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SUZANNE ENNIS
You know that middle-aged guy at every party who, while downing a sixpack and nachos, brags about his turn as high-school quarterback? Well, I’m trying really hard not to be that guy, but lately I spend more time reminiscing about my past fitness than I do exercising, which is good for neither the body nor the psyche. I have no excuse: I live in L.A., where the weather’s beautiful, gyms are plentiful and trails stretch for miles. But just as we fall into exercise routines, we can fall out of them—and they’re especially hard to maintain while traveling. That’s why, for this issue devoted to beauty and wellness, we sought out fitness studios that not only allow visitors to drop in, but also offer a “cool factor” and celebrity-spotting opportunities so that your workout can be a highlight of your L.A. experience. As for me, I’m going to carve out more days like the one I outlined below, which has the perfect proportions of exercise, healthy food and R&R. Come to think of it, it’s also a pretty perfect way to experience the South Bay. Who’s with me? TRIP PLANNER
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I’m a runner (at heart, if not in deed of late), so I love living just a few blocks from the Strand (pictured above), a coastal pedestrian path that stretches south from the north end of Manhattan Beach to the foot of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. I’ll greet the day with a 6-mile run, pausing at the end of the Manhattan Beach pier to send an intention out over the ocean and watch the dolphins play. Last week I saw a whale spout!
My happy place is the heavenly, indoor-outdoor Terranea Spa in Rancho Palos Verdes (310.265.2740). I’ll book a haircut for the late afternoon, which gives me all-day access to the spa’s luxurious amenities and fitness classes. (If I’m really splurging, I’ll book a body wrap and soak in the copper tub pictured above, too.) After unwinding for hours, I’ll leave with my hair freshly trimmed and perfectly blown out. Bliss.
The dining scene in downtown Manhattan Beach is thriving, and while it gives me hometown pride, it also means tables are scarce. Well in advance, I’ll make reservations for dinner at tiny but mighty Fishing With Dynamite (p. 68), an all-time favorite. It looks casual, but chef David LeFevre’s seafood dishes, including the crab cakes above, are inspired. Fish is low in calories, so I can eat twice as much, right?
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MAY 2 FOLKLORE Indie-folk rockers The Decemberists help the Greek Theatre kick off its season. p. 76 MAY 5 HE TALKS PRETTY Laugh-out-loud author David Sedaris brings his stories to UCLA’s Royce Hall. p. 76 THROUGH MAY 17 LEAP OF FAITH The Power of Duff explores faith with humor at the Geffen Playhouse. p. 74
MAY 1-3 FRAMING THE SHOT Premier international photography fair Paris Photo Los Angeles takes over Paramount Pictures studios for the third year running, showcasing works by more than 250 artists and exhibiting cutting-edge programming. Take in images of architectural feats, rainbow-colored pigeons and more while strolling through the lot’s soundstages and outdoor movie sets that re-create New York City streets. p. 74
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1 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE > MAY 3 Classic cars and class are combined at this vintage auto show held at Beverly Hills’ Greystone Mansion. p. 74
HERE FOR THE WEEKEND? Go to WhereLA.com for the Weekend Roundup, where you can get the lowdown on the coolest festivals, performingarts events, dining promotions and more.
2 CINESPIA > MAY 9, 16, 23, 24, 30 Catch cult flicks while you’re surrounded by memories of movie stars as L.A.’s trendiest outdoor movie series livens up Hollywood Forever Cemetery. p. 74 3 DODGERS VS. ROCKIES > MAY 14-17 Grab a fried Dodger Dog or vegan nachos—both new menu items at Dodger Stadium—and cheer on the Blue Crew as they take on the Colorado Rockies. p. 76
VENICE ART WALK & AUCTIONS > MAY 17 It’s an extravaganza of art and entertainment at this yearly charity event hosted at Google Los Angeles. p. 74 4
5 FIESTA HERMOSA > MAY 23-25 Celebrate Memorial Day at this oceanside arts and crafts fair in downtown Hermosa Beach. For the little ones: carnival rides and a petting zoo. p. 74 6 L.A. WINEFEST > MAY 30-31 Vintners and winos unite for a weekend of sipping and studying wine at Hollywood’s Raleigh Studios. p. 74 7 CICLAVIA PASADENA > MAY 31 The much-loved motor-free event swaps cars for bikes, strollers, sneakers and skates in the Crown City. p. 74
MAY 18, 30-31 A BALL AT THE BOWL Lana Del Rey takes the stage at the Hollywood Bowl. Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga close out the month with two nights of jazz standards. p. 76 ALL MONTH GREATEST HITS Motown the Musical, Broadway’s take on Berry Gordy’s story, brings the Motown Sound to the Pantages. p. 76 ALL MONTH POSTER CHILD Posters by Japanese graphic designer Ikko Tanaka, including the example below, are on display at the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s Ikko Style. p. 83
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Planted in Hollywood Chef Brendan Collins’ new flagship, Birch, may have opened just recently in Hollywood’s bar- and restaurant-heavy Cahuenga Corridor, but the spot has already garnered a reputation as a truly different entry. The name of the whitewashed, clean-lined standout is a nod to the trees that stood in Collins’ hometown of Nottingham, England, where Collins’ career began 20 years ago. At Birch, the veteran of such esteemed restaurants as Mélisse and the recently shuttered Waterloo & City effectively marries his background with the diversity of his adopted home of L.A., offering a seasonally driven menu that includes such eclectic dishes as rabbit baklava with dates, white beans, pistachio and carrots, and the prosciutto, asparagus and egg dish pictured here. The shareable plates pair well with cocktails like the No Mames Guey—a twist on an Old-Fashioned that uses in-house barrel-aged tequila. Easy yet elevated, Birch is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. 1634 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.960.3369, birchlosangeles.com
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Maine lobster, Dungeness crab and Maine shrimp minirolls at Knuckle & Claw
A TASTE OF DOWN EAST Lobster rolls are having their moment in L.A. And while the mayo/no-mayo debate rages on, aficionados agree: The quality and proportions of the ingredients make or break the classic New England dish. Partners Chloe Dahl and Nikki Booth drew from their love of lobster and their Martha’s Vineyard and Hawaii (respectively) roots to create their ultimate roll at new Knuckle & Claw, a farmers-market-hit-turned-Silver-Lake-brick-and-mortar. Consisting of chunks of knuckle and claw meat from Maine lobsters flown in fresh daily, a Röckenwagner Bakery bun, Nikki’s secret seasoning blend and a touch of mayonnaise, lemon and butter, the rolls at the casual lunch and dinner spot have diners lining up for more. Crab rolls, shrimp rolls (both full-size and mini), grilled cheese sandwiches, chowders and more round out the wicked-good menu. 3112 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.407.6142, knuckleandclaw.com
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It’s the Bomb-o In another example of top-notch seafood delivered in down-to-earth environs, chef Mark Peel, a founder of fine-dining landmark Campanile and La Brea Bakery, now focuses on broth-based dishes at his new concept, Bombo, in downtown’s historic Grand Central Market. The
celebrated chef’s culinary agility is on display as he works six steam kettles in the open kitchen, concocting such dishes as steamed mussels and Seattle fish stew for lunchtime crowds. Meat and vegetable-based items are also available and include fried chicken, braised beef short rib and
spicy red and green coleslaw. (Dinner service and a fish market were due at press time.) Like the rhythm of the drum from which the eatery borrows its name, the food is designed to be fast, bold and met with enthusiasm. 317 S. Broadway, downtown, bombofoods.com
Chef Mark Peel mans a steam kettle at Bombo
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DRAWING FROM THE PAST Postwar L.A. was a hotbed of creativity. One of the most significant artists to emerge from that period in the city’s history, Ed Moses, is the subject of the new exhibition Ed Moses: Drawings From the 1960s and 70s, opening May 10 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Perhaps
best known for his bold, geometric paintings, the Venice-based artist also produced a large body of drawings that reflect his constant graphic experimentation. This exhibition—the first museum presentation of Moses’ drawings since 1976— comprises some 100 drawings from LACMA’s
collection, the artist’s own holdings and other collections. Complementing the show is companion exhibition Drawing in L.A.: The 1960s and 70s, which features works by other L.A.–based artists, some of whom, like Moses, are celebrated and others who are relatively unsung. p. 81
In the beginning there was the local beauty parlor, where “jack of all trades, master of none” was all-toooften the stylist’s job description. Then came beauty pioneers like Drybar, which opened its doors in Brentwood five years ago and quickly became a go-to for busy, discerning women who wanted quick, specialized, stylish and dependable service, all at a reasonable price. The concept continued to pick up steam, and in L.A., Drybar-like salons now cater to your every beauty whim. Among the most recent arrivals are the dpHUE ColorBAR in Studio City, which offers no-appointment consultations and hair-color services in-house or as customized kits to go. Meanwhile in Santa Monica, at the first L.A. brickand-mortar Blinkbar, highly trained stylists have 300 types of eyelash extensions at their fingertips, which they apply one by one to create the most luscious set of lashes you’ve ever had the pleasure of batting. And in Beverly Hills, guess who’s the new kid on the block? None other than Drybar—the chain’s 42nd shop. Raise a glass to staying power. Drybar 452 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.359.6419 (see thedrybar.com for additional locations); dpHUE ColorBAR 12324 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.358.4082; Blinkbar 1706 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.948.2235
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SMOOTH SALEM Seth Gabel may have swapped the Atlantic Ocean for the Pacific when he left his hometown of Hollywood, Florida, for the Hollywood Hills (with a stop in New York in between), but as long as he could follow his passion, he was happy to move “wherever it took me.” Conveniently, it was to the Westside, a place of “creative relaxation,” as he calls it, and “not too far from the beach.” Married to actress Bryce Dallas Howard (daughter of Ron) and the father of two young children, the 33-year-old actor known for his roles on Fringe, Nip/Tuck, Dirty Sexy Money and now WGN America’s Salem has it all and then some. The talented performer had us in stitches as he reminisced about his journey from Hollywood to, well, Hollywood. —Jessica Radloff Josh Gad is responsible for your career as an actor, right? Well, let’s not give him too much credit! Yes, though, it’s true. I’ve been friends with Josh since we were both in kindergarten together. He was a performer even then, and I was just a shy
little kid. When we were 11, he brought me with him to a summer acting day camp just to try it out. I fell in love—not with him, but with acting. He’s also the godfather to your children. What do they think
Your real last name is Cosentino. Why did you change it? It was the name given to me by my adoptive stepfather, whom I love. He agreed, though, when I went to NYU, that it might be best for an Aryan-looking Polish Jew like myself not to have an Italian last name. Gabel was my grandmother’s maiden name, and, growing up, I heard many stories about my great-uncle Martin Gabel, who endured being disowned by his father to become an actor and ultimately succeed in the business. Your character on Salem once had a scene where you had to go to the bathroom on Shane West’s character. Is that the most outrageous thing you’ve done on screen? As my grandmother is well aware, I’ve done many outrageous things in my career. I’ve killed countless people, peed in a soap dispenser, made sweet love to my mom (who turned out to be a man), pissed on Shane West and pissed off Donald Sutherland. Not to mention the many naked sex scenes. What was the question again?
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Balancing Meals “Breakfast at Gjelina in Venice (1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., 310.450.1429). For lunch, Pho Cafe in Silver Lake (2841 W. Sunset Blvd., 213.413.0888), Guisados for tacos in downtown L.A. (541 S. Spring St., 213.627.7656) or Sunny Blue for their omusubi (Japanese rice balls) near Venice (2728 Main St., Santa Monica, 310.399.9030). The kids are easy and love The Counter in Santa Monica (2901 Ocean Park Blvd., 310.399.8383; see photo below).”
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Painting the Town “I love going with the kids to Paint:Lab, where you can paint and draw for hours (1453 14th St., Santa Monica, 310.450.9200). I also love walking Main Street and Abbot Kinney in Venice. ZenBunni chocolate is extraordinary (1629 Abbot Kinney Blvd., 424.238.3388). We also enjoy The Museum of Jurassic Technology (p. 82) or The Magic Castle (7001 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, 323.851.3313).”
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“The IAMA Theatre Company (6320 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 323.962.1632) and The Lost Nomads (thelostnomads.com) are my personal faves for theater and improv. For dinner, go to Cut in Beverly Hills and get the Japanese wagyu beef (9500 Wilshire Blvd., 310.276.8500). It will cost about as much as a small mortgage or a car payment, but, trust me, it’s worth it.”
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When it comes to matters of fitness, L.A. is a clear front-runner. Here, you’ll find the hottest classes for the latest workout trends, from high-intensity interval training sessions using old-school kettlebells to the innovative ViPR to sweat sessions in the spinning studio that inspired a reality TV show. Also turning up the heat: the Hollywood A-listers who hit these studios to transform themselves for movie roles and maintain red-carpet readiness at all times. While it’s easier to spot celebrities from the sidelines, why not make like a local and take a class? We’ve got the top 10 spots where you can pop in for a workout, no membership or SAG card required. You just might find yourself cycling alongside Bradley Cooper. At the very least, you’re guaranteed an endorphin high. BY MARINA CHETNER
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This upscale fitness club makes headlines for its racy ad campaigns— #equinoxmademedoit—and its celebrity clientele (think Bradley Cooper, Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman and Gerard Butler). The luxe gyms are primarily filled with the club’s membership base, though some locations offer a reduced-rate day pass to local hotel guests that allows access to all of their facilities: weights, cardio machines, cycling studio and the groupfitness schedule offering “star” classes like Kettlebell ViPR (a handheld cylindrical weight), Strip Hop and Rockin’ Model Workout. The Santa Monica location, steps from the beach, allows open-air training on its balconies; has showers filled with Kiehl’s products; and like
all Equinox locations, features a full-service spa for massages, facials and even bronzing (for nonmembers, a spa treatment also grants complimentary gym access). Don’t be surprised if you overhear a screenplay being discussed over green smoothies at the juice bar, because, hello, you’re in L.A. Celeb-frequented studio: 8590 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.289.1900; equinox.com; 15 L.A. locations.
do, and it’s thanks in part to this drill-sergeant workout created by fitness instructor Barry Jay. Attendees of the one-hour class are split into two groups that rotate between intervals of cardio on the treadmill and floor-based strength training incorporating free weights, resistance bands and kettlebells. No two workouts are the same, and days are dedicated to muscle groups: Mondays are arms and abs; Tuesdays, legs and butt; and on the weekend, it’s a full-body regime. Trainers are hard-core; Allure magazine called the sessions “the best celebrity workout.” The mirrored gym is dimly lit; basic bathrooms have no showers; towels are free. Reserve your spot online and arrive five minutes earlier, as there’s a waitlist. Drop-in: $24. Flagship: 1106 N. La Cienega Blvd., #104,
West Hollywood, 310.360.6262; barrysbootcamp.com; two L.A. locations, and a Hollywood studio is set to open this summer.
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BFFs Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss SoulCycle, as do David Beckham, Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Is there a better reason to indoor cycle? Oh, yeah, for the mood-boosting, feel-good high. This is not your ordinary workout: All of the 45-minute, calorie-torching classes take place in a clublike setting with the instructor playing DJ, motivating cyclists with dance music intended to get them pedaling to the beat. The amped-up communal atmosphere makes the uniquely choreographed routines, which work both the upper body and the core, really
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It’s your first class? Welcome to the deep end … which means when the trainer yells over the music to “jog at a 12 percent incline,” you jog at a 12 percent incline. No excuses. There’s a reason David Beckham, Carrie Underwood, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Biel look the way they
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If you follow Jessica Alba on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the pictures she posts after intense 6:30 am Yoga Sculpt sessions with instructor Omar Lopez at Hot 8 Yoga, Beverly Hills. Otherwise, paparazzi snap her leaving the studio en route to her Honest Company offices in Santa Monica (where, incidentally, there is another Hot 8 Yoga). As the studio’s name implies, each of its 100 weekly yoga classes will make you sweat. Mandy Ingber, Jennifer Aniston’s yoga instructor, loves the Yoga Barre class, which combines ballet, yoga, body sculpting and cardio. You can also opt for the traditional 90-minute Hot Yoga class
Riding—and sweating—en masse at SoulCycle; below left, holding Warrior III pose at Hot 8 Yoga
(instructor Francesca Asumah attracts a huge crowd, so sign up online) or the aforementioned Yoga Sculpt class, which is aerobically challenging even without the free weights. One great thing about Hot 8 Yoga is that its heated studios are hightech when it comes to hygiene: Shock-absorbent floors are topped with ploy-extruded matting for maximum cleanliness, and a state-of-the-art filtration system regularly pumps fresh oxygen into the rooms. There are showers and lockers and, conveniently, an in-house café that serves tonics by Pressed Juicery. Drop-in: $25. Mats and towels cost extra. Flagship: 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 75, Beverly Hills, 310.986.6420; hot8yoga.com; two L.A. locations.
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The name of this studio makes you smile, as does its advertising featuring models reminiscent of a Workout-era Jane Fonda. Created by professional ballet dancer and certified Pilates instructor Jennifer Williams and her brand-developer husband, Deric, Pop Physique has attracted a bunch of celebrity fans across the design, music, TV and movie industries including Trina Turk, Haim, Kat Von D and Diane Kruger. Devotees of the 60-minute classes—a hybrid of ballet barre, Pilates and the Lotte Berk method—say that they produce quick results, sculpting the body into a leaner silhouette with muscle-lengthening and core-strengthening movements. (Side note: Holding an exercise ball between your thighs isn’t as easy as it looks.) Barre has been hailed as one of this year’s top workouts, and while beginners can try it in studios across L.A., Pop Physique offers a particularly good introduction. For a hipster vibe, head to the original studio in Silver Lake; for a beachside session, the Westside
is your best bet. Bring a pair of socks (cute pop socks are available for purchase at the studio); mat is provided. Drop-in: $20. Flagship: 3501 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.665.7777; popphysique.com; 10 L.A. locations, plus a new Larchmont studio due open at press time. / REEBOK CROSSFIT LAB /
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First impression of the regulars at this warehouselike storefront emblazoned with the words “Reebok CrossFit LAB”? Hardcore athletes. The 3,500-squarefoot space filled with hanging rings and boxing bags may look daunting, but don’t worry. That side is for the experienced CrossFit enthusiasts who’ve completed a mandatory six-day foundations course. The EFx (Endurance Fitness Training) class—a 45-minute fat-blasting class that follows a high-intensity interval training approach called Tabata—takes place in the adjoining smaller studio. Basically, you push through three sets of 8 x 20 second reps each on the treadmill, weights and the core. The class is a mix of men
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fun. A single class at $20 for first-time riders covers the cost of cycling shoes, a private locker and bathrooms with showers. SoulCycle co-founders Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice are celebrities in their own right—they’re among Goldman Sachs’ 100 Builders + Innovators, plus, in 2013, Fast Company voted SoulCycle one of the world’s top 10 most innovative companies in fitness. Call ahead to book your first ride. Flagship: 8570 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.7685; soul-cycle.com; seven L.A. locations, including the just-opened Hollywood studio on the Walk of Fame.
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Welcome to Burbank You’ll be stepping out in retro-style when you browse the amazing boutiques in Magnolia Park. Packed with more than 40 hipster apparel stores, artfully curated gift shops, and vintage furnishing emporiums, this neighborhood is every collectioners dream destination. Clockwise from top left: Audrey K, Pin-Up Girl Boutique, Playclothes, MindfulNest
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The yoga room at YAS Venice, a fitness center devoted to the combination of indoor cycling and yoga
and women who thrive on a balanced, back-to-basics workout made challenging by the coachlike motivation of the instructor. Owner Yumi Lee Mathews, personal trainer to Sofia Vergara, leads a couple of classes a week and is a dynamo: Armed with a stopwatch, she’ll correct your form, push you to your personal edge and make running a 9 percent incline fun. Drop-in: $25. Towels provided; showers available; complimentary valet parking. Flagship: 8466 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.413.2024; reebokcrossfitlab. com; one L.A. location.
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Of the three Exhale locations in Los Angeles, head to Santa Monica or Venice Beach for a yoga or Core Fusion class (Loews Hollywood is purely dedicated to spa). Exhale Venice, frequented by yoga-instructorto-the-stars Mandy Ingber, offers a variety of yoga classes: power, flow, chill and one-off workshops and teacher trainings led by the renowned Shiva Rea. On the flip side, Exhale Santa Monica at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows offers a dawn-to-dusk schedule of Core Fusion classes like Core Fusion Cardio + Barre, a mashup of Vinyasa flow coupled
with intervals of mountain climbers, weight work and pliés at the barre. This location also has a steam room, sauna, a Zen lounge and spa therapies so you can really make a day of it before heading across the road to the beach. Exhale fans include Kelly Rutherford and Star Jones. Single class: $25, which includes a mat and towel. Flagship: Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.319.3193; exhalespa.com; three L.A. locations.
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When a spinning studio inspires a reality TV show that has the potential to motivate couch potatoes off the sofa, you know things are getting serious. The new hourlong series Spun Out, airing on E! in July, is based on Cycle House and its charismatic instructors, who have garnered a local and celeb following (Madonna, Keith Urban and Charlize Theron). It stars lead instructor Nichelle Hines and her instructor-brother, Aaron Hines; apparel director Nick Hounslow; as well as the founders and owners, Adam and Lara Gillman. If you don’t catch the cycle-celebs at the Melrose outpost, you might at the new Santa Monica spinning sanctuary. Located opposite the
beach and around the corner from Santa Monica Place, the 4,000-square-foot studio has a 48-seat cycling room, dimmable LED lights, showers, a fitness boutique, free postworkout snacks like apples and bananas, and validated parking. First class: $18 by registering online (includes shoe rental and towels). With every class taken, the studio donates two meals to those in need. Oh, and bring your water bottle, because unlimited alkaline water is available. Flagship: 8511 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.358.0888; cyclehousela.com; two L.A. locations.
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CorePower Yoga has a following worthy of name-dropping: Reese Witherspoon, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Ashley Greene, Vanessa Hudgens and Michelle Branch. Why are the classes so, well, hot? Firstly, they’re accessible to all fitness types. Secondly, heat and humidity are precisely controlled. On offer: four levels of the signature heated Power Vinyasa classes (C1, C1.5, C2 and C3); the 26-pose Hot Yoga sequence; Hot Power Fusion; and Yoga Sculpt using light weights. Prepare to arrive early for the ultrapopular monthly themed
classes like “Glow Flow,” ’80s-themed Yoga Sculpt and “Madonna Mania” classes. A single class is $23, though new students can sign up for a free week and visit for seven days straight ... which you might do because the accredited instructors are as cool as their playlists. To sweat next to a star, head to the Studio City, Wilshire or Hollywood studios. Mat and towel rental cost extra. Most popular studio: 11819 Wilshire Blvd, #214, L.A., 323.545.9642; corepoweryoga.com; seven L.A. locations. / YAS /
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When a picture of Kate Hudson’s toned bod went viral after a session at YAS in Venice, Angelenos exclaimed, “We’ll have what she’s having!” Turns out yoga and spinning (hence, YAS) is the secret sauce to her lean physique. Founded in 2001 by entrepreneur, fitness instructor and New York Times best-selling author Kimberly Fowler, the brand has studios in Silver Lake, downtown L.A. and Venice—the original—where spinners rock to tunes like “Rock the Casbah” and anything Foo Fighters in a converted garage doused in natural light. Afterward, you can stretch, recalibrate and recover with a yoga class in the adjacent exposed-brick studio. It’s all very cool, very Abbot Kinney, very Zen. The studio’s communal vibe extends to the unisex bathroom with its trough basin and huge (private) concrete shower. Renée Zellweger, Tony Goldwyn, Whitney Port and Justin Long have been spotted at YAS studios around town. The first class (yoga or spin) costs $10. Towels are available for purchase. Flagship: 1101 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.396.6993; go2yas.com; three L.A. locations.
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A smorgasbord of temptations at Steak & Whisky in Hermosa Beach
O IT WHETHER YOU LIKE YOUR STEAK well-done or on the rare side, there are chophouses all over town offering whatever cut you desire, cooked just the way you want it. Here’s what’s cooking at some of the hottest new spots to hit L.A.’s sizzling steak scene. The Palm was a legend in West Hollywood for nearly 40 years, hosting Hollywood movers and shakers and immortalizing around 2,000 of them in caricatures on its walls. Also legendary was the classic steakhouse menu: Think surf ’n’ turf with Nova Scotia premium lobster and prime New York strip. That location closed last year, but another Palm recently debuted in Beverly Hills, where there’s an L.A. mural
just waiting for caricatures of new customers and old friends. Wait until the sun goes down to check out the new late-night menu at Jacques Fiorentino and Mary Anne Reyes’ brasserieinspired restaurant on Melrose Avenue. To bring home an authentic French flavor, L’Assiette Steak Frites uses the culotte cut—a rarity in most U.S. steakhouses, it features minimal marbling—and keeps the steak evenly cooked and juicy with a fourhour sous-vide process. The meat is quickly seared and sliced before it hits the plate, where it’s paired with beef-tallow Kennebec pommes frites and the restaurant’s secret house sauce. In downtown L.A., Brazilian steakhouse
Fogo de Chão has opened its latest location. Gaucho chefs expertly grill 16 churrasco cuts of meat that are dramatically presented on swords, and tableside service keeps running until you turn the green circle over to red—and then back again. Known for its long-established restaurant on North La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills, the chain’s new 8,000-square-foot all-you-can-eater has quickly gained a local following. Also on La Cienega, restaurateur brothers Ian and Justin Hopper have mixed their family heritage into what may be L.A.’s only upscale Indonesian steakhouse, Hutchinson. You’ll find top cuts of dryaged American and Japanese beef, though
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OUT Hang on to your forks and knives: There’s a steakhouse explosion rocking Los Angeles.
SPREAD, LANEWOOD STUDIO; HUTCHINSON, RYAN TANAKA
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Indonesian curry, coconut rice and caramelized baby bok choy with short rib make up house-favorite Beef Rendang. Every second Monday, gather your friends for rijsttafel, or “rice table,” a selection of 12 to 25 dishes anchored together by family-style rice. The second restaurant from Gusto’s chef Vic Casanova, Pistola is a modern tribute to the traditional Italian steakhouse. Inspired by The Godfather and designed by Cliff Fong, it’s a smart spot on stylish West 3rd Street. The menu features big glasses of red along with excellent steaks, chops, pasta and seafood. The head of the gang might try the dry-aged 18-ounce Delmonico. Located in the Americana at Brand, Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak gives shop-
pers and visitors a contemporary twist on the traditional American steakhouse. Alongside the starring attraction there’s a patisserie, a shellfish cart and a tableside Japanese whiskey service. In the piano bar you can try a Lucky Lindy cocktail with lamb ragout toast, then return for the monthly curated “beverage experience.” Just before the new year, Nick’s Manhattan Beach opened in the former Chez Soi space in the Metlox center, and like the SoCal chain’s other locations in Laguna Beach, Long Beach and San Clemente, the downtown Manhattan Beach location offers classic American fare. There’s plenty of steak on the menu, but filling breakfasts and brunch stand out, too. Liquid assets include the signature Nick’s Bloody Mary, complete with a blue-cheese olive. The minimal, smart, dark-wood stylings of Spear Steakhouse in the former Le Ka space will draw you to the heart of downtown L.A. Its steaks are served with roasted bone marrow and a side of crustacean butter, mushroom bordelaise or housemade Worcestershire, and chef Greg Paul keeps pescatarians happy with a sea of oyster and fish choices. As the name suggests, new Ocean Prime in Beverly Hills gives you the best of land and sea in its supper-club atmosphere. Whether you choose seafood, sushi, steak or something from the raw bar, it’s all brought to the plate by executive chef Matt Briggs. Alternatively, spend a decadent moment at the bar with a scotch and a surf ’n’ turf appetizer of scallops and short ribs. Rustic meets modern at Steak & Whisky, which just opened in downtown Hermosa Beach. The fifth joint from chef/partner Tin Vuong and partner Jed Sanford of Blackhouse Hospitality Management (sister restaurants Abigaile and Día de Campo are steps away), it applies a blend of cultural influences to American classics like traditional porterhouse and dry-aged beef. A thoughtful touch: 10 whiskey lockers allow patrons to store their drink of choice. Also brand-new is Baltaire on San Vicente Boulevard. Helmed by executive chef Travis Strickland, the sophisticated Brentwood restaurant offers plenty of prime steaks, wines by the glass, old-school charm and sun-or-star dining on its 2,500-squarefoot terrace—perhaps best enjoyed with the Baltaire Julep cocktail in hand.
PRIME LOCATIONS The Palm 267 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.550.8811 L’Assiette Steak Frites 7166 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.274.2319 Fogo de Chão 800 S. Figueroa Ave., downtown, 213.228.4300 Hutchinson 826 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.360.0884 Pistola 8022 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.951.9800 Bourbon Steak Los Angeles The Americana at Brand, 237 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, 818.839.4130 Nick's Manhattan Beach 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.7373 Spear Steakhouse 800 W. 6th St., downtown, 213.688.3000 Ocean Prime 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.859.4818 Steak & Whisky 117 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, 310.318.5555 Baltaire 11647 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 424.273.1660
Indonesian steakhouse Hutchinson
Still Cooking
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte is adding to its international roster with a new location planned for 8755 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood. A huge place with indoor and outdoor seating, it will draw inspiration from its French flagship, serving steak frites with a secret-recipe buttery herb sauce. And coming soon to the old Circa space at 903 Manhattan Ave. in Manhattan Beach is steak-centric The Arthur J. It's the latest venture of renowned chef David LeFevre (M.B. Post, Fishing With Dynamite) and is named after the grandfather of his collaborators, the Simms brothers (Simmzy’s).
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A world away from the ordinary. A block away from beach.
Santa Monica
Don’t miss Main Street’s MAINopoly Taste of Main on May 24th and the 15th Annual Main Street Summer SOULstice on June 28th
Gioia
Manchego
La Vecchia Cucina
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Gioia (joy-a), Italian for “joy”. Women’s ethnic-style apparel and accessories. Artistic clothing that is feminine, unique, comfortable and affordable. Parking in back. Voted Santa Monica’s most loved boutique.
Manchego’s seasonal menu features Spanish tapas with a Mediterranean influence, housemade sangria and a unique Spanish wine list.
Santa Monica’s finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990. Offering outstanding cuisine, great wine, full bar and warm hospitality. L, D (daily).
Adelheid & Euphemia Studio 2802 Main Street 310 570 5267 shoppingcarttree.com
Shopping-cart tree artist Anthony Schmitt is now scheduling appointments for your creative/interior needs and design services for consultation. Email anthony@anthonyschmittdesigns.com.
Basement Tavern
O’Brien’s Irish Pub
2640 Main Street 310 396 2469 thevictorian.com
2941 Main Street 310 396 4725 obrienspub.com
The Victorian, frequently used as a wedding/ events venue, has a hidden “speak-easy” style bar called Basement Tavern at the Victorian. Live music 7 days a week. Happy hour (daily), Br (Su).
This cozy neighborhood pub has been around since 1995, proudly serving a great range of brews, whiskeys and spirits as well as fine Irish and American cuisine. Live music and happy hour nightly. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily).
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WHERE ABOUTS The City of Angels is among the most vibrant and diverse cities in the Western Hemisphere. The area generally referred to as L.A. is actually made up of numerous cities and neighborhoods, each with its own vibe. Here’s our guide to the most visited among them.
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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 5 square miles, but Beverly Hills looms large in pop culture as a posh locale that boasts some 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. 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 5 square miles. Among the more storied and oft-filmed estates nestled in the hills is the 19th-century English Revival-style Greystone Park & Mansion, 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. Burberry, Saint Laurent and Gucci each recently debuted new or renovated flagships on Rodeo, reminding retailers that 90210 is still the most prestigious ZIP code in the States. Ascend the Italian-esque side street to fine-art destination Galerie Michael and 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 Drive. Continuing west, pass Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and recently revamped 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 two of the entertainment businesses
based here. Rub shoulders with the powerlunchers at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon or Wolfgang Puck’s legendary Spago on Cañon, or grab dinner and a jazz performance at new Spaghettini & the Dave Koz Lounge just up 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 0.7-squaremile modern acropolis of Century City. ICM Partners and Creative Artists Agency are located here, as is a Fox Studios lot and countless legal, financial, entertainment and hospitality firms. But those outside the biz won’t be excluded. 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.
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of the priciest mansions in L.A. County, not to mention the world’s most recognizable ZIP code. Rodeo Drive, perhaps the world’s most famous shopping street, offers virtually every label worth its logo.
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NEW IN TOWN
Spaghettini & the Dave Koz Lounge
The Seal Beach favorite teams with acclaimed saxophonist Dave Koz to bring Cal-Italian cuisine and live entertainment to Beverly Hills. 184 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.424.4600
Striiike
The in-demand Streicher sisters share their celeb-beloved hair, makeup and brow expertise at this new beauty bar. 9278 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.205.2600
Wally’s Vinoteca
This convivial new spot from the owners of Wally’s Wine and Spirits serves small plates paired with more than 100 wines by the glass. 447 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.475.3540
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 cafés among its Mediterranean Revival and art deco buildings.
Nearby on Constellation Boulevard, epicures are drawn to Tom Colicchio’s Craft and 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 at UCLA and the outdoor Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden in the north campus, the planetarium on the south campus and the 7-acre Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens. The free Hammer Museum is nearby and houses Impressionist paintings as well as cutting-edge contemporary works. 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 cafés 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 theater, and the Fox theater across the street. Built circa 1931, the Fox 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 Le Conte Avenue in one of the oldest buildings in Westwood.
Culver City
Covering 5 square miles about 4 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
/ massage from the heart
➺When Tomoko Kurono—the daughter of a village healer in Osaka, Japan—set out to find a massage that would remove negative energy from her body and renew her spirit, little did she know that her journey would lead her to create Tomoko Spa, a luxuriously minimalist Japanese sanctuary new to Beverly Drive. The spa offers four treatment rooms, two of which accommodate couples and feature hinoki wood bathtubs, and guests enjoy graciously served snacks and a foot bath (ashiyu). The raisons d’être, though, are the exquisite signature massages. Drawing from Eastern and Western traditions and incorporating such elements as sake and organic oils, they will take you on your own journey to tranquillity and bliss. 141 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.205.7300, tomokospa.com —S.E.
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Bruin theater in Westwood
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 on Washington. In 1924, the site became Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. Classics including The Wizard of Oz would eventually be filmed on its movie lots. (News reports of the time indicate that the “Munchkins” partied hard during their stay at the Culver Hotel.) Today, Culver City’s screen culture is still going strong, with the TV series Cougar Town 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 the Sony Pictures Studio Tour. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 92.
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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
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 Marina del Rey. 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 the Promenade, 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 the 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 such as JET John Eshaya. Santa Monica Pier, built in 1909, is at the end of Colorado Avenue and features Pacific Park, a mini amusement park with food stands and rides, including a solar-powered, LED-lit Ferris wheel.
Main Street + Montana Avenue
Compared with the hustle and bustle of Third Street Promenade, Montana Avenue is downright tranquil. Between 6th and 17th streets are fashionable boutiques, including Brentwood General Store and Clare V. Father’s Office, known for its stellar burger, and R+D Kitchen are tops for dining; dessert lovers might venture to Sweet Lady Jane for its famous cakes. Just minutes south of downtown Santa Monica, Main Street exudes a beachyupscale vibe. The long stretch between Pico Boulevard and Rose Avenue contains a number of galleries, pubs, restaurants including Chinois on Main, and shops such as Liseanne Frankfurt and Mona Moore. 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 entertain-
ment is at the Broad Stage, Santa Monica College’s first-rate, 499-seat performing arts, film, dance and theater venue. As L.A. has emerged as a fine-arts capital, the campuslike Bergamot Station on Michigan Avenue has become an important destination. It’s home to some 30 galleries, the Santa Monica Museum of Art and a café.
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. Many of Malibu’s best destinations are visible from PCH, such as the many restaurants with ocean views, from the casual (Malibu Seafood) to the upscale (Nobu Malibu). Adjacent to the Malibu Lagoon and Bird Sanctuary, the Adamson House is filled
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Chef Alex Ageneau, formerly of Patina and the Royce, cooks seasonal dishes on a wood-burning oven from an open kitchen at this new restaurant. 507 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 424.268.4433
Free City
Shop comfy basics, colorful sweats, vinyl and more at this L.A.-based brand’s graphic new hippiehappy boutique. 535 California Ave., Venice, 424.238.5568
Burro
This savvy souvenir shop (sibling to Burro, formerly Firefly, in Venice) stocks artisan goods and gifts for independent thinkers at the Malibu Country Mart. 23410 Civic Center Way, Suite A-3, Malibu, 310.456.3700
Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. Opposite: Geoffrey’s Malibu restaurant; Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades
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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 shops and industrial-chic lofts. Looky-loos stroll Ocean Front Walk to ogle the vendors and performers, or bodybuilders at Muscle Beach.
Brentwood
The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades
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, is wine country. Malibu Discovery offers tours of the region, with stops at tasting rooms such as Malibu Wines and Sip Malibu.
Topanga + Pacific Palisades
In the 1960s, hippies and musicians such as Neil Young hid out in idyllic Topanga, accessed by Topanga Canyon Boulevard from Pacific Coast Highway. 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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Palisades, south of Topanga on PCH and accessed from Temescal Canyon Road. Hikers love the shady trails in Temescal Gateway Park, and cafés 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 A+R are the main attrac-
Reese Witherspoon, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are some of the celebrities said to live in this affluent enclave northeast of Santa Monica. San Vicente Boulevard functions as the neighborhood’s main street, with copious independent shops, bakeries, cafés 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.
Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Its main attraction is the marina, the largest man-made small-craft harbor in the world. Restaurants such as Cast & Plow and casual Tony P’s are positioned to take advantage of the views. For an up-close look at the harbor’s marine life, rent kayaks from Marina del Rey Boat Rentals. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 92.
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panies as Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger to spend more time with her two young girls, she couldn’t shake her creative spirit, and her daughters became her muses. The result was Pink Chicken, a line of vintage-inspired clothing for babies, little girls, tweens and moms that’s been spotted on the daughters of Halle Berry, Nicole Richie and Jennifer Garner. Last fall, Pink Chicken expanded from its Hamptons home to a Santa Monica boutique outfitted in hand-blocked blue-lotus wallpaper and oceanscape photography. The welcoming shop offers the brand’s breezy, easy dresses and separates, as well as gifts, books and accessories that are sure to thrill wee chicks. 1524 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310.395.6048, pinkchicken.com —G.G.
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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 here rocks 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 Rock & Reilly’s and newer 1 OAK. The Comedy Store continues to showcase the leading names in stand-up 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-to-the-minute fashion, check out the collections at Zadig & Voltaire 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 have wild facades 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 the Row, Monique Lhuillier and Isabel Marant.
West Hollywood Design District Melrose Avenue’s massive Pacific Design Center is the hub of L.A.’s flourishing art, fashion and design district, formerly known as the Avenues, which runs along the pedestrian-friendly retail corridors of Melrose and Beverly and Robertson boulevards. The complex itself—monolithic blue, green and red buildings designed by celebrated architect Cesar Pelli—is itself noteworthy, and its 1.2 million square feet house 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 West Hollywood, filled with trendy restau-
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The h.wood Group’s new karaoke bar combines singing, retro cocktails and dim sum. 9201 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2068
Moschino
The Italian fashion house opens its first stateside retail concept in the West Hollywood Design District. 8933 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 818.827.5700
Odys + Penelope Quinn and Karen Hatfield’s latest offering serves up simple California fare prepared via wood-fired smoker, churrasco or live-fire grill. 127 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.939.1033
Chris Burden’s installation Urban Light at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Opposite, from left: Farmers Market; a Melrose Avenue boutique
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M Beverly Hills may be the toniest shopping district in L.A., but Robertson Boulevard is not far behind.
rants, 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, Giuseppe Zanotti, True Religion Brand Jeans, Uniqlo, Maje and Sandro boutiques are among more than 160 establishments drawing consumers. On West 3rd Street east of Beverly Center, you’ll find favorite boutiques such as BedHead for chic pajamas and Duncan Quinn for bespoke tailored suits. The many great dining options include Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo’s Son of a Gun, plus a branch of Magnolia Bakery. On Beverly Boulevard, you can browse vintage couture at Beige or high-end home décor and accessories at Garde. Afterward, you can experience market-fresh American cuisine at Cooks County or hearty Italian on the romantic patio at Dominick’s.
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Robertson Boulevard
Beverly Hills may be the county’s toniest shopping district, but Robertson Boulevard is not far behind, particularly if you’re young and hot and have your own reality show. The celebutante set hits Rebecca Taylor 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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➺“Everything old is new again” doesn’t seem like an on-point description of L.A.,
unless it’s in reference to the homegrown clothing line Reformation. This Melrose Avenue boutique, which opened its flagship store on the perennially cool-girl street in 2012 and has since built a strong celebrity following, boasts clothes made from all-natural materials that were once discarded fabrics or vintage finds. Each piece has been meticulously recast into a chic style that’s complemented by the store’s modern decor. Shop for head-to-toe looks from the selection of soft striped shirts, slick leather jackets, bright floral dresses and faded blue jeans as Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake play overhead. Then relax in the lounge with a helping of enviro-friendly Boxed Water. 8253 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.852.0005, thereformation.com —K.D.
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The Pacific Design Center, aka “the Blue Whale,” anchors the West Hollywood Design District.
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 on 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 traditional 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, taqueria 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 a central fountain. Nordstrom, a movie theater and stores such as Topshop Topman are joined by myriad restaurants. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of West Hollywood, see pages 92-93.
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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 of Hollywood + Highland
Hollywood & Highland has been a catalyst for the rebirth of Hollywood Boulevard. Its Dolby Theatre is the home of the Academy Awards, and 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”). Other draws include Ohm nightclub and shops such as Kitson, Sweet! candy store and Louis Vuitton. Next door to Hollywood & Highland is the TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre), famous for its celebrity handprints embedded in the concrete 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 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 Wicked, 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 museums, but don’t expect to encounter Picasso or Monet. 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 stars such as Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds. You can ponder some zany accomplishments at the Guinness World Record Museum, while the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium offers bizarre exhibitions on double-headed animals and shrunken human heads. Movie buffs head to the Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building, which displays 10,000 artifacts showcasing 100 years of showbiz history, including Indiana Jones’ whip and the honeymoon dress worn by Marilyn Monroe after she married Joe DiMaggio.
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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its decline not long ago. But with hot new boutiques, restaurants, hotels and condos sprouting up, it has re-emerged as a bona fide destination, and waves of international visitors mingle with colorful locals.
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NEW IN TOWN All’Acqua
Atwater Village’s new Italian spot serves rustic fare, including wood-fired pizzas. 3280 Glendale Blvd., L.A., 323.663.3280
LAXArt
Culver City’s nonprofit contemporary art space moves to bigger digs. 7000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, 323.871.4140
Mollusk Surf Shop
The San Franciscobased beachy brand brings its colorful styles to a new clubhouse in Silver Lake. 3511 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.928.2735
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.
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
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the guise of literary advancement at librarythemed Hemingway’s, and attempt to get past the velvet rope at Playhouse (or try 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 September. 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.
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
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➺There’s a reason nipped waists and full skirts are always in style: They never fail to
flatter. Just ask Zooey Deschanel and Taylor Swift, two of the silhouette’s modern-day poster girls. And which L.A. designer do they turn to, again and again? Eva Franco, whose feminine frocks are now available at her debut boutique in Echo Park. Franco’s line is carried by retailers worldwide, but it wasn’t long ago that she was perfecting her designs in flea markets through direct feedback from her customers. She’s enjoying that personal relationship with her fans once again at the shop, located just a few miles from the downtown factory where all of the garments are made. When you visit, say oui to a selfie with an Instagram-perfect Parisian backdrop in the dressing room. 1555 Echo Park Ave., L.A., 213.250.2500, evafranco.com —S.E.
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. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see pages 93-94.
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Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park offers stunning views of the L.A. Basin.
lounges such as Rockwell represent the neighborhood’s increasing sophistication. A once-forgotten stretch of Hollywood Boulevard in Los Feliz now hosts boutiques such as Paper Moon Vintage 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, 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. Farther east on Sunset Boulevard, chic handbags at the Clare V. flagship beckon.
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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.
➺Downtown Los Angeles could not be hotter, with new restaurants and shops opening daily. Historic art
deco structures share the streetscape 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. 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 the station, which celebrated its 75th anniversary last year, 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 connect to the Blue Line to Long Beach or Expo Line to Culver City. The Gold Line runs to Pasadena. Nonstop bus service to LAX is available 24/7. Metrolink commuter trains connect distant suburbs, and Amtrak trains offer scenic coastal journeys.
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 lauded Walt Disney Concert Hall, winter 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 visual, media and performing 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 (dormant at press time) that climbs to California Plaza from Hill Street below, is billed as “The Shortest Railway in the World.” 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 art deco-style Los Angeles Public Library.
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 49 cents.
Historic Districts
Undergoing a renaissance is the Broadway Theatre District, home to once-opulent movie palaces. Several, such as the United Artists theater (now the stylish Theatre at Ace Hotel), have been revived or restored to their original grandeur. Hip shops such as Acne Studios lend cachet to the area. The Bradbury Building, 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 Redbird
Chef Neal Fraser’s new restaurant serves modern American fare and cocktails from Julian Cox and Tobin Shea in the rectory of the former St. Vibiana’s cathedral. 114 E. 2nd St., downtown, 213.788.1191
B.S. Taqueria
Chef Ray Garcia helms this homage to the art of taco-making, due open at press time. 514 W. 7th St., downtown, bstaqueria.com
Preux & Proper
Moonshine drinks and a daiquiri bar are the pièces de résistance at this twostory New Orleansthemed spot. 840 S. Spring St., downtown, 213.896.0090
Walt Disney Concert Hall. Opposite, from left: Fans at Dodger Stadium in Chavez Ravine; Grand Park
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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 former St. Vibiana’s cathedral, now home to stylish Redbird restaurant.
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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 trendy 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. The Jewelry District draws shoppers to markets such as St. Vincent Jewelry Center; in the neighboring Fashion District, 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. For an awesome mix of old-school produce vendors and lunch counters and new, upscale specialty stalls, Grand Central Market, near the foot of Angels Flight, is the place to go. And the burgeoning
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Chinatown
Chinatown remains a great destination for sampling dim sum or browsing for clothing, tea or home goods. Cultural highlights include the ornate Thien Hau Temple and the Chinese American Museum. Pedestrian-oriented Chung King Road and Gin Ling Way are home to galleries; 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 bar scene is popping, led by watering holes like Far Bar and newer Wolf & Crane, and you can nibble on traditional sushi prepared by veteran chefs at Japanese Village Plaza. Just a few steps down 1st Street is the
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➺ Founded by French expats Nicolas Libert and Emmanuel Renoird, Please Do Not Enter is a combination art gallery, exhibition space and boutique housed in the historic PacMutual building. A thoughtfully curated collection of unique and limited-edition pieces includes the work of Parisian photographer Grégoire Cheneau and New York-based Russian artist Slava Mogutin, and dramatic polishedbrass sculptures by Israeli-born Arik Levy punctuate the museumlike space. Artsy coffee table books are offered, as well as men’s fashion from designers Jean-Paul Knott, Christophe Lemaire and Italian swimwear label Xarifa; leather goods from Quinoa Paris; eyewear from L.G.R; and masculine jewelry from Adrien Moniquet. 523 W. 6th St., downtown, 213.263.0037, pleasedonotenter.com —R.G.
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 Beaux Arts-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. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of downtown, see page 93.
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The retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center in Exposition Park
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, Rock’n Fish 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.
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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.
➺Pasadena is no ordinary bedroom community, with Craftsman-style bungalows hinting at a worldOld Pasadena
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, trendy boutiques and excellent restaurants such as Union, from lauded chef Bruce Kalman. Pedestrian-only alleys meander through One Colorado, where chic shops such as Gold Bug, Mohawk General Store and Oska beckon and restaurants offer alfresco dining overlooking a sculpture-strewn square. A few steps east of Old Pasadena lies Paseo Colorado, a shopping and dining center with ArcLight Cinemas and upscale shops lining garden promenades. This mixed-use development’s open-air design frames views of such historic structures as Pasadena City Hall, on Garfield Avenue.
Playhouse District + South Lake Avenue
Anchored by the Mission-style Pasadena Playhouse, this district is filled with upscale
antique shops, boutiques and dining rooms with ornate facades. 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 pagoda-crowned USC Pacific Asia Museum features decorative arts from every corner of Asia, and the Pasadena Museum of California Art celebrates Golden State art, architecture and design from 1850 to the present. Just east of the Playhouse District, South Lake Avenue is a vibrant, 12-block shopping and dining district. At the Commons and Burlington Arcade, charming boutiques are set around European-style courtyards. Farther south on Lake Avenue is 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 from February to August. The immediate neigh-
borhood features the legacy of architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Wallace Neff and Paul Williams. The genius of Greene & Greene, pioneers of the Arts and 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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The pure-beauty brand brings its cult-favorite products to a cute new boutique. 40 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.564.2648
Superba Snacks + Coffee
Paul Hibler’s restaurant empire expands eastward with this coffee and pastry shop, due open at press time. 712 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena
Tankfarm & Co. Heritage-inspired menswear rules at this new Orange County-based shop at the Americana at Brand. 767 Americana Way, Glendale, 818.247.2099
Gamble House in Pasadena. Opposite, from left: Window-shoppers on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena; the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino
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The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s natural Southern California habitat is famous for its wild peafowl.
a towering neon obelisk is the Alex Theatre on Brand Boulevard, 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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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. A beautiful new education and visitor center greets guests. 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 cafés. 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 café after another, from Vietnamese and French to Italian and 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 the new David Yurman. The center is a great place for a movie followed by dinner and cocktails at Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak or Katsuya. The trilevel indoor shopping center Glendale Galleria is adjacent. Its department stores include Bloomingdale’s, 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
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➺ Occupying an Old Pasadena storefront is Home Brewed Bar, where milk teas
and iced coffees are patiently, painstakingly cold-brewed for 20 hours, resulting in handcrafted beverages that are as mellow as they are refreshing. Flavored milk teas include peach oolong, lychee and coconut-mint-honeydew, while coffees are flavored with vanilla, salted caramel or chocolate. An array of international artisanal teas is offered, and enhancements like boba, coffee jelly and aloe vera provide endless possibilities for customization. The space is small but inviting, with Edison bulbs hanging from a soaring ceiling over communal tables of reclaimed wood. You’ll be hard-pressed to return to Starbucks after experiencing Home Brewed Bar. 39 N. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, 626.397.2887, homebrewedbar.com —R.G.
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 Botanic 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 94.
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Public art near Pasadena City Hall
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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 MOVIEMAKING MAGIC HAPPENS.
➺The Valley is a sprawling collection of communities, each with its own attractions and charms. Universal City
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 Despicable Me attraction and King Kong 360 3-D, created by film director Peter Jackson. Make like Brad and Angelina and splurge for Universal’s VIP Experience, which pampers its guests with such perks as private tour guides, exclusive backlot access, lunch in the VIP dining room and front-of-the-line access for every ride. Among the wide-ranging attractions next door at pedestrian-only Universal CityWalk are skydiving simulations at iFly Hollywood, mechanical bull riding at Saddle Ranch Chop House and rock ‘n’ roll bowling at Jillian’s Hi Life Lanes. Restaurants include Karl Strauss Brewing Co., and boutiques such as Lush Cosmetics and Skechers will loosen your wallet.
Burbank
Burbank calls itself “the town behind the tinsel”—and with good reason. This cosmopolitan city is home to some of the most famous players in the entertainment business, including Walt Disney Studios, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Get a taste of the action on a Warner Bros. VIP tour or as part of the studio audience at a taping of one of your favorite programs, such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The media district, which encompasses most of these companies, also boasts some notable dining destinations, including the iconic Bob’s Big Boy, which hosts a classic-car show every Friday. As vibrant as it is, Burbank’s entertainment industry is hardly the city’s only draw. More than 160 restaurants and shops cater to locals and visitors alike. The downtown district offers a major-mall shopping experience, movie theaters and the ever-popular Ikea, but surrounding streets, such as historic San Fernando Boulevard, have a more homegrown feel, with nightlife destinations, shops and trendy bistros such as Granville Cafe. Another must-visit district is hip Mag-
nolia Park, centered at Magnolia Boulevard and Hollywood Way, which offers indie cafés, antique shops and some of L.A.’s best retro and vintage boutiques (Playclothes and Pinup Girl are favorites). Always-packed Porto’s Bakery—one of the country’s top restaurants, according to Yelp—offers excellent pastries and sandwiches from Europe and the owners’ native Cuba. Do like the outdoors? Burbank is a gateway to the Verdugo Mountains, which are crisscrossed with hiking trails. A workout here is rewarded with spectacular views of Burbank, the Hollywood Hills and downtown L.A. For golf enthusiasts, DeBell Golf Club features regulation 18-hole and par-3 courses. And during the summer, the outdoor amphitheater Starlight Bowl hosts a music series. If you’re jetting into or out of L.A., you can escape the hassles of LAX by opting for Burbank’s uncongested Bob Hope Airport. It offers nonstop flights to many cities across the country and is centrally located, with easy access to Hollywood and downtown L.A., as well as the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.
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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.
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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 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 restaurants like the Federal Bar, a lively gastropub with a full calendar of music and comedy, and Idle Hour, a hot new bar in a barrel-shaped landmark building from the 1940s, the momentum continues for this transitlinked 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 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, plus a greater concentration of acclaimed sushi bars (such as Asanebo) than Little Tokyo. For shopping, there are charming boutiques, including Dari and Voyage et Cie, and beauty retreats such as Belle Visage Day Spa and Face Haus facial bar. 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 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 Macy’s and
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Bloomingdale’s and featuring upscale boutiques in a particularly pleasant environment. Sherman Oaks Galleria is near the junction of the 405 and 101 freeways; draws include ArcLight Cinemas.
Deep in the Valley
Westfield Topanga shopping center is loaded with exclusive designer boutiques, including Louis Vuitton and David Yurman, plus department stores Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy’s. Farther west off the Ventura Freeway (U.S. 101) is Calabasas, where celebrities move for more elbow room. Upscale shopping and casual eater-
ies live at the Commons at Calabasas, an elegant open-air destination. A few exits beyond that is Westlake Village, where locals hit the luxurious 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. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 94.
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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 2 miles of beaches with sand so fine that developers from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu imported it in the 1920s. This laid-back city 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 city’s picturesque pier, the Roundhouse Aquarium delights with touch tanks. The pier features 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. East of the pier along Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue are chic boutiques and a burgeoning dining scene, with restaurants such as M.B. Post, Fishing with Dynamite, Little Sister and The Strand House drawing gourmands from across L.A. The Metlox center is a popular gathering spot, with shops such as 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 2-mile 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 Killer Shrimp. Beyond Pier Plaza, on Hermosa Avenue, Jay Leno still draws crowds to the Comedy & Magic Club with Sunday night shows. To the plaza’s east, café/boutique Gum Tree and Wicked+ are charming standouts 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 2 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 Cami and the Catalina Cooking Store covering a 6-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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Feminine fashions beckon from this boutique in the Metlox center. 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Suite D-122, Manhattan Beach, 310.545.8800
Nick’s
The O.C.-based chain brings its upscale American comfort food to the South Bay. 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.7373
Steak & Whisky
Blackhouse Hospitality Group plants a steakhouse (due open at press time) steps from its Abigaile and Día de Campo. 117 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, 310.318.5555
Korean Bell of Friendship in San Pedro. Opposite, from left: Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach; Gum Tree boutique in Hermosa Beach
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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.
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. Eight miles inland on Crenshaw Boulevard sprawls the 87-acre South Coast Botanic Garden in tony Palos Verdes Estates. 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 migration. Just beyond is the Mediterraneanstyle Terranea Resort, which offers fine dining, a spa and a public nine-hole golf course. A few miles south along Palos Verdes Drive West is the Wayfarers Chapel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son, Lloyd Wright. The impressive Swedenborgian “glass church” is a popular wedding venue. Nearby, the 18-hole public course at Trump National Golf Club is top-ranked.
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San Pedro
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 one 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 offering rentals and lessons.
Long Beach
In the southwest corner of L.A. County, Long Beach boasts a busy commercial port, an
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Bay locals love design-minded general store Wicked+ in downtown Hermosa Beach, founded by marketing gurus Brian and Colin Cooley. But the expertly stocked shop is decidedly geared for guys. Enter Beach & Beverly, a new boutique offering women’s Cali-cool clothes and products handpicked by the Cooley brothers, steps away from the duo’s first store. Inside, you’ll find shoes, accessories, casual separates and alluring lingerie from such brands as Tularosa, Shinola and For Love & Lemons. You can also indulge in L.A.-made chocolates from Compartes or catch up on the latest issue of Darling magazine. Whether prepping for a wild night out or a cozy afternoon in, you’ll find the essentials at Beach & Beverly. 135 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, 310.379.9630, beachandbeverly.com —G.G.
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Manhattan Beach is prime surfing territory and renowned for its fine sand.
attraction-packed waterfront and more than 5 miles of beaches. Among its most popular draws is the 1,020-foot-long Queen Mary, a historic, supposedly haunted ship-turnedhotel, dining and shopping attraction permanently moored in Long Beach Harbor. Alongside it is the Cold War-era Scorpion Russian 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 family-friendly 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 93.
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Wright Of Way After a three-year restoration, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, a national historic landmark, UNESCO World Heritage List nominee and highlight of the Barnsdall Art Park in Hollywood/Los Feliz, is once again open to the public. Built as part of a proposed arts complex for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall between 1919 and 1921 in what Wright called a “California Romanza” architectural style, the residence was Wright’s first L.A. project. In 1927, Barnsdall gave the Wrightdesigned structures and 11 surrounding acres to the city of Los Angeles for use as a public art park. Look for representations of the hollyhock—Barnsdall’s favorite flower—throughout the residence’s design scheme during a self-guided tour Thursday-Sunday 11 am- 4 pm. p. 78
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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 $$$ Map I13
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BUTCHERS & BARBERS Local bar masters the Houston brothers present this lively American bistro. A charcuterie board and roasted garlic-rosemary popcorn can be shared before moving on to salmon with parsnip purée, hanger steak with Point Reyes blue cheese butter or 18-ounce bone-in pork chop with plum-pine nut gremolata. Creative artisanal cocktails and a vintage setting—Charlie Chaplin once lived in the historic building—enhance the experience. D (Tu-Su). 6531 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.461.1464 $$ Map H14 THE CHURCH KEY With off-menu items rolled table-totable, this trendy spot has adopted the charm and spontaneity of dim sum. The menu—playful and eclectic with a wide variety of global influences—is executed and presented with style. In addition, mixologists dressed as a Pan Am flight attendants steer airline food carts loaded with liquid nitro cocktails. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8730 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 424.249.3700 $$$ Map H12
Good Evening, Vietnam!
The women of the An family have parlayed their Vietnamese heritage into some of SoCal’s sexiest restaurants, including Crustacean in Beverly Hills. In February, one of the famous sisters debuted The District by Hannah An, a solo venture that celebrates Vietnamese cuisine yet adapts it to the California lifestyle. In the 320seat restaurant, where Colonial Vietnamese architecture and Asian antiques are spliced with an industrial-chic vibe, dishes such as lobster salad (pictured above) balance the five elements of Vietnamese cuisine: spicy, sour, bitter, salty and sweet. Elevated versions of pho, the classic Vietnamese noodle soup, are also offered, and exotic cocktails infuse a fashionable L.A. scene with Southeast Asian flavors. (See listing on p. 68.)
CLAIM JUMPER Saloon-style eatery features hearty grill fare and its own label of craft beer. L (M-F), D (nightly). 3500 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 818.260.0505; 820 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, 626.359.0463; 9429 Tampa Ave., Northridge, 818.718.2882; 25740 The Old Road, Valencia, 661.254.2628; 6501 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, 562.431.1321 $ Map T22, Q23, north of A1, north of A1, D4 CAULFIELD’S Beverly Hills’ literary-inspired American bistro offers comfort classics such as roasted chicken and braised short ribs. B, L, D (daily). 9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.388.6860 $$$ Map J11 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 and diver scallops with vermouth butter. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 10100 Constellation Blvd., L.A., 310.279.4180 $$$$ Map K11 INK. An L.A. culinary darling, Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio showcases daring, thoughtful molecular gastronomy at his first restaurant. Get a five-course tasting menu or explore à la carte items including smoked trout with radish and roe, and fried chicken oatmeal with a sunny-side-up egg. D (nightly). 8360 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.651.5866 $$$ 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..............................60 Japanese................................66 Breweries/Gastropubs..... 61 Mediterranean.................... 67 British....................................... 61 Mexican/Latin.................... 67 California................................ 61 Pan-Asian..............................68 Chinese................................... 61 Seafood..................................68 Eclectic/Fusion.................... 61 Spanish..................................68 French.....................................62 Steak.......................................68 Italian......................................63 Thai..........................................68
Br (Sa-Su). 400 S. Main St., downtown, 213.687.7015 $$ Map I17 M.B. POST Small plates of seafood, fresh-baked breads, cured meats and more in the space of a former post office. “Eat Your Vegetables” menu makes green beans, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower look tantalizing. L (F-Su), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5405 $$$ Map L13 MUSSO & FRANK GRILL Hollywood’s oldest (1919). Enjoy flannel cakes, lobster Thermidor and Welsh rarebit with the martini; legend has it that this place invented the drink. B, L, D (Tu-Sa). 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7788 $$ Map H13 NOÉ Visitors heading to the Walt Disney Concert Hall find Noé a convenient spot for a classy repast. Noé serves a rotating “neo-bistro” menu that might include braised short ribs with red wine and rosemary, or seared ahi tuna. D (nightly). Omni Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., downtown, 213.356.4100 $$ Map H16 PLAN CHECK KITCHEN + BAR A growing minichain famous for its innovative comfort food from chef Ernesto Uchimura. Contemporary takes on American classics are complemented with craft beers, cocktails and premium whiskeys. Try the acclaimed Plan Check Burger, topped with dashi cheese and ketchup leather. 1800 Sawtelle Blvd., L.A., 310.444.1411; 351 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.591.0094; 1111 Wilshire Blvd., downtown, 213.403.1616 $$ Map K9, I12, H16
JAR Chef Suzanne Tracht presents an L.A. take on traditional, comforting American fare in a chic interpretation of an old-school chophouse. Don’t miss the signature pot roast. D (nightly). 8225 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.655.6566 $$$ Map I12
REDBIRD Acclaimed chef Neal Fraser’s contemporary American cuisine is offered in the rectory of the former Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, making Redbird both a cultural and culinary landmark. Thai-style Dungeness crab soup with cauliflower flan, foie gras with cocoa nibs and quince, rack of pork with Calvados-blood sauce, and chicken pot pie comprise an intriguing menu. An updated Spanish baroque décor and retro-inspired cocktails complete the scene. D (Tu-Su). 114 E. 2nd St., downtown, 213.626.1507 $$$ Map H17
JOAN’S ON THIRD Celebrity-frequented café on busy West 3rd Street, as well as a new location in the Valley, offers omelets, sandwiches, salads, soups, sweets plus picnic baskets, gourmet items. B, L, D (daily). 8350 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.655.2285; 12059 Ventura Place, Studio City, 818.201.3900 $ Map I12, T18
SEASONS 52 No deep-frying. Lots of flavor. Stylish décor, eclectic seasonal menu, Mini Indulgences desserts and a superior wine list. L, D (daily). 1501 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.451.1152; Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City, 310.277.5252 $$ Maps L8, J11
LEDLOW Chef Josef Centeno, who rules downtown’s Old Bank District (Bäco Mercat, Bar Amá, Orsa & Winston) has transformed Pete’s Café into Ledlow, a place with vintage good looks. The versatile chef offers twists on classic bistro dishes like moules-frites, daube and duck confit, American staples like deviled eggs and burgers, as well as diverse cultural staples from Southern shrimp and grits to English fish & chips. B, L, D (daily),
SLATER’S 50/50 Bacon-happy burger restaurant (home of the original half-ground-beef, half-groundbacon 50/50 patty) with more than 100 craft, imported and domestic beers. L, D (daily). 61 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 626.765.9700 $ Map Q19 THE STRAND HOUSE This South Bay restaurant with awesome ocean views from nearly every table is a sophis-
The Loft and Bear vodka in the Factory Kitchen’s Hanky cocktail (which also contains gin, amaretto, lemon and basil) is made in a distillery right above the restaurant. p. 63
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Dining ticated dining spot with a breezy, stylish bar. Housemade charcuterie precedes dishes such as hamachi crudo and braised lamb shank. L (Tu–F), D (nightly), Br (Sa–Su). 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.7470 $$$ Map L13 UMAMI BURGER Hot specialty burger joint; try the signature Umami Burger with tempura onion rings. L, D (daily). 4655 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, 323.669.3922; 1520 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.469.3100; 12159 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.286.9004; additional locations at umami.com $ Map W22, H14, A2
Breweries/Gastropubs FATHER’S OFFICE Microbrew mecca; one of L.A.’s best burgers. Santa Monica: L (Sa–Su), D (nightly). L.A.: L (F–Su), D (nightly). 1018 Montana Ave., Santa Monica; 3229 Helms Ave., L.A., 310.736.2224 $$ Map L8, L11 PUBLIC KITCHEN & BAR Refined menu offers elevated versions of classic dishes; bar serves cured meats, cheeses and fresh cocktails. L (M–F), D (M-Sa). Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.769.8888 $$$ Map G13
British O’BRIEN’S IRISH PUB Pub and restaurant with brews, whiskeys and spirits, Irish and American cuisine, outdoor patio and live entertainment. L, D (daily). 2941 Main St., Santa Monica, 310.396.4725 $ Map M8 ROSE TREE COTTAGE Sweet, homey spot for English afternoon tea. Known for its freshly baked scones and gracious service from husband-and-wife owners. Seatings at 1, 2:30 and 4 pm. Adjacent gift shop. High tea (Tu, F–Su). 801 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena, 626.793.3337 $$ Map R19 YE OLDE KING’S HEAD Cozy pub/restaurant with traditional English fare, including acclaimed fish and chips. Santa Monica: B, L, D (daily), high tea (M-Sa). Studio City: B, L, D (daily). 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.451.1402; 12969 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.990.9055 $ Map L8, west of U18
California Cuisine 208 RODEO This Mediterranean-influenced gem of a café sits above Via Rodeo’s cobblestone street at luxe Two Rodeo. Dishes include Tuscan market salad and seafood fettuccine. B, L, D (daily). Two Rodeo, 208 Via Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.275.2428 $$ Map J11 ALMA Chef Ari Taymor adds fine dining to the revitalization of Broadway with his playful but sophisticated prix-fixe menus. The ingredients, all freshly picked or foraged, are revealed in a parade of beautiful dishes that have garnered national attention. D (Tu-Sa). 952 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.244.1422 $$$$ Map I16 CHAYA The original Chaya in Japan remains open after nearly 400 years, and Chaya’s popularity endures in Los Angeles, too. The Japanese-accented French/Italian menus are accomplished and innovative. L (M–F), D (nightly). 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.236.9577; 110 Navy St., Venice, 310.396.1179 $$ H16, M8 COMMISSARY Buzzworthy poolside eatery from Roy Choi serves farm-to-table dishes in a greenhouse-like setting. Emphasis on fruit- and vegetable-themed dishes and drinks makes it very vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, but you’ll find a few meaty dishes on the menu, as well. B,L,D (daily). The Line Hotel, 2nd Floor Greenhouse, 3515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 213.368.3030 $$ Map J14 FIG RESTAURANT Dine on a seasonal menu of bistro fare; trendy charcuterie bar open at dinnertime. Br (Su),
B, L (daily), D (Tu–Sa). Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.319.3111 $$ Map L8 GIRASOL Chef C.J. Jacobson, a former Top Chef contestant, forages for fresh, exotic ingredients in the Santa Monica Mountains to incorporate into an inventive California menu (e.g. hamachi with white fir and wild sorrel, whole crispy red snapper with chili-kumquat sauce). The restaurant, decorated like a giant sunflower (girasol in Spanish), is part of a Studio City dining renaissance. D (nightly), Br (Su). 11334 Moorpark St., Studio City, 818.924.2323 $$$ Map U19 HINOKI & THE BIRD Inside luxury residential tower the Century, taste Japanese and Southeast Asian flavors in such dishes as lobster rolls with green curry and Thai basil, and black cod scented with the smoke of the namesake hinoki wood. L (m-F), D (Tu–Sa). 10 W. Century Drive, Century City, 310.552.1200 $$$ Map J10 INN OF THE SEVENTH RAY There’s a New Age feel here, but you don’t have to be a believer to fall in love with this place, which boasts candlelit tables scattered along a burbling creek. L (M–Sa), D (nightly), Br (Su). 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, 310.455.1311 $$ Map B1 MAR’SEL Overlook a sparkling peninsula while dining on dishes with produce and herbs from chef’s on-site garden; dishes might include grilled organic chicken or slowbraised lamb shank. D (nightly), Br (Su). Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310.265.2836 $$$$ Map O13 MAUDE Celebrity chef Curtis Stone, an Aussie with a strong classical background, debuts this intimate, 25-seat Beverly Hills restaurant named after his grandmother. Every month a different seasonal ingredient is showcased and artfully presented in a nine-course menu. D (Tu-Sa). 212 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.859.3418 $$$$ Map J11 MILO & OLIVE The husband-and-wife team from Rustic Canyon is behind this tiny, casual pizzeria and bakery. Zoe Nathan’s desserts and pastries shouldn’t be missed. B (M-F), L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.453.6776 $$ Map K9 PUMP Enchanted garden-themed restaurant and bar from restaurateur and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump features a patio with 100-year-old olive trees and a menu created by Food Network Star finalist Penny Davidi. D (nightly), Br (Su). 8948 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.7867 $$$ Map I12 RUSTIC CANYON Discover boutique wines while sampling small plates of market-driven, Mediterraneaninspired dishes. Clam pozole is just one of the winners. Hide in a cozy booth or mingle at the communal table. D (nightly). 1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.393.7050 $$$ Map L8 SPAGO An L.A. institution, Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant features a modern dining room and a daily changing menu that may include dishes like pan-roasted Spanish turbot with matsutake mushrooms, or handmade agnolotti with sweet white corn. Glimpse some of the 30,000 wine bottles on offer in a glass-ensconced “wine wall.” L (Tu–Sa), D (nightly). 176 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.385.0880 $$$ Map I11 TAR & ROSES Ex-Wilshire Restaurant chef Andrew Kirschner’s first restaurant focuses on small, rustic shareable plates cooked in his wood-burning oven, but with a few days’ notice he can also whip up large, lavish family-style suppers of Moroccan-spiced goat or standing rib rack. D (nightly). 602 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.587.0700 $$$ Map L8 THE TASTING KITCHEN Foodies come for the daily changing menu of innovative yet unpretentious cuisine from culinary darling chef Casey Lane: small or large plates of cured meats, artisan cheeses, vegetables, sea-
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food and pastas. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.392.6644 $$$ Map M9 TAVERN Chef Suzanne Goin’s third L.A. restaurant explores rustic Cal-Med fare in chic environs, including a popular sunlit indoor patio. The frequently changing menu might include “devil’s chicken” with leeks and mustard breadcrumbs. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.806.6464 $$$ Map J9 TERRINE Comfortable, elevated California brasserie fare (moules frites; pizza with truffle cheese and sage; agnolotti with truffled rice filling, hen of the wood mushrooms, hazelnuts and parmesan) from chef Kris Morningstar, restaurateur Stephane Bombet and managing partner/wine director François Renaud. The cocktail program is rooted in the classics, the wine is primarily French, the brunch is appropriately decadent, and the patio, which is dominated by a magnificent tree and dotted with sparkling lights, is as romantic as they come. A late-night menu is offered Friday and Saturday. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8265 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.746.5130 $$$ Map I12 WILSHIRE The woodsy, romantic deck is a coveted spot to hang out; the candle-laden bar inside is one of the Westside’s hottest. Market-driven California fare includes roasted half chicken with haricots verts and shallots. L (M–F), D (M–Sa). 2454 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.586.1707 $$$ 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 take on Wiener schnitzel 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 $$$$ Map I10
Chinese MR. CHOW This L.A. edition of scene-y restaurants in New York and London offers Imperial Beijing cuisine. Beverly Hills: L (M–F), D (nightly). Malibu: D (nightly). 344 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.278.9911; Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, 18A, Malibu, 310.456.7600 $$$ 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 $$ Map G17
Eclectic/Fusion A-FRAME Roy Choi, whose Kogi inspired a thousand food trucks, offers a new Hawaiian-influenced menu. List of craft beers and signature cocktails are also on
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Dining offer. D (nightly). 12565 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.398.7700 $$ Map M10 ACABAR A sexy Moroccan setting paired with an eclectic menu from chef Octavio Becerra on the Sunset Strip. Enjoy shareable plates like caramelized cauliflower with a pair of sauces, shrimp toast with quail egg and spicy fish sauce, charred prawns with harissa, and lamb tagine, plus flaming cocktails from skilled mixologists. D (Tu-Sa). 1510 N. Stanley Ave., Hollywood, 323.876.1400 $$$ Map H13 BABOUCH MOROCCAN Authentic Moroccan cuisine served in a tentlike atmosphere. Live belly dancing. D (Tu-Su). 810 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, 310.831.0246 $$ Map D3 BÄCO MERCAT Sizzling-hot chef Josef Centeno has drawn international praise for his uniquely inspired creations. The bäco, a flatbread sandwich, is his signature dish. Other selections on the diverse menu include spicy hamachi crudo. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 408 S. Main St., downtown, 213.687.8808 $$ Map I16 MAISON AKIRA Fine French cuisine with Japanese flair (such as a bento box with American Wagyu beef, miso sea bass and chawanmushi) in Pasadena’s playhouse district. Nine-course omakase available. L (F), D (Tu–Su), Br (Su). 713 E. Green St., Pasadena, 626.796.9501 $$$ Map Q20 TROIS MEC The holy foodie trinity of Ludo Lefebvre (LudoBites) and Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook (Animal, Son of a Gun) open hot 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. New French bar-style spinoff, Petit Trois, is next door. D (M–F). 716 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, troismec.com $$$$ Map H13
French BOUCHON The Bouchon bistros from chef Thomas Keller (the French Laundry, Per Se) have become popular for their authentic good looks and superbly executed cuisine. One might begin with salmon rillettes followed by poulet rôti or a croque madame. L (M–F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 235 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.271.9910 $$$ Map J11 CAFÉ PINOT This glass box of a restaurant adjacent to Central Library offers romantic outdoor dining, skyline views—from bottom up—and contemporary Cal-French cuisine from the Patina group. L (M–F), D (nightly). 700 W. 5th St., downtown, 213.239.6500 $$$ Map H16 DELPHINE Off the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences’ chic lobby, Delphine establishes a laid-back ambiance with vintage photo murals and wood-barreled ceilings. Entrees include braised short ribs with roasted root vegetables. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). W Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.798.1355 $$$ Map H13 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 (think: moules frites). L (M-F), D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.7322 $$ Map H16 THE LITTLE DOOR For a candlelit dinner in an elegant setting, this is the reservation ne plus ultra. Dine on rustic dishes under the stars or by a crackling fireplace in one of four intimate, romantic dining areas. Additional new location is in Santa Monica. D (nightly). 8164 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.951.1210; 246 26th St., Santa Monica, 310.310.8064 $$$ Map I12, K8 MÉLISSE At Mélisse, among L.A.’s highest-rated restaurants, chef-owner Josiah Citrin executes a
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Dining sophisticated modern French menu filled with luxe ingredients. Start with lobster bolognese with black truffles before superb game dishes. D (Tu–Sa). 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.395.0881 $$$$ Map M8 PATINA Walt Disney Concert Hall’s fine in-house restaurant. Game dishes are a frequent presence on the menu, such as wood pigeon with yams, celeriac and pear. D (Tu–Su). 141 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.3331 $$$$ Map H16 RÉPUBLIQUE In a landmark once occupied by Charlie Chaplin’s studio—and more recently, Campanile restaurant—fine dining veteran Walter Manzke and pastry chef wife Margarita turn out bistro classics (think escargots, duck confit and steak frites) for a trendy clientele huddling at communal tables. Café B, L (daily), Br (Sa-Su); bistro D (M-Sa). 624 S. La Brea Blvd., L.A., 310.362.6115 $$$ Map I13
Italian ALIMENTO Zach Pollack, half of the talent behind acclaimed Sotto, expands east to a tiny, hip space in Silver Lake, where a clever menu features addictive chicken liver mousse with plum mostarda, crudo and pastas. The chef’s contrarian take on tortellini en brodo features dumplings filled with a hot broth that explodes in your mouth. Desserts include chocolate budino and almond polenta cake. D (Tu-Su). 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.928.2888 $$ Map east of W23 BESTIA Multiregional Italian restaurant in the hip Arts District. The former executive chef at Angelini Osteria serves up such “beast”-focused dishes as roasted marrow bone with spinach gnocchetti, breadcrumbs and aged balsamic, and a selection of house-cured meats. D (nightly). 2121 E. 7th Place, downtown, 213.514.5724 $$$ Map east of J17 CECCONI’S This London-based restaurant caters to a well-heeled clientele who come to schmooze over bellinis and cicchetti (small plates). Pastas including a beautiful agnolotti del plin with black truffle, 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 $$$ Map I12 CULINA A contemporary take on regional Italian cuisine is the theme at Culina, where ample coastal inspirations are evident on the menu. The modern design includes a sleek crudo bar and an impressive 25-foot chandelier. B (daily), L (M–Sa), D (nightly), Br (Su). Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 S. Doheny Drive, L.A., 310.860.4000 $$$ Map J12 DRAGO CENTRO Celestino Drago’s well-executed Italian fare—garganelli with pork sausage and fennel seeds, truffle-crusted chicken—and extensive wine list in a contemporary and handsome space. L (M–F), D (nightly). 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.228.8998 $$$ Map H16 THE FACTORY KITCHEN Former Valentino chef Angelo Auriana turns his attention to a casual, industrialchic setting in the burgeoning Arts District. Fresh-made pastas, beautiful cheeses and cured meats, and hearty items like beef with onion-Nebbiolo sauce or porchetta contribute to a daily-changing menu. L (M–F), D (nightly). 1300 Factory Place, downtown, 213.996.6000 $$$ Map J17 IL FORNAIO Trattoria-style favorite. Beverly Hills: B, L, D (daily). Manhattan Beach: L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). Pasadena: L, D (daily), Br (Su). 301 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.550.8330; 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.725.9555; 24 W. Union St., Pasadena, 626.683.9797 $$ Map J11, L13, Q19 GUSTO Victor Casanova’s intimate neighborhood ristorante has a look and feel reminiscent of his native
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ASANEBO Hidden in a strip mall, but Michelin-rated, this cozy sushi bar and restaurant offers memorable sushi, seared toro in garlic cream and uni tempura in shiso leaf. L (Tu–F), D (Tu-Su). 11941 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.760.3348 $$ Map A1 KATANA Robata-style cuisine: open-flame-grilled meat, vegetables, seafood on skewers. Stylish rooms, patio. D (nightly). 8439 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.8585 $$$ Map H12 KATSUYA Sushi chef Katsuya Uechi turns out exotic delicacies in sultry spaces by designer Philippe Starck. From signature cocktails to king crab cooked over the robata grill, Katsuya is never boring. L (varies by location), D (nightly). 11777 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.207.8744; 6300 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.871.8777; 702 Americana Way, Glendale, 818.244.5900; L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.747.9797 $$$ Map K9, H14, northeast of T23, I15 MATSUHISA Superchef Nobu Matsuhisa’s more modest original flagship incorporates luxurious Western ingredients and Latin American spices. Monkfish liver pâté with caviar, and lamb chops with miso anticucho sauce are just a couple of his creations. L (M–F), D (nightly). 129 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.659.9639 $$$$ Map I12 NOBU The glitzy flagship of Nobu Matsuhisa attracts celebrities as well as serious foodies. An extensive menu of traditional and avant-garde sushi includes many dishes with beguiling Peruvian accents. Sakes and omakase feasts result in soaring tabs, but the cuisine measures up. West Hollywood: D (nightly). Malibu: L, D (daily). 903 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.5711; Nobu Malibu, 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.9140 $$$$ Map H12, east of A1 Q World-class sushi arrives downtown at this intimate restaurant where a sushi bar and handful of tables accommodate just 26 diners. The omakase-only experience showcases the artistry and discipline of chef/ owner Hiroyuki Naruke in items like seared bluefin toro, miso-marinated uni, monkfish as rich as foie gras and a parade of simply prepared sushi. These strictly traditional interpretations are never flashy but always rewarding. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 521 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.225.6285 $$$$ Map I16 ROBATA BAR Japanese grilling from the Sushi Roku, Katana and Boa team. Striking design by Dodd Mitchell. D (nightly). 1401 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.458.4771 $$$ Map L8 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., suite 150, 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 $$ Map N9, K9, I16, L8, west of A1, J11 SUSHI AKATORA Restaurateur Michael Cardenas is behind this friendly new north Manhattan Beach spot, which serves sushi and modern izakaya cuisine with glimpses of ocean. New location, Izakaya Akatora, in Alhambra. L (M-F), D (nightly). 302 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.802.1131; 115 W. Main St., Alhambra, 626.943.7872 $$ Map L13, south of S21 SUSHI ROKU Nouvelle Japanese, sleek décor. Creative menu includes albacore tacos, salmon sashimi with black truffles. L.A.: L (M–Sa), D (nightly). Santa
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Dining 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 $$$ Map I12, L8, Q19 URASAWA If you’re serious about sushi, make a date to sit at Urasawa’s bar. Here you’ll be treated to an incredible omakase dinner—don’t even ask about price—that features the freshest, most artfully presented sushi, sashimi and shabu-shabu dishes. Reservation required. D (Tu–Sa). 218 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.247.8939 $$$$ Map I11
Mediterranean A.O.C. Mediterranean-inspired pioneer of two L.A. culinary trends: the small-plates format and the wine bar. Chef-owner Suzanne Goin offers addictive baconwrapped, Parmesan-stuffed dates and an excellent selection of cheeses and cured meats from a charcuterie bar. L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 8700 W. 3rd St., L.A., 310.859.9859 $$ Map I12 BOWERY BUNGALOW Restaurateur George Abou-Daoud honors his Middle Eastern heritage here by applying exotic Silk Road flavors to all-American concepts like Southern baby back ribs or a Brooklynstyle Reuben sandwich. The inventive menu even features Pacific influences: kebabs called “shishkatori” grilled over binchotan charcoal like authentic Japanese yakitori. The look is laid-back and fun, indoors or out. D (nightly). 4156 Santa Monica Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.663.1500 $$ South of W23
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CLEO The SBE group’s noisy mezze bar is an unquestionable high point of the Hollywood dining scene. Executive chef Daniel Elmaleh’s eastern and southern Mediterranean small plates include kebabs of pork belly and lamb, and wood-burned flatbreads. Cocktails are expensive but irresistible. D (nightly). The Redbury, 1717 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.962.1711 $$$ Map H14 FIG & OLIVE New York-based restaurant’s cuisine is an ode to olive oil. Don’t miss the truffle mushroom croquette with truffle olive oil aioli. L (M–F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8490 Melrose Place, L.A., 310.360.9100 $$$ Map I12 GJELINA Under the direction of talented young chef Travis Lett, servers in T-shirts and newsboy caps serve seasonal Cal-Med small plates and pizzas to chic Westsiders. It’s one of Venice’s most popular restaurants and the neighborhood’s most lively patio. L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1429 $$ Map N9
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British Fare, imported beers and world famous Fish & Chips. Open for breakfast weekends at 8am, Fabulous happy hour Mon–Fri 4-7pm. Traditional Afternoon Tea is served Mon-Sat 11:30am-4:30pm. Karaoke Sundays at 9pm. Heated patio. Quiz shows every Wednesday. Call for soccer schedule.
Stop by the gift shoppe for food and collectibles from the British Isles, including bone china, teapots, souvenir items, tea, candy, wine, freshly baked goods and much more.
LUCQUES Chef-owner Suzanne Goin delivers the next generation of California cuisine, which includes dishes such as 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 $$$ Map I13 SONOMA WINE GARDEN Brunch and happy hour crowds gather at this alfresco restaurant on the third floor of Santa Monica Place. Wine and cheese plates and pizzas from the wood-burning oven are perfect for grazing over wine from the extensive list. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 300, Santa Monica, 424.214.4560 $$ Map L8
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PETTY CASH TAQUERÍA Chef Walter Manzke, previously known for his restrained French fare at Bastide and Church & State, delivers in-your-face 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
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butternut squash mole dip. L (Su), D (nightly). 7360 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.933.5300 $$ Map I13 RED O Rick Bayless, one of the leading authorites on Mexican cuisine in America, is consulting chef at this sexy, transporting Melrose eatery. Many of his thoughtful dishes are grounded in tradition, such as classic albacore ceviche and cochinita pibil. D (nightly). 8155 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.5009 $$$ Map I12
Pan-Asian CRUSTACEAN A glass-covered koi-filled stream meanders under the bar at this Cal-Vietnamese eatery, and diners indulge in items from a “secret kitchen” in which only the owners’ family members and select longtime staff members are allowed. The garlic noodles are a signature. L (W–F), D (nightly). 9646 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.205.8990 $$$ Map I11 THE DISTRICT BY HANNAH AN One of the celebrated An sisters—her family introduced Beverly Hills’ Crustacean—celebrates her Vietnamese heritage with a cuisine that reflects authenticity while incorporating California sensibilities in a chic indoor-outdoor space. Dishes like turmeric-crusted sea bass, spiced lobster, and betel leaf-wrapped sirloin with lemongrass are enjoyed with cocktails infused with Southeast Asian flavors. D (nightly). 8722 W. 3rd St., L.A., 310.278.2345 $$$ Map I12 WP24 From its 24th-floor roost, WP24 proves that Wolfgang Puck, who pioneered Asian fusion, has still got the goods. Highlights include Singapore-style chili prawns and steamed bao filled with pork belly. Restaurant/lounge concept Nest at WP24 is adjacent. Dining room D (Tu-Sa); Nest D (nightly). The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.743.8824 $$$$ Map I15
Seafood FISHING WITH DYNAMITE David LeFevre, a Water Grill alum, loads his menu with East Coast inspirations as well as some innovative dishes. Among the old-school small plates in this tiny, charming restaurant are New England–style clam chowder with Nueske’s bacon and Maryland blue crab cakes with house-made pickles and remoulade. L, D (daily). 1148 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.893.6299 $$$ Map L13 GLADSTONE’S MALIBU One of SoCal’s biggest hits with a million visitors each year. Dramatic ocean views. L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.454.3474 $$ Map west of K7
LITTLEFORK While many of L.A.’s restaurants look to the Far East for inspiration, executive chef Jason Travi zeroed in on the East Coast, drawing on his Boston roots and utilizing his favorite New England purveyors. Signature seafood dishes include clam chowder and fresh daily oysters with cider mignonette, and nonseafood items include the favorite maple eggs. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1600 Wilcox Ave., Hollywood, 323.465.3675 $$$ Map H14 PROVIDENCE Chef-owner Michael Cimarusti transforms seafood from the world’s most pristine waters into oft-changing 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 $$$$ Map I14 SALT AIR Seafood prepared with traditions from around the world—everything from a Connecticut-style lobster roll to a Côte d’Azur-inspired bouillabaisse—is offered at this laid-back Venice eatery. Other faves include fish skin chips with harrisa and smoked onion dips for sharing, olive oil-poached salmon, grilled trout with cured Meyer lemon, and caramel-coated monkey bread for dessert. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (SaSu). 1616 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.396.9333 $$$ Map N9 SON OF A GUN Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, the meatloving chefs at Animal, turn to the sea for new inspiration. They cook up small shareable plates such as 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 $$$ Map I12
Spanish THE BAZAAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS Star chef José Andrés brings whimsical set of Spanish-style dining experiences to the eminently stylish SLS Hotel. Cuisine ranges from rustic fare to cutting-edge culinary creations. Tasting room Saam offers an unforgettable 20-plus-course prix-fixe menu. Dining room D (nightly); Saam D (Th-Sa). 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.246.5555 $$$ Map H16 CAFE SEVILLA Authentic Spanish fare and tapas bar on a bustling strip in downtown Long Beach. Dinner show on Saturdays; nightclub upstairs. L (F-Su), D (nightly). 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.495.1111 $$ Map N16 SMOKE.OIL.SALT Catalan and Valencian cuisine from chef Perfecto Rocher and an impressive list of Spanish wines served in a lively location on Melrose. Paella Sundays; putxero Mondays. D (nightly). 7274 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.930.7900, $$ Map I13
Steak 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 $$$ Map M8, H12 FOGO DE CHÃO Arguably the city’s best churrascaria—those Brazilian steakhouse-barbecue restaurants—is this restaurant with locations in Beverly Hills
and, now, downtown. Guests are treated to an endless procession of meats carved right onto their plates. L (M–F), D (nightly). 133 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.289.7755 $$$; Fogo de Chão 800 S. Figueroa Ave., downtown, 213.228.4300 Map J12, I16 L.A. PRIME Dine in high style 35 floors up. City views and dry-aged steaks at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel’s top floor are sure to impress out-of-towners and dinner dates. Classic sides and starters (think oysters, prawn cocktail, mac and cheese, creamed spinach) fill out the American surf-and-turf menu. Aged USDA certified Prime beef from Chicago. D (nightly). Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.612.4743 $$$ Map H16 MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB At this on-the-waterfront eatery—the views are pure Malibu—starters like ahi tartare, lobster cocktail and caviar service are followed by fresh fish, whole Maine lobster or expertly prepared steaks. Sides like lobster mashed potatoes and Alaskan king crab-black truffle gnocchi are legendary. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.454.4357 $$$$ Map west of K7 MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE Swanky “steakhouse with personality.” Bone-in filet reigns; warm butter cake melts in your mouth. New Penthouse at Mastro’s is an upstairs lounge. D (nightly). 246 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.888.8782 $$$ Map J11 MORTON’S Clubby ambiance, show-and-tell menu, huge portions. Beverly Hills, Woodland Hills: D (nightly). Downtown, Burbank: L (M–F), D (nightly). 435 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.246.1501; 6250 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, 818.703.7272; 735 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.553.4566; The Pinnacle, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 818.238.0424 $$$ Map I11, West of A1, I16, T20 PISTOLA The sister restaurant to Victor Casanova’s Gusto opened last year, giving classic Italian steakhouse fare a modern twist. Enjoy classic dishes such as shrimp scampi and veal parmigiana in an elegant space with a sleek, 1950s New York feel. D (nightly). 8022 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.951.9800 $$$ Map I13 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 $$ Map I12
Thai JITLADA THAI The wait for a table is long at this toprated restaurant in East Hollywood’s ThaiTown, but the southern Thai specialties, such as moo mae chan (grilled pork southern-style with papaya salad and sticky rice), are authentic and exceptional. L, D (Tu-Su). 52331/2 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.667.9809 $$ Map W22 NATALEE THAI Traditional Thai dishes are served amid edgy, modern décor. Among entrees are Nutty Chicken (a spicy combo of chicken, onion and dried chili) and a sole filet in red curry sauce. Veggie lovers favor the spicy maha jumlong curry. L, D (daily). 10101 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 310.202.7003; 998 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.855.9380 $ Map L11, I11
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THE HUNGRY CAT East Coast fare in hip little spots. Dine on dishes such as crab cakes or chilled crab legs and you-peel or they-peel shrimp by the halfpound. Hollywood: L (M–F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). Santa Monica: D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). Sunset+Vine, 1535 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 323.462.2155; 100 W. Channel Road, Santa Monica, 310.459.3337 $$ Map H14, L7
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RESTAURANTS City Index Our superguide by area, with cross reference to listings by cuisine. BEVERLY HILLS
CENTURY CITY
PUBLIC KITCHEN + BAR (Brew/Pub)........ 61
SEASONS 52 (American)................................... 60
208 RODEO (California)....................................... 61
CRAFT (American).................................................. 60
TROIS MEC (Eclectic)........................................... 62
SONOMA WINE GARDEN (Mediterranean).. 67
THE BAZAAR (Spanish).....................................68
HINOKI & THE BIRD (California)................... 61
UMAMI BURGER (American)............................ 61
BOUCHON (French)............................................... 62
SEASONS 52 (American)................................... 60
LA BREA/MID-CITY
TAR & ROSES (California)................................... 61
CULVER CITY
ANIMAL (American).............................................. 60
WILSHIRE (California)........................................... 61
A-FRAME (Eclectic)................................................ 61
PLAN CHECK (American)................................. 60
FATHER’S OFFICE (Brew/Pub)..................... 61
RÉPUBLIQUE (French)........................................ 63
CAULFIELD’S (American)................................. 60 CRUSTACEAN (Pan-Asian)................................68 CULINA (Italian)...................................................... 63 IL FORNAIO (Italian)...........................................70 MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE (Steak)...........68 MAUDE (California)................................................. 61 MORTON’S (Steak)...............................................68 MR. CHOW (Chinese)............................................. 61 NATALEE THAI (Thai).......................................68 SCARPETTA (Italian).......................................... 64 SPAGHETTINI (Italian)...................................... 64 SPAGO (California)................................................... 61 SUGARFISH (Japanese).......................................66 URASAWA (Japanese).......................................... 67 WOLFGANG PUCK (California)...................... 61
SUGARFISH (Japanese).......................................66 SUSHI ROKU (Japanese).....................................66
NATALEE THAI (Thai).......................................68
LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD DOWNTOWN
RESTAURANT ROW
ALMA (California)...................................................... 61
FIG & OLIVE (Mediterranean)............................ 67
BÄCO MERCAT (Eclectic).................................. 62
FOGO DE CHAO (Steak)...................................68
BESTIA (Italian)....................................................... 63
MATSUHISA (Japanese)......................................66
CAFÉ PINOT (French).......................................... 62
MORTON’S (Steak)...............................................68
CHAYA (California)................................................... 61
NOBU (Japanese)......................................................66
COMMISSARY (California).................................. 61
THE STINKING ROSE (Steak).......................68
SOUTH BAY/LONG BEACH BABOUCH MOROCCAN (Eclectic)............ 62 CAFE SEVILLA (Spanish)..................................68 CLAIM JUMPER (American)............................ 60 FISHING WITH DYNAMITE (Seafood).....68 IL FORNAIO (Italian)........................................... 63 MAR’SEL (California).............................................. 61 M.B. POST (American)......................................... 60 SUSHI AKATORA (Japanese)..........................66
DRAGO CENTRO (Italian)............................... 63 FACTORY KITCHEN (Italian)......................... 63
YE OLDE KING’S HEAD (British)................ 61
MALIBU
THE STRAND HOUSE (American).............. 60
FOGO DE CHAO (Steak)...................................68
GLADSTONE’S MALIBU (Seafood)...........68
KATSUYA (Japanese)............................................66
INN OF THE SEVENTH RAY (California).. 61
VALLEY
BEVERLY BOULEVARD
KENDALL’S BRASSERIE (French)............. 62
MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB (Steak)............68
ASANEBO (Japanese)...........................................66
3RD STREET
L.A. PRIME (Steak)...............................................68
MR. CHOW (Chinese)............................................. 61
CLAIM JUMPER (American)............................ 60
NOBU MALIBU (Japanese)................................66
GIRASOL (California)............................................. 61
MELROSE AVENUE
LEDLOW (American)............................................ 60
A.O.C. (Mediterranean)........................................... 67
MADDALENA (Italian)....................................... 64
THE DISTRICT (Pan-Asian)................................. 68
MORTON’S (Steak)...............................................68
MARINA DEL REY
MORTON’S (Steak)...............................................68
INK. (American)........................................................ 60
NOÉ (American)........................................................ 60
SUGARFISH (Japanese).......................................66
SUGARFISH (Japanese).......................................66
GUSTO (Italian)........................................................ 63
OCEAN SEAFOOD (Chinese).......................... 61
JAR (American)......................................................... 60
PATINA (French)...................................................... 63
PASADENA
JOAN’S ON THIRD (American).................... 60
PLAN CHECK (American)................................. 60
IL FORNAIO (Italian)........................................... 63
THE LITTLE DOOR (French)........................... 62 LUCQUES (Mediterranean).................................. 67 OSTERIA MOZZA (Italian)............................. 64 PISTOLA (Steak).....................................................68 PETTY CASH TAQUERIA (Mexican)......... 67 PIZZERIA MOZZA (Italian)............................ 64 PROVIDENCE (Seafood)....................................68 RED O (Mexican)......................................................68 SMOKE.OIL.SALT (Spanish)...........................68 SON OF A GUN (Seafood)................................68 SUSHI ROKU (Japanese).....................................66 TERRINE (California).............................................. 61 TERRONI (Italian).................................................. 64
JOAN’S ON THIRD (American).................... 60
UMAMI BURGER (American)............................ 61
Q (Japanese).................................................................66
KATSUYA (Japanese)............................................66
VENICE
REDBIRD (American)............................................ 60
MAISON AKIRA (Eclectic)................................ 62
CHAYA (California)................................................... 61
SUGARFISH (Japanese).......................................66
ROSE TREE COTTAGE (British)................... 61
GJELINA (Mediterranean).................................... 67
SOLETO (Italian).................................................... 64
SLATERS 50/50 (American).......................... 60
TERRONI (Italian).................................................. 64
SUSHI AKATORA (Japanese)..........................66
WP24 (Pan-Asian)....................................................68
SUSHI ROKU (Japanese).....................................66
HOLLYWOOD/EASTSIDE
SANTA MONICA
ACABAR (Eclectic).................................................. 62
BOA (Steak)................................................................68
ALIMENTO (Italian)............................................... 63
FATHER’S OFFICE (Brew/Pub)...................... 61
BOWERY BUNGALOW (Mediterranean).. 67
FIG RESTAURANT (California)....................... 61
BUTCHERS & BARBERS (American)........ 60
THE HUNGRY CAT (Seafood).........................68
CLEO (Mediterranean)............................................. 67
THE LITTLE DOOR (French)........................... 62
DELPHINE (French)............................................... 62
MÉLISSE (French)................................................... 62
THE HUNGRY CAT (Seafood).........................68
MILO & OLIVE (California)................................. 61
BRENTWOOD
JITLADA THAI (Thai).........................................68
O’BRIEN’S IRISH PUB (British).................... 61
KATSUYA (Japanese)............................................66
KATSUYA (Japanese)............................................66
RISTORANTE AL MARE (Italian).............. 64
SUGARFISH (Japanese).......................................66
LITTLEFORK (Seafood).......................................68
ROBATA BAR (Japanese)...................................66
TAVERN (California)................................................ 61
MUSSO & FRANK GRILL (American)....... 60
RUSTIC CANYON (California).......................... 61
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YE OLDE KING’S HEAD (British)................ 61
SALT AIR (Seafood)...............................................68 THE TASTING KITCHEN (California).......... 61
WEST HOLLYWOOD BOA (Steak)................................................................68 CECCONI’S (Italian)............................................. 63 THE CHURCH KEY (American)..................... 60 KATANA (Japanese)...............................................66 PUMP (California)....................................................... 61 RIVABELLA (Italian)........................................... 64
WESTSIDE MATTEO’S (Italian)............................................... 64 PAPARAZZI (Italian)........................................... 64 PLAN CHECK (American)................................. 60
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PAPARAZZI RISTORANTE Enjoy elegant, old Hollywood ambiance and world-class cuisine at Paparazzi Ristoranti, a hidden gem in the heart of the city and one of Gayot’s picks for the best Italian restaurants in L.A. Award-winning executive chef Ressul Rassallat, who was selected by the American Culinary Federation to compete for the prestigious title of Western Regional Chef of the Year, inspires the senses with simple, classic Italian dishes that nod to southern Italy and incorporate surprising culinary twists. Savor fresh pastas in authentic sauces, as well as artistically prepared seafood, poultry and top-notch steaks. House specialties include merluzzo cileno al pistachio, a pistachio-crusted Mediterranean sea bass with clams, roasted tomato-saffron risotto, English pea emulsion, Fiesole artichokes and pea shoots (pictured here). Other favorites include the hearty il cioppino dei Paparazzi, an enticing combination of seafood in a fennel pomodoro broth served with classic garlic ciabatta. Gather with friends in the private dining room, which accommodates up to 40 people and is outfitted with audio-visual equipment, and enjoy chef Rassallat’s robustly flavored creations. Your taste buds will thank you. D (M–Sa).
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LA DINING THE STINKING ROSE— A GARLIC RESTAURANT The Stinking Rose has been a mainstay on the dining scene since 1996. The restaurant’s latest addition is a supplemental Garlic Stake menu, which includes such premium beef specialties as the Little Devil petite filet mignon, Dracula’s Porterhouse (a carnivore’s dream of the perfectly prepared cut, with New York and filet mignon cooked separately) and a “to die for” bone-in filet mignon. The newly remodeled Gar Bar is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of standards and pop songs performed by piano man Gary Sherer, who tickles the ivories Thursday through Saturday nights. Settle into a cozy booth or find a seat at the bar and enjoy an evening of fine food and pure entertainment. L, D (daily). 55 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills 310.652.7673 thestinkingrose.com
SEASONS 52 Celebrate what’s good now. This casually sophisticated grill and wine bar offers seasonally inspired cuisine and an award-winning international wine list, with 52 wines available by the glass. Market-fresh ingredients are prepared with rustic cooking techniques and presented in appropriate serving sizes, resulting in dishes that are rich in flavor but light in calories. Enjoy live music in the piano lounge every evening beginning at 6 p.m. L, D (daily).
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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 its 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 features 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).
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IL FORNAIO
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
BENIHANA BEVERLY HILLS Benihana is a landmark on Beverly Hills’ Restaurant Row. At the heart of the Benihana experience lies the teppanyaki grill, where masterful chefs expertly prepare savory filet mignon, tender chicken breasts, succulent shrimp, cold-water lobster tail and Benihana’s signature hibachi chicken rice, all cooked to order in front of guests. Side orders include tempura, nigiri, sashimi and an assortment of fresh and colorful sushi rolls. Try one of the delicious specialty cocktails served in collectible mugs, Benihana’s famous hot sake or a passion fruit lemonade. Kids 12 and under can select from the Kabuki Kids menu. Benihana chefs are as well-known for their culinary theatrics as they are for their outstanding cooking. Celebrate your next special occasion at Benihana and take home a souvenir photo to commemorate the day. L, D (daily). 38 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills 323.655.7311 benihana.com
RISTORANTE AL MARE
Savor fresh and authentic handmade pastas, thin crust pizzas and Italian seafood classics such as cioppino and branzino at Ristorante al Mare, a new Italian eatery from the team behind Trastevere and La Piazza at the Grove. Located on the Santa Monica Pier, the three-story restaurant features a rooftop dining deck and full bar with unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean and Malibu coastline (a perfect spot to enjoy happy hour, 4:30-7:30 daily). The restaurant also boasts second floor balcony terraces and a private dining room, as well as firstfloor decks overlooking the bustling boardwalk and beautiful Santa Monica beaches. Find live music on the rooftop every weekend and some Fridays. L, D (daily).
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DINE L.A. HAPPY HOUR WEEK Through May 1 The popular twice-annual dining event expands with this inaugural event that showcases both L.A.’s culinary and beverage scenes. Enjoy exclusive dishes and drinks from L.A.’s acclaimed chefs and bartenders. Choose from afternoon/evening or late-night options. See website for participating restaurants and bars. dinela.com
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PARIS PHOTO LOS ANGELES May 1-3 Leading international galleries, collectors and artists cross-pollinate at this third U.S. edition of the celebrated art fair dedicated to the art of photography. Browse works from more than 250 artists in Paramount’s soundstages and movie-set replicas of New York City streets. F-Sa noon-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm. $20–$28, under 13 free; weekend pass $46. Parking $12. Paramount Pictures studios, 801 N. Gower St., L.A., parisphoto.com Map I14
There’s No Place Like Home Looking to spruce up your living space or even start from scratch? Head to the interactive Dwell on Design expo, a mecca for stylish domestic needs and wants. Now in its 10th year, the event, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, is billed as the largest design event in the country and is curated by editors of the design-minded’s go-to tome, Dwell magazine. On offer are products from more than 400 exhibitors including DENY, whose desk is pictured above; a Dwell Store; onstage programming with speakers including Moby and Ed Begley Jr.; test drives of the new hybrid Porsche Cayenne and much more. Get to know the city with a trio of home tours, which will explore the Westside, Midtown and Eastside plus—fresh for this year—the upscale South Bay. See listing at right.
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE May 3 Show features vintage automobiles and motorcycles, plus a marketplace, gourmet food and beverages and access to historic Greystone Park & Mansion interior and grounds. 10 am–4 pm. $125, under 10 free. Parking at First Credit Bank Building, 9255 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Greystone Park & Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.285.6830, greystoneconcours.org Map H11 CINESPIA May 9, 16, 23, 24, 30 Cinespia cemetery screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery find crowds jostling for spots to watch cult flicks projected on a mausoleum wall. Also on hand are pre-movie DJs and themed photo booths. Highlights this month include Animal House and Vertigo. Gates 6:45 pm; movie 8:30 pm. $14. Parking $10-$15. 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, 877.435.9849 cinespia.org Map H14 VENICE ART WALK & AUCTIONS May 17 Google’s Los Angeles headquarters hosts this annual silent art auction and street festival to benefit Venice Family Clinic (ticketed artist-studio tours also are offered for $50). Free community celebration with entertainment, food and more begins at noon. See website for details. 340 Main St., Venice, 310.664.7916, veniceartwalk.org Map M8 FIESTA HERMOSA May 23-25 This semiannual festival, which calls itself the “largest arts and crafts fair in Southern California,” features more than 300 artists and crafters as well as food, live music, a “kiddie carnival,” a beer and wine garden and more. 10 am-6 pm. See website for free parking and shuttle information. Hermosa Avenue between 10th and 14th streets, Hermosa Beach, 310.376.0951, fiestahermosa.net Map L13 DWELL ON DESIGN May 29-31 The design-minded event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Attendees can meet more than 400 innovative exhibitors, explore a handful of full-scale prefab homes, hear from inspiring speakers like Ed Begley Jr. and even test drive a hybrid Porsche Cayenne at the largest design event in the country. Check website for details on home tours. F 10 am-7 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 10 am-5 pm. One-day pass $30-$40; two-day pass $40-$50; three-day pass $60-$70. Dwell home tours $90-$100. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 508.743.8593, dwellondesign.com Map I15 L.A. WINEFEST May 30-31 Tenth annual festival brings hundreds of top wines, brews and spirits from around the world, plus food trucks, educational presentations, live entertainment, boutiques and more to historic Raleigh Studios. 1 pm-5 pm. $85. 5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, lawinefest.com Map I14 CICLAVIA PASADENA May 31 Several miles of L.A.’s normally congested streets turn into a car-free park for a walking and biking tour of the city’s most celebrated
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attractions. This month marks Ciclavia’s first venture into Pasadena, with a route that extends along Colorado Boulevard and includes detours on Raymond Avenue and Lake Street that lead to local parks. A partnership with Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios—Cabinet of Curiosities brings awe-inspiring entertainment to the route. See ciclavia.org for additional route details. 9 am-4 pm. Free. 213.355.8500 Map Q20
Theater WALKING THE TIGHTROPE May 2-3 Mike Kenny’s touching play about a grandfather trying to teach his 5-year-old granddaughter about loss arrives in L.A. for four special performances. The family-friendly show is produced in association with Jack Black. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 213.628.2772 Map L11 THE POWER OF DUFF Through May 17 Faith is the issue at hand in this work about a TV anchor, Charlie Duff, who starts to sign off each broadcast with a prayer and inspires a league of dedicated believers. Here, the play makes its West Coast debut. Gil Cates Theater, Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, 310.208.5454 Map J10 THROW ME ON THE BURNPILE AND LIGHT ME UP May 21-31 Lucy Alibar, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind Beasts of the Southern Wild, spins yarns about a unique childhood that include a run-in with a lecherous goat and Pentecostals on the radio. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 213.628.2772 Map L11 SPRING AWAKENING Opening May 21 This lauded version of Frank Wedekind’s 1981 expressionist play—its last engagement in L.A. sold out—finds a cast of 25 performing in spoken English and sign language simultaneously. The controversial work explores morality, sexuality and rock ‘n’ roll in a coming-of-age story set to an electrifying score. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.746.4000 Map I11 SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF Opening May 26 Louis Armstrong is the subject of this one-man play—set backstage after one of Armstrong’s last performances—that delves into the music, struggles and triumphs of the jazz legend. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.746.4000 Map I11 MURDER FOR TWO Opening May 26 This creative two-man musical murder mystery finds one actor playing a wannabe sleuth trying to find out who murdered an author and the other actor playing all of the suspects—and both playing the piano. Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater, Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, 310.208.5454 Map J10
213 Hospitality founder Cedd Moses, who’s behind such hot L.A. nightspots as Seven Grand and the Varnish, is the son of eminent L.A. artist Ed Moses. See p. 14 and 86.
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MATILDA THE MUSICAL Opening May 29 The Broadway sensation is a fun retelling of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s tale about a brainy girl with the will to change her destiny. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL All month Motown founder Berry Gordy is the subject of this musical, which traces Gordy’s beginnings as a boxer to his career as a music mogul who launched the careers of greats like Michael Jackson and Diana Ross—and has a killer soundtrack to boot. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 800.982.2787 Map H13 IMMEDIATE FAMILY All month This play follows a family reunion, which gets turned upside down when the middle son brings his Swedish boyfriend home with him. The Cosby Show star and Tony winner Phylicia Rashad directs the comedy, which is billed as “Modern Family meets Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16
Music + Dance CENTER FOR THE ART OF PERFORMANCE AT UCLA May 2 John Zorn Marathon. May 5 An evening with David Sedaris. May 17 Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Mendelssohn Italian. Royce Hall, UCLA, 340 Royce Drive, Westwood, 310.825.2101, cap.ucla.edu Map J10 THE FONDA THEATRE May 2 Manic Street Preachers. May 7 Shlohmo. May 12 The Wombats. May 13 The Waterboys. May 14 James Bay. May 15 Lenny Kravitz. May 20 Shakey Graves. May 30 Snakehips. 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.6269 Map east of H14 THE FORUM May 1-3 Marvel Universe Live! May 9 New Kids on the Block; TLC; Nelly. May 26-27, 30-31 U2. 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, 310.330.7300 Map O12 GREEK THEATRE May 1 Nightwish. May 2 The Decemberists. May 5 The Moody Blues. May 9 Franco de Vita. May 15 The Piano Guys. May 16 Little Dragon. May 23 War; Los Lonely Boys; Malo; Tierra. May 31 Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience. 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Griffith Park, L.A., 323.665.5857 Map V22
WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL May 1-2 Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor Vasily Petrenko, pianist Lise de la Salle. May 2 Toyota Symphonies for Youth: Peter and the Wolf, with L.A. Philharmonic. May 3 Michael McDonald. May 5 Chamber Music: Brahms With Bronfman, with various musicians. May 6 Les Arts Florissants. May 7-10 L.A. Philharmonic, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, pianist Yefim Bronfman. May 12 Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Eduard Topchjan, violinist Anush Nikoghosyan. May 14-17 L.A. Philharmonic, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, baritone Gerald Finley, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. May 16-17 Los Angeles Master Chorale. May 19 Next on Grand: Chamber Music: All-American, with various musicians. May 21-24 L.A. Philharmonic, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, guitarist Angel Romero, Siudy Garrido Flamenco Dance Company, flamenco singer Argentina. May 26 L.A. Phil New Music Group, conductor/curator John Adams, soprano Hila Plitmann. May 28, 30 Next on Grand: Dudamel, Dessner & Glass. May 29 Next on Grand: Dudamel, Mackey & Reich/Korot. May 31 Next on Grand: Dudamel, Mackey & More. 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 323.850.2000 Map H16 THE WILTERN May 1 Griz. May 2 OK Go. May 5 Kodaline. May 16 Lord Huron. May 18 The Tallest Man on Earth. May 30 Spoon. 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 213.388.1400 Map B2
Sports DODGER STADIUM May 1-3 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. May 11-13 Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins. May 14-17 Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies. May 22-24 Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres. May 25-27 Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves. 1000 Elysian Park Ave., L.A., 323.224.1507 Map G17 STUBHUB CENTER May 2 Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids. May 3 L.A. Galaxy II vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. May 13 L.A. Galaxy II vs. Tulsa Roughnecks FC. May 17 L.A. Galaxy II vs. Sacramento Republic FC; U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Mexico. May 22 L.A. Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo. May 27 L.A. Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake. May 29 L.A. Galaxy II vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, 310.630.2000 Map M15
Attractions AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC Focus is on Pacific Ocean sea life. Pet the sharks at Shark Lagoon; other exhibits include Lorikeet Forest, Turtle Vision 4D, June Keyes Penguin Habitat. Daily 9 am-6 pm except Christmas and during the Grand Prix of Long Beach. $14.95$28.95, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100 Map O16 BARNSDALL ART PARK Eleven-acre park in the Los Feliz/Hollywood area that features Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, which recently reopened for tours, as well as the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Barnsdall Art Center, Junior Art Center and Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. Park 5 am-10 pm; Municipal Art Gallery Th-Su noon5 pm; house tours Th-Su 11 am-4 pm. Hollyhock House tours $3-$7 (credit card only). 4800 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.913.4031, barnsdall.org Map W22
HOLLYWOOD BOWL May 2 The 13th Korea Times Music Festival. May 18 Lana Del Rey. May 19, 23 Neil Diamond. May 24 Train. May 30-31 Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.850.2000 Map G13
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: $29.50-$37.25 one-way, $59-$74.50 round-trip; Dana Point: $30.50-$38.25 one-way, $61-$76.50 round-trip; under 2 $2.50 one-way, $5 round-trip. Ride free on your birthday. 800.481.3470, catalinaexpress.com
HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM May 1 Sleater-Kinney. May 3 All Time Low. May 15 Bassrush Massive. May 22 Juicy J. 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.962.7600 Map H14
CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS Stunning contemporary cathedral opposite Music Center. M-F 6:30 am-6 pm; Sa 9 am-6 pm; Su 7 am-6 pm. 555 W. Temple St., downtown, 213.680.5200 Map H17
CHINATOWN Ornate architecture, dim sum and shops with Eastern wares centered around a central plaza. Art and antiques on Chung King Road. Between Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Bernard Street, Yale and Spring streets, downtown Map G17 DESCANSO GARDENS Collections include coast live oaks, roses, an award-winning camellia garden and more. Enjoy family-friendly festivals, performances, classes and activities for children. The new Oak Woodland is Descanso’s first major garden addition in 30 years. Daily 9 am-5 pm except Christmas. $4-$9, under 5 free. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, 818.949.4200 Map Q19 DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK Soarin’ Over California, A Bug’s Land, Toy Story Mania!, Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Cars Land and more. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $90-$96, under 3 free. 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map D6 DISNEYLAND Mickey Mouse’s theme park. Attractions 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): $90-$96, under 3 free. 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map D6 DOLBY THEATRE Tour the home of the Academy Awards, formerly named the Kodak Theatre. Daily 10:30 am-4 pm. $15-$19, under 3 free. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300 Map H13 EL CAPITAN THEATRE 1926 Spanish-style movie palace screens Disney films new and old. Musical accompaniment to many shows. Tours available. Call or visit elcapitantheatre.disney.com for details, schedule. $13-$16; VIP admission with reserved seat $26. 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7674 Map H13 EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES Birthplace of Los Angeles, the site of this historical monument dates to 1781. Historic buildings include 1818 Avila Adobe, L.A.’s oldest. 125 Paseo de la Plaza, downtown, 213.628.1274 Map H17 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 GAMBLE HOUSE Landmark Arts & Crafts-style home. Advance tickets recommended for guided tours. See website for details. Th-Su noon-3 pm. $12.50-$15, under 12 free. 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, 626.793.3334, gamblehouse.org Map Q19 GRAND PARK Pleasant urban park positioned between the Music Center and City Hall offers draws such as a farmers market, concerts and more community entertainment. Splash pad for kids. Daily 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. Tu-F noon-10 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-10 pm. Admission free; planetarium shows $3-$7, under 5 free. 2800 E. Observatory Road, Griffith Park, L.A., 213.473.0800 Map U23 GUINNESS WORLD RECORD MUSEUM Shrine to amazing achievements. Su-Th 10 am-midnight; F-Sa 10 am-1 am. $8.99-$16.99, under 5 free. 6764 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.463.6433 Map H13 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
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RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUM Three hundred displays feature curiosities gathered by traveler Robert Ripley in the 1930s. Daily 10 am-midnight. $9-$17, under 5 free. 6780 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.6335 Map H13
A robe on view at LACMA’s continuing exhibition African Textiles and Adornment
KNOTT’S BERRY FARM More than 165 rides and attractions. Roller coasters include Silver Bullet, GhostRider and Xcelerator. Call for hours. $35$65, under 3 free. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200 Map D5 L.A. LIVE Bustling entertainment center is home to the Grammy Museum, Nokia Theatre and Club Nokia; restaurants including Nest at WP24 and Tom’s Urban; high-tech bowling lanes; and nightspots such as the Conga Room. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.763.5483 Map I15 L.A. ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS More than 250 wildlife species (many of which are rare or endangered) and 800 plant species in parklike setting. New Rainforest of the Americas exhibit. Daily 10 am-5 pm except Christmas. Ticket sales cease one hour prior to closing time. $14-$19, under 2 free. 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.644.4200 Map T23 LEGOLAND Find 60-plus rides, shows and attractions, plus Sea Life Aquarium with its new Jellyfish Discovery exhibit. New Legends of Chima Water Park features an interactive wave pool, water slides, sandy-beach wading areas and more. See california.legoland.com for hours, ticket packages and discounts. Parking $15-25. 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.5346 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN Peafowl roam the grounds and roost overhead at 127-acre garden. Daily 9 am-5 pm (last admission 4:30 pm) except Christmas; tram tour Sa-Su, $5. $4-$9, under 5 free, free third Tuesday of the month. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 626.821.3222 Map Q22 MADAME TUSSAUDS Step behind the scenes to re-create favorite film and musical moments at the world-famous museum of wax figures. Jimmy Fallon is new. Open daily at 10 am; closing hours vary. $22.95$29.95, under 3 free. 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.798.1670 Map H13 POINT VICENTE INTERPRETIVE CENTER Located on a bluff on the southwestern corner of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this small park adjacent to the Point Vicente Lighthouse offers a whale-watching deck and an interpretive center featuring exhibits about local history and ecology. 31501 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310.377.5370 Map O13
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Air Force One Pavilion houses the Flying White House. Daily 10 am-5 pm except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. $6-$16, under 3 free. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800.410.8354 Map northwest of A1 SAN GABRIEL MISSION Mission includes the oldest building (1771) in Southern California. M-Sa 9 am-4:30 pm; Su 10 am-4 pm. $3-$5, under 6 free. 427 S. Junipero Serra Drive, San Gabriel, 626.457.3035 Map B4 SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATIONAL AREA Hiking, horseback riding, bird-watching on 150,000 acres. National Park Service Visitor Center open daily 9 am-5 pm (holidays exempt). 26876 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, 805.370.2301 Map west of B1 SCORPION RUSSIAN SUBMARINE Tour the Scorpion, moored next to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner. Daily 10 am-6 pm. $12-$14, under 5 free. Must be at least 48 inches tall to board submarine. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 877.342.0738 Map O16 SEAWORLD The 189-acre adventure park features thousands of marine animals including killer whales plus fish, reptiles and birds. Open daily; call for hours, ticket packages and discounts. $80-$86, under 3 free. Parking $14-$19. 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, 800.25.SHAMU Map I8 SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN Theme park has 17 coasters, plus dozens of rides and attractions for kids and families including world’s tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster, Tatsu, and the world’s tallest vertical drop, Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom. Call or visit sixflags.com for hours. $44.99-$69.99, under 3 free. 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, 661.255.4100 Map A2 TCL CHINESE THEATRE Historic, meticulously restored Hollywood movie palace (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre) with giant Imax screen and walkway of stars’ hand- and footprints in the forecourt. Visit tclchinesetheatres.com or call for movie schedule. 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.461.3331 Map H13 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD World’s biggest motion-picture/TV studio. Rides include the 3-D, ultra-HD movie motion-simulator ride Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem and adjacent Super Silly Fun Land. 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 and more. Call for hours. $87-$95, under 3 free. Front-of-line pass $149-$189. VIP Experience $299-$319. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800.864.8377 Map U20
PACIFIC PARK Amusement park at the end of the famous Santa Monica Pier offers games, food and rides, including a Ferris wheel. See pacpark.com for hours. Individual rides $4-$6; wristbands $16.95$24.95. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 310.260.8744 Map M8
USS IOWA Former battleship 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. Daily 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
QUEEN MARY SHIP AND SEAPORT Historic ocean liner—bigger than the Titanic!—permanently berthed in Long Beach Harbor. Shops, hotel, art deco lounge and
VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDENS One of Beverly Hills’ first homes, open to the public (by appointment). The historic estate’s idyllic grounds include a grand Italian
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Studio Tours PARAMOUNT PICTURES STUDIO TOUR Two-hour group tour of the longest-operating and only remaining major studio in Hollywood. Reservation required. Tours daily (except some holidays) every half-hour 9:30 am-2 pm. $53; VIP tour $178, under 10 not admitted. 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.956.1777 Map I14 SONY PICTURES STUDIO TOUR Two-hour walking tour of working motion-picture studio includes sets of television shows and films. Reservation, photo ID required. M-F 9:30 am-2:30 pm. $40, under 12 not admitted. Parking free. 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.244.8687 Map L11 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Legendary studio tour. VIP Experience includes private tour of movie studio, prop warehouse, front-of-line privileges, gourmet lunch and other perks. Call for hours. $87-$95, under 3 free. Front-of-line pass $149-$189. VIP Experience $299-$319. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.3801 Map U20 WARNER BROS. STUDIOS Two-hour VIP tour of working TV and film studio includes back lots, soundstages, costume department, museum, Batman exhibit and observation of filming when possible. Deluxe tour available. Reservation recommended; photo ID required. Daily except Christmas 8:15 am-4 pm. $54, under 8 not admitted. 3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, 818.972.8687 Map U20
Studio Tapings AUDIENCES UNLIMITED Free tickets to live tapings of TV shows on CBS, Fox, NBC and CW, such as The Big Bang Theory, Whose Line Is It Anyway? and 2 Broke Girls. Minimum age 10-18, varies by show. 818.260.0041, ext. 1, tvtickets.com THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW Free tickets to taping of comedian’s daytime talk show. Minimum age 14; minors must show photo ID and be accompanied by a parent. Advance tickets, go to ellen.warnerbros. com/tickets; day-of tickets, call before noon. Warner Bros. Studios, 3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, 818.954.5929 Map U20 JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Free tickets to live tapings of late-night ABC show. Minimum age 18. El Capitan Entertainment Centre, 6840 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 1iota.com Map H13 ON-CAMERA AUDIENCES Free tickets to live tapings of TV shows including Celebrity Name Game, The Price Is Right and American Idol. Minimum age varies by show. 818.295.2700, mytvtickets.com
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pm. Free. Parking $3.50, $1 after 4:30 pm and all day Sa-Su. 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 213.403.3000 Map J11 AUTRY NATIONAL CENTER Continuing Empire and Liberty: The Civil War and the West; Kim Stringfellow’s Jackrabbit Homestead. Ongoing Art of the West; Western Frontiers: Stories of Fact and Fiction; Four Centuries of Pueblo Pottery. Tu-F 10 am-4 pm, Sa-Su 10 am- 5 pm. $4-$10, under 3 free. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.667.2000 Map H14 CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM Exhibits showcasing the history, culture and art of African Americans, with an emphasis on California and the western United States. Through May 3 CAAM Courtyard Series: From Women’s Hands. Continuing Light Catchers; Flash Tag; Lookin’ Back in Front of Me: Selected Works of Mark Steven Greenfield, 1974-2014. Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. Free. Parking $10. 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, L.A., 213.744.7432 Map M8 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER Interactive exhibits for budding scientists. Continuing Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition. Ongoing Mission 26: The Big Endeavour. Daily 10 am-5 pm. Permanent exhibition gallery, free; admission for other exhibits and Imax varies. Parking $10. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Exposition Park, L.A., 323.724.3623 Map K15
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CRAFT & FOLK ART MUSEUM International folk and contemporary craft art. Through May 3 Man-Made: Contemporary Male Quilters; Focus Iran: Contemporary Photography and Video; Jonas Becker: The Pile. Opening May 24 Art and Other Tactics: Contemporary Craft by Artist Veterans; Chris Francis: Shoe Designer; Fall 12: An Autobiography Considering Charles Ray’s “Fall 91.” Tu-F 11 am-5 pm; Sa-Su noon-6 pm. $5-$7; pay-what-you-want Su, under 10 free. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.937.4230 Map J13
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DISCOVERY CUBE L.A. New 71,000-square-foot children’s science center offers traveling and permanent high-tech exibits aimed at teaching science, technology, engineering, math, healthy living and environmental stewardship through hands-on activities. Science of Hockey exhibit with the L.A. Kings is now open. 10 am-5 pm daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Special grandopening admission price of $10 per person through June 30, 2015; thereafter, $12.95-$16.95, under 3 free. 11800 Foothill Blvd., L.A., 818.686.2823 Map north of A2 FOWLER MUSEUM Art and material culture from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Americas. Opening May 3 Fowler in Focus: The Art of Hair in Africa. Continuing Singular Spaces: From the Eccentric to the Extraordinary in Spanish Art Environments; Making Strange: Gagawaka + Postmortem by Vivan Sundaram; The Sahmat Collective: Art and Activism in India since 1989. Ongoing Intersections: World Arts, Local Lives. W-Su noon-5 pm; Th noon-8 pm. Free. Parking $3-$12. UCLA, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., L.A., 310.825.4361 Map I10 GETTY CENTER Travertine-clad hilltop facility houses stunning collections of paintings, drawings, antiquities, photographs and decorative arts. Fabulous Central Garden and city views. Through May 10 In Focus: Play. Through May 17 Zeitgeist: Art in the Germanic World, 1800-1900. Through May 24 J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free. Opening May 26 In Focus: Animalia. Continuing Light, Paper, Process: Reinventing Photography; Renaissance Splendors of the Northern Italian Courts. 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 Sa after 5 pm. 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A., 310.440.7300 Map H9
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GRAMMY MUSEUM Museum on L.A. Live campus explores music, the creative and recording processes and Grammy Award history. Through May 10 The Taylor Swift Experience. Continuing Pepe Aguilar … La Leyenda Continúa; Ralph S. Peer: Revolutionizing Recorded Music. (See grammymuseum.org for ongoing and permanent exhibits.) 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 HAMMER MUSEUM Traveling shows and installations and permanent collection. Through May 10 Hammer Projects: Lauren Bon and Metabolic Studio. Through May 20 Hammer Projects: Lily van der Stokker. Opening May 23 Hammer Projects: Mary Reid Kelley. Through May 24 Provocations: The Architecture and Design of Heatherwick Studio; Charles Gaines: Gridwork 1974-1989; Hammer Projects: Pedro Reyes. Through May 31 Apparitions: Frottages and Rubbings From 1860 to Now. Continuing Hammer Projects: This Is the End; A Selection From the Hammer Contemporary Collection: Jeremy Deller, English Magic. Tu-F 11 am-8 pm; SaSu 11 am-5 pm. Free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood, 310.443.7000 Map J10
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HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM Located in the historic Max Factor Building, steps from the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Museum houses 10,000 authentic showbiz treasures that showcase 100 years of Hollywood’s entertainment industry. Don’t miss Max Factor’s makeup rooms, where Marilyn Monroe became a blonde and Lucille Ball a redhead, and Hannibal Lecter’s jail cell from Silence of the Lambs. W-Su 10 am-5 pm. $5-$15. 1660 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.464.7776 Map H13 HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Art, buildings and grounds, with more than a dozen themed gardens. New education and visitor center. Through May 4 Samuel F.B. Morse’s “Gallery of the Louvre” and the Art of Invention. Continuing Between Modernism and Tradition: British Works on Paper, 1914-1948. M, W-F noon-4:30 pm; Sa-Su 10:30 am-4:30 pm. $8-$23, under 5 free. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, 626.405.2141 Map R21 JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM Promotes understanding of ethnic diversity with a focus on the Japanese American experience. Through May 31 Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty. Ongoing Common Ground: The Heart of Community. Tu-W, F-Su 11 am-5 pm; Th noon-8 pm. $5-$9, under 6 free. 100 N. Central Ave., downtown, 213.625.0414 Map H17
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART Diverse, superb collections housed on 20-acre campus. Opening May 10 Drawing in L.A.: The 1960s and 70s; Ed Moses: Drawings From the 1960s and 70s. Through May 17 Louise Nevelson in L.A.: Tamarind Workshop Lithographs From the 1960s. Opening May 30 Various Small Fires. Continuing African Textiles and Adornment: Selections From the Marcel and Zaira Mis Collection; Raku: The Cosmos in a Tea Bowl. (See lacma.org for additional continuing and ongoing exhibits.) M-Tu, Th 11 am-5 pm; F 11 am-8 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-7 pm. $10-$15, under 18 free. 5905 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 touch-screen table; models include re-creations of a train car used to transport prisoners, and the Sobibor death camp. Continuing Return to Wielopole: The Teitelbaum Family Journey; The Children of Willesden Lane; The Art of David Labkovski. 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
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MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART Artists of the Americas; Robert Gumbiner Sculpture Garden. Opening May 15 Korda. Through May 24 Transformations. Through May 30 Gala Live Auction Exhibition. Continuing Mexico: Fantastic Identity 20th Century Masterpieces From the FEMSA Collection. W-Su 11 am-5 pm, F 11 am-9 pm. $6-$9, under 12 free. 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, 562.437.1689 Map O6 MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE Exhibits on prejudice and discrimination, legacy of the Holocaust and human-rights issues, plus an immersive look at Anne Frank’s life and legacy. (See museumoftolerance. com for additional exhibits.) Su-W, F 10 am-5 pm; Th 10 am-9:30 pm (extended hours for Anne only). $11.50-$15.50, under 5 free. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., L.A., 310.553.8403 Map J11
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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY Thirty-three million objects from dinosaur 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 Butterfly Pavilion; Grandes Maestros. (See nhm.org for additional exhibits.) Daily 9:30 am-5 pm. $5-$12, under 3 free. 900 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, L.A., 213.763.3466 Map K15 NORTON SIMON MUSEUM Stellar collection of Renaissance to 20th-century masterworks and sculpture garden. Continuing Tête-à-tête: Three Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay; Human/Nature: Photographers Constructing the Natural World. M, W-Th noon-5 pm; F-Sa 11 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. $9-$12; students with photo ID, under 19 free. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.449.6840 Map Q19
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SPA AT BEVERLY WILSHIRE The spa’s aromatherapy crystal steam room is as delightful to look at as it is to experience. The Nail Bar offers shellac manicures and pedicures. Showers available. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.385.7023 Map J11 SPA MONTAGE The last word in luxury spas, with deluxe services including caviar facials and facilities that include dry redwood saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, showers and a co-ed mineral pool. Also on-site are Kim Vo Salon, Gornik & Drucker barbershop and fitness facilities. 225 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.860.7840 Map J11
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1 OAK Strikingly seductive, art-filled club just in from New York. 9039 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.2326 Map H12 AVALON Newly renovated dance club and concert venue with a storied past: It hosted the Beatles’ first West Coast performance. 1735 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.462.8900 Map H14 BAR JACKALOPE Intimate bar hidden in the back of downtown’s Seven Grand, featuring more than 120 premium whiskeys, including many of the au courant Japanese labels. 515 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.614.0736 Map I16 BAR MARMONT Dreamy bar next door to historic Chateau Marmont. 8171 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.650.0575 Map H12
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THE STANDARD DOWNTOWN Rooftop bar with panoramic city views, pool, vibrating red water beds. 550 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.892.8080 Map I16
GRANDPA JOHNSON’S Nightlife veteran Johnny Zander makes cocktails a family affair at his stylish new art deco lounge. 1638 N. Cahuenga Blvd., L.A., 323.467.7300 Map H14
THE STANDARD HOLLYWOOD Lounge with swinging seats, glowing purple walls. 8300 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.9090 Map H12
HARLOWE Spacious, vintage-glam restaurant and bar. 7321 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.876.5839 Map H13 HONEYCUT Inventive cocktails and a colorful, underlit glass dance floor await at this subterranean spot. 819 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.688.0888 Map I16 LA DESCARGA Cuban-inspired rum bar. Live band and dance performances. Reservation recommended. Upscale dress code. 1159 N. Western Ave., L.A., 323.466.1324 Map east of H14
STARK BAR Alfresco bar at LACMA with handcrafted cocktails and great small plates. Don’t miss Friday-night jazz. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 323.857.6180 Map J13 £10 Pronounced “ten pound,” this whiskey bar in the Montage Beverly Hills specializes in single-malt Scotch whisky from the Macallan. 225 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.860.7800 Map J11 UPSTAIRS Sip drinks and enjoy stunning city views atop Ace Hotel, in the historic United Artists Building. 929 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.623.3233 Map I16
BAR NINETEEN12 Superswanky spot at the Beverly Hills Hotel with indoor bar and terrace. Delish menu. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.273.1912 Map I11
LAS PERLAS Festive tequila and mezcal bar with sophisticated cocktails. 107 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.988.8355 Map I16
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
BAR NOIR Intimate, Kelly Wearstler-designed lounge in boutique hotel. Maison 140, 140 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.281.4000 Map J11
MELROSE UMBRELLA CO. Rustic-chic space where creative cocktails are paired with gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches from Eric Greenspan. 17465 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.951.0709 Map I12
VIPER ROOM Tiny, nitty-gritty live-music venue. 8852 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.358.1881 Map H12
BIGFOOT LODGE Kitschy log-cabin-themed watering hole. 3172 Los Feliz Blvd., Atwater Village, 323.662.9227; Bigfoot West, 10939 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 310.287.2200 Map northeast of V23, M11 THE BLIND DONKEY Impressive roster of premium whiskeys, whiskey cocktails and craft beers, with locations in Old Pasadena and Long Beach. 53 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626.792.1833; 149 Linden Ave., Long Beach, 562.247.1511 Map Q19, N16 THE BUNGALOW Seaside cottage-style nightspot from nightlife visionary Brent Bolthouse, with great ocean views and gourmet bites by Fig Restaurant. The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.899.8530 Map L8 CAÑA RUM BAR Premium rum bar with some 140 small-batch rums and cigar pairings. Annual $20 membership fee waived Fridays 6-8 pm. 714 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.745.7090 Map I16 THE CULVER HOTEL Historic hotel in the heart of Culver City is home to the Grand Lobby Bar, with nightly live jazz, and upstairs, the newly renovated, Prohibitioninspired Velvet Lounge. 9400 Culver Blvd., Culver City, 310.558.9400 Map L11 COVELL Intimate neighborhood wine bar from Dustin Lancaster (L&E Oyster Bar). 4628 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, 323.660.4400 Map W23 THE ECHO Hip Echo Park dance club books local and indie bands. DJs, dancing; Echoplex is downstairs. 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.8200; Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.8200 Map G16 THE EDISON Posh renovated power plant. Get there early. Dress code. 108 W. 2nd St., downtown, 213.613.0000 Map H17 EL CARMEN Nearly 400 tequilas, Mexican-wrestler decor. 8138 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.852.1552 Map I12 EL REY THEATRE Hot indie bands play art deco theater on Miracle Mile. 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.936.6400 Map J13 FATHER’S OFFICE Casual bar with an impressive beer selection and food. Don’t miss the famed burger (no substitutions allowed). 1018 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310.393.2337; 3229 Helms Ave., Culver City, 310.736.2224 Map L8, L11
NEXT DOOR LOUNGE Barrel-aged spirits and classic cocktails served with 1920s panache. Menu by chef/Food Network Star finalist Nikki Martin. 1154 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.465.5505 Map H15 THE NICE GUY H.wood Group’s reservation-only, Italian-inspired restaurant and mixology lounge. 401 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.360.9500 Map I12 NO VACANCY Gin cocktails and live entertainment in a Victorian boutique hotel. 1727 N. Hudson Ave., Hollywood, 323.465.1902 Map H14 PERCH Open-air roost in a historic building; indoor cabaret lounge Bar Thirteen is underneath. 448 S. Hill St., downtown, 213.802.1770 Map I16 PROJECT LOS ANGELES A branch of a famous London venue complete with designs from Gensler, the worldrenowned architectural firm. 6356 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.469.0040 Map H13 THE ROGER ROOM Hidden speak-easy with creative cocktails. 370 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.854.1300 Map J12 THE ROXY THEATRE Historic rock ‘n’ roll venue on the strip. 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.276.2222 Map H12 SASSAFRAS Lounge styled as a (stylishly) decaying Savannah town house specializes in barrel-aged cocktails. 1233 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 323.467.2800 Map H14 THE SATELLITE Alt-music venue (formerly known as Spaceland) books under-the-radar indie bands. 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.661.4380 Map W23 SEVEN GRAND Whiskey bar with tongue-in-cheek hunt-club decor. 515 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.614.0737 Map I16 SEVENTY7 Hidden, mixology-focused Culver City speak-easy; look for the alley entrance. Second location dubbed Seventy7 North in Studio City. 3843 Main St., Culver City, 310.559.7707; 12514 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.985.9021 Map L11, U18 SKYBAR Chic open-air roost with a view at the Mondrian hotel. Reservations required. 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.6025 Map H12
WHISKY A GO GO Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer still rocks. 8901 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.4202 Map H12
Beaches BELMONT SHORE Wide and sandy; on-site dog beach. Along Ocean Boulevard, from 54th Place to Belmont Pier, Long Beach Map O17 EL MATADOR STATE BEACH One of the prettiest beaches in L.A. County. Steep stairs lead to narrow, sandy beach with scenic rock formations. 32350 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9 HERMOSA BEACH Two-mile stretch of beach along Santa Monica Bay extending toward the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Metered street parking. Hermosa Avenue and 33rd Street, Hermosa Beach Map L13 LEO CARRILLO STATE BEACH 1.5 miles of beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beachcombing. Tide pools, coastal caves and reefs for exploring. There are two sections of beach along a loop road of a campground. 36000 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9 MALIBU BEACH 167-acre beach includes Malibu Pier, Malibu Lagoon and a museum that highlights the area’s history. 23050 and 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9 MALIBU SURFRIDER BEACH World-renowned surfing area. Swimming areas are limited. 23050 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9 MANHATTAN BEACH Beach is bisected by a 900-foot pier. Beach volleyball nets extend to Hermosa Beach. Metered street and lot parking. 400-4500 The Strand, Manhattan Beach Map L13 POINT DUME BEACH Beach is bordered by cliffs and is one of the most beautiful along the L.A. coastline. 7103 Westward Beach Road, Malibu Map northwest of K9 REDONDO BEACH A 1.5-mile beach that runs south of the pier to Torrance Beach. 400-1700 Esplanade, Redondo Beach Map M13 SANTA MONICA STATE BEACH Wide, sandy expanses divided by Santa Monica Pier. 100-2900 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica Map M8
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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 third-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.
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Civic Center/Grand Park • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels • Museum of Contemporary Art • Music Center • Walt Disney Concert Hall • Grand Park 7th Street/Metro Center • Macy’s Plaza (dining, shops) • FIGat7th (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
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Mother’s Day brunch with an ocean view at Mastro’s Ocean Club. p. 68
’80s karaoke and breakdancing at new Break Room 86, hidden in the Line Hotel. 213.368.3056
L.A.-based EF Collection’s delicate diamond-crusted jewelry, available at Habit in Brentwood. 310.440.8837
Made-to-order Sabah shoes, available at RTH in West Hollywood. 310.289.7911
The limited-edition candle at Diptyque’s new Beverly Hills boutique, with proceeds benefiting LAXART. 310.385.5941
Big-name artists at intimate Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach. 310.372.0035
Swimming with the Aqualillies at the Annenberg Community Beach House. 310.458.4904
Va-va-voom lash extensions from Blinkbar in Santa Monica. p. 14
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Classic Fusion ForbiddenX. Automatic chronograph in unique red gold alloy case: King Gold developed by Hublot. Brown ceramic bezel. Authentic tobacco leaf dial. Brown rubber and calf strap. Tribute to the famous Fuente cigar. Limited edition to 150 pieces.
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