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Must Try LA
The Exchange Restaurant In The Freehand Hotel is one of Must Try LA.

1. The Exchange Restaurant In The Freehand Hotel

8.0
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · South Park · 12 tips and reviews
Hai Di Lao Hot Pot is one of Must Try LA.

2. Hai Di Lao Hot Pot

8.3
400 S Baldwin Ave Ste 2015, Arcadia, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Venice Beach Wines is one of Must Try LA.

3. Venice Beach Wines

8.6
529 Rose Ave (at Rennie Ave), Venice, CA
Wine Bar · 43 tips and reviews
Viviane is one of Must Try LA.

4. Viviane

6.9
9400 West Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA
Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
La Paella is one of Must Try LA.

5. La Paella

8.3
476 S San Vicente Blvd (5th), Los Angeles, CA
Paella Restaurant · Mid-City West · 15 tips and reviews
UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden is one of Must Try LA.

6. UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

8.3
Across From Botany Building, Los Angeles, CA
Garden · Westwood · 9 tips and reviews

7. Melrose Umbrella Co.

8.7
7465 Melrose Ave (Btwn Vista & Gardner), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mid-City West · 45 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: While still a cocktail bar, Melrose Umbrella Company has fallen into the late night snacking game as well, now that its next door neighbor Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese is fully operational. Read more.

Ledlow is one of Must Try LA.

8. Ledlow

400 S Main St (4th Street), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 24 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Ledlow offers a burger that's a cheffed-up look at yesteryear. 4oz house-ground patties can be stacked three to a bun if desired and each is cut through with a double dose of American & cheddar cheese Read more.

9. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.1
833 S Spring St (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · South Park · 87 tips and reviews

Shelya J.Shelya Jones: I'm always a fan of a good latte. Verve does a great job at making them.

Public School 310 is one of Must Try LA.

10. Public School 310

8.2
9411 Culver Blvd., (at Main St.), Culver City, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Culver City · 113 tips and reviews
City Tavern Culver City is one of Must Try LA.

11. City Tavern Culver City

9739 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Culver City · 89 tips and reviews
Tart is one of Must Try LA.

12. Tart

115 S Fairfax Ave (at 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 91 tips and reviews

Lindsay H.Lindsay Hancock: It's all about the Chicken Sliders. Simple and Delicious :) http://thesuiteworld.com/blog/tart-restaurant-fairfax-farmers-market/

13. Now Boarding

7746 Santa Monica Blvd (at Genesee), West Hollywood, CA
Cocktail Bar · West Hollywood · 11 tips and reviews

Steve Scott S.Steve Scott Springer: This is the guy from The Roger Room. Awesome!

14. Blue Palms Brewhouse

6124 Hollywood Blvd (at Gower St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 106 tips and reviews

Hugh M.Hugh Mitchell: Lobster Mac and Cheese! Get it if it's on the specials.

15. Goldie's

8422 W 3rd St (at Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 42 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It didn't take long for this boho-chic new eatery to blow up. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, Goldie's on West Third is the place to be for seasonal, inspired plates by chef Thomas Lim.

Crawfords is one of Must Try LA.

16. Crawfords

8.9
2616 Beverly Blvd (Rampart Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · East LA · 10 tips and reviews

AMWAMW: Casual neighborhood bar serving fried chicken, cheap beer + chill vibes.

Burgerlords is one of Must Try LA.

17. Burgerlords

943 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Chinatown · 13 tips and reviews
Baroo is one of Must Try LA.

18. Baroo

8.6
5706 Santa Monica Blvd (Wilton Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Blu Jam Café is one of Must Try LA.

19. Blu Jam Café

8.8
7371 Melrose Ave (at N Martel Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Mid-City West · 332 tips and reviews
Post & Beam is one of Must Try LA.

20. Post & Beam

8.5
3767 Santa Rosalia Dr (Marlton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Crenshaw · 42 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: A fresh take on African American dishes: smoked baby backs, roast salmon, buttermilk fried chicken and greens cooked down with ham hocks with an understated chefly flair. Plus hand-stretched pizza. Read more.

Resident is one of Must Try LA.

21. Resident

8.9
428 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA
Beer Garden · Arts District · 18 tips and reviews

Thirsty J.Thirsty James: Fav new drinking spot, hidden in the arts district- indoors or awesome outdoor patio, 18 taps and pop-up noodle stand!

EightyTwo is one of Must Try LA.

22. EightyTwo

8.9
707 E 4th Pl (at Alameda St), Los Angeles, CA
Arcade · Arts District · 104 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: This is one of the best spots in the city, a bar that opened last year with a sweet collection of games: both old like NBA Jam and new like the Walking Dead pinball machine. Try their craft cocktails. Read more.

The Rabbit Hole is one of Must Try LA.

23. The Rabbit Hole

7.7
22105 Roscoe Blvd, Canoga Park, CA
Dive Bar · 19 tips and reviews

Kayla M.Kayla Moore: Huge fun glowing goblet drinks. Great live dancing and dj sets Thursday's Friday's and Saturdays and 23 amazing craft beers on tap!

Warwick is one of Must Try LA.

24. Warwick

8.2
6507 W Sunset Blvd (at N Wilcox Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Central Hollywood · 17 tips and reviews

25. Vintage Enoteca

7554 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · 26 tips and reviews

TV Food and DrinkTV Food and Drink: Steak Panini with Blue Cheese, Arugula, Tomato Confit and Carmelized Onion! You won't be able to see straight after you finish one off (while ordering another!)

26. Vicious Dogs North Hollywood

8.6
5231 Lankershim Blvd (off Magnolia Blvd), North Hollywood, CA
Hot Dog Joint · 56 tips and reviews

Christopher L.Christopher Langton: The Spicy Kielbasa was suggested to me as one of the popular dogs and now I know why. Oh so good! Can't wait to try the others.

ROC Sawtelle is one of Must Try LA.

27. ROC Sawtelle

2049 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 81 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: ROC Kitchen offers a primarily Taiwanese menu complete with beef rolls, beef noodle soup, three cup chicken, and, yes, xiao long bao. Read more.

The Poké Shack is one of Must Try LA.

28. The Poké Shack

79 Windward Ave (Windward ave (at Pacific ave)), Venice, CA
Poke Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Caroline D.Caroline Deng: The ahi tuna poke bowl is good, with an interesting sweet and sour taste. If you check in on Foursquare you get a free avocado on top of your poke or grilled salmon bowl!

29. The 3rd Stop

7.2
8636 W 3rd St (La Cienega), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Mid-City West · 58 tips and reviews

Josh K.Josh Karp: Great selection of beers. The Horny Devil (Belgian Strong Pale Ale) will hit you pretty hard - high alcohol content - but it's really good. The food here is very good - always enjoyed the burgers and

Alfred Tea Room is one of Must Try LA.

30. Alfred Tea Room

7.6
705 N Alfred St (at Melrose Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Tea Room · Mid-City West · 20 tips and reviews
Craig's is one of Must Try LA.

31. Craig's

8.8
8826 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Kings Row is one of Must Try LA.

32. Kings Row

8.2
20 E Colorado Blvd Ste 102 (at Fair Oaks Ave), Pasadena, CA
Gastropub · Old Pasadena · 87 tips and reviews
Blind Barber is one of Must Try LA.

33. Blind Barber

8.8
10797 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA
Hair Salon · Washington Culver · 48 tips and reviews
HACHÉ LA is one of Must Try LA.

34. HACHÉ LA

3319 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Silver Lake · 21 tips and reviews
Commerson is one of Must Try LA.

35. Commerson

7.6
788 S La Brea Ave (at W 8th St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews