Where Traveler Los Angeles, March 2020 by California Media Group

LOS ANGELES MARCH

2020

Hamilton in Hollywood Fun Fairs & Fests The City’s Best Mediterranean Restaurants

L.A. icons

HOW THE ’70S, ’80S AND ’90S SHAPED THE CITY’S CULTURAL AND CULINARY LANDSCAPES

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MAR 2020

CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS Hot Dates 4 Where Now 6 Maps 59 30 Things We Love 64 CITY TOURS Beverly Hills 16 Santa Monica 20 West Hollywood 24 Hollywood 28 Downtown 32 Pasadena 36 South Bay 38

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The California African American Museum

ON THE MARCH

2020

Hamilton in Hollywood Fun Fairs & Fests The City’s Best Mediterranean Restaurants

L.A. icons

HOW THE ’70S, ’80S AND ’90S SHAPED THE CITY’S CULTURAL AND CULINARY LANDSCAPES

COVER

Wolfgang Puck at Spago. Photo by Antonio Diaz for Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. See p. 10.

THE GUIDE 43 Dining 57 Shopping 50 Entertainment 57 Explore 52 Attractions

FEATURES

8 Overlooked Icons: Celebrating Three Unsung Decades of Classic L.A.

Our city is full of iconic landmarks that scream “classic L.A.,” but we’re taking a look at the restaurants, bars, buildings and art institutions that first came on the scene in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s and continue to shape the Los Angeles of today. BY ANDREA RICHARDS

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L.A. boasts some amazing Mediterranean restaurants. From falafel at Dune to hummus at Bavel to mezze at Cleo, let them take your taste buds on a trip. BY PAUL FEINSTEIN C O N N E CT W I T H U S O N L I N E S O CA L P U L S E . CO M

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HOT DATES

Do-Good Dining

MARCH

EVENTS March 19 PPLA Food Fare, a culinary fundraiser in support of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, started back in 1979 as a cooking demo with the legendary Julia Child. Today, you can eat and drink your way through over 150 of the city’s best restaurants, caterers and libation purveyors at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar. This year’s lineup includes Angel City Brewery, Socalo and Valerie Confections. And Akasha Richmond (Akasha, AR Cucina) is being honored as the Chef of the Year. p. 50

GREAT THINGS THIS MONTH HERE FOR THE WEEKEND? Check out our Weekend Roundup at SoCalPulse.com

March 13-22

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

Get the inside scoop on hit shows including Outlander and Schitt’s Creek and see stars in person at the Paley Center for Media’s annual event for TV lovers, held at the Dolby Theatre. p. 50

March 18-22

The influential modern dance company performs the seminal masterpiece Revelations, along with other works, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. p. 51

ARTNIGHT PASADENA

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

LOS ANGELES DODGERS OPENING DAY

At this biannual event, the Crown City’s museums and cultural institutions— including the Pasadena Playhouse, Kidspace Children’s Museum and Norton Simon Museum—offer free admission, shuttle transportation and special programming. visitpasadena.com

Ireland-by-way-of-L.A. punk band Flogging Molly returns to the Hollywood Palladium for an annual St. Patrick’s Day concert. Show up early for a free outdoor festival with more music, Irish dancers, beer games and food trucks. hollywoodpalladium.com

The Boys in Blue are back in action, kicking off their season by taking on the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. p. 51

March 8

Thousands of runners from around the world turn out to take on the marathon’s scenic “Stadium to the Sea” course. Register to run, or celebrate with the athletes at the Finish Festival in Santa Monica. p. 50

March 13

PALEYFEST LA

March 17

March 26

¡LATIN FOOD FEST! March 27-28

Enjoy Latin spirits and food from celebrity chefs like

Aarón Sánchez and Enrique Olvera at Los Angeles State Historic Park. p. 50

THEODORE PAYNE NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR March 28-29

Stop and smell the flowers on a self-guided tour through some of the county’s prettiest private and public landscapes, with plants that are at least 50% native to the area. p. 50

SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN All month

Enjoy the works of the Bard acted out before a botanical backdrop every weekend this month at Descanso Gardens. p. 52

AURELIA D’AMORE PHOTOGRAPHY

L.A. MARATHON

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OUT AND ABOUT

Pick-Me-Up Piccalilli, a funky new corner spot in downtown Culver City, is an exciting new addition to the city’s dining scene. It’s the first standalone concept from chefs Macks Collins and Bryan Kidwell—New York-trained chefs and the team behind the acclaimed Mad Pambazos food truck—who put a whimsical spin on traditional fine dining here. The inventive Cali-Asian menu has clear Southern influences and is meant to be shared. Start with the market greens (pictured here) and Thai banana hush puppies, then move onto larger plates like the octopus and heirloom tomato and the five spice pork shank served with scallion roti. The space is equally notable. Designed by renowned hospitality design studio Preen Inc., it boasts a lush patio and a dining room with tropical and futuristic vibes, with open garage doors separating the spaces. It’s also the first permanent restaurant to be lit by directional black light, thoughtfully pointed toward the tabletops to make the colors in your food pop. 3850 Main St., Suite A, 424.298.8540, Culver City, piccalillila.com

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Lucio Fontana, Ambiente spaziale con neon [Spatial Environment With Neon Light], 1967

IMMERSIVE INNOVATOR In an art world where experiential works are all the rage (due in no small part to their Instagram-friendliness), Arts District gallery Hauser & Wirth is giving Lucio Fontana his due. The Argentine-Italian painter is known primarily as the founder of spatialism and for his 1950s slashed paintings, but starting in the 1940s, he also designed immersive installations, removing the canvas to “paint” space with light—and in essence creating a new genre, predating the careers of James Turrell and Yayoi Kusama. Lucio Fontana. Walking the Space: Spatial Environments, 1948-1968, on display all month, is the first comprehensive presentation of the late Italian artist’s groundbreaking Ambienti spaziali in the U.S. It features nine of the visionary’s environments, which have been meticulously reconstructed after rigorous research (the originals were site-specific and dismantled and destroyed after an exhibition would close). Fontana’s works invite viewers into the center of his compositions, where they’ll encounter dark corridors, neon lights, monochromatic colors, undulating floors and more. 901 E. 3rd St., downtown, 213.943.1620, hauserwirth.com

Hamilton in Hollywood Los Angeles theatergoers, rejoice: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Tony-winning, Grammy-winning and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Hamilton, returns to the Hollywood Pantages on March 12 and will run through Nov. 22 as part of its national tour. If you haven’t had the chance to see the Broadway phenomenon about immigrant founding father and treasury secretary Alexander Hamilton yet, now’s your chance to hear

the show’s groundbreaking soundtrack—which blends hiphop, jazz, blues, rap and R&B with historical accuracy—live. (Good luck getting the songs out of your head afterward!) To snag one of the hot tickets, visit broadwayinhollywood.com/ hamiltonla or call 800.982.2787. Tickets start at $55 but fluctuate greatly based on demand and date. If you’re feeling lucky, enter the daily lottery for the chance to win a $10 orchestra seat. p. 50

Julia K. Harriman, Sabrina Sloan and Isa Briones in Hamilton

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OVERLOOKED ICONS

Celebrating Three Unsung Decades

CLASSIC L.A. Usually the phrase “classic L.A.” brings to mind essential landmarks like Hollywood’s Musso & Frank Grill, which has served filmdom’s finest for a century, or the sort of iconic architecture the city’s know for, such as Googie coffee shops and Case Study Houses. Los Angeles is so closely associated with these two eras—the golden age of Hollywood and the midcentury— that there’s a tendency to overlook places that came later. Yet the structures and institutions built in perhaps less fashionable times similarly shaped the city into the dynamic and unique metropolis it is today. We’ve decided to pay tribute to some lesser-praised decades—the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s—and the culture-shifting spaces created in Los Angeles then, including revolutionary restaurants and cutting-edge cultural attractions. These places left a legacy that continues in the city today; they may not be that old, but they are classics.

the ’70s

Can You Dig It?

n the turmoil that followed the swinging ’60s, Los Angeles continued to be an epicenter of the nation’s “youthquake,” with its rebellious citizens fostering the rise of drug culture, the sexual revolution and social unrest. To get into the spirit, take a trip to the

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From top: The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites; Dora Herrera and her parents of family-run Yuca’s in the 1970s

Sunset Strip, the still-popular hub of nightlife that played a huge role in music history. Most of the famous rock clubs were already wellestablished—Blondie opened for Tom Petty at the Whisky a Go Go in 1977 (8901 Sunset Blvd., whiskyagogo.com). The place for rockers to go before, after or maybe instead of a show was the Rainbow Bar & Grill, established in 1972, which feels pretty unchanged since then (9015 Sunset Blvd., rainbowbarandgrill.com). Pay tribute to comedy legends at The Comedy Store, founded in 1972 by Sammy and Mitzi Shore (8433 Sunset Blvd., thecomedystore. com). The hottest comedy club of the era, it saw Richard Pryor and Robin Williams test out new material on its stage. Since then, generations of great stand-up comedians have come through its doors. While the Source, the legendary health food restaurant mocked in Annie Hall, is sadly gone from the Strip, drive west and arrive at the still-soulful Inn of the Seventh Ray for good vibes and organic food (128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, innoftheseventhray.com). Founded

in 1973, this Topanga Canyon treasure has a magical, creekside setting, a bookstore and meals that might transport to higher planes. If your idea of nirvana involves a plate of tacos instead, Yuca’s, a small hut established in Los Feliz in 1976, is the path to get there (2056 Hillhurst Ave., yucasla.com). With a half-century behind them, we can now start to appreciate some of the great buildings constructed in the ’70s. The Los Angeles Conservancy is hosting “The ’70s Turn 50: Celebrating the Decade that Broke the Mold,” commemorating that decade’s lasting imprint on the city’s built environment (laconservancy.org). The yearlong series of events will take place in some of the most important buildings from the ’70s, including the innovative ArtCenter College of Design (1700 Lida St., artcenter.edu) in Pasadena, designed by Craig Ellwood, and downtown’s stunning (and shiny) Westin Bonaventure Hotel (404 S. Figueroa St., marriott.com/ laxbw). From the outside, this “atrium hotel” looks like a mirrored rocket ship; inside, architect John Portman created massive concrete forms that reach seven stories high. Take one of the dramatic elevators to the BonaVista Lounge on the 34th floor to enjoy a cocktail and the view, which, yes, is revolving. About to have new life is the 1977 George C. Page Museum, part of the 13-acre La Brea Tar Pits complex, a geological site that is an important depository of ice age fossils (p. 56). For years, field-tripping LAUSD students have played on the Page’s grass-covered sloping walls on their way to see replicas of wooly mammoths stuck in the bubbling tar nearby. A new plan to integrate the museum into the surrounding park—and its active dig sites—is underway.

FROM TOP: ADRIAN SCOTT FINE/L.A. CONSERVANCY; COURTESY DORA HERRERA/YUCA’S. OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: COURTESY LA BREA TAR PITS; KEN L HOWARD/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO; COURTESY EVERETT COLLECTION; OLIVER BARTH

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Clockwise from top: A display at the George C. Page Museum; the Whisky a Go Go; rustic dining at the Inn of the Seventh Ray

’70s Quick Picks »READ

Joan Didion: The 1960s & 70s, edited by David Ulin

»LISTEN

Joni Mitchell’s “Ladies of the Canyon,” 1970

»WATCH

Chinatown, 1974 (above)

»EAT

While it wasn’t around then, Griffith Park café the Trails serves an avocado sandwich that tastes wholesome and hippy.

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’80s Quick Picks »READ Hollywood, by Charles Bukowski

»LISTEN “Straight Outta Compton,” N.W.A

»WATCH Blade Runner, 1982

»EAT

the ’80s Totally Rad

A. in the 1980s, for better or for worse, is associated with one, totally gnarly thing: Valley girls. And with Valley girls, of course, come shopping malls. Two of the finest constructed during the decade are the massive Beverly Center (p. 57) and the Sherman Oaks Galleria (15301 Ventura Blvd., shermanoaksgalleria.com), which served as the location for the films Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Valley Girl. Malls weren’t the only place to hang— World on Wheels, a midtown roller skating rink opened in 1981, was the hottest club in town for teens (4645 Venice Blvd., wowskatela.com). Many pioneering hip-hop acts got their start playing here, and it was late rapper Nipsey Hussle whose investment group helped to reopen the venue in 2017. For the older crowd, the city had a host of new restaurants, offering up the latest in culinary trends, be it the burgeoning California cuisine movement at Michael’s (p. 48) or the

boom in Thai restaurants. Opened in 1983 by chef Prakas Yenbamroong and his mother, Talesai had three popular locations (11744 Ventura Blvd., talesaistudiocity.com). Today, Yenbamroong’s son, Kris, runs the popular Night + Market restaurants, making a three-generation-long legacy (p. 46). Also during the ’80s, the rise of the celebrity chef began, making Wolfgang Puck’s Spago (originally on Sunset Boulevard, now on Canon Drive, p. 44) and Nobu Matsuhisa’s Matsuhisa (p. 44) tough tables to get unless your agent made the reservation. Today, you don’t have to work for CAA to get a seat. Culturally, the 1984 Summer Olympic Games did much to gussy up the city because, rather than build any new structures, the committee decided to upgrade existing ones, including a $1 million redo of Pershing

Square (532 S. Olive St.) and major improvements to Exposition Park (700 Exposition Park, expositionpark.ca.gov), where the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and other facilities were used. Simultaneous to the games, the 44,000-square-foot California African American Museum opened in Exposition Park as the first African American museum of art, history and culture supported by the state (600 State Drive, caamuseum.org). Designed by architects Jack Haywood and Vince Proby, CAAM continues its innovative programming and exhibitions in this vibrant space today. Two years later, in 1986, the Museum of Contemporary Art moved into its new downtown digs—a postmodern work by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki—and any doubt that Los Angeles had become the art center of the country was over (p. 56).

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: COURTESY BEVERLY CENTER; ANTONIO DIAZ FOR WOLFGANG PUCK FINE DINING GROUP; HRDWRKER, COURTESY CAAM; COURTESY MICHAEL’S. OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MEGHAN REARDON; COURTESY GUELAGUETZA; COURTESY OUE SKYSPACE LA; TIM STREET-PORTER; © MIRAMAX FILMS / COURTESY EVERETT COLLECTION

Clockwise from top: The Beverly Center’s Grand Court; the California African American Museum; (from left) Jonathan Waxman, Michael McCarty, Mark Peel and Ken Frank at Michael’s

Wolfgang Puck’s Smoked Salmon Pizza, at Spago (below)

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Clockwise from top left: The Apple Pan; mole at Guelaguetza; the U.S. Bank Tower; the Hammer Museum; the cast of 1996’s Swingers at the Dresden Room

’90s Quick Picks »READ Dangerous Angels: The Weetzie Bat Books, by Francesca Lia Block

»LISTEN “Blood Sugar Sex Magik,” Red Hot Chili Peppers

»WATCH Boyz n the Hood, 1991

»EAT Blueberry shake from Swingers in West Hollywood

the ’90s

When L.A. Was So Money

r. Martens aren’t the only thing from the ’90s that has resurfaced—in many ways, the ’90s never stopped in L.A., especially when it comes to fashion (leggings, oversized sweaters, high-waisted denim)—we were money then, we’re money today. Of course, the 1996 film Swingers brought a lot of iconic L.A. restaurants and

bars back into the limelight, especially The Dresden Room, a sleek, midcentury restaurant whose lounge continues to feature the dynamic duo Marty and Elayne (1760 N. Vermont Ave., thedresden.com). Similarly, the enormously popular ’90s TV show Beverly Hills, 90210 brought the 1947 diner The Apple Pan into prominence as the onscreen Peach Pit restaurant (p. 49). And a new, modern classic emerged, making mole the star of the culinary show: Guelaguetza, the family-run Oaxacan restaurant opened in Koreatown in 1994 (3014 W. Olympic Blvd., ilovemole.com). At 73 stories high, the U.S. Bank Tower (633 W. 5th St., usbanktower.com), then known as the “Library Tower,” was the tallest building in L.A.; today, it’s the second tallest, and you can ride down a transparent slide from the 70th to the 69th floor—or just opt for

the view from the nearby restaurant, 71Above (p. 44). The Staples Center, which broke ground in 1998 and opened the next year, brought both of L.A.’s professional basketball teams together under one really big roof, uniting the city not by cheering the same team, but by giving us a choice (p. 51).

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Mediterranean

MOSAIC

Between Los Angeles’ dry coastal climate, lapping blue waves, unbeatable marine life and cavalcade of locally sourced products, it’s not all that surprising that so many Mediterranean chefs call the city their second home. BY PAUL FEINSTEIN

LOS ANGELES is one of the great cultural hubs of the world, and nowhere does this shine more than in its culinary eclecticism. No matter which section of the city you’re in, you’re bound to find dining gems that traverse the world in exceptional ways. One of the cuisines that Los Angeles truly excels in is Mediterranean. Wafting around every corner are the sizzling smells of tantalizing tagines, fluffy, hummus-topped falafel, crunchy croquetas and dazzling dolmas. While you can’t always find the time to travel to the mystical Mediterranean Sea, you can always be transported by L.A.’s chefs who are doing yeoman’s work to bring you the best across the city.

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TAGINE Chef Ben Benameur’s ode to Morocco is a Beverly Hills staple whose menu flourishes with argan-oil-dripping goodies like his vegan Berber couscous, honey lamb tagine and his mother’s recipe hummus with Berber bread. Tasting menus are under $100 and give you the full breadth of Moroccan favorites. 132 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.360.7535, taginebeverlyhills.com MOUN OF TUNIS Traveling to Tunisia by way of Sunset Boulevard is Moun of Tunis, a staple of North African cuisine in L.A. since 1977. Not only can you get relatively cheap set menus that cover both Tunisian and Moroccan cuisine for under $40, you get belly dancers putting on performances in the Moroccan-bedecked dining room. 7445 ½ Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.874.3333, mounoftunis.la BAVEL Following up their highly successful Italian restaurant, Bestia, chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis get back to their Mediterranean roots with a menu that travels from Israel and Turkey to Egypt and Morocco. Easily one of the best meals in town, the menu is filled with inventive takes on classics like baba ghanoush, crispy, melt-in-yourmouth malawach and Te Mana lamb chops. They might also have the best hummus in the city. 500 Mateo St., downtown, 213.232.4966, baveldtla.com DUNE Dune is a falafel lover’s dream spot and worth the pilgrimage to Atwater Village or DTLA to indulge in. Its crispy/fluffy falafel balls ooze with hummus and tahini inside house flatbreads filled with pickled turnips

and radishes. But don’t sleep on the rest of the menu, with treats that include a fried chicken shawarma sandwich and tabouleh salad. Pound for pound, this is the best falafel in L.A. 3143 Glendale Blvd., L.A., 323.486.7073; 199 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.628.3586, dunekitchen.com MH ZH This Israeli/Mediterranean joint has no website (it is on Instagram—barely), no phone number and is kind of hard to find, but as its name implies (Mh Zh means “what’s that?” in Hebrew), the mystery is exactly what it’s going for. This small Silver Lake spot is more sidewalk café than full-fledged restaurant and serves some of the most mouthwatering Mediterranean in the city. Make a point of getting the bread with just about anything, the Lamb Ragoooo and the grilled beets. Yum. 3536 Sunset Blvd., L.A. MOMED Dubbing itself modern Mediterranean (Mo-Med, get it?), this light and airy joint pays homage to eastern Mediterranean and North African fare. The menu is littered with new takes on the region—including chicken skewers lathered in sumac vinaigrette, shakshuka served with toasted sourdough, and duck shawarma wraps filled with pickled onions and garlic aioli. Momed also leans into L.A.’s progressive dining crowd with gluten-free bowls. 3245 Casitas Ave., L.A., 323.522.3488, atmomed.com CLEO Cleo is your pre-nightlife, dark and sexy date spot with Instagram-worthy mezze and loads of original Mediterranean dishes. Highlights of the menu include the skillet Hal-

loumi with brandy and honey, the harissa tuna tartare and the Impossible meatball tagine for a vegan-friendly option. Playing on its nightlife vibes, Cleo’s 3rd Street location also has a boozy brunch with bottomless drinks and live music. The Orlando Hotel, 8384 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.579.1600; h Club Los Angeles, 1717 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.962.1711, sbe.com/ restaurants/brands/cleo MIZLALA For more Israeli goodies, Mizlala serves up all the tomato and cucumber and chickpeas you could ever want. There are Israeli salads with Persian cucumbers, fried artichoke hummus with chimichurri, kefta lamb kebabs with sumac, and laffa wraps with any filling imaginable. That’s before you get to the shared plates of falafel, latkes and eggplant moussaka. If you want a tour of Israel and the massive lunches you’ll find around that country, you can’t go wrong with

From top: Baklava at Dune; rooftop restaurant Calabra. Opposite: The Hummus & Falafel Plate at Dune

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Mizlala. 4515 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 818.783.6698; 5400 W. Adams Blvd., L.A., 323.433.7137 KISMET Clean, minimalist and pristine, Kismet is a progressive Mediterranean restaurant that fuses its eastern roots with California love. With locally sourced products and a stellar wine list, Kismet helps you rethink all the things Mediterranean food can be. The menu is brimming with new spins on old classics. Middle Eastern and North African spices garnish most of the dishes; you’ll find gems like spiced carrots with chickpeas, marinated feta with roasted squash and honey, and harissa cauliflower toast with labneh and pickled shallots. If you come for breakfast, the flaky bread malawach is a must. 4648 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.409.0404, kismet.family/kismetabout OTOÑO Yes, Spanish cuisine is Mediterranean, and Otoño is the best that L.A. has to offer. Part of the exploding Highland Park food scene, Otoño dazzles guests with Spanish favorites like pan con tomate, croqueta de jamon and Negra paella with squid ink and scallops. But this tucked-away spot also gets creative by infusing local ingredients to create entirely new Spanish taste profiles. Other must-orders include the boquerones y mantequilla with white anchovy and roasted radish, but also the pulpo a la brasa, which is braised Spanish octopus that cuts like butter. 5715 N. Figueroa St., L.A., 323.474.6624, otonorestaurant.com HAYAT’S KITCHEN Lebanese-food lovers and in-the-know diners flock to Hayat’s Kitchen in the Valley for its authentic minced bites of kibbeh; the cooked lentils and rice of mujadara; and baklava with walnuts for dessert. A very laid-back atmosphere pervades the whole experience that is only one-upped

with the option to smoke flavored tobacco from a hookah outside. It’s as close as you’ll get to Beirut while staying in the Valley. 11009 Burbank Blvd., Unit #117, North Hollywood, 818.761.4656, hayats.kitchen CAFÉ ISTANBUL As you make your way around the Mediterranean, a stop in Turkey is always a must. Café Istanbul provides in spades, as its southern Turkish heritage brings about spicy kebabs, boreks filled with cheese and the ultimate crunch, and manti dumplings stuffed to the brim with ground beef and topped with mint-infused yogurt. Turkishfood fans will find every classic they’ve come to love all the way down to the carbonated Uludag Gazoz soft drinks and the strongest Turkish coffee in the city. Nicer than most Mediterranean joints on this list, you’ll find white tablecloths and an upscale atmosphere. 326 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.553.4545, cafeistanbul90212.com SANTUARI The most unexpected thing about Santuari might just be its location; this pan-Mediterranean restaurant sits atop a private tennis club where you can eat roasted beets while local tennis pros whack balls at each other. The noise and smell of tennis ball felt aside, the restaurant takes its guests on a long journey around the Mediterranean

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From top: The dining room at Bavel; a spread of dishes at Mizlala

coast, with odes to Italy with pastas, Greece with grilled lamb chops and yogurt, Libya with roasted carrots with chermoula, and the Middle East with pumpkin hummus with grilled za’atar flatbreads. Though the menu may lack focus, the food is all top-notch, and you can’t really go wrong, no matter what country you feel like exploring for the night. 6711 Forest Lawn Drive, L.A., 323.902.9700, santuarirestaurant.com CALABRA One of the newest additions to L.A.’s Mediterranean scene sits above the equally new Proper Hotel in Santa Monica. With million-dollar views of the Pacific Ocean, guests can pretend a Mediterranean breeze is pouring through as they sit under the stars. Sumptuous mezze plates filled with charred laffa bread and hummus, labneh, feta and baba ghanoush dips are brought to the low-top tables. Gyros are super nice here, and you have choices of filling that include both chicken and branzino for a Cali/ Med hybrid. If you stay later into the night, you’ll be treated to DJ sessions that swell through the air with lapping waves serving as the never-ending beat. 700 Wilshire Blvd. (entrance on 7th Street), Santa Monica, 310.620.9990, properhotel.com/hotels/ santa-monica/eat-drink/calabra AVRA For lovers of Greek salads and saganaki, there’s Avra in Beverly Hills, a swanky and stylish ode to Greece with all the trimmings. A giant menu is stuffed with seafood that ranges from grilled octopus and Chilean sea bass souvlaki to fagri (white snapper) and lavraki (flaky white fish). Mixing up countries and styles, Avra also offers an array of sashimi along with lamb chops and filet mignon (it is Beverly Hills, after all). Bring your wallet, as Avra’s not cheap, but you will leave full. 233 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.734.0841, theavragroup.com/avrabeverlyhills OLIVETTA A brand-new addition to the bustling dining world of West Hollywood, Olivetta calls itself a coastal European restaurant, which means there’s a wide range of Mediterranean options on offer. The stylish spot ventures into Italy, Spain and France with bucatini pastas, serrano ham and Dover sole meunière. An impressive wine program dabbles in French syrahs, Italian Chiantis and even a Cab Franc from New York. And while the restaurant’s food leans toward Western Europe, the decor has heavy North African vibes and Turkish touches. 9010 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.307.3932, olivetta.la

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CITY TOURS FIND THE BEST IN

Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS LOOMS LARGE IN POP CULTURE AS A POSH LOCALE HOME TO THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ZIP CODE.

The launch of Beverly Hills’ glamorous reputation dates to the early 20th century, when the opening of the Beverly Hills Hotel ushered in a frenzy of movie-star mansion-building in the hills north of Sunset Boulevard. Today, the population of some 35,000 is more socioeconomically diverse than its depiction on TV and in movies might suggest. Nonetheless, the triumvirate of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air still attracts famous and fabulously wealthy residents. Hop on the Beverly Hills Trolley Tour, or book with Starline Tours to see notable homes in the area, 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 Mansion, which has appeared in The Big Lebowski and Gilmore Girls. Its 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 Canon Drive. MCM Worldwide, Celine and Balenciaga recently debuted new or renovated flagships on Rodeo, reminding shoppers that 90210 is still the most prestigious ZIP code in the States. Ascend the Italian-esque side street to fineart destination Galerie Michael and Tiffany & Co., perched atop Two Rodeo. Pause for the quintessential Beverly Hills snapshot before continuing on to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel (of Pretty Woman fame) at the south end of Rodeo Drive. Continuing west, pass Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York, the reigning luxury retail titans along this

stretch of Wilshire. At Santa Monica Boulevard, you hit the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, which boasts dining concepts by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and beside it, the Beverly Hilton hotel, which rolls out thousands of 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 E. Baldi, La Scala or Wolfgang Puck’s legendary Spago on Canon Drive. 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. Even more cultural programming can be found at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, which transformed the historic Beverly Hills Post Office into an entertainment destination.

CENTURY CITY GREAT FIND

A-List Aesthetician >Get the star treatment at celebrity facialist Shani Darden’s new Beverly Hills studio. “My facials incorporate a light chemical peel, extractions if needed, oxygen therapy, microcurrent, LED light therapy, as well as a few other things,” says Darden, who uses products from her eponymous line during custom services. Address supplied upon appointment, contact booking@shanidarden.com, shanidarden.com

Heading west from Beverly Hills on Santa Monica Boulevard, you enter the 0.3-square-mile modern acropolis of Century City. ICM Partners and Creative Artists Agency are located here, as are the Fox Studios lot and countless legal, financial, entertainment and hospitality firms. But those outside the biz

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: EDWIN SANTIAGO (2); COURTESY WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. BOTTOM LEFT: MICHAEL CLIFFORD; OPPOSITE FAR RIGHT: COURTESY TIFFANY & CO.

THE MANSIONS

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Shopping on Canon Drive in Beverly Hills; House of Bijan on Rodeo Drive; the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

INSIDER TIPS

Jewel Tones Head to Beverly Hills’ fine jewelry stores for something sparkly.

Tiffany & Co.

Beverly Hills Jewelers 259 S. Beverly Drive 310.888.7725

Cartier 370 N. Rodeo Drive 310.275.4572

David Yurman 371 N. Rodeo Drive 310.888.8618

Harry Winston 310 N. Rodeo Drive 310.271.8554

Jason of Beverly Hills Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel 9500 Wilshire Blvd. 310.385.3970

Mizrahi Diamonds 9615 Brighton Way 310.273.8174

Peter Marco 252 N. Rodeo Drive 310.278.5353

Tiffany & Co. 210 N. Rodeo Drive 310.273.8880

Van Cleef & Arpels 300 N. Rodeo Drive 310.276.1161 WHERE TRAVELER LOS ANGELES 17

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New in Town P.F. Candle Co.

The L.A.-based home fragrance brand is booming, opening a second brick-and-mortar shop on the Westside. 6144 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 424.298.8416

Pop’s Bagels

This pop-up known for its fresh, hot bagels topped with homemade cream cheese has a new semi-permanent space at Platform. 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 323.903.7481

Zensai

Platform in Culver City

won’t be excluded. Past Avenue of the Stars, you hit the upscale Westfield Century City shopping center, which unveiled dozens of new boutiques and eateries after a dramatic redevelopment in 2017. Nearby on Constellation Boulevard, epicures are drawn to Tom Colicchio’s Craft and Hinoki & the Bird, the latter of which is in the 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 northwest 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 on

the north campus, the planetarium on the south campus and the 7.5-acre Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens. The free Hammer Museum is nearby and houses impressionist paintings and cutting-edge contemporary exhibitions. Paid parking is available in UCLA lots and structures throughout the 419-acre campus.

WESTWOOD VILLAGE Just south of the campus, the pedestrian-friendly Westwood Village features independent shops and cafés among its Mediterranean Revival and art deco buildings, as well as two landmark movie theaters at 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 is 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 southeast of Westwood, Culver City boasts a thriving downtown with trendy bars and restaurants. The Kirk Douglas Theatre and the Ivy Substation, home to the Actors’ Gang, bookend the downtown area and stage live productions throughout the year. As you travel east on Washington Boulevard, don’t miss the Helms Bakery complex, which contains a dozen high-end furniture showrooms. Moving along Washington, the scene-y Arts District has more than 20 art galleries and exhibition spaces clustered along Washington and La Cienega boulevards. Near the intersection of Washington and National boulevards is the ultra-hip

Platform lifestyle complex, plus a stop on the Expo Line, a Metro light rail that, thanks to a recent expansion, connects downtown L.A. and Santa Monica. Hollywood gets all the attention, but it’s Culver City whose city seal proclaims it “The Heart of Screenland.” In 1915, Ince/ Triangle Studios opened on Washington; in 1924, the site became Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. Classics including Singin’ in the Rain and 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, and the site is home to Sony Pictures Studios, where such hits as Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are taped. Experience Culver City’s screen heritage by taking the Sony Pictures Studio Tour.

> FOR BOLD ITEMS, SEE LISTINGS IN THE WHERE GUIDE ON PAGE 42. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD MAP OF BEVERLY HILLS, SEE PAGE 60.

KATIE GIBBS

The L.A.-based, South Korea-designed brand brings streetwear to Beverly Hills with its new gallery-like flagship. 417 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.734.7585

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L.A.’S FAVORITE SHOPPING & DINING DESTINATION SINCE 1934 SHOPPING

Dozens of family-owned, eclectic stores plus well-known high fashion brands

DINING

Gourmet and casual restaurants and eateries serving cuisine from around the world

SPECIALTY FOOD PURVEYORS

Many artisan grocers and specialty food merchants offering produce, bakery products, wine & cheese, handmade chocolates, ice cream and much more Open daily— adjacent to The Grove, Museum Row, Beverly Hills & Hollywood

6333 W. THIRD ST. • LOS ANGELES • 323.933.9211 FARMERSMARKETLA.COM • #FARMERSMARKETLA Insta

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Santa Monica THE COASTAL CITY’S BUSTLING DOWNTOWN, BEACH AND PIER ATTRACT MILLIONS OF VISITORS PER YEAR.

Third Street Promenade, three pedestrian-only blocks on 3rd Street between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard, perpetually teems with people. Visitors can hit dozens of boutiques, watch movies at two cinemas and 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 the Independence 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, ArcLight Cinemas and the toplevel Dining Deck. Steps away is the new western terminus of the Metro Expo Line, which connects Santa Monica by light rail to downtown Los Angeles. 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 plenty of fashionable boutiques and beauty destinations, including Moondance, Clare V. and Malin+Goetz. Father’s Office is known for its burgers, and Sweet Lady Jane is famous for its cakes. Just minutes south of downtown Santa Monica, Main Street exudes a beachy, upscale vibe. The long stretch between Pico Boulevard and Rose Avenue contains a number of galleries, pubs, coffeehouses and restaurants, plus shops such as Lost & Found and Planet Blue. The California Heritage Museum is in a transplanted Victorian-era

home, as is the aptly named Victorian, adjacent to the museum, which features a cool downstairs speakeasy, Basement Tavern.

now a stop on the Expo Line— has emerged as a hub for L.A.’s creative community. It’s home to about 30 galleries and a café.

THE ARTS

MALIBU

Visitors can take in plays at Main Street’s Edgemar Center for the Arts, housed in a structure designed by Frank Gehry. An even wider variety of entertainment is at the Broad Stage, Santa Monica College’s 499-seat performing-arts, film, dance and theater venue. On Michigan Avenue, the Bergamot Station arts center—

A few 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, and the legacy of Malibu as celebrityhome central continues today. Many of Malibu’s best destinations are visible from PCH, including renowned restaurants with ocean views, from the casual (Malibu Seafood) to the upscale (Nobu Malibu). Adjacent to the Malibu Lagoon and

GREAT FIND

Creature Comforts >For cozy yet luxurious home textiles and fashion, head to Alicia Adams Alpaca, a family-owned and -run lifestyle brand whose West Coast flagship is located at Trancas Country Market. All of the pieces are made with fair-trade alpaca wool sourced from a herd of over 200 Suri alpacas at Adams’ family farm in New York’s Hudson Valley. 30745 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.457.7944, aliciaadamsalpaca.com

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: NATALIA MACHEDA/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO; LISA CORSON; DALE BERMAN. BOTTOM LEFT: TOM MOORE; OPPOSITE FAR RIGHT: COURTESY SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH

THIRD STREET + THE PIER

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier; the Italian-esque Venice Canal Historic District; open-air shopping center Santa Monica Place

INSIDER TIPS

Spa Day Relax and recharge at these luxurious Santa Monica spas.

ONE Spa

Alchemie Spa 2021 Main St., Suite B 310.310.8880

Burke Williams 1358 4th St., 310.587.3366

Exhale Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, 101 Wilshire Blvd., 310.319.3193

ONE Spa Shutters on the Beach 1 Pico Blvd., 310.587.1712

Petite Spa 723 Broadway 310.393.3105

Raven Spa 208 Pier Ave. 310.399.4747

Sea Wellness Spa Hotel Casa del Mar 1910 Ocean Way 310.581.7767

Tikkun Holistic Spa 1460 4th St. 310.319.1111

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New Newin Town

In Town

Citrin & Mélisse

Josiah Citrin’s finedining destination, Mélisse, is back in the spotlight, joined by welcoming à la carte restaurant Citrin. 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.395.0881

S Bar

This new mixologyfocused lounge concept is serving up innovative cocktails next to Katsuya in Brentwood. 11777 San Vicente Blvd., L.A., 323.525.2400

Wittmore

Shop cool clothing, accessories and home goods at the modern menswear favorite’s third location, at Malibu Village. 3832 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 424.644.0496

Bird Sanctuary, the Adamson House is filled with historic tile. The celebrity-frequented Malibu Country Mart serves as the area’s town square. Together with the adjacent Malibu Village and Malibu Lumber Yard, there are plenty of shops and restaurants for whiling away an afternoon. Inland is wine country, where you can sample the local vino (and feed a giraffe!) at Malibu Wine Safari.

TOPANGA + PACIFIC PALISADES In the 1960s, hippies and musicians such as Neil Young hid out in idyllic Topanga, accessible 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 Palisades. Upscale momand-pop shops can be found between Via de la Paz and Monument Street near Sunset Boulevard. Palisades Village—from the developer of The Grove and The Americana at Brand—recently opened with over 40 uniquely curated boutiques. The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine on Sunset is a 10-acre oasis with a koiand 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 in a coin toss the land that would become

Venice. He sought to develop it as an American version of the Italian city; the canals are still there, lined with multimilliondollar bungalows. His namesake Abbot Kinney Boulevard is Venice’s coolest section, where Gjelina, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea and boutiques such as Bazar, Heist and Huset are the main attractions. Rose Avenue is also coming up, thanks to the emergence of hot restaurants such as reborn Rose CaféRestaurant and Café Gratitude, plus a smattering of hip shops including Parachute. Visitors strolling Ocean Front Walk get an eyeful, what with performers, vendors and Muscle Beach bodybuilders.

BRENTWOOD Marilyn Monroe once called this affluent enclave northeast of Santa Monica home; it remains a favorite celebrity stomping

ground. San Vicente Boulevard functions as the neighborhood’s main street, with independent shops, bakeries, cafés and restaurants. The Brentwood Country Mart, a charming open-air shopping center built in 1948, keeps retail offerings upscale. The area’s biggest draw is the Getty Center, the hilltop museum that boasts J. Paul Getty’s spectacular art collection and a beautiful Central Garden.

MARINA DEL REY Marina del Rey’s main attraction is the marina, the largest man-made small-craft harbor in the world. Restaurants such as Cast & Plow and Cafe del Rey are positioned to take advantage of the views, and at the New England-style Fisherman’s Village, boat-rental and cruise companies such as Hornblower offer visitors assorted ways to get out on the water.

> FOR BOLD ITEMS, SEE LISTINGS IN THE WHERE GUIDE ON PAGE 42. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD MAP OF SANTA MONICA, SEE PAGE 60.

LISA CORSON, USED BY PERMISSION OF THE J. PAUL GETTY TRUST

The Central Garden, created by artist Robert Irwin, at the Getty Center

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MALIBU COUNTRY MART over 65 unique boutiques & restaurants in the heart of malibu

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West Hollywood LOCALS AND TOURISTS ALIKE FLOCK TO WEHO’S ART GALLERIES, BOUTIQUES, RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTCLUBS.

After dark, this iconic strip of Sunset Boulevard between Doheny Drive and Crescent Heights Boulevard becomes one of the hottest stretches of asphalt in L.A. County. The club scene here rocks with legendary establishments like the Roxy, the Whisky a Go Go and the Viper Room, which have a long history of hosting performances by rock ‘n’ roll’s finest. Newer nightclubs include Rock & Reilly’s and 1 OAK. The Comedy Store continues to showcase leading names and emerging stars in stand-up, and restaurants such as Tesse and Boa Steakhouse offer upscale fare. 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. At the Sunset Tower Hotel, Bugsy Siegel’s former suite has been converted into the Tower Bar.

And across the street, the property once known as “Riot Hyatt,” thanks to overzealous guests like Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and Guns N’ Roses, is now the chic Andaz West Hollywood.

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 eurozone, where you’re apt to hear more French and Italian than Valley girl. For up-to-the-minute fashion, check out Wildfox, Zadig & Voltaire or either of the two H. Lorenzo shops. Pamper yourself with a facial at Ole Henriksen Face/ Body Spa, a blowout at Drybar or a makeover at Blushington. Then, refuel at Obicà Mozzarella Bar or Le Petit Four.

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 that has multiple personalities. One part of Melrose, east of Fairfax Avenue, has a mix of indie boutiques, cafés, 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 Assembly, Kelly Wearstler and Vivienne Westwood. Just off Melrose is the fashionable three-block

GREAT FIND

Cutting-Edge Tresses >Celebrity-favorite stylist Ted Gibson and his husband, colorist Jason Backe, are incorporating cutting-edge technology into their new “smart salon,” Starring by Ted Gibson. Customers are seated in individual “clouds” equipped with tablets, smart speakers and changeable lighting options so they can see how their new do will look in different settings. 211 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.413.2244, starring.tedgibson.com

stretch of Melrose Place, where Bentleys line up at chic Nine Zero One salon and cutting-edge boutiques such as Irene Neuwirth, Mansur Gavriel and the Apartment by the Line.

WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT Melrose Avenue’s flourishing art, fashion and design district runs along the pedestrian-friendly retail corridors of Melrose and Beverly and Robertson boulevards. Among its offerings are a new Acne Studios flagship and the first freestanding RH Modern Gallery on Melrose Avenue. The district’s hub is the Pacific Design Center complex— monolithic blue, green and red buildings designed by celebrated architect César Pelli—which houses more than 130 showrooms catering to professional designers and luxury-home owners. Nearby are upscale dining options including Cecconi’s, Craig’s and Gracias Madre.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: COURTESY BEVERLY CENTER; DALE BERMAN; COURTESY ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET. BOTTOM LEFT: BRAD MITCHELL COHEN; OPPOSITE FAR RIGHT: COURTESY FRESH

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The luxury wing at the Beverly Center; the Petersen Automotive Museum; Bob’s Coffee & Doughnuts at the Original Farmers Market

INSIDER TIPS

Plant Power Eat like a local in trendy West Hollywood, where inventive vegan options abound.

Fresh on Sunset

Crossroads Kitchen 8284 Melrose Ave. 323.782.9245

Fresh on Sunset 8768 Sunset Blvd. 310.432.5199

Gracias Madre 8905 Melrose Ave. 323.978.2170

Nic’s on Beverly 8265 Beverly Blvd. 323.746.5130

Pura Vita 8274 Santa Monica Blvd. 323.688.2303

Real Food Daily 414 N. La Cienega Blvd. 310.289.9910

Vegan Glory 8393 Beverly Blvd. 323.653.4900

Veggie Grill 8000 W. Sunset Blvd. Suite A101 323.822.7575

VOWburger 519 N. Fairfax Ave. 323.879.9925 WHERE TRAVELER LOS ANGELES 25

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New in Town

Chris Burden’s Urban Light at LACMA

APL

Find the most comprehensive assortment of Athletic Propulsion Labs shoes in the world at the sneaker brand’s firstever brick-and-mortar store, located at the Grove. 189 The Grove Drive, L.A., 323.879.8976

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Kova

French elegance meets California glamour at this chic new blow dry bar’s flagship location. 132 S. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.734.7771

Met Him at a Bar

The couple behind cute neighborhood café Met Her at a Bar has a new wine and handmade pasta spot across the street. 801 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.852.3321

Beverly Boulevard and West 3rd Street, major east-west streets running through West Hollywood, are filled with restaurants, design showrooms and boutiques from some of the hottest up-and-coming clothing and accessories designers. The two streets bracket the landmark eight-level Beverly Center, which just underwent a multimilliondollar renovation. Bloomingdale’s, Fendi, Gucci and Louis Vuitton boutiques are among the center’s more than 160 establishments. On West 3rd Street east of Beverly Center, you’ll find favorite boutiques such as OK for design-oriented gifts, Pyrrha for handcrafted jewelry and Wittmore for contemporary menswear. Great dining options include Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo’s seafood spot, Son of a Gun, and modern Israeli restau-

rant Jaffa. On Beverly Boulevard, you can shop for high-end home decor and accessories at Garde and fragrances at Eric Buterbaugh.

ROBERTSON BOULEVARD Robertson Boulevard is no longer a paparazzi magnet, but it’s still home to shops that appeal to the modish set. Hit Chaser for vintage-inspired T-shirts, Peri.A for trend-driven looks and Kitson and Kitson Kids for L.A.-inspired gifts. A Chanel concept store and edgy multibrand boutique Curve illustrate the difference between Robertson Boulevard and more staid Rodeo Drive. Between boutique-hopping, consider a cocktail at Bibo Ergo Sum or crab cakes on the picketfenced patio of Ivy restaurant, legendary for its celebrity clientele. The District by Hannah An and A.O.C., popular for power lunches, are just off Robertson.

FAIRFAX + MID-WILSHIRE L.A.’s Fairfax District and neighboring Mid-Wilshire are among the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the Mid-City/ West Hollywood area. At Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), a renowned facility with more than 100,000 works dating from the ancient period to today. Adjacent to LACMA is the famous La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, where the ice age comes alive. Additional venues on this Museum Row include the renovated Petersen Automotive Museum and Craft Contemporary. South of the museums is a neighborhood known as Little Ethiopia, where traditional restaurants are located. To the museums’ east is the burgeoning District La Brea, a walkable stretch filled with dining spots like French

bistro République and La Brea Bakery and hip boutiques including American Rag Cie. One of the Fairfax District’s anchors is the Original Farmers Market, established in 1934, with more than 100 produce stalls, shops and eateries. There are spots to satisfy virtually any craving, including a wine bar, pizzerias, a stand with authentic Louisiana gumbo and a new location of Trejo’s Tacos. Adjacent and connected by a vintage trolley is The Grove, an outdoor, pedestrianonly shopping center. The Grove has the character of an oldfashioned village square, with stained-glass streetlamps and a central fountain. Nordstrom, a movie theater and stores such as American Girl Place, Apple and Charlotte Tilbury are joined by myriad restaurants including 189 by Dominique Ansel (inventor of the Cronut) and Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill.

> FOR BOLD ITEMS, SEE LISTINGS IN THE WHERE GUIDE ON PAGE 42. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD MAP OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, SEE PAGES 60-61.

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With over 75 destination shops, acclaimed restaurants and independent specialty stores West 3rd Street is the most walkable dining and shopping district in the center of Los Angeles.

@W3RDSTREET_LA

A WALKABLE DINING & SHOPPING DISTRICT “Between La Cienega and Fairfax”

Comprised of six connecting blocks between La Cienega Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, West 3rd Street is just moments from The Grove, The Original Farmers Market, The Beverly Center and The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). www.west3rdstreet.com

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East Coast-Style sports bar in L.A. that features elevated bar food and speciality cocktails.

Family-owned boutique hotel known for its neighborhood charm.

8358 West 3rd Street (323) 658-6181 dandeutschopticaloutlook.com

8334 West 3rd Street (323) 655-5955 goalsportscafe.com

384 West 3rd Street (800) 624-6835 theorlando.com

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PYRRHA

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Symbolic talismans that empower, celebrate, and inspire.

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Hollywood HOLLYWOOD IS IN THE MIDST OF A NEW GOLDEN AGE, AND HIP LOS FELIZ AND SILVER LAKE SHARE THE LIMELIGHT.

Hollywood & Highland has been a catalyst for the rebirth of Hollywood Boulevard. Its Dolby Theatre is the home of the annual 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 Lucky Strike Live, dining spots and unique shops and boutiques. Next door to Hollywood & Highland is the TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre), famous for its celebrity handand footprints 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 and classic fare. The landmark Pantages Theatre regularly stages megahit musicals (such as The Book of Mormon and Hamilton), and the Hollywood Palladium has a rich history of showcasing top-notch 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 tourists’ feet, but the roster is not without its quirks— Pee-wee Herman has a star, but Clint Eastwood doesn’t. Marilyn Monroe’s star is steps from Hol-

lywood & Highland, and John Lennon’s is in front of the Capitol Records Building, the landmark 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 like Clark Gable to contemporary stars including Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. You

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Wild Card >Otherwild wears many hats. It’s a graphic design studio, a store and a gathering space, founded within an inspiring artistic community. At its Los Feliz location, shop a curated selection of goods from jewelers, ceramicists, perfumers, cooks, designers and more. If you’re feeling creative, stop by for a makers workshop, food swap or even a dance party. 1768 N. Vermont Ave., L.A., 323.546.8437, otherwild.com

can ponder zany accomplishments at the Guinness World Records Museum, while the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium offers bizarre exhibitions. 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 and its Delphine brasserie. A Metro station is integrated into the hotel; Holly-

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Themed Tipples The center of the cinema universe has plenty of bars where you can get lost in another world.

Black Rabbit Rose

Beetle House 1714 N. Las Palmas Ave. 929.291.0337

Black Rabbit Rose 1719 N. Hudson Ave. 323.461.1464

Good Times at Davey Wayne’s 1611 N. El Centro Ave. 323.962.3804

LONO Hollywood 6611 Hollywood Blvd. 323.848.4475

Madame Siam 1723 N. Hudson Ave. 323.337.3727

No Vacancy 1727 N. Hudson Ave. 323.465.1902

Sassafras Saloon 1233 Vine St., 323.467.2800

Scum & Villainy Cantina 6377 Hollywood Blvd. 424.501.4229

The Study Hollywood 6356 Hollywood Blvd. 323.469.0040 WHERE TRAVELER LOS ANGELES 29

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Go Get Em Tiger

The locally loved coffee chain’s newest location is tucked into ArcLight Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome. 6360 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.922.4438

Kismet Rotisserie

Acclaimed Middle Eastern restaurant Kismet has a new fastcasual spot down the block, serving up roast chicken and sides. 4666 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.400.3700

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wood is particularly well served by mass transit. Across Hollywood Boulevard is dance club Avalon Hollywood. 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 through 31,000 square feet of space packed with rare vinyl records, CDs and memorabilia. A couple of blocks west is Space 15 Twenty, an Urban Outfitters retail concept/mini complex that caters to shoppers with an outsize UO store and space for art, events, performances and pop-up shops.

a lively bar-and-club scene permeates the district. On and around Hollywood Boulevard, you can party under the guise of literary advancement at the library-themed Study Hollywood, drink and dine at Houston Hospitality hot spot No Vacancy, and attempt to get past the velvet ropes at nightclubs like Playhouse. Cahuenga Boulevard also is home to clubs and eateries, including Beauty & Essex. 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 one of the most memorable experiences in L.A.

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LOS FELIZ + SILVER LAKE

The revival of Hollywood has only enhanced its nightlife, and

These neighborhoods are among the hippest in the county (and

perhaps the country). Vermont Avenue, the main drag in Los Feliz, presents a collection of shops and eateries that range from bohemian to chic. Skylight Books and 24/7 diner Fred 62 are popular hangouts. Restaurants such as Atrium represent the neighborhood’s increasing sophistication. Nearby, a stretch of Hollywood Boulevard houses cult-favorite gift shop/gallery Soap Plant/Wacko and Bar Covell, and Barnsdall Art Park offers recreational opportunities including tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s recently restored Hollyhock House. At Sunset Junction, where Sunset and Santa Monica boulevards intersect, Los Feliz transitions into Silver Lake. Foodies hang at Forage, Sawyer and Kettle Black, while aspiring screenwriters hammer at their laptops and sip lattes at Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea. Farther

east on Sunset Boulevard, cool beach gear at Mollusk Surf Shop and chic handbags at the Clare V. flagship beckon.

GRIFFITH PARK Among the largest urban parks in America, Griffith Park is an ideal place to hike, take a train ride, picnic, golf and more. The Charlie Turner Trailhead begins at Griffith Observatory, one of the great planetariums in the world and a frequent film location. The hike up Mount Hollywood (3 miles round trip) provides views of the Hollywood sign, and the Greek Theatre, a 5,870-seat amphitheater, is a legendary music venue. Also here are the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens and the Western-heritage-oriented Autry Museum of the American West, both accessible from the Ventura (SR 134) or Golden State (I-5) freeways.

> FOR BOLD ITEMS, SEE LISTINGS IN THE WHERE GUIDE ON PAGE 42. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD MAP OF HOLLYWOOD, SEE PAGE 61.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House

This new ItalianAmerican restaurant boasts a red sauce menu from Hinoki & the Bird chef Brandon Kida. It’s perfect for dinner before a play at the Pantages. 6263 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.879.4100

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Downtown UNION STATION 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 80-yearold station has staged a comeback, thanks to a renovation and downtown’s new energy. From the 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 the Expo Line to Santa Monica. 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 coastal journeys.

GRAND AVENUE The heart of L.A.’s performingarts 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 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, led by its vivacious music director, Gustavo Dudamel. Also housed at Disney Hall is REDCAT, which offers visual, performing and multimedia arts programming. After a show, take a stroll through the 12-acre Grand Park, between Grand Avenue and Hill Street and 1st and Temple streets.

BUNKER HILL Steps from the Ahmanson is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, designed by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo. A short walk south on Grand is the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), and across from it is The Broad museum, built by philanthropists Eli and Edythe

Broad. Both sites house premier collections of contemporary art. Angels Flight, a vintage funicular (seen in La La Land) that climbs to California Plaza from Hill Street below, reopened recently after repairs. Farther down Grand, at 5th Street, the Bunker Hill Steps rise five stories at the U.S. Bank Tower, site of the OUE Skyspace LA attraction. Across the street is the art deco-style Central Library.

OLVERA STREET The origin of the city of Los Angeles, dating back to 1781,

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Design Destination >Find great, affordable design at NewMade LA’s showroom inside Amsterdam Modern, located in creative neighborhood Echo Park. Everyday items get a midcentury spin here, including a brass geometric toilet-paper holder and a triangle wall planter. Pair a piece with Amsterdam Modern’s vintage midcentury-modern furniture, sourced from Holland. 134 Glendale Blvd., L.A., 213.221.7380, newmadela.com

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 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 50 cents.

HISTORIC DISTRICTS Undergoing a renaissance is the Broadway Theater 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. Cool shops such as Acne Studios and BNKR lend cachet to the area. The Bradbury Building, constructed in 1893 in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, was featured in the film Blade Runner. Spring Street from 4th to 7th

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The fountain at Grand Park, in the heart of downtown Los Angeles; Union Station, built in 1939; dancing at historic Olvera Street

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Taco Tuesday From taco trucks to cantinas, downtown has a plethora of muy bueno Mexican cuisine.

Chicas Tacos

Chicas Tacos 728 S. Olive St. 213.896.0373

Downtown Taco Co. 216 Alameda St. 213.628.3091

Guerrilla Tacos 2000 E. 7th St. 213.375.3300

Guisados 541 S. Spring St. Suite 101, 213.627.7656

Loqui 818 E. 3rd St. Suite 150, 213.265.7558

Mexicali Taco & Co. 702 N. Figueroa St. 213.613.0416

Sonoratown 208 E. 8th St. 213.628.3710

Tacos 1986 609 S. Spring St. tacos1986.com

Tacos Tumbras a Tomas 317 S. Broadway 213.620.1071 WHERE TRAVELER LOS ANGELES 33

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New in Town Death & Co

The NYC cocktail institution arrives in the Arts District with an intimate, seated-only bar and a more casual, standingroom-only bar. 810 E. 3rd St., downtown, deathandcompany.com

Father’s Office

The gastropub is now serving its legendary burgers and craft beer in the Arts District, at its largest location to date. 905 E. 2nd St., downtown, 310.736.2224

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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, hidden in the back of historic Cole’s French Dip.

SHOPPING DISTRICTS Downtown’s heritage as a mercantile center is still evident in its historic shopping districts. The Jewelry District draws shoppers looking for deals on diamonds; in the neighboring Fashion District, 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 Figat7th shopping center is home to trendy boutiques and eateries.

CHINATOWN Chinatown is a great destination for sampling dim sum, dining at foodie-favorite spots like Howlin’ Ray’s and Baohaus or browsing for clothing, tea or home goods. Cultural highlights include the ornate Thien Hau Temple. Pedestrian-friendly Chung King Road and Gin Ling Way are home to hip galleries; Broadway is lined with boutiques. Dodger Stadium is a short drive away, as is San Antonio Winery, which offers tours and tastings.

LITTLE TOKYO Little Tokyo’s bar scene is popping, and dining options range from traditional sushi at Japanese Village Plaza to seasonal

small plates at Baldoria. Just a few steps down 1st Street is the sleek Japanese American National Museum. The Geffen Contemporary, a branch of MOCA, is next door. At 2nd and Main streets is the Cathedral of St. Vibiana, now home to stylish Redbird restaurant. To Little Tokyo’s east is the Arts District, which boasts buzzy shops and markets; galleries including Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles; a bevy of craft breweries; and such lauded restaurants as The Factory Kitchen, Brera Ristorante and Bestia.

L.A. LIVE The $2.5 billion L.A. Live project is home to Staples Center, as well as the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings, and it hosts top pop acts, as does Microsoft Theater, which boasts state-of-the-art acoustics. The Grammy Museum honors myr-

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

EXPOSITION PARK Just south of downtown is Exposition Park, whose grounds hold major museums and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, temporary home of the L.A. Rams. The California African American Museum delves into black history, and the beauxarts-style Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County offers insight into prehistoric giants. The California Science Center has a 3D Imax theater and exhibits the retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour.

> FOR BOLD ITEMS, SEE LISTINGS IN THE WHERE GUIDE ON PAGE 42. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD MAP OF DOWNTOWN, SEE PAGE 61.

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The Broad

Also in the Arts District, fine jewelry and lifestyle boutique Love Adorned’s newest outpost boasts a floral studio and bamboo installation. 821 E. 3rd St., downtown, 213.363.5683

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Pasadena HOME TO THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES, THE CROWN CITY’S SMALL-TOWN CHARM BLOOMS ALL YEAR LONG.

OLD PASADENA A tribute to foresighted urban planning is the 22-square-block shopping district known as Old Pasadena, roughly bounded by Walnut and Green streets, Arroyo Parkway and Pasadena Avenue. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s a collection of restored buildings filled with trendy boutiques, bistros and nightclubs. Merchants range from Tesla Motors to Zara, and eateries include Union, a top-rated Italian restaurant. Pedestrian-only alleys meander through the One Colorado project in the heart of Old Pasadena, where restaurants offer alfresco dining overlooking a sculpture-strewn square. Boutiques such as Vince and Cop. Copine draw shoppers, while iPic Theaters reimagines the moviegoing experience with state-of-the-art technology, plush seats and a bar/café. Nearby is the Norton Simon Museum, home to one of the finest art collections in the West. The galleries are filled

with works dating from the Renaissance to the 20th century, and the museum’s repertoire of impressionist masters is formidable. To the north, you’ll find Rose Bowl Stadium (home to the UCLA Bruins, concerts and a popular flea market) and, nearby, the interactive Kidspace Children’s Museum. East of Old Pasadena is Paseo Colorado, a shopping center with an ArcLight movie theater, restaurants and shops lining garden promenades. Its open-air design frames views of Pasadena City Hall, a majestic landmark restored to its original beaux-arts grandeur.

PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT + SOUTH LAKE AVENUE Anchored by the Mission-style Pasadena Playhouse, this district offers art house cinema, antique shops and bookstores, as well as the famed Ice House Comedy Club, whose stage has hosted George Carlin and Jerry Seinfeld. Other cultural attractions include the Boston Court

Performing Arts Center and the USC Pacific Asia Museum. East of the Playhouse District, South Lake Avenue provides a vibrant shopping environment. Inviting boutiques are set around European-style courtyards at the Commons and Burlington Arcade. A drive south on Lake Avenue through one of the city’s most opulent residential neighborhoods leads to the Langham Huntington. Consider this grand, historic hotel for high tea, Japanese Kobe beef at its Royce steakhouse or pampering at its award-winning Chuan Spa.

SAN MARINO + SAN GABRIEL VALLEY South of the Langham is San Marino and its primary attraction, The Huntington, whose library, art collections, botanical gardens and education and visitor center occupy one of the most remarkable pieces of real estate in Southern California. Here, the Italianate mansion of railroad magnate Henry Huntington houses an extraordinary collection of 18th- and 19th-century art. A library with nearly 9 million rare books, photographs and manuscripts occupies

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another structure. Throughout the 200-acre property are more than a dozen distinct botanical environments, the Helen and Peter Bing Children’s Garden and a formal rose garden boasting more than 1,200 rose varieties. Sharing Pasadena’s eastern border are the communities of Sierra Madre and Arcadia, home to Santa Anita Park, one of the most storied thoroughbredhorse-racing venues in the world. Arcadia is also home to the beautiful 127-acre Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, whose natural Southern California habitat is famous for its wild peacocks. Farther east, scattered along the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10), are the communities of San Gabriel, Temple City, Monterey Park and Alhambra, which have attracted large numbers of Chinese and Vietnamese immigrants. This means the opportunity to enjoy authentic Asian cuisine—everything from hole-in-the-wall bánh mì shops to grandiose Cantonese dim sum palaces—is virtually unrivaled in Southern California. Tourists passionate about history, architecture or faith can explore the 1771 San Gabriel Mission, and the rugged San Gabriel Mountains present myriad hiking opportunities for nature lovers.

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SOUTH PASADENA

>On an idyllic stretch in Pasadena, you’ll find Lavender & Honey, a charming espresso bar serving up coffee, deli sandwiches, toasts and pastries. It’s regularly full of young families, friends and solo sippers. Stop by for a French lavender breve and L & H toast—topped with goat cheese and the namesake lavender and honey. 1383 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, 626.529.5571, lavenderandhoneyespresso.com

The scenic route to South Pasadena on Orange Grove Boulevard passes through a stretch once known as Millionaire’s Row. Some splendid homes remain, including the former

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Huntington’s cacti-filled Desert Garden; the architecturally significant Pasadena City Hall; shopping in Old Pasadena

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Culture Vulture Pasadena’s cultural institutions shine bright.

Wrigley Mansion (Tournament House), which now houses the Tournament of Roses Association. North of Old Pasadena, the boulevard leads to the Gamble House. This, the most famous achievement of architects Greene and Greene, is a classic representation of the Arts and Crafts movement that left its imprint on Pasadena. South Pasadena is a tranquil community whose Craftsman homes range from bungalows to mansions,

and its Mission West Historic District is lined with antique shops, art galleries, casual cafés and kid-friendly spots like Fair Oaks Pharmacy, a restored drugstore from 1915.

EAGLE ROCK + GLENDALE West of Pasadena is Eagle Rock, a quiet college town reinventing itself as a trendy L.A. neighborhood. Its main drag of Colorado Boulevard is lined with restaurants including Casa Bianca, a

venerable old-school pizza joint. Students from Occidental College—where Barack Obama once studied—mingle with young couples who are snapping up hillside homes. On the far side of Eagle Rock is Glendale, the third-largest city in Los Angeles County. There, office workers pour out of highrises for happy hour at The Americana at Brand, an open-air shopping, residential and entertainment development. Stylesavvy shoppers can browse in boutiques, catch a movie or recharge at the Americana’s restaurants, which include the Philippe Starck-designed Katsuya and celebrity chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak. Home to a large Armenian community, Glendale offers a wealth of ethnic eateries specializing in kebabs, shawarma and belly dancing. Marked by a towering neon obelisk is the Alex Theatre, a restored art deco masterpiece that hosts concerts and musicals. Blocks from the Alex is the Museum of Neon Art, dedicated to showcasing a quintessentially L.A. craft. North of Glendale is the community of Montrose, whose main street of Honolulu Avenue is more Mayberry than L.A., with homespun shops and diners. Close by, in La Cañada Flintridge, is sprawling Descanso Gardens, with North America’s largest camellia collection—an awesome sight when in full bloom during January and February.

USC Pacific Asia Museum

Armory Center for the Arts 145 N. Raymond Ave. 626.792.5101

Gamble House 4 Westmoreland Place 626.793.3334

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, 626.405.2100

Kidspace Children’s Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd. 626.449.9144

Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd. 626.449.6840

Pasadena Museum of History 470 W. Walnut St. 626.577.1660

Southern California Children’s Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd. 626.657.0357

USC Pacific Asia Museum > FOR BOLD ITEMS, SEE THE WHERE GUIDE ON PAGE 42. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD MAP, SEE PAGE 62.

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South Bay THE SOUTH BAY’S BEACHES AND HARBORS BOAST OCEANVIEW DINING, MOM-AND-POP SHOPS AND FUN ATTRACTIONS.

Less than 5 miles south of LAX, Manhattan Beach boasts 2 miles of beaches with sand so fine that developers exported it to Waikiki Beach in the 1920s. Laid-back Manhattan Beach is home to many professional athletes: You might 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. The city’s picturesque pier, with its newly modernized Roundhouse Aquarium, features plaques commemorating winners of the Manhattan Beach Open—the South Bay is diehard beach-volleyball country. It’s also a playground for watersports enthusiasts, including bodyboarders 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 Fishing With Dynamite, Love & Salt, Little Sister and The Strand

House drawing gourmets from across L.A. The Metlox center is a popular gathering place, with shops like the Beehive. Between Manhattan Beach and LAX to the north is El Segundo, an industrial city with a quaint downtown and upscale shopping and dining centers including The Point.

HERMOSA BEACH Head south on Manhattan Avenue to Pier Avenue, the heart of Hermosa Beach. Hermosa shares many characteristics with Manhattan Beach, including its own scenic stretch of beach 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 the foot of the pier becomes a different kind of South Bay scene, thanks to spillover from bars and restaurants such as Hennessey’s Tavern and Tower 12. Close to

Pier Plaza, on Hermosa Avenue, Jay Leno still draws crowds to the Comedy & Magic Club Sunday nights. To the plaza’s east, café/boutique Gum Tree and the Hook & Plow are standouts among the specialty shops and eateries that line Pier Avenue. Farther east, Becker 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

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Piece of Cake >Kids—and kids at heart—can satisfy both their inner artist and sweet tooth at Duff’s Cakemix. Part of shopping center the Works, the South Bay spot is the fourth location of Food Network star Duff Goldman’s DIY cake- and cupcake-decorating studio. Popular for parties, the spot provides everything you need to bring your creative cake vision to life. 730 S. Allied Way, El Segundo, 424.353.4171, duffscakemix.com

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 businesses such as Redondo Sportfishing offer fishing excursions and whalewatching tours, while other local outfitters rent out kayaks, paddleboats, bicycles and wave runners. South of the harbor, the historic Redondo Beach Pier attracts locals and visitors with quick-and-casual eateries, amusements and souvenir shops. South of the pier, the gentle waves and somewhat narrow strip 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

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Go Fish Enjoy some of the county’s best seafood in this coastal region.

BALEENkitchen

BALEENkitchen 260 Portofino Way Redondo Beach 310.372.1202

Captain Kidd’s Fish Market and Restaurant 209 N. Harbor Drive Redondo Beach 310.372.7703

Costa 1017 Manhattan Ave. Manhattan Beach 310.376.1536

FISHBAR 3801 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach 310.796.2020

Fishing With Dynamite 1148 Manhattan Ave. Manhattan Beach 310.893.6299

Rock’N Fish 120 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach 310.379.9900

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New in Town Barry’s

Work up a sweat at the cult-fave workout studio, now open at new dining and retail destination 2ND & PCH. 6480 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite D-155, Long Beach, 562.689.7455

Caffe Luxxe

The farm-to-cup coffee chain opens its seventh location, also at 2ND & PCH. Try the exclusive Naples Blend. 6420 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, 310.394.2222

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feel, with restaurants and specialty boutiques such as Cami and the Catalina Cooking Store covering a six-block radius.

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. Head a few miles inland via Palos Verdes Drive North to the 87-acre South Coast Botanic Garden, a year-round attraction featuring 200,000 plants. Or hug the coast on Palos Verdes Drive West to Rancho Palos Verdes’ Point Vicente Interpretive Center, a popular graywhale-watching site. Just past the adjacent Point Vicente Lighthouse is the Mediterranean-style Terranea Resort, which offers fine dining, a 50,000-square-

foot oceanfront spa and a public nine-hole golf course. Farther along is the Wayfarers Chapel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son Lloyd Wright. The impressive Swedenborgian “glass church” is a popular wedding venue.

SAN PEDRO The multicultural community 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 bustling 7,500-acre Port of Los Angeles, which features passenger and cargo terminals, as well as a crafts marketplace and brewery. Catalina Express operates from Berth 95, offering daily boat service to Catalina’s quaint city of Avalon and rustic village of Two Harbors. More than a million travelers pass through the World Cruise Center (Berths 91-93) annu-

ally; adjacent to the complex is the battleship-turned-museum Battleship Iowa Museum. A few miles south is the Cabrillo Beach Recreational Complex, which includes a marina, the Frank Gehry-designed Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and Cabrillo Beach— one of the county’s most popular windsurfing spots.

LONG BEACH In the county’s southwestern corner, Long Beach is home to a busy commercial port, an attraction-packed waterfront and more than 5 miles of beaches. A popular draw is the 1,020-foot-long Queen Mary, a historic, supposedly haunted ship-turned-hotel, dining and shopping attraction permanently moored in Long Beach Harbor. The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, the Pike Outlets, the Aquarium of the

Pacific and Shoreline Village are nearby. From the village, you can follow the Shoreline pedestrian bike path 3.1 miles, past the Long Beach Museum of Art and into the Belmont Shore neighborhood. Here you’ll find shops and restaurants along 2nd Street, Bay Shore Beach, the Belmont Pier and windsurfing and kitesurfing lessons. Across a small channel is Naples, where you can take gondola rides through the canals and dine at restaurants such as Michael’s on Naples. Downtown, along 4th Street between Junipero and Cherry avenues, vintage furniture and clothing shops make up funky “Retro Row.” In the emergent East Village Arts District, hip galleries and boutiques are sprouting. 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 ON PAGE 42. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD MAP OF THE SOUTH BAY, SEE PAGE 61.

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The name of Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor and architect Michelangelo is synonymous with creative genius and virtuosity. Michelangelo: Mind of the Master, open through June 7 at the Getty Center, displays more than two dozen of his extraordinary drawings, many of which have never before been shown outside of Europe. These studies and sketches let museumgoers experience firsthand Michelangelo’s boundless creativity and pioneering representation of the human form. See museum listings.

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THE GUIDE / DINING BEVERLY BOULEVARD / 3RD STREET / MELROSE AVENUE A.O.C. > Mediterranean $$$ Explore a Mediterranean-inspired menu at the eatery that pioneered two L.A. culinary trends—the small-plates format and the wine bar—from James Beard Award-winning Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8700 W. 3rd St., L.A., 310.859.9859 Map I12 BAO DIM SUM > Chinese $$ Enjoy delicious, authentic dim sum in a relaxing, lantern-lit atmosphere. Favorites include juicy pork dumplings and shrimp shumai, followed by bao milk buns for dessert. L, D (daily). 8256 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.655.6556 Map I12 CLEO > Mediterranean $$$ Executive chef Danny Elmaleh’s Mediterranean small plates include kebabs of skirt steak and lamb, and woodburned flatbreads. B, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). The Orlando Hotel, 8384 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.579.1600 Map I12 (V) CROSSROADS KITCHEN > Mediterranean $$$ Chef/partner Tal Ronnen creates exclusively plant-based dishes here, many based on nonvegan comfort-food classics. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8284 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.782.9245 Map H12 THE DISTRICT BY HANNAH AN > Pan-Asian $$$ One of the celebrated An sisters—her family introduced Beverly Hills’ Crustacean—offers cuisine that reflects her Vietnamese heritage while incorporating California sensibilities in a chic indoor-outdoor space. L, D (daily); Br (SaSu). 8722 W. 3rd St., L.A., 310.278.2345 Map I12 (V) GRACIAS MADRE > Mexican/Latin $$ Organic, plant-based Mexican fare is served at this beautiful restaurant (the patio’s ambiance can’t be beat) from the team behind Café Gratitude. Inventive dishes like coconut ceviche and flautas de camote please vegans and omnivores alike. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.978.2170 Map I12 JOAN’S ON THIRD > American $$ Celebrity-frequented café on busy West 3rd Street offers omelets, sandwiches, salads, soups and sweets, plus picnic baskets and gourmet items. B, L, D (daily). 8350 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.655.2285 Map I12 THE LITTLE DOOR > French $$$ For a candlelit dinner in a romantic setting, this is the reservation ne plus ultra. Dine on rustic FrenchMediterranean dishes under the stars. D (nightly). 8164 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.951.1210 Map I12 LUCQUES > Mediterranean $$$ Chef/owner Suzanne Goin (A.O.C.) delivers the next generation of Cal-Med cuisine, which includes delicious starters such as grilled lamb merguez with haricots verts, banyuls, dried figs and treviso. L (Tu-Sa), D (nightly). 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.6277 Map I13

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OSTERIA MOZZA > Italian $$$ Famed L.A.-based bread maker Nancy Silverton is a partner in Mozza’s group of contemporary Italian restaurants, which includes this sophisticated dining room. D (nightly). 6602 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.0100 Map H13 PIZZERIA MOZZA/MOZZA2GO > Italian $$ The more relaxed sibling of Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza features pizzas with Mediterranean ingredients, cheeses and salumi plates, and rustic daily specials. Call ahead for delivery or takeout from Mozza2Go. L, D (daily). Pizzeria Mozza: 641 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.297.0101. Mozza2Go: 6610 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.1130 Map H13

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

Index Beverly Boulevard........ 43 Beverly Hills................. 43 Brentwood.................... 44 Century City.................. 44 Culver City.................... 44 Downtown..................... 44 Hollywood..................... 46 La Brea......................... 46 La Cienega Boulevard. 46

Malibu........................... 46 Marina del Rey............. 46 Pasadena...................... 46 Santa Monica................ 48 South Bay..................... 48 Valley............................. 48 Venice............................ 48 West Hollywood............ 49 Westside....................... 49

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PROVIDENCE > Seafood $$$$ Michael Cimarusti (who’s also behind West Hollywood’s Connie and Ted’s) transforms sustainable seafood into oft-changing dishes at this refined restaurant. Outstanding cocktails complement Michelin-recognized cuisine. L (F), D (nightly). 5955 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.460.4170 Map I14 ROSALINÉ > Mexican/Latin $$$ Acclaimed chef Ricardo Zarate’s sunny restaurant— named after his mother—introduces the “next phase of Peruvian dining” (e.g., kampachi ceviche, chicharrón de paiche). D (nightly). 8479 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.297.9500 Map I12 SON OF A GUN > Seafood $$$ Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, the meat-loving chefs at Animal, turn to the sea for inspiration here. They cook up small shareable plates, such as miniature lobster rolls and shrimp-toast sandwiches, in a nautically themed space. L, D (daily). 8370 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.782.9033 Map I12 TERRONI > Italian $$ Reliable Southern Italian cooking, including excellent thin-crust pizza and pastas. Try the delicious capunti al ragù d’agnello. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 7605 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.954.0300 Map J13

BEVERLY HILLS THE BELVEDERE > Mediterranean $$$$ The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ restaurant has a lovely terrace and menu from executive chef David Codney. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.788.2306 Map J11 CRUSTACEAN > Pan-Asian $$$ A walk-on-water aquarium meanders throughout the length of this modern-Vietnamese Beverly Hills landmark, which recently reopened its doors following a $10 million redesign. Enjoy reimagined Asian-fusion dishes while still satisfying cravings with the An family’s legendary “Secret Kitchen” dishes. L (TuF), D (Tu-Su). 468 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.205.8990 Map I11 CULINA > Italian $$$ The Four Seasons’ acclaimed Italian restaurant boasts coastal influences and a sleek crudo bar. Adjacent is Vinoteca, an Italian-inspired wine- and espresso-bar concept. B, D (daily); L (M-Sa); Br (Su). Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 S. Doheny Drive, L.A., 310.860.4000 Map J12

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Open-air urban center THE BLOC has become a downtown destination for dining, shopping and entertainment. Upscale-casual Canadian chain Joey DTLA recently opened in a sprawling space that boasts downtown’s largest street-level patio, where you can enjoy globally inspired cuisine that ranges from ramen to steak and lobster ravioli (pictured above; joeyrestaurants.com). On the Plaza Level, District is an industrial-chic restaurant and bar serving up creative handcrafted cocktails and farm-to-table food (districtdtla. com). For dinner and a show, enjoy the latest flicks accompanied by full meals and local beers at film-buff favorite Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (drafthouse.com). Marugame Udon, the Urban Oven, Hatch Yakitori + Bar and others round out the culinary offerings. 700 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.454.4926, theblocla.com

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BALTAIRE > Steak $$$$ Executive chef Travis Strickland’s sophisticated restaurant offers prime steaks, wines by the glass, old-school charm and sun-or-stars dining on its terrace. L (M-F), D (nightly). 11647 San Vicente Blvd., L.A., 424.273.1660 Map J12

Trout and crispy rice at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills

CUT > Steak $$$$ A collaboration between Getty Center architect Richard Meier and Wolfgang Puck, CUT is the place to savor genuine wagyu beef steaks or dry-aged Nebraska beef. D (M-Sa). Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.276.8500 Map J11 THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY > Steak $$$ The Grill is a venerable industry hangout, where polished waiters deliver steaks, Cobb salads, chicken potpies and other old-school fare. L (M-Sa), D (nightly). 9560 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.276.0615 Map I11 JEAN-GEORGES BEVERLY HILLS > California $$$$ Michelin-rated French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s namesake restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is an opulent indoor/outdoor fine-dining destination, perfect for enjoying fresh, local cuisine. B, L, D (daily). 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.860.6666 Map J11 MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$$ Swanky “steakhouse with personality.” Bone-in filet reigns; warm butter cake melts in your mouth. Penthouse at Mastro’s is an upstairs lounge. D (nightly). 246 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.888.8782 Map J11 MATSUHISA > Japanese $$$$ Superchef Nobu Matsuhisa’s relatively modest original flagship incorporates luxurious Western ingredients and Latin American spices. L (M-F), D (nightly). 129 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.659.9639 Map I12 MAUDE > California $$$$ Aussie celebrity chef Curtis Stone helms this 24-seat restaurant. Four times a year, Stone and his team offer a new tasting menu and optional wine pairings inspired by a great wine region of the world. D (Tu-Sa). 212 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.859.3418 Map J11 MR CHOW > Chinese $$$$ The L.A. County edition of scene-y restaurants in New York, London, Miami, Las Vegas and Mexico City offers Imperial Beijing cuisine. L (M-F), D (nightly). 344 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.278.9911 Map I11 NATALEE THAI > Thai $$ Traditional Thai dishes are served amid edgy, modern decor. Popular entrées include Nutty Chicken and a sole filet in red curry sauce. Veggie lovers favor the spicy maha jumlong curry. L, D (daily). 998 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.855.9380 Map J12 SPAGO > California $$$ An L.A. institution, Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant features a modern dining room and a daily changing menu that may include dishes like veal “Wiener schnitzel” and spicy tuna tartare. L (Tu-Sa), D (nightly). 176 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.385.0880 Map I11

BESTIA > Italian $$$ Multiregional Italian restaurant in the hip Arts District serves up such “beast”-focused dishes as roasted marrow bone with spinach gnocchetti, breadcrumbs and aged balsamic. D (nightly). 2121 E. 7th Place, downtown, 213.514.5724 Map east of J17

JON & VINNY’S > Italian $$ Popular, stylish yet family-friendly diner from chefs/owners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, which just opened a new Brentwood outpost, has it all—pastries, pizza, pasta (made in-house) and meat entrées. B, L, D (daily). 11938 San Vicente Blvd., L.A., 310.442.2733 Map J12

BOTTEGA LOUIE > Italian $$ This palatial Italian restaurant, decked out in white marble, is a hip, noisy hall where young professionals convene over brick-oven-cooked pizzas. There’s a gourmet market and patisserie, too. B, L (M-F); D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 700 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.802.1470 Map I16

TAVERN > California $$$ James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin’s third L.A. restaurant explores rustic Cal-Med fare in chic environs. 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., L.A., 310.806.6464 Map J9

BRERA RISTORANTE > Italian $$$ From the team behind the Factory Kitchen, this stylish trattoria (formerly Officine Brera) serves a daily changing, Northern Italy-inspired menu. The rice dishes, spit-roasted meats and handmade pastas are superb. D (nightly). 1331 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.553.8006 Map J17

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BROKEN SPANISH > Mexican/Latin $$$ This “modern Mexican” restaurant near L.A. Live serves classically trained chef Ray Garcia’s innovative twists on traditional dishes. Try the oxtail quesadilla and lambneck tamale. D (nightly). 1050 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.749.1460 Map I15

CRAFT > American $$$ New York chef Tom Colicchio of TV’s Top Chef brings his signature concept to L.A. The restaurant delivers a contemporary à la carte menu, with fun, shareable dishes. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 10100 Constellation Blvd., L.A., 310.279.4180 Map K11 DIN TAI FUNG > Chinese $$ Foodies line up at this dumpling house for soup dumplings with filling combinations such as pork and crab or truffle and pork. Vegetable dishes like cucumber salad and sautéed string beans are also favorites. L, D (daily). Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 424.382.1118 Map J10

CULVER CITY LUKSHON > Pan-Asian $$$ Sang Yoon of Father’s Office is behind this Southeast Asian eatery. The crispy whole fish is not to be missed. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Sa). 3239 Helms Ave., Culver City, 310.202.6808 Map K12 NATALEE THAI > Thai $$ Traditional Thai dishes are served amid edgy, modern decor. Popular entrées include Nutty Chicken and a sole filet in red curry sauce. Veggie lovers favor the spicy maha jumlong curry. L, D (daily). 10101 Venice Blvd., L.A., 310.202.7003 Map L11 VESPERTINE > Eclectic/Fusion $$$$ Chef Jordan Kahn’s pricey “gastronomical experiment” topped late L.A. Times restaurant critic Jonathan Gold’s 2017 list of the city’s 101 best restaurants. Expect a spaceage meal of 18-plus courses. Reservations must be made in advance online. D (Tu-Sa). 3599 Hayden Ave., Culver City, 323.320.4023, vespertine.la Map L12

DOWNTOWN 71ABOVE > American $$$$ In addition to skyline views, expect elevated modern American dishes at this restaurant on the 71st floor of the U.S. Bank Tower. À la carte options are available at the bar, and prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus are offered in the main dining room and several private dining spaces. L (M-F), D (nightly). 633 W. 5th St., 71st Floor, downtown, 213.712.2683 Map H16 BAVEL > Mediterranean $$$ Bestia chef Ori Menashe and wife/pastry chef Genevieve Gergis bring Middle Eastern cuisine into the mainstream at this lively, trendsetting Arts District restaurant. The menu features a wide-ranging selection of mezze and larger plates such as herb-stuffed dorade with red chermoula. D (nightly). 500 Mateo St., downtown, 213.232.4966 Map J17

DRAGO CENTRO > Italian $$$ Chef Celestino Drago’s well-executed Italian fare and extensive wine list are presented in a contemporary and handsome space. L (M-F), D (nightly). 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.228.8998 Map H16 THE FACTORY KITCHEN > Italian $$$ Former Valentino chef Angelo Auriana turns his attention to a casual, industrial-chic setting in the Arts District. Fresh-made pastas, beautiful cheeses and cured meats, complemented by an inventive cocktail program, contribute to a daily changing menu. L (M-F), D (nightly). 1300 Factory Place, Suite 101, downtown, 213.996.6000 Map J17 GUERRILLA TACOS > Mexican/Latin $$ Chef Wes Avila’s lauded taco truck recently put it in park to open a brick-and-mortar space in the Arts District, complete with a bar and patio. B (M-F), L (M-Sa), D (nightly), Br (Su). 2000 E. 7th St., downtown, 213.375.3300 Map J17 KENDALL’S BRASSERIE AND BAR > French $$$ Located at the Music Center, Kendall’s is a convenient spot for before or after a performance. In addition to dishes with a contemporary flair, all the brasserie favorites are here. L (M-F), D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.7322 Map H16 L.A. PRIME > Steak $$$$ Enjoy city views, wet-aged steaks and an award-winning wine list at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites’ 35th-floor restaurant. D (nightly). The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.612.4743 Map I16 LE PETIT PARIS > French $$$ The L.A. iteration of Cannes’ original Le Petit Paris is housed in the historic El Dorado building. By day, the brasserie is bright and tranquil. At night, it becomes an upscale lounge. L (W-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 418 S. Spring St., downtown, 213.217.4445 Map I17 LITTLE SISTER > Pan-Asian $$ Signatures at chef Tin Vuong’s pan-Asian spots include Balinese fried meatballs and salt-and-pepper lobster. L, D (daily). 523 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.628.3146 Map I16 ORSA & WINSTON > Eclectic/Fusion $$$$ Chef/owner Josef Centeno draws on Japanese and Italian traditions at this acclaimed restaurant. For dinner,

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OTIUM > California $$$ French Laundry alum Timothy Hollingsworth helms this modern restaurant adjacent to the Broad museum, preparing rustic, market-driven cuisine such as hamachi with nori and avocado, and a signature black-cod dish. L (Tu-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 222 S. Hope St., downtown, 213.935.8500 Map H16 PATINA > French $$$$ The Walt Disney Concert Hall pairs classical-music offerings with fine dining, thanks to its fine in-house restaurant. Game dishes are a frequent presence on the menu. D (Tu-Su). 141 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.3331 Map H16 PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL > Quick Bites $ The purported birthplace of the French dip sandwich, this down-home cafeteria is an L.A. institution, established in 1908. Try the 50-cent coffee. B, L, D (daily). 1001 N. Alameda St., downtown, 213.628.3781 Map G17 Q SUSHI > Japanese $$$$ The omakase-only experience at this intimate sushi bar showcases the artistry and discipline of chef Hiroyuki Naruke in items like seared toro and a parade of simply prepared sushi. These strictly traditional interpretations are never flashy but always rewarding. L (Tu-F), D (TuSa). 521 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.225.6285 Map I16 REDBIRD > American $$$ Chef Neal Fraser’s contemporary American cuisine is offered in the rectory of the former Cathedral of St. Vibiana, making Redbird both a cultural and culinary landmark. Updated Spanish Baroque decor and retro-inspired cocktails complete the scene. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 114 E. 2nd St., downtown, 213.788.1191 Map H17 ROSSOBLU > Italian $$$ Chef Steve Samson and wife Dina are behind this gorgeous Italian restaurant in City Market South, a new complex in the up-and-coming Fashion District, where Samson serves Bolognese family favorites. D (nightly), Br (Su). 1124 San Julian St., downtown, 213.749.1099 Map J16 TERRONI > Italian $$ Reliable Southern Italian cooking, including excellent thin-crust pizza, from a Toronto-based chain. Great happy-hour specials. The downtown location inhabits a historic bank building. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 802 S. Spring St., downtown, 213.221.7234 Map I16 WP24 > Pan-Asian $$$$ From its 24th-floor roost, WP24 proves that Wolfgang Puck, who pioneered Asian fusion, has still got the goods. Highlights include Chinese Crystal Dumplings and steamed bao filled with pork belly. The restaurant offers some of downtown’s best skyline views. Restaurant/lounge concept Nest at WP24 is adjacent. Dining room: D (Tu-Sa). Nest: D (nightly). The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.743.8824 Map I15 WURSTKÜCHE > Quick Bites $$ Don’t even try to pronounce it—”the sausage place” will do. Bar/restaurant offers thick-cut Belgian fries and a repertory of exotic franks: rattlesnake and rabbit, buffalo with Luxardo cherries and mint. Open late. L, D (daily). 800 E. 3rd St., downtown, 213.687.4444 Map I17 YANG CHOW > Chinese $$ Fine Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine and an elegant atmosphere has made this restaurant a Chinatown mainstay since the Yun family opened the spot in 1977. Don’t miss the Slippery Shrimp, which have been featured on Food Network. L, D (daily). 819 N. Broadway, downtown, 213.625.0811 Map G17

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SALAZAR > Mexican/Latin $$ This trendy taco destination—a colorful desert oasis set in a reworked Frogtown auto-body shop—specializes in outdoor dining, grilled meats and fun drinks. Pair tasty tacos with aguas frescas and cocktails. L, D (Tu-Su); Br (Sa-Su). 2490 Fletcher Drive, L.A., salazarla.com Map southeast of W23

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TROIS MEC > French $$$$ Ludo Lefebvre, Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook are behind this hot restaurant in a 26-seat former pizzeria. Diners must make advance reservations via phone or the restaurant’s website to enjoy Lefebvre’s prix fixe, multicourse meal. D (Tu-Sa). 716 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.484.8588, troismec.com Map H13

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ALIMENTO > Italian $$$ Zach Pollack, who recently opened Cosa Buona in Echo Park, is behind this tiny, hip space, where a clever menu includes tortellini in brodo, with dumplings filled with a hot broth that explode in your mouth. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., L.A., 323.928.2888 Map east of W23

ANIMAL > American $$$ This bare-bones eatery from Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo is a carnivore’s dream. Dishes include delectable takes on offal (such as pig ear). D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 435 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.782.9225 Map I13

APL RESTAURANT > Steak $$$$ At classically trained chef and barbecue expert Adam Perry Lang’s steakhouse, starters include new versions of old-school favorites. Chops and steaks like the ribeye, bone-in New York strip and tomahawk chop are all dry-aged on-site. D (nightly). 1680 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.416.1280 Map H14

JON & VINNY’S > Italian $$ Popular, stylish yet family-friendly diner from chefs/ owners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, which just opened a Brentwood outpost, has it all—pastries, pizza, pasta (made in-house) and meat entrées. Takeout and delivery are also available. B, L, D (daily). 412 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.334.3369 Map B2

THE BOURBON ROOM > American $$$ Step into the world of Rock of Ages at this new restaurant and bar. The immersive theatrical and dining experience features dinner and bar service before, during and after performances. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, rockofageshollywood.com Map H14

PINK’S HOT DOGS > Quick Bites $ There’s a perpetual queue in front of this hot-dog stand, open since 1939, which serves around 30 kinds of dogs and chili cheeseburgers, too. Open late. B, L, D (daily). 709 N. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.931.4223 Map I13

CLEO > Mediterranean $$$ The Hollywood location of this bustling mezze restaurant recently reopened in the new h Club Los Angeles with a menu from chef Martin Heierling. D (nightly). 1717 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.962.1711 Map H14 GWEN > American $$$$ Maude chef Curtis Stone and brother Luke’s restaurant features meat-centric tasting menus served in an art deco dining room, plus a European-style butcher shop in the front. L (M-F), D (nightly). 6600 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.946.7513 Map H14 THE MUSSO & FRANK GRILL > Steak $$$ Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, with a storied history, just celebrated its centennial. Enjoy flannel cakes, lobster Thermidor and Welsh rarebit with the martini; legend has it that this place invented the drink. B, L (Tu-Sa); D (Tu-Su). 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7788 Map H13 NIGHT + MARKET > Thai $$ For acclaimed Thai food, head to the WeHo, Silver Lake (Night + Market Song) or Venice outpost (Night + Market Sahm) of this hip spot from L.A.-born chef Kris Yenbamroong. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 3322 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.665.5899 Map south of W23 PALEY > California $$$ This glamorous restaurant (named after former CBS CEO William S. Paley) pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood. Inside a midcentury-modern dining room, dine on classic dishes with a modern twist. L, D (M-F). 6115 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100, L.A., 323.544.9430 Map H14

RÉPUBLIQUE > French $$ Fine-dining veteran Walter Manzke and pastry-chef wife Margarita turn out bistro classics (e.g., escargots, duck confit) for a trendy clientele huddling at communal tables inside a landmark once occupied by Charlie Chaplin’s studio. Café: B, L (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Bistro: D (nightly). 624 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 310.362.6115 Map I13

LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD / RESTAURANT ROW ANGLER > Seafood $$$$ Acclaimed Bay Area chef Joshua Skenes has brought his Michelin-starred prowess to the Beverly Center to open a Los Angeles version of San Francisco’s Angler. The menu at the “sea-life focused” restaurant is centered around a giant wood-burning hearth, where Skenes applies his unique fire cooking methods to locally sourced produce, game and seafood. D (nightly). 8500 Beverly Blvd., Suite 117, L.A., 424.332.4082 Map J12 BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT > American $$$ The L.A. location of Barton G. Weiss’ Miami Beach restaurant offers fun, showstopping food presentations in a fine-dining setting, making each meal an experience. Favorites include the Laughing Bird Popcorn Shrimp and cotton-candy dessert Marie Antoinette’s Head. D (nightly). 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.388.1888 Map I12 THE BAZAAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS /SOMNI > Spanish $$$$ Star chef José Andrés brings a whimsical Spanish-style dining experience to SLS Beverly Hills. Somni is billed as a “multi-sensory culinary experience” with a 20-pluscourse tasting menu. Purchase tickets at exploretock.com.

The Bazaar: D (W-Su). Somni: D (Tu-Sa). 465 La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.246.5555, Somni 310.246.5543 Map H16 CATTLE & CLAW > American $$ Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills’ laid-back restaurant is a casual-cool spot where diners can enjoy two of the world’s favorite foods: lobsters and burgers. Pair with cocktails served in Mason jars. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 8555 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 310.770.1654 Map I12 NOBU > Japanese $$$$ Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s flagship offers a menu of traditional and avant-garde sushi, including dishes with Peruvian accents. D (nightly). 903 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.5711 Map H12 THE STINKING ROSE > Steak $$ True to its motto, “We season our garlic with food,” this Restaurant Row mainstay offers eclectic, garlicky menu options and premium steaks. L, D (daily). 55 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.652.7673 Map I12 YARDBIRD SOUTHERN TABLE & BAR > Southern $$$ This fried-chicken favorite at the Beverly Center is popular for its made-from-scratch regional Southern fare and cocktails. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8500 Beverly Blvd., Suite 112, L.A., 323.250.8034 Map I12

MALIBU DUKE’S MALIBU > Seafood $$ Named after the father of international surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, this restaurant features oceanfront views, a daily selection of fresh fish and tropical cocktails. L (M-Sa), D (nightly), Br (Su). 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.0777 Map west of K7 GEOFFREY’S > Seafood $$$ Every table in the house here has a panoramic view of the ocean. Enjoy creative seafood dishes on arguably the prettiest patio in paradise. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.457.1519 Map west of K7 MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB > Seafood $$$$ At this on-the-waterfront eatery, starters like ahi tartare and caviar are followed by Maine lobster and expertly prepared steaks. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.454.4357 Map west of K7 NOBU MALIBU > Japanese $$$$ Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s coastal restaurant attracts celebrities, as well as serious foodies. Indulge in an extensive menu of traditional and avant-garde sushi. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.9140 Map west of K7

MARINA DEL REY CAFE DEL REY > Seafood $$$ Ogle impressive pleasure boats in the marina at this waterfront restaurant with plentiful fresh catch, a raw bar and prime cuts of steak. It recently unveiled a new menu and look. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 310.823.6395 Map N9

PASADENA / GLENDALE ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$$ This ultraluxurious interpretation of the classic American steakhouse incorporates Asian influences. Certified Angus beef and domestic and imported wagyu star on the menu. D (nightly). 111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 626.486.1111 Map Q20 DIN TAI FUNG > Chinese $$ Foodies line up at this dumpling house for soup dumplings with filling combinations such as pork and crab or truffle and pork. Vegetable dishes like cucumber salad and sautéed string beans are also favorites.

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MICHAEL’S > California $$$ Michael McCarty’s influential restaurant, opened in 1979, is refreshed and back in the spotlight. D (M-Sa). 1147 3rd St., Santa Monica, 310.451.0843 Map L8 MILO & OLIVE > Pizza $$ The team from Rustic Canyon is behind this casual pizzeria and bakery. Expect to make friends with your neighbors; seating is at communal tables and the bar only. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.453.6776 Map K9

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L, D (daily). The Americana at Brand, 177 Caruso Ave., Glendale, 818.551.5561; Westfield Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 626.446.8588; 1108 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 626.574.7068 Map U23, R23 (2) YANG CHOW > Chinese $$ Fine Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine has made this local chain a mainstay since 1977. Don’t miss the Slippery Shrimp, which have been featured on Food Network. L, D (daily). 3777 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.432.6868 Map Q22

SANTA MONICA 1 PICO > California $$$ This upscale oceanfront dining venue recently relaunched with a new chef and menu focusing on California coastal cuisine. Pair with a handcrafted cocktail or selection from the extensive wine list. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.587.1717 Map M8 BIRDIE G’S > American $$$ James Beard Award-nominated chef Jeremy Fox’s newest restaurant boasts a large menu of regional American cuisine, served in a former art museum within Santa Monica’s historic gallery complex Bergamot Station. D (nightly). 2421 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, 310.310.3616 Map L9 BLUE PLATE OYSTERETTE > Seafood $$$ Putting a “California twist on East Hampton summer lobster bakes,” this restaurant near the Santa Monica Pier specializes in dishes such as oysters on the half shell and lobster rolls. L, D (daily). 1355 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.576.3474 Map L8 BOA STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$ Way hip, way fine steakhouse. Steak rubs and dips; out-there cocktails on a revamped bar menu. L (M-F), D (nightly). 101 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.899.4466 Map M8 CASSIA > Eclectic/Fusion $$$ This Southeast Asian-inspired brasserie, set inside a 1930s art deco building, finds chef Bryant Ng serving dishes like Vietnamese pot-au-feu and grilled pork-belly vermicelli. Esters Wine Shop & Bar is adjacent. D (nightly). 1314 7th St., Santa Monica, 310.393.6699 Map L8 DIALOGUE > California $$$$ James Beard Award-winning chef Dave Beran is behind this 18-seat restaurant. One market-driven 18- to 20-course tasting menu is offered; tickets must be prepurchased online. D (Tu-Su). Gallery Food Hall, 1315 3rd St. Promenade, Second Floor, Santa Monica, dialoguerestaurant.com Map L8 ENTERPRISE FISH CO. > Seafood $$ Established in 1979, this restaurant is a local

RUSTIC CANYON > California $$$ Discover boutique wines while sampling small plates of market-driven, Mediterranean-inspired fare. Clam pozole is just one of the winners. Hide in a cozy booth or mingle at the communal table. D (nightly). 1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.393.7050 Map L8 YE OLDE KING’S HEAD > British/Irish $$ Cozy pub/restaurant with traditional English fare, like the acclaimed fish and chips. B, L, D (daily); high tea (M-Sa). 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.451.1402 Map L8

SOUTH BAY / LONG BEACH DIN TAI FUNG > Chinese $$ Foodies line up at this dumpling house for soup dumplings with filling combinations such as pork and crab or truffle and pork. Vegetable dishes like cucumber salad and sautéed string beans are also favorites. L, D (daily). Del Amo Fashion Center, 21540 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 519, Torrance, 310.214.1175 Map D2 FISHING WITH DYNAMITE > Seafood $$$ Chef David LeFevre (the Arthur J, M.B. Post) loads his menu with East Coast inspirations here. Among the old-school small plates in this charming restaurant are Maryland blue-crab cakes. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 1148 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.893.6299 Map L13 ISE-SHIMA > Japanese $$ Located in the Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Old Town Torrance, Ise-Shima provides fresh sushi and other exciting Japanese dishes, recalling the array of seafood and marine delicacies Japan’s Ise Shima region offers. B, L, D (daily). 21381 S. Western Ave., Torrance, 310.320.6700 Map M14 LITTLE SISTER > Pan-Asian $$ Signatures at chef Tin Vuong’s pan-Asian spots include Balinese fried meatballs and salt-and-pepper lobster. M.B.: L (F-Su), D (nightly). R.B.: L, D (daily). 1131 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.2096; 247 Avenida del Norte, Redondo Beach, 424.398.0237 Map L13, M13 LOVE & SALT > California $$$ Dine on creative Cal-Italian fare in this buzzy spot. Chef de cuisine/pastry chef Rebecca Merhej’s desserts are divine. D (nightly), Br (Su). 317 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5252 Map L13 M.B. POST > American $$$ Chef David LeFevre serves small plates of seafood, freshbaked breads, delectable vegetables, cured meats and more in the space of a former post office. L (F-Su), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5405 Map L13 SAUSAL > Mexican/Latin $$ This stylish El Segundo restaurant serves nuevo-rancho cuisine by chef Anne Conness, with an emphasis on wood fire, smoke and slow-roasting methods; Mexican and Spanish flavors; and locally sourced produce. L, D (daily). 219 Main St., El Segundo, 310.322.2721 Map L13

THE STRAND HOUSE > California $$$ This beachside restaurant boasts awesome ocean and pier views and a stylish bar. Executive chef Austin Cobb’s menu highlights coastal California cuisine. L (Tu-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.7470 Map L13

VALLEY ASANEBO > Japanese $$$$ Hidden in a strip mall but Michelin-rated, this cozy sushi bar and restaurant offers memorable sushi and inventive fare like seared toro and uni tempura in shiso leaf. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su). 11941 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.760.3348 Map A1 CASTAWAY > American $$$ Burbank’s fine-dining restaurant boasts expansive views of the Valley, plus a new design and steak-forward menu from Cutthroat Kitchen winner Perry Pollaci. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank, 818.848.6691 Map north of W21 THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY > Steak $$$ The Grill is a venerable industry hangout, where polished waiters deliver steaks, Cobb salads and other oldschool fare. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 120 E. Promenade Way, Westlake Village, 805.418.1760 Map west of A1 JOAN’S ON THIRD > American $$ This celebrity-frequented café offers omelets, sandwiches, salads, soups and sweets, plus picnic baskets and gourmet items. B, L, D (daily). 12059 Ventura Place, Studio City, 818.201.3900 Map T18 PETIT TROIS > French $$$ Trois Mec’s French-bar-style spinoff offers an à la carte menu of classic dishes such as a confit-fried chicken leg, croque monsieur and delectable omelet with Boursin cheese. B, L, D (daily). 13705 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 818.989.2600 Map G10

VENICE FELIX TRATTORIA > Italian $$$ Chef Evan Funke’s trattoria boasts an open kitchen and a glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled pasta laboratorio where Funke’s masterpieces take shape before diners’ eyes. D (nightly). 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 424.387.8622 Map M9 GJELINA > Mediterranean $$$ Cal-Med small plates and pizzas are served to chic Westsiders here. It’s one of Venice’s most popular restaurants and the neighborhood’s liveliest patio. B, L (M-F); D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1429 Map N9 MTN > Japanese $$$ At this California izakaya, foodies perch on bar stools to slurp up bowls of housemade ramen. L, D (daily). 1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 424.465.3313 Map N9 NIGHT + MARKET > Thai $$ For acclaimed Thai food, head to the WeHo, Silver Lake (Night + Market Song) or Venice outpost (Night + Market Sahm) of this hip spot from L.A.-born chef Kris Yenbamroong. L (W-F), D (W-M). 2533 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, 310.301.0333 Map M9 (V) PLANT FOOD + WINE > California $$$ This restaurant from Matthew Kenney takes a raw, locally sourced and plant-based approach to dining. Choose a table on the lovely patio sheltered by olive trees. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from an extensive organic and biodynamic selection. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1009 Map N9 WURSTKÜCHE > Quick Bites $ Don’t even try to pronounce it—”the sausage place” will do. Bar/restaurant offers thick-cut Belgian fries and a

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World Famous British Pub, Restaurant, Shoppe & Bakery repertory of exotic franks: rattlesnake and rabbit, buffalo with Luxardo cherries and mint. Open late. L, D (daily). 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, 213.687.4444 Map M9

WEST HOLLYWOOD BOA STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$$ Way hip, way fine steakhouse on the Sunset Strip. Steak rubs and dips; out-there cocktails on a revamped bar menu. L (M-F), D (nightly). 9200 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2050 Map H12 DAN TANA’S > Italian $$$ New York-style restaurant, an L.A. classic for over 50 years. Red-sauced pastas, huge steaks. Reservations required. D (nightly). 9071 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.275.9444 Map I11 DELILAH > American $$$ This celebrity-favored restaurant/lounge from the H.Wood Group pays homage to the Roaring ‘20s and offers a menu of classic and modern American cuisine. Reservation-only. D (Tu-Su). 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.745.0600 Map H12

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FIG & OLIVE > Mediterranean $$$ Inspired by Provence, France, and Mediterranean culinary heritage, this restaurant’s cuisine is an ode to olive oil. Don’t miss the paella noir or the Moroccan free-range chicken. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8490 Melrose Place, West Hollywood, 310.360.9100 Map I12 KATANA > Japanese $$$ Sunset Strip restaurant with a sushi bar and 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 NIGHT + MARKET > Thai $$ For acclaimed Thai food, head to the WeHo, Silver Lake (Night + Market Song) or Venice outpost (Night + Market Sahm) of this hip spot from L.A.-born chef Kris Yenbamroong. L (Tu-Th), D (Tu-Su). 9043 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.275.9724 Map I12 ROKU > Japanese $$$ This Sunset Strip hot spot from the team behind Sushi Roku presents elevated teppanyaki prepared at interactive grill tables, as well as sushi and inventive omakase offerings. L (M-F), D (nightly). 9201 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2060 Map H12 TESSE > French $$$ Raphael Francois is in the kitchen at Bill Chait’s new restaurant, serving classic French delights updated for 21st-century L.A. Don’t miss pastry chef Sally Camacho Mueller’s soufflé for dessert. D (nightly), Br (SaSu). 8500 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite B, West Hollywood, 310.360.3866 Map H12

WESTSIDE THE APPLE PAN > Quick Bites $$ Move quickly to grab a seat at the counter of this tiny joint, open since 1927. Burger aficionados wax on about the classic, drippy Steakburger and Hickoryburger. Cash only. Open late. L, D (Tu-Su). 10801 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.475.3585 Map K10

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Sure, Legos are one of the most enduringly popular toys in the world, but the interlocking bricks can also be used to make mind-bending masterpieces. Case in point: The Art of the Brick, the world’s largest display of Lego art, which just arrived at the California Science Center. The engaging exhibition features more than 100 sculptures artist Nathan Sawaya created using 1 million Lego bricks. In addition to his original works (including Yellow, above), you’ll find reimagined versions of some of the world’s most famous works of art, such as Michelangelo’s David and Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Other highlights include a 20-foot T. rex skeleton and a 7-foot-tall Easter Island Moai statue. And don’t miss the hands-on The Science of the Brick gallery, with nine Lego building challenges and activities sure to inspire creativity in visitors of all ages. p. 54

Guidelines

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

Index

L.A. MARATHON March 8 Established in 1986, the city’s famed race is still going strong, attracting thousands of runners from around the world who take on the “Stadium to the Sea” course. 6:30 am. Registration $230. Starting point: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., L.A., 213.542.3000, lamarathon.com Map G17

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Studio Tours................ 54

Theater........................ 50

Studio Tapings............ 54

Music + Dance.............. 51

Museums..................... 54

Sports.......................... 51

Shopping....................... 57

PALEYFEST LA 2020 March 13-22 The Paley Center for Media hosts this annual event, with screenings, discussions and Q&As featuring the creators and stars of top TV shows. This year’s lineup includes Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Mandalorian, plus an evening with Dolly Parton. Visit website for schedule and tickets. Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 310.786.1000, paleyfest.org Map H13

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Explore......................... 57

WESTWEEK 2020 March 18-19 This year’s “Design in Transformation”-themed design showcase features keynote programs, product introductions and showroom happenings, plus presentations from the nation’s leading shelter publications, editors and tastemakers. Check website for schedule and tickets. Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.657.0800, pacificdesigncenter.com Map I12 PPLA FOOD FARE March 19 This 41st annual food event features tastings from more than 150 restaurants, caterers, vendors, wineries and breweries. Participating eateries include Michael’s, Salazar and Socalo. Akasha Richmond is being recognized as Chef of the Year. Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. Daytime session 11 am-2 pm; evening session 6:30-9:30 pm. $150-$350. Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 213.284.3300, pplafoodfare.com Map L9 YOUNGARTS LOS ANGELES March 24-29 Enjoy multidisciplinary performances, a film screening and a visual arts exhibition from rising stars who were selected by the National YoungArts Foundation to receive mentoring and national awards (Timothée Chalamet and Nicki Minaj are alumni). See website for public performance schedule and tickets. youngarts.org Map J10 ¡LATIN FOOD FEST! March 27-28 This eighth-annual Hispanic culinary celebration includes the Latin Spirits Fest and its signature event, “Gran Tasting,” featuring food, wine, beer and spirits, live music, cooking demos, contests and games. The lineup of celebrity chefs includes Enrique Olvera, Aarón Sánchez and Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. F 6:30-10:30 pm; Sa 1-5 pm. Tickets $30-$40; VIP $150. 21+. Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., downtown, latinfoodfest.com Map G17 THEODORE PAYNE NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR March 28-29 Explore the lush and beautiful side of Los Angeles County during this weekend of self-guided tours of dozens of inspiring home landscapes. Each garden contains at least 50% native plants. Visit the website to plan your excursion. 10 am-5 pm. $30$40. 818.768.1802, nativeplantgardentour.org

THEATER THE FATHER Through March 1 Acclaimed actor and three-time Tony Award nominee Alfred Molina stars as André—a retired dancer living in Paris with early onset Alzheimer’s—in Florian Zeller’s Broadway play.

Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, 626.356.7529 Map Q20 MAN OF GOD Opening March 3 This feminist thriller follows four girls on a mission trip to Thailand who seek revenge when they discover their pastor has been violating their privacy. Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater, Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A., 310.208.5454 Map J10 ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Through March 8 Get away from it all in Margaritaville, where you’ll hear both original songs and beloved Jimmy Buffett classics —including “Fins“ and “Cheeseburger in Paradise“— throughout this musical comedy. Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300 Map H13 REVENGE SONG Through March 8 In this world premiere Geffen Playhouse commission, the Vampire Cowboys lend their superhero style and punk rock attitude to the real life of Julie d’Aubigny, a queer 17th century French swordswoman and opera singer. Gil Cates Theater, Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A., 310.208.5454 Map J10 HAMILTON Opening March 12 The national tour production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway hit returns to L.A. with its brilliant raps about founding father Alexander Hamilton. Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.468.1770 Map H13 BLOCK PARTY 2020 Opening March 18 This fourth-annual celebration of the L.A. theater scene spotlights two productions from local theater companies. The Art Couple (Sacred Fools Theater Company) runs March 18-29. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 213.628.2772 Map L11 THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Opens March 24 Nickelodeon’s beloved cartoon series comes to life onstage in this family-friendly musical about SpongeBob and all of his Bikini Bottom friends. Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300 Map H13 THE ANTIPODES Opening March 25 Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker makes her debut at the Mark Taper with her most recent work, which is “part satire, part sacred rite.” Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16 THE BOOK OF MORMON Through March 29 The nine-time Tony Award-winning best musical from the creators of South Park returns to Los Angeles. The hilarious production follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of Mormon missionaries. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16

> The L.A. Phil and Gustavo Dudamel recently won a Grammy for Best Orchestral Performance for their recording of Andrew Norman’s Sustain. p. 51

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: VOLTA Through March 8 This critically acclaimed production from the famed circus troupe celebrates differences and is inspired by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of street sports. Check website for schedule. Tickets start at $60. Under the Big Top, Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., L.A., 877.924.7783, cirquedusoleil.com Map G17

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ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC + DANCE CENTER FOR THE ART OF PERFORMANCE AT UCLA March 1 Marike Splint: Among Us—UCLA. March 7 Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower, created by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon. March 26 Fly Higher: Charlie Parker at 100, featuring Rudresh Mahanthappa, Terri Lyne Carrington, Charenée Wade, Adam O’Farrill, Kris Davis, Larry Grenadier and Kassa Overall. Royce Hall, 340 Royce Drive, L.A., 310.825.2101 Map J10

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SPORTS BANC OF CALIFORNIA STADIUM March 1 Los Angeles Football Club vs. Inter Miami CF. March 8 LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union. March 22 LAFC vs. Portland Timbers. 3939 S. Figueroa St., Exposition Park, L.A., 323.648.6060 Map K15

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ATTRACTIONS AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC Focus is on Pacific Ocean sea life. Touch the ocean’s predators in Shark Lagoon and jellies in the Wonders of the Deep gallery, and meet penguins, sea lions and 11,000 other animals. Daily 9 am-6 pm. $24.95-$34.95, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100 Map O16 BARNSDALL ART PARK Features Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, the L.A. Municipal Art Gallery, Barnsdall Art Center, Junior Art Center and Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. Park: daily 6 am-10 pm; Municipal Art Gallery: Th-Su noon-5 pm; Hollyhock House tours: Th-Su 11 am-4 pm. Hollyhock House tours $3-$7. 4800 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.913.4031 Map W22 BATTLESHIP IOWA MUSEUM Former battleship is permanently docked as a floating museum. Ongoing exhibit follows the ship’s history through World War II, Korean War and Cold War. Daily 10 am-5 pm; last ticket sold at 4 pm. $11.95-$19.95, under 5 free. Pacific Battleship Center, USS Iowa BB-61, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 877.446.9261 Map O15 DESCANSO GARDENS Collections include coast live oaks, roses, the Ancient Forest, the Japanese Garden and an award-winning camellia garden. M, F-Su 9 am-5 pm; Tu-Th 9 am-8 pm. $4-$9, under 5 free. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, 818.949.4200 Map Q19

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DISNEYLAND Mickey Mouse’s theme park. Attractions include Pirates of the Caribbean and new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Disney California Adventure is adjacent. Call for hours. $98-$149, under 3 free. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map D6 DOLBY THEATRE Tour the home of the Academy Awards, which rolls out 500 feet of red carpet each year for the Oscars. M-Sa 10 am-5 pm; Su 10 am-4 pm. $18$23, under 3 free. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300 Map H13 EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES Birthplace of Los Angeles; the site of this historical monument dates to 1781. Historic buildings, 11 of which are open to the public, include 1818 Avila Adobe, L.A.’s oldest. 125 Paseo de la Plaza, downtown, 213.628.1274 Map H17 GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY Iconic attraction with spectacular views of L.A. and the Hollywood sign. 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 JAPAN HOUSE LOS ANGELES This project from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs features an exhibition gallery and a Monozukuri Shop with a curated selection of Japanese products, plus a café, a fine-dining restaurant, a library, an event venue and views of L.A. Su 10 am-7 pm; M-Sa 10 am-8 pm. Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Levels 2 and 5, L.A., 800.516.0565, japanhouse.jp/losangeles Map H13

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ATTRACTIONS L.A. LIVE Entertainment center is home to the Grammy Museum, Microsoft Theater and the Novo by Microsoft, restaurants, high-tech bowling lanes and nightspots such as the Conga Room. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.763.5483 Map I15 LOS ANGELES ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS Home to more than 250 animal species, many of them endangered, living among immersive habitats and lush gardens. Daily 10 am-5 pm. Ticket sales cease one hour before closing. $16-$21, under 2 free. 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.644.4200 Map T23 MADAME TUSSAUDS HOLLYWOOD Get closer to the stars at this world-famous, interactive attraction in Hollywood. Find over 125 figures including celebrities and pop icons, plus 4-D and VR adventures. Daily 10 am-10 pm. $16.99–$30.95, under 3 free. 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.798.1670 Map H13 ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET Local landmark established in 1934 boasts 120 produce stalls, restaurants and gift shops in open-air setting. Adjacent to the Grove shopping center. 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.933.9211 Map I13 OUE SKYSPACE LA California’s tallest open-air observation deck, at nearly 1,000 feet above the city, boasts 360-degree views and a 45-foot-long glass “Skyslide“ from the 70th to the 69th floor. 633 W. 5th St., downtown, 213.894.9000 Map I16 PORSCHE EXPERIENCE CENTER At the luxury vehicle brand’s 53-acre experience center, drivers 21 and over can pilot Porsche’s latest models for 90 minutes on a 4-mile driver-development track, with a pro driving coach riding shotgun. 19800 S. Main St., Carson, 888.204.7474 Map M15 QUEEN MARY Historic ocean liner permanently berthed in Long Beach Harbor offers tours, shops, a hotel, an art deco lounge, a 4-D theater and restaurants. Check queenmary.com for a schedule of special events, hours and prices. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 877.342.0738 Map O16 RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Visit the Air Force One Pavilion and see a full-size replica of the White House Oval Office. Daily 10 am-5 pm. $15-$25, under 2 free. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800.410.8354 Map northwest of A1 SEAWORLD The 189-acre adventure park features thousands of marine animals including fish, reptiles and birds. Open daily; call for hours, ticket packages and discounts. $89.99, under 3 free. Parking $17-$30. 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, 619.222.4732

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TCL CHINESE THEATRE Historic, meticulously restored Hollywood movie palace (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre) with Imax screen and walkway of stars’ handprints and footprints in the forecourt. Visit tclchinesetheatres.com or call for movie schedule. 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.461.3331 Map H13 UNIVERSAL CITYWALK Dining, shopping and entertainment promenade includes eateries such as Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Dongpo Kitchen, LudoBird and Voodoo Doughnut; clothing boutiques and novelty stores; a state-of-the-art Universal Cinema and Imax theater; and simulated skydiving wind tunnel iFly Hollywood. Call for hours. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.4455 Map U20 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Moviebased theme park. Attractions include the new Jurassic World—The Ride; the Wizarding World of Harry Potter; and the Simpsons Ride. Studio Tour includes Peter Jackson’s King Kong 360 3-D and film and TV sets. Call or check website for hours and prices. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800.864.8377, universalstudioshollywood.com Map U20

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ATTRACTIONS STUDIO TOURS PARAMOUNT PICTURES STUDIO TOUR Group tours of Hollywood’s longest-operating major studio. Reservations recommended. See website for schedule. Studio Tour $58, under 10 not admitted; VIP Tour $178, under 10 not admitted; After Dark Tour $78, under 16 not admitted. 5515 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.956.1777, paramountstudiotour.com Map I14 SONY PICTURES STUDIO TOUR Two-hour walking tour of working motion-picture studio includes stages where TV shows and movies including The Wizard of Oz and Spider-Man were filmed. Reservations, photo ID required. M-W, F 9:30 am-2:30 pm; Th 9:30 am-6 pm. $50, under 12 not admitted. VIP Tours also available, starting at $130. Parking free. 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.244.8687 Map L11 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Legendary studio tour (also see listing under “Attractions“). VIP Experience includes front-of-line privileges, an expert tour guide, a gourmet lunch, visits to the Will & Grace set and other perks. For hours and prices, call or check universalstudioshollywood.com. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.3801 Map U20 WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR HOLLYWOOD Three-hour tour of working TV and film studio includes backlots, the real Friends Central Perk set and observation of filming (when possible). Sets from The Big Bang Theory were recently added to the Stage 48: Script to Screen interactive soundstage. Deluxe tour available. Reservations recommended; photo ID required. Daily 8:30 am-4 pm. $55-$68, under 8 not admitted. Parking $12. 3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, 877.492.8687 Map U20

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STUDIO TAPINGS 1IOTA Free tickets to live tapings of TV shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show With James Corden and The Voice, as well as special events. Minimum age 16-18, varies by show. 323.417.6550, 1iota.com AUDIENCES UNLIMITED Free tickets to live tapings of TV shows on CBS, Fox, NBC, Netflix and the CW. Minimum age 10-18, varies by show. 818.260.0041, ext. 1, tvtickets.com ON-CAMERA AUDIENCES Free tickets to live tapings of TV shows including America’s Got Talent, Dancing With the Stars and The Price Is Right. Minimum age 12-18, varies by show. 818.295.2700, on-camera-audiences.com

MUSEUMS THE ANNENBERG SPACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Cultural venue dedicated to digital and print photography. W, F-Su 11 am-6 pm; Th 11 am-5 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 MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST Museum explores the art, history and cultures of the West and houses one of the top U.S. collections of Native American materials. Tu-F 10 am-4 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm. $6-$14, under 3 free. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.667.2000 Map H14 THE BROAD Museum built by philanthropists and art collectors Eli and Edythe Broad contains more than 2,000 works of contemporary art. Tu-W 11 am-5 pm; Th-F 11 am-8 pm; Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 10 am-6 pm. Free. Online reservations encouraged. 221 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.232.6200 Map H16 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER Interactive exhibits for budding scientists; Imax theater. Daily 10 am-5 pm. Permanent gallery, free; admission for Imax varies. Parking $12, $15 after 5 pm. Cash only. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Exposition Park, L.A., 323.724.3623 Map K15

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ATTRACTIONS GETTY CENTER Travertine-clad hilltop facility houses collections of paintings, drawings, antiquities, photographs and decorative arts. Fabulous Central Garden and city views. Tu-F, Su 10 am-5:30 pm; Sa 10 am-9 pm. Free. Parking $15, $10 after 3 pm. 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A., 310.440.7300 Map H9 GETTY VILLA Getty Center’s exquisite coastal counterpart features Etruscan, Roman and Greek antiquities. W-M 10 am-5 pm. Free. Parking $15, $10 after 3 pm. Advance timed tickets required for entry. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.440.7300 Map K7 GRAMMY MUSEUM Museum on L.A. Live campus explores music, the creative and recording processes and Grammy Awards history. Su-M, W-Th 10:30 am-6:30 pm; F-Sa 10 am-8 pm. $10.95-$12.95, under 6 free. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.765.6800 Map I15 HAMMER MUSEUM UCLA-affiliated museum presents influential traveling shows and installations alongside its permanent collection. Tu-F 11 am-8 pm; Sa-Su 11 am-5 pm. Free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 310.443.7000 Map J10

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART The largest art museum in the western U.S., with diverse, superb collections housed on a 20-acre campus. M-Tu, Th 11 am-5 pm; F 11 am-8 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-7 pm. $16-$25, under 18 free. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6000 Map J13 LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST The West Coast’s largest collection of Holocaust-era artifacts housed in an award-winning architectural building. Interactive exhibits, public tours and Holocaust survivor talks. Sa-Th 10 am-5 pm; F 10 am-2 pm. Free. Pan Pacific Park, 100 The Grove Drive, L.A., 323.651.3704 Map I13  MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Premier contemporary art museum housed in two facilities: MOCA Grand Avenue and the Geffen Contemporary. M, W, F 11 am-6 pm; Th 11 am-8 pm; Sa-Su 11 am-5 pm. Free. MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown; The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., downtown, 213.626.6222 Map H16, H17 MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE Exhibits on prejudice and discrimination, legacy of the Holocaust, humanrights issues and Anne Frank’s life and legacy. Su-F 10 am-5 pm. $11.50-$15.50. Anne: $12.50-$15.50. Under 5 free. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., L.A., 310.772.2506 Map J11 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY Thirty-three million objects, from dinosaur fossils to fish. Daily 9:30 am-5 pm. $5-$12, under 3 free. 900 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, L.A., 213.763.3466 Map K15 PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Museum displays about 135 vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles. Daily 10 am-6 pm. $8-$16, under 3 free. Tours of

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CITADEL OUTLETS Assyrian architecture south of downtown stands out along the Golden State (5) Freeway; the center offers discounted clothes from Coach, Levi’s and Converse, to name just a few. 100 Citadel Drive, L.A., 323.888.1724 Map B4 THE GROVE Outdoor center is home to 40 shops including Apple, Nordstrom and new Charlotte Tilbury and restaurants including 189 by Dominique Ansel, all in a setting inspired by a grand old downtown. The movie theater, trolley and dancing fountain are additional draws. Adjacent to Original Farmers Market. 189 The Grove Drive, L.A., 888.315.8883 Map I13 MALIBU COUNTRY MART Outdoor center with upscale boutiques including Paige and Victoire, plus Cie Sparks Salon and restaurants. Malibu Lumber Yard and Malibu Village are adjacent. 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.7300 Map northwest of K7

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MANHATTAN VILLAGE This premier shopping center just completed a $12 million interior renovation and now boasts luxe seating areas and a new, 168,000-squarefoot Macy’s. 3200 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.546.5555 Map L13 PALISADES VILLAGE The newest shopping destination from Caruso (the Grove, Americana at Brand) is an upscale walkable village home to over 40 uniquely curated boutiques, as well as fresh dining options and a restored historic movie theater. 15225 Palisades Village Lane, Pacific Palisades, 310.525.1380 Map K7 THE POINT Small, upscale outdoor shopping center features trendy retailers (Planet Blue, Lucky Brand, Madewell) and top eateries (True Food Kitchen, Umi by Hamasaku). 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, 310.414.5280, thepointsb.com Map L13 SANTA MONICA PLACE Sleek outdoor mall at the south end of Third Street Promenade anchored by Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. More than 80 boutiques, including Lorna Jane and Rimowa, plus a rooftop Dining Deck and ArcLight Cinemas. 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, 310.394.1049 Map L8 SOUTH COAST PLAZA High-end center in Orange County boasts nearly 300 boutiques (Chanel, Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Givenchy) and 40 restaurants, including Water Grill. Concierge at four locations. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888 Map E6 THIRD STREET PROMENADE Pedestrian-only shopping zone includes shops (Anthropologie, Cotton On, Zara), kiosks and entertaining street performers. 1351 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, 310.393.8355 Map L8

TWO RODEO Center with cobblestones in the heart of Beverly Hills features luxury boutiques including Jimmy Choo and Tiffany & Co., plus fine art gallery Galerie Michael and restaurant 208 Rodeo. 9478 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.247.7040 Map J11 WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY Open-air shopping center fresh from a $1 billion revitalization has more than 175 stores; a luxe AMC multiplex with Imax screen; a foodcourt atrium and terrace; and the West Coast’s first Eataly. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 310.277.3898 Map J11

EXPLORE AMTRAK Train and bus service within the county, along the coast and to major California locations, with nationwide connections. 800.872.7245, amtrak.com BEVERLY HILLS RENT-A-CAR Luxury and exotic rentals. 9732 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.274.6969; 6085 Venice Blvd., Hollywood, 310.659.5555; LAX, 9220 S. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., 310.670.2020, bhrentacar.com Map K12, J11, O10 CATALINA EXPRESS Year-round boat service to Catalina Island. Up to 30 daily departures from Long Beach, Dana Point, San Pedro. Reservations recommended. Call or check website for hours and prices. 800.481.3470, catalinaexpress.com DODGER STADIUM TOUR Behind-the-scenes tour of the legendary stadium allows guests to visit the field, dugout and the Lexus Dugout Club. $15-$20, under 4 free. 1000 Vin Scully Ave., L.A., 866.363.4377 Map G17 EXOTICS RACING LOS ANGELES SUPERCAR TOUR Exotics Racing lets you explore Los Angeles while enjoying the luxurious drive of a Ferrari 488, a Lamborghini Huracan, a McLaren 570S and a Maserati Gran Turismo. Tours offered Su-F 8:30 am-7 pm. 120 Broadway, Santa Monica, 310.220.2671, exoticsracing.com Map M8 HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS Dine, dance and take in beautiful harbor views aboard a sunset dinner, cocktail or Champagne brunch cruise. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, 855.290.0383, hornblower.com Map O9 METRO City bus, light rail and subway. Rail lines connect downtown, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Pasadena, Long Beach; underground Red Line from Union Station through Hollywood to San Fernando Valley; Gold Line from Union Station to East L.A. and through Pasadena to Azusa; Blue Line from downtown to Long Beach; Green Line from Norwalk to Redondo Beach; Expo Line from Santa Monica to downtown. 323.466.3876, metro.net METROLINK Regional train system connects L.A. County with Ventura, Orange and San Diego counties. Six of seven Metrolink rail lines begin at Union Station in downtown L.A. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com STARLINE TOURS Celebrity-tour company offers Movie Stars’ Homes tours throughout the day, as well as tours to beaches, theme parks and more. The CitySightseeing double-decker hop-on, hop-off tour makes more than 70 stops around L.A. Prices vary. Tours begin at TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 800.959.3131, starlinetours.com Map H13 TMZ CELEBRITY TOUR, HOLLYWOOD Two-hour bus tour highlights celebrity hot spots in Hollywood, Beverly Hills and on the Sunset Strip, brought to life with videos from TMZ’s on-air stories and the occasional star sighting. Daily 9 am-6 pm. $32-$52. 6822 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 844.869.8687, tmztour.com Map H13

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stylish addition to West Hollywood’s dining scene. p. 14

2 Awesome aerial stunts at Cirque du Soleil: Volta, playing Under the Big Top at Dodger Stadium through March 8. p. 50

9 Pasadena café Lavender & Honey’s cold brew concentrate, handcrafted in Southern California. p. 36

16 Dinner and a movie at L.A.’s

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at French blow dry bar Kova, new to West Hollywood. p. 26

3 Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

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5 Cali-Asian fare—illuminated by black light—at Piccalilli, new to Culver City. p. 6

12 Ordering a latte at Go

Westweek 2020, March 18-19 at Pacific Design Center. p. 50

Get Em Tiger’s new Cinerama Dome Hollywood location before catching a movie. p. 30

6 Going behind the scenes of Vanity Fair at The Annenberg Space for Photography’s new exhibition. p. 54 7 The return of Hamilton, opening March 12 at the Hollywood Pantages. p. 7

13 South Korea-designed streetwear brand Zensai’s new Beverly Hills flagship. p. 18

14 Soul food chef Jason Fullilove’s pop-up residence at Abernethy’s, in the Music Center Plaza. 213.972.8088

20 The lush walkway leading to A-list-favorite restaurant Catch LA. 323.347.6060

21 Jewelry and lifestyle boutique Love Adorned’s bohemian new Arts District outpost. p. 34

22 Shopping top-rated products in person at Amazon 4-star, new to The Americana at Brand. p. 57

26 Chic cuts and color at Ted Gibson and Jason Backe’s Starring by Ted Gibson. p. 24 27 Free admission at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s two DTLA venues. p. 56 28 Sustainably made, pretty styles from L.A.-based Reformation. 213.459.6078 29 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, March 18-22. p. 51

30 The start of baseball season at Dodger Stadium. Go Dodgers! p. 51

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