Started by two local moms who met while working for the Roxy clothing line, this retro boutique yields here-and-only-here buys from up-and-coming designers like Sunshine & Shadow and Current/Elliott. Read more.
The signature dish is the chicken pot pie. Items like the fish tacos and the farm plate, a vegan dish, change to reflect the produce in season. Most lunch items cost about $15. Read more.
Ruby's is a fun 50's-style diner that’s great for kids, too. They have amazing veggie burgers and turkey burgers! -Lynne Curtin, Real Housewives of Orange County.
Just as offbeat as the bright Samantha Treacy and Nanette Lepore garments on offer is the anything-goes (yet somehow cohesive) interior, complete with upholstered walls and a metallic leather couch. Read more.
This is the best spot in the Malibu Country Mart for those bohemian-tinged pieces that work so well at the beach. Read more.
Holler House was founded on Sept 13, 1908 & still looks much the same as it did a century ago. It houses the oldest certified bowling alley in the U.S. Memorabilia from as early as 1912 is on display.
Stargazing. Great for lunch. I recommend the Cobb Salad. -Patrick McDonald, Launch My Line
This truly 24-hour diner features hits like the Thai Cobb salad and “mac daddy ‘n’ cheese balls.”
This well-loved spot consistently brings new lines to the city, like Gary Graham and Megan Park, expertly mixing them with store favorites including Rozae Nichols’ gauzy, layered styles. Read more.
Brownstone Brooklyn meets rustic Mediterranean: eggplant salad, chorizo, and piquillo peppers liven up the brunch menu here, but the most notable dish (not just for its name) is Green Eggs and Lamb. Read more.
Try the gourmet bar snacks from 5:30–6:30 PM and 10–11:30 PM Tuesdays through Saturdays (and 5:30–9:45 PM on Sundays). Small bites like risotto and Kobe sliders are only $6.
The focus here is on beautifully designed yet useful items, including staplers made from wood and glass vases that mimic cheap plastic water bottles. Read more.
A typical weekend brunch here sees the kitchen going through 1,800 eggs, 100 pounds of cheddar, 50 pounds of grits and 20 pounds of oats. Read more.
Founded in 1985, the museum preserves the legacy of the Motown Record Corp. The exhibits include collections of historical photographs, artwork, music, costumes & other memorabilia from the era.
Vintagey dressing rooms and a velveteen love seat set an appropriately feminine mood at this boutique that features a forward-thinking assortment of labels including Isabel Marant, Jas M.B., and Iro. Read more.
Tough-to-find British designers are the mainstay of this elegantly appointed shop. Read more.
Go here to be seen and get a different style from the east coast. - Jenni, Jersey Shore
Founded in 1949, it's known as the "Alligator Capital of the World". They also have a road show providing alligator wrestling, pythons & lizards with informative animal talk for private parties.
Some argue that fried chicken is best enjoyed while sitting on a park bench on a summer’s day. Test that theory at this take-out window, where the chicken is paired with waffles or biscuits.
With its robin’s-egg blue decor and robust stock of garments by Tracy Reese, Nanette Lepore, Graham & Spencer, and Mint Jodi Arnold, Emmaline is a foolproof resource for effortlessly feminine attire. Read more.
The graveyard was established in 1786 and is probably most famous as the burial site of Edgar Allan Poe. The complex was declared a national historic district in 1974.
The nights at Voyeur are insane so get there early if you expect to get in! Met Leo DiCaprio and he knew GTL and my other catch phrases. It was a great night. - Mike (The Situation), Jersey Shore
The caves, which technically are mines because they are man-made, are carved out of sandstone and date back to the 1840s. In the 1920s, the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub.
When I feel the need to go organic or crave a warm cup of soup, I head over to the Urth Caffé in Santa Monica. -Patti Stanger, Millionaire Matchmaker
Great new spot on Ventura Boulevard. Although everything I've tried I have loved, they have the best sweet potato fries! Try the Seared Ahi with a side of sweet potato fries. -David Applebaum, Launch
Crispy fried chicken with ice cold beer can’t be beat. This gastropub has exceptional versions of both: lots of locally brewed stuff on tap and twice-fried chicken with a spiced-honey drizzle.
