daily 10 am–5 pm. Permanent exhibition gallery, free; admission for other exhibits and Imax varies.

Parking $8. 700 State Drive, Exposition Park, downtown, 323.724.3623 Map K15

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Attractions + Museums GETTY CENTER Travertine-clad hilltop facility houses stunning collections of paintings, drawings, antiquities, photographs and decorative arts. Fabulous Central Garden and city views. Through Jan. 5 Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door; At the Window: The Photographer’s View. Through Jan. 19 Werner Herzog: Hearsay of the Soul.

Continuing Connecting Seas: A Visual History of Discoveries and Encounters; Gods and Heroes: European Drawings of Classic Mythology; In Focus: Architecture; Miracles and Martyrs: Saints in the Middle Ages; Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures From Church and Cloister. Ongoing The Life of Art: Context, Collecting and Display. Tu–F, Su 10 am–5:30 pm; Sa 10 am–9 pm. Free. Parking $15, $10 F–Sa after 5 pm. 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A., 310.440.7300 Map K7

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GETTY VILLA Getty Center’s exquisite coastal counterpart features Roman and Greek antiquities.

Continuing Tiberius: Portrait of an Emperor; Relief With Antiochos and Herakles. Ongoing Molten Color: Glassmaking in Antiquity. W–M 10 am–5 pm. Free. Parking $15.

Advance timed tickets required for entry. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.440.7300 Map K7 GRAMMY MUSEUM Museum on L.A. Live campus explores music, the creative and recording processes, and Grammy Award history. Continuing Cheap Trick: I Want You to Want Me!; Ringo: Peace & Love; Jenni Rivera, la Gran Señora; Plácido Domingo: A Tenor’s Story. Ongoing Michael Jackson. M–F 11:30 am–7:30 pm; Sa–Su 10 am–7:30 pm. $10.95–$12.95, under 6 free. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.765.6800 Map I15 HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM Ten thousand artifacts on four floors: costumes such as Robert Pattinson’s and Taylor Lautner’s in Twilight; sets including Hannibal Lecter’s cell, props, photos, movie posters, scripts; and Max Factor’s makeup rooms, where Marilyn Monroe became a blonde and Lucille Ball a redhead. In restored Max Factor Building. W–Su 10 am–5 pm. $12–$15. 1660 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.464.7776 Map H13

Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Free to the Public 7 Days a Week

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Stellar art, buildings and grounds, with more than a dozen themed gardens.

Gallery includes Pinkie and The Blue Boy. Through Jan. 6 Junipero Serra and the Legacies of the California Missions.

Through Jan. 13 Crossing the Alps: Artistic Exchange and the Printed Image in Renaissance Europe; Face to Face: Flanders, Florence and Renaissance Painting. Through Jan. 20 Sargent Claude Johnson: A Masterpiece Restored.

W–M 10:30 am–4:30 pm. $8–$23, under 5 free. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, 626.405.2141 Map R21 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART Diverse premier collections; Broad Contemporary Art Museum and Resnick Pavilion are latest additions. LACMA West nearby. Through Jan. 5 Shaping Power: Luba Masterworks From the Royal Museum for Central Africa. Through Jan. 20 David Hockney: Seven Yorkshire Landscape Videos, 2011.

Opening Jan. 24 Kaz Oshiro: Chasing Ghosts. Continuing Four Abstract Classicists; Calder and Abstraction: From AvantGarde to Iconic; Agnès Varda in Californialand; John Divola: As Far as I Could Get; See the Light—Photography, Perception, Cognition: The Marjorie and Leonard Vernon Collection; Under the Mexican Sky: Gabriel Figueroa—Art and Film; James Turrell: A Retrospective. Ongoing Levitated Mass; Metropolis II. M–Tu, Th 11 am–5 pm, F until 8 pm; Sa–Su 10 am–7 pm. $10–$15, under 18 free. LACMA West free. LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.; LACMA West, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6000 Map J13 LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST The West Coast’s largest archive of Holocaust-era documents, relics and other primary source materials. Interactive and audiovisual exhibits include The World That Was touchscreen table; models include a re-creation of a train car used to transport prisoners and the Sobibor death camp.

Sa–Th 10 am–5 pm; F 10 am–2 pm. Free. Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. The Grove Drive, L.A., 323.651.3704 Map I12 MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Premier contemporary art venue. Through Jan. 6 Selections From the Permanent Collection (GA). Through Jan. 26 Bob

The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is home to more than 1,100 animals representing 250 different species, many of which are rare or endangered. Our beautiful 113 acres also offer a carousel, play park, and Safari Shuttle. Conveniently located in Griffith Park where the I-5 and 134 freeways meet.

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Shopping Mizer & Tom of Finland (PDC). Continuing Room to Live: Recent Acquisitions and Works From the Collections (GA). GA and GC: M, F 11 am–5 pm; Th 11 am–8 pm; Sa–Su 11 am–6 pm. PDC: Tu–F 11 am–5 pm, Sa–Su until 6 pm. $7–$12, under 12 free, Th 5–8 pm free; free at PDC. MOCA Grand Avenue (GA), 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown; Geffen Contemporary (GC), 152 N. Central Ave., downtown; MOCA Gallery at Pacific Design Center (PDC), 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 213.626.6222 Map H16, H17, I12 MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE Exhibits on prejudice and discrimination, legacy of the Holocaust and humanrights issues. Continuing Anne. M–W 10 am–5 pm; Th 10 am–9:30 pm; F 10 am–3:30 pm; Su 11 am–5 pm. $11.50–$15.50, under 5 free. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.553.8403 Map J11 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY Thirty-three million objects from dino fossils to fish. The 3.5-acre Nature Gardens and interactive Nature Lab are new to the museum. The Tyrannosaurus rex growth series is a highlight of the Dinosaur Hall.

Continuing Traveling the Silk Road; Just Add Water.

Ongoing Age of Mammals; Becoming Los Angeles. Daily 9:30 am–5 pm. $5–$12, under 5 free. 900 Exposition Blvd., downtown, 213.763.3466 Map K15

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NORTON SIMON MUSEUM Stellar collection of Renaissance to 20th-century masterworks and sculpture garden. Through Jan. 6 Beyond Brancusi: The Space of Sculpture. Continuing Goya’s Don Pedro, Duque de Osuna, on Loan From the Frick Collection, New York; Unflinching Vision: Goya’s Rare Prints. W–M noon–6 pm, F until 9 pm. $7–$10; students with photo ID, under 18 free. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.449.6840 Map Q19 SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER The American Jewish experience. Through Jan. 12 A Smile, They Said. Continuing Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie. Ongoing Noah’s Ark at the Skirball; Visions and Values: Jewish Life From Antiquity to America. Tu–F noon–5 pm; Sa–Su 10 am–5 pm. $5–10, children under 2 free. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., 310.440.4500 Map G9

Shopping Destinations THE AMERICANA AT BRAND Huge downtown Glendale hot spot with Main Street, U.S.A., atmosphere and trolley from the creators of the Grove. Ninety stores and dining options. Boutiques include a Tiffany & Co. concept store, Kate Spade and Kiehl’s; other draws include H&M, Barneys CO-OP and Pacific Theatre cinema. Brand Boulevard and Americana Way, Glendale, 818.637.8900 Map southeast of T23

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BEVERLY CENTER Trendsetting mall near West Hollywood has 160 boutiques (Tiffany & Co., Versace Collection, Fendi, Henri Bendel, Prada) and restaurants including the Capital Grille. Anchors include Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. La Cienega and Beverly boulevards, L.A., 310.854.0070 Map I12 FRED SEGAL A multitude of international trends since 1968 began in what may be L.A.’s most famous store, an emporium of individually owned boutiques. Cafe and salon are popular for shoppers and drop-ins.

8100 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.394.1271; 420 and 500 Broadway, Santa Monica, 323.651.1935 Map I13, L8 GLENDALE GALLERIA Family-oriented mall with department stores and boutiques including Nordstrom, Crabtree & Evelyn and Vans. Colorado Boulevard and Central Avenue, Glendale, 818.240.9481 Map U23 THE GROVE Popular outdoor center has more than 50 shops, Nordstrom and nine restaurants in a setting that suggests a grand old downtown. Movie theater, trolley and dancing fountain are draws. The Wall Street Journal rates concierge services No. 1 in the nation.

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Nightlife Privileges membership program offers benefits including complimentary valet parking, private shopping events, restaurant tastings and personal styling service. Adjacent to Farmers Market. 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue, L.A., 888.315.8883 Map I13 HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER Home of the Academy Awards’ Dolby Theatre. Tinseltown-themed retail, dining and entertainment center features several restaurants, cinema, high-tech bowling lanes and stores such as Louis Vuitton and Lucky Brand Jeans.

Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, Hollywood, 323.467.6412 Map H13 ONE COLORADO Outdoor plaza with boutiques such as Gold Bug, Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Oska, Armani A/X and deluxe movie theater Ipic Theaters. Refuel after retail therapy at Italian restaurant Il Fornaio or Sushi Roku. 41 Hugus Alley, Old Pasadena, 626.564.1066 Map Q19 ONTARIO MILLS OUTLETS California’s largest outlet shopping destination. Among 200 stores are Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss Factory Store, DKNY, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom Rack. Thirty-screen cineplex. 1 Mills Circle, Ontario, 909.484.8300 Map east of B6 PASEO COLORADO Outdoor shopping promenade near Old Town features Loft, Coach and an ArcLight Cinemas. Los Robles Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 626.795.8891 Map Q20 SANTA MONICA PLACE Sleek outdoor mall at one end of Third Street Promenade, two blocks from Santa Monica State Beach. Anchored by Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s.

More than 80 boutiques including 7 for All Mankind, CB2 and Barneys CO-OP. Rooftop Dining Deck with food court, nine restaurants and gourmet market. 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, 310.394.1049 Map L8 SOUTH COAST PLAZA High-end center boasts nearly 300 boutiques, 30 restaurants and several spas. Stores include Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, Chloé, Jimmy Choo, Christian Dior. Concierge at five locations. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888 Map 6E SUNSET PLAZA Upscale row of boutiques and sidewalk cafes is L.A.’s Euro hang. Calypso, Ole Henriksen spa and H. Lorenzo stores. 8600–8700 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood Map H12 THIRD STREET PROMENADE Pedestrian-only shopping zone includes Zara, Cotton On, Converse, Anthropologie, kiosks and a wide array of very entertaining street performers. 3rd Street between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Map L8 TWO RODEO Center with cobblestones in the heart of Beverly Hills features Versace, Stephen Webster and other high-end boutiques, plus restaurants including 208 Rodeo. At Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, 310.247.7040 Map J11 WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY Sleek open-air mall with more than 175 stores, including Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Tiffany & Co. Luxe AMC multiplex with Imax screen, beautifully designed food court atrium and terrace and fine dining including Seasons 52 and Toscanova. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City, 310.277.3898 Map J11

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Nightlife ANGEL CITY BREWERY Small-batch craft brewery in the Arts District. 216 S. Alameda St., downtown, 213.622.1261 Map H17 BAR MARMONT Dreamy bar next door to historic Chateau Marmont. 8171 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.0575 Map H12 BASEMENT TAVERN Underground speakeasy in a Victorian abode; live music. The Victorian, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica, 310.392.4956 Map M8 BEER BELLY Tiny craft beer bar focusing on Southern California-brewed beers. 532 S. Western Ave., Koreatown, 213.387.2337 Map B2 BLIND BARBER Craft-cocktail-driven speakeasy hidden in the rear of a barbershop. 10797 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.841.6679 Map L11 THE BLIND DONKEY Impressive roster of premium whiskeys, whiskey cocktails and craft beers in Old Pasadena. 53 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626.792.1833 Map Q19 BOOTSY BELLOWS Exclusive lounge with dinner theater and burlesque shows. 9229 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.7500 Map H12 CITY TAVERN Brews, California wines and cocktails.

Booths outfitted with computerized craft brew taps; patrons pour their own. 9739 Culver Blvd., Culver City, 310.838.9739 Map L11 COVELL Intimate neighborhood wine bar. 4628 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, 323.660.4400 Map W23 THE EDISON Posh renovated power plant. Get there early. Dress code. 108 W. 2nd St., downtown, 213.613.0000 Map H17 EL REY THEATRE Hot indie bands play art deco theater on Miracle Mile. 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.936.6400 Map J13 THE EMERSON THEATRE Dance club featuring burlesque and live music. 7080 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.525.2453 Map H13 GREYSTONE MANOR SUPPERCLUB Neo-Gothic dance club with entertainment from aerialists and other performers. 643 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.652.2012 Map I12 HARVARD & STONE Fine cocktails in a grittychic industrial space. 5221 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.466.6063 Map W22 HOUSE OF BLUES Name bands in faux bayou setting. 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.5100 Map H12 HYDE SBE lounge that spawned offshoots around the country. Reservation recommended. Hyde at Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 323.330.8018 Map I15 LA DESCARGA Cuban-inspired rum bar. Live band and dance performances. Reservation recommended; upscale dress code. 1159 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, 323.466.1324 Map east of H14 LAS PERLAS Festive tequila and mezcal bar with sophisticated cocktails. 107 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.988.8355 Map I16 LUCY’S 51 Cocktail lounge and grill with live music nightly. 10149 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, 8187635200 Map T22

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Tours +Transport NO VACANCY Gin cocktails and live entertainment in a Victorian boutique hotel. 1727 N. Hudson Ave., Hollywood, 323.465.1902 Map H14 THE OTHEROOM Microbrews and wines by the glass, New York City-style. 1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.396.6230 Map N9

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THE ROGER ROOM Hidden speakeasy with creative cocktails. 370 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.854.1300 Map J12 SASSAFRAS Lounge styled as a (stylishly) decaying Savannah townhouse specializes in barrel-aged cocktails. 1233 N. Vine St., L.A., 323.467.2800 Map H14 SEVEN GRAND Whiskey bar with tongue-in-cheek hunt-club décor. 515 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.614.0737 Map I16 SHOREBAR Swanky, Cape Cod-style drinking den. 112 W. Channel Road, Santa Monica, 310.429.1851 Map L7 SKYBAR Chic open-air roost with a view at the Mondrian hotel. Reservations required. 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.6025 Map H12

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THE STANDARD HOLLYWOOD Lounge with swinging seats, glowing purple walls. 8300 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.9090 Map H12

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THIRSTY CROW Whisky and bourbon bar. 2939 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.661.6007 Map south of W23 THE VARNISH The mixing of Prohibition-era cocktails is an art form at this bar in the back of Cole’s diner.

118 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.622.9999 Map I17

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THE WRITERS ROOM The refurbished “back room” of Musso & Frank does mixology. 6685 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.491.4148 Map H16 XEN LOUNGE Cool club near the studios. 10628 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.505.3513 Map U19

Tours + Transport ART MUSE LOS ANGELES Illuminating art-museum tours. $125 per person, museum admission included.

773.350.9094, artmusela.com BEVERLY HILLS RENT-A-CAR Luxury and exotic rentals with pickup service. Hollywood, 310.659.5555; Beverly Hills, 310.274.6969; LAX, 310.670.2020; Marina del Rey, 310.862.1900 BEVERLY HILLS TROLLEY TOUR Forty-minute tour of landmarks, attractions; departs from Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way. Sa-Su 11 am–4 pm. $5–$10. 310.285.2442 Map J11 CITYPASS Hollywood CityPass offers discounted admission to Starline Movie Stars Homes Tour, Behind-theScenes Hollywood walking tour with Red Line Tours, Hollywood Wax Museum and either the Dolby Theatre tour or Hollywood Museum access. $59, ages 3–11 $39, under 3 free. Purchase pass at attractions. Southern California CityPass ($279) includes admission to theme parks from L.A. to San Diego. 888.330.5008, citypass.com

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Tours +Transport EAGLE RIDER Motorcycle rentals from top brands such as Harley-Davidson, Honda, BMW; tours offered.

ATVs, watercraft also available. 4110 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey, 310.302.1239; 11860 S. La Cienega Blvd., Hawthorne, 310.536.6777; 2125 E. Spring St., Long Beach, 562.426.1106 Map N9, C1 and N16 ELITE ADVENTURE TOURS Unique, upscale tours, including helicopter and wine tours, with first class service. Includes pick-up and drop off at hotel or airport. Reservations Required. 888.328.6871, eliteadventuretours.com

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EXECUCAR Premier luxury sedan service. Sedan and SUV service, flat rates, special group services, and frequent-flier points and miles with select airlines.

800.410.4444, execucar.com MALIBU DISCOVERY TOURS Themed tours in and around Malibu include the six-hour Malibu Wine Trail Tour with wine tastings, Sunrise Hiing Tour, Malibu Movie and Celebrity Tour, Twilight Wine and Dine Tour and Spectacular Santa Monica Tour. 310.393.6555, malibudiscovery.com METRO City bus, light rail and subway. Rail lines connect downtown, Hollywood, Pasadena, Long Beach.

Underground Red Line from Union Station through Hollywood to San Fernando Valley; Gold Line from Union Station to Pasadena; Blue Line from Union Station to Long Beach; Green Line from Norwalk to Redondo Beach; Expo Line from Culver City to downtown. $6 day pass. 323.466.3876, metro.net METROLINK Regional train system connects Los Angeles County with Ventura, Orange and San Diego counties. Six of seven Metrolink rail lines (including the Orange County lines, San Bernardino lines and Ventura County lines) begin at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com STARLINE TOURS Movie Stars’ Home Tour, Trolley Fun Tour, Grand Tour of L.A. Prices vary. Tours begin at TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 800.959.3131 Map H13 SUPERSHUTTLE Shared-ride shuttle service to and from airport. Group rates, charters, and frequent-flier points and miles with select airlines. 800.258.3826, supershuttle.com TAKE MY MOTHER PLEASE Enthusiastic, “curly headed” Arkansas native packs up to five of your visiting relatives (or other VIPs) in a new hybrid SUV for customized tour of “gloriously unusual” sights.

323.737.2200 TMZ HOLLYWOOD TOUR Bus tour with state-of-theart audio/video system explores celebrity haunts and sites of famous scandals. TMZ Guides are at the ready to interview celebrities and send footage back to the newsroom. $53–$63. Starline Tours, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 855.486.9868 Map H13 TOURIFIC ESCAPES Husband-and-wife team offer sightseeing and food tours such as Hollywood Sites and Bites and Chocolate Indulgence. Prices vary.

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GO METRO Despite what you may have heard, you can get to many Los Angeles attractions without a car. Metro is the nation’s second-largest public transportation agency, operating 2,200 buses and six rail lines, including a subway that can take you from downtown to Hollywood in about 15 minutes.

Whether you’re interested in seeing stars along the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, catching rays at Santa Monica Beach or touring any number of L.A. landmarks, Metro can take you there.

Where to Start

Use the Trip Planner at metro.net or call 323.GO.METRO for customized travel itineraries.

Note that some popular attractions served by Metro Rail are listed to the right.

Fares

Metro’s base fare is $1.50. Pay each time you board a Metro bus (drivers don’t carry change, so you’ll need exact fare) or at a self-service ticket vending machine when entering Metro Rail stations.

For complete information, check metro.net.

Two children under the age of 5 may travel free with each fare-paying adult.

Eating and drinking is not permitted on any Metro bus or train.

Note: Metro has installed turnstiles at many Metro Rail stations; others simply operate on the honor system. However, fare inspectors randomly check passengers for valid tickets or passes. You may never be checked, but if you are and you don’t have proof of valid fare, the inspector may issue a citation and you may be fined.

Hours

Most bus and rail lines start around 4 a.m. and keep running past midnight. But they’re less frequent in the late evening, so check the timetables at metro.net regarding your return trip.

Metro Rail Destinations

Here’s a sampling of attractions that are within easy walking distance of Metro Rail stations: METRO RED/PURPLE LINE Union Station • Olvera Street

Civic Center • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels • Museum of Contemporary Art • Music Center • Walt Disney Concert Hall 7th Street/Metro Center • Macy’s Plaza (dining, shops) • 7th+Fig (dining, shops) Hollywood/Vine • Capitol Records Tower • Hollywood Walk of Fame • Pantages Theatre Hollywood/Highland • TCL Chinese Theatre • Hollywood & Highland (dining, shops) Universal City/Studio City • Universal CityWalk (dining, shops) • Universal Studios Hollywood North Hollywood • El Portal Center for the Arts • NoHo Arts District (dining, shops, theatres)

METRO BLUE LINE

Pico • Los Angeles Convention Center • STAPLES Center/L.A. LIVE 103rd Street • Watts Towers Transit Mall • Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific • Pine Avenue (dining, shops) • Queen Mary

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Little Tokyo/Arts District • Japanese American National Museum Memorial Park • Norton Simon Museum Lake Avenue • Pasadena Playhouse

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Expo Park/USC Station • California Science Center SEE THE METRO ROUTE MAP ON PAGE 103

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Aspirational shopping at Céline in Beverly Hills.

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Victorian-era glamour at No Vacancy lounge in Hollywood. 323.465.1902

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Build-your-own (amazing) tasting menus at Allumette in Echo Park. p. 72

Tours of the Arts and Crafts Gamble House in Pasadena.

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