Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Amazing food by Chef Josef Centeno, voted Best New Restaurant by GQ Magazine in 2013.
Small plates.
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Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StAmazing food by Chef Josef Centeno, voted Best New Restaurant by GQ Magazine in 2013.
Small plates.
Best local place for artisanal coffee. Frequented by the locals
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Spring For Coffee
548 S Spring StBest local place for artisanal coffee. Frequented by the locals
Bar 107
118 W 4th StGreat margaritas and small plate mexican food
Perch
448 S Hill StAmazing rooftop views of Downtown LA. Restaurant and bar.
One of LA's iconic breakfast diners. Open 24 hours since 1928, NEVER closed. Doors have no locks.
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The Original Pantry Cafe
877 S Figueroa StOne of LA's iconic breakfast diners. Open 24 hours since 1928, NEVER closed. Doors have no locks.
Colori Kitchen
2019 W 8th StBest pasta in DTLA. Bring your own wine/beer, no corkage fee!
Go see why the Truffle Burger is possibly the best burger in the world
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Umamicatessen
Go see why the Truffle Burger is possibly the best burger in the world
A great small Brazilian restaurant with a cozy feel. Delicious sangrias.
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WOODSPOON
107 W 9th StA great small Brazilian restaurant with a cozy feel. Delicious sangrias.
Overall good food with great atmosphere and decor. One of the most consistently popular and crowded restaurants in DTLA. Includes French patisserie. Warning: does not take reservations
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveOverall good food with great atmosphere and decor. One of the most consistently popular and crowded restaurants in DTLA. Includes French patisserie. Warning: does not take reservations
Mo-Chica
514 West 7th StreetPeruvian food. Delicious. Great for lunch
Pellicola Pizzeria
421 W 8th StTwo words: Nutella pizza
Sevan Garden Kebab House
621 S BroadwayGo eat Turkish food
Water Grill
544 S Grand AveOne of the highest rated seafood restaurants in LA. Fancy
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar that specializes in just tequila! Great margaritas and other tequila based cocktails
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Las Perlas
107 E 6th StA bar that specializes in just tequila! Great margaritas and other tequila based cocktails
Speakeasy located in the back of Cole's. Possibly the best cocktails in Los Angeles.
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The Varnish
118 E 6th StSpeakeasy located in the back of Cole's. Possibly the best cocktails in Los Angeles.
Pattern Bar
100 W 9th StGreat local bar
Really cool night club that was converted from LA's old electric power plant. Awesome decor
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The Edison
Really cool night club that was converted from LA's old electric power plant. Awesome decor
Shopping
Amazing selection of craft beers and international wines. Delivers until 2am.
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BUZZ wine beer bottleshop & bar
460 S Spring StAmazing selection of craft beers and international wines. Delivers until 2am.
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetGreat bookstore with a huge selection. And vinyl.
Everything Else
I-Center ye-Staples
1111 S Figueroa StLakers, Clippers, Kings, many restaurants
Essentials
Ralphs
645 W 9th StBiggest grocery store walking distance
Arts & Culture
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveMuseum
Downtown Independent
251 S Main StSmall independent movie theater