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The Broad is one of los angeles.

1. The Broad

9.3
221 S Grand Ave (at 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Bunker Hill · 170 tips and reviews
The Griddle Cafe is one of los angeles.

2. The Griddle Cafe

8.6
7916 W Sunset Blvd (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · 448 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: great spot to sit outside one morning, people watch and eat a great breakfast: mainly pancakes bigger than your face.

Doll Factory (L.A. Derby Dolls) is one of los angeles.

3. Doll Factory (L.A. Derby Dolls)

1910 W Temple St (at N Westlake Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Event Space · East LA · 46 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: an experience not to be missed. say hi to my friends micki and cris!

4. The Varnish

8.7
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: a very new york-like speakeasy feel in the back room here – you know, if you're feeling nostalgic for home. snag a table in one of the booths by the back wall and have them mix up your faves

5. The Standard, Downtown LA

550 S Flower St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Financial District · 142 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: you could spend hours on the rooftop with a magazine or two (occasionally dips into the pool encouraged)

6. Yard House

8.4
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · South Park · 223 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: best place for a drink before a game/event – the staples center is literally across the street

Bottega Louie is one of los angeles.

7. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 782 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: told it was a must-try in LA, it's massive in every way: the space, the menu, the drinks.

Cha Cha Lounge is one of los angeles.

8. Cha Cha Lounge

6.1
2375 Glendale Blvd (btwn Silver Lake & Deane St), Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · Silver Lake · 95 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: a silver lake local: cheap drinks, foosball, a photo booth, a vending machine full of randoms

9. Villains Tavern

1356 Palmetto St (at S Santa Fe Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Arts District · 99 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: a fav: it feels like two bars in one: in the back, a speakeasy; the front and outside – a place to kick back with beers

Sushi Park is one of los angeles.

10. Sushi Park

8.1
8539 W Sunset Blvd #20, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

MariMari: Who knew some of the best sushi in North America was in an LA strip mall. Go omakase, order a bottle of sake and casually try and figure out if that person sitting next to you is famous or not.

Osteria Mozza is one of los angeles.

11. Osteria Mozza

8.9
6602 Melrose Ave (at Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 157 tips and reviews

MariMari: The grilled octopus appetizer is tender, meaty and amazing.

Venice Beach is one of los angeles.

12. Venice Beach

9.2
Pacific Ave (Speedway), Venice, CA
Beach · 615 tips and reviews
The Thirsty Crow is one of los angeles.

13. The Thirsty Crow

8.3
2939 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Reno & Vendome), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Silver Lake · 81 tips and reviews
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of los angeles.

14. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.8
1514 N Gower St (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews
Shutters on the Beach is one of los angeles.

15. Shutters on the Beach

9.1
1 Pico Blvd (at Appian Way), Santa Monica, CA
Resort · Downtown Santa Monica · 115 tips and reviews
Vista Theater is one of los angeles.

16. Vista Theater

9.3
4473 Sunset Dr (at Hillhurst Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · Los Feliz · 90 tips and reviews
Santa Monica Pier is one of los angeles.

17. Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pier · Santa Monica · 483 tips and reviews
Hollywood Sign is one of los angeles.

18. Hollywood Sign

9.0
Mount Lee Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · 121 tips and reviews

19. Playland Arcade

8.0
350 Santa Monica Pier (Ocean), Santa Monica, CA
Arcade · Downtown Santa Monica · 20 tips and reviews

MariMari: Get your photobooth picture here! Don't fall for the first one you see though, find the one that puts out real prints. Takes $4 in quarters. Totally worth it though.

Soho House West Hollywood is one of los angeles.

20. Soho House West Hollywood

9.2
9200 Sunset Boulevard (at Cory Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Lounge · 156 tips and reviews
Warner Bros. Studios is one of los angeles.

21. Warner Bros. Studios

9.2
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA
Film Studio · 96 tips and reviews
Hollywood Sign Vista Point is one of los angeles.

22. Hollywood Sign Vista Point

9.2
3000 Canyon Lake Dr, West Hollywood, CA
Scenic Lookout · 37 tips and reviews
Cecconi's West Hollywood is one of los angeles.

23. Cecconi's West Hollywood

8.9
8764 Melrose Ave (at N Robertson Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 191 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Bilton: There are power outlets in the corner tables outside. The wifi is free. Great tea selection.

Pizzeria Mozza is one of los angeles.

24. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews

25. Baxter Finley Barber & Shop

9.1
515 N La Cienega Blvd (at Rosewood Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Hair Salon · 17 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: old-school shop with old-school attention. ask for frank.

26. Château Marmont

9.1
8221 W Sunset Blvd (at Marmont Ln), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 127 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: have lunch (and drinks, of course) in the garden. pretend-talk about this new script you've been kicking around.

The Hart + The Hunter is one of los angeles.

27. The Hart + The Hunter

7950 Melrose Ave (at N Hayworth Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 82 tips and reviews
TCL Chinese Theatre is one of los angeles.

28. TCL Chinese Theatre

8.3
6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · 240 tips and reviews
Griffith Observatory is one of los angeles.

29. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews
Samuel Oschin Planetarium is one of los angeles.

30. Samuel Oschin Planetarium

8.8
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Planetarium · 22 tips and reviews
Malo is one of los angeles.

31. Malo

4326 W Sunset Blvd (at Fountain Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews
Gjelina is one of los angeles.

32. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 618 tips and reviews
Viceroy Santa Monica is one of los angeles.

33. Viceroy Santa Monica

7.9
1819 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Downtown Santa Monica · 62 tips and reviews
The Stahl House (Case Study House #22) is one of los angeles.

34. The Stahl House (Case Study House #22)

1635 Woods Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Structure · West Los Angeles · 10 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: one of my favorites. if you're doing a tour, be sure to go after 4p as you'll be able to catch light, sunset and night.

The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of los angeles.

35. The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 255 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: do this: LN2 caipirinha. olives. "Philly cheesesteak". king crab buns. boneless Mary's chicken wings. wagyu flank steak. rossejat. Yukon potato "gnocchi". "your life will change dashi linguini."

36. Son of a Gun

8.5
8370 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 162 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: the shrimp toast sandwich was so good i ate the whole thing with my eyes closed. also: fried chicken sandwich; lobster roll.

37. The Daily Dose

1820 Industrial St (btwn Mill & Mateo St), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Arts District · 46 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: a great place in the hood to get a coffee and chill outside.

Mohawk Bend is one of los angeles.

38. Mohawk Bend

2141 W Sunset Blvd (at Mohawk St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Echo Park · 199 tips and reviews
Matsuhisa is one of los angeles.

39. Matsuhisa

8.6
129 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews

40. Labels Table Deli

9226 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Deli · South Robertson · 10 tips and reviews

Michael O.Michael Onorato: Get the extra lean corned beef on rye and the matzo ball soup. Get a fountain soda too. They have the best ice.

The Tasting Kitchen is one of los angeles.

41. The Tasting Kitchen

8.4
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 180 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: The chicken-and-waffles situation: amazing. And ask for the off-menu Braveheart cocktail.

Tortoise General Store is one of los angeles.

42. Tortoise General Store

1208 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Furniture and Home Store · 21 tips and reviews
Lemonade is one of los angeles.

43. Lemonade

1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at W Venice Blvd), Venice, CA
Restaurant · 170 tips and reviews
Another Kind Of Sunrise is one of los angeles.

44. Another Kind Of Sunrise

1629 Abbot Kinney Blvd (btwn Venice & Palms), Venice, CA
Café · 11 tips and reviews
Venice Canals is one of los angeles.

45. Venice Canals

9.4
Dell Ave (at Howland Canal), Venice, CA
Canal · 121 tips and reviews
Petit Ermitage is one of los angeles.

46. Petit Ermitage

8.6
8822 Cynthia St, West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 41 tips and reviews
COMMISSARY is one of los angeles.

47. COMMISSARY

3515 Wilshire Blvd (Normandie), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 76 tips and reviews

48. Break Room 86

8.1
630 S Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 17 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: Walk into the club via a vending machine – and enter the 80s: break dancers, Michael Jackson clone, 80s cover band, &c.

49. HomeState

9.0
4624 Hollywood Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · East Hollywood · 77 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: For breakfast: guadalope & trinity tacos

Sotto is one of los angeles.

50. Sotto

9575 W Pico Blvd (at Edris Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Robertson · 82 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea is one of los angeles.

51. Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

8.7
3922 W Sunset Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Silver Lake · 239 tips and reviews

52. Blue Corn Quesadilla Lady

8.3
Los Angeles, CA
Latin American Restaurant · East LA · 10 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: Echo Park's master at huitlacoche blue corn quesadillas.

Orsa & Winston is one of los angeles.

53. Orsa & Winston

8.3
122 W 4th St (btwn S Main & S Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Gallery Row · 17 tips and reviews

54. Guisados

9.3
1261 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: The quesadilla & the taco sampler. Skip the Armando Palmero - it was too sugary and just Meh.

55. Night + Market Song

8.4
3322 W Sunset Blvd (at Micheltorena St), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Silver Lake · 75 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: So very authentic – I felt transported. Try the chicken sandwich, but you'll likely not go wrong with any choice.

56. Pine & Crane

9.1
1521 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Taiwanese Restaurant · Silver Lake · 121 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: the dan dan noodles. wait, actually, the mushroom sticky rice.

57. Superba Snack Bar

533 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: the cauliflower "t-bone" steak. yes. do that.

The Last Bookstore is one of los angeles.

58. The Last Bookstore

9.3
453 S Spring St (at 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Los Angeles · 170 tips and reviews
Neutra VDL House is one of los angeles.

59. Neutra VDL House

8.5
2300 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Silver Lake · 4 tips and reviews
Jon & Vinny's is one of los angeles.

60. Jon & Vinny's

9.1
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 104 tips and reviews