Tanya’s guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
Chef Roberto has a way of making you feel at home whether you come alone or with a big group. My kids LOVE the cannelloni, I get linguini Vongole (clams and white wine sauce), Zucca Ravioli or the their salmon dish and of course my husband always goes for the rack of lamb. He has nice selections of wines and our favorite dessert is the Tiramisu! Enjoy!
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Trattoria Bella Roma SPQR
1509 S Robertson BlvdChef Roberto has a way of making you feel at home whether you come alone or with a big group. My kids LOVE the cannelloni, I get linguini Vongole (clams and white wine sauce), Zucca Ravioli or the their salmon dish and of course my husband always goes for the rack of lamb. He has nice selections of wines and our favorite dessert is the Tiramisu! Enjoy!
Although easier to go during the week because it can get busy on the weekend, this is our go to place when we forget to make a breakfast reservation. Kids love their bread pudding warmed up with warm milk on the side! Don't miss out on their scones and flourless chocolate cakes. My favorites are is their acai bowl and or Banana nut waffle! A delicious start to your day!
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Urth Caffé Beverly Hills
267 S Beverly DrAlthough easier to go during the week because it can get busy on the weekend, this is our go to place when we forget to make a breakfast reservation. Kids love their bread pudding warmed up with warm milk on the side! Don't miss out on their scones and flourless chocolate cakes. My favorites are is their acai bowl and or Banana nut waffle! A delicious start to your day!
Very popular breakfast place on Melrose. This is where you go for get the best french toast, a ginger shot to erase some guilt (or not) and a great cappuccino! Make a reservation!!!!
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Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveVery popular breakfast place on Melrose. This is where you go for get the best french toast, a ginger shot to erase some guilt (or not) and a great cappuccino! Make a reservation!!!!
Grand Casino Bakery & Cafe
3826 Main StDelicious Argentinian place. The best empanadas!
23 years ago this place was opened by a Sicilian family. This is a local Beverly Hills favorite.
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Il Pastaio
400 N Canon Dr23 years ago this place was opened by a Sicilian family. This is a local Beverly Hills favorite.
Delicious Lebanese food and family style service. The grilled Halloumi cheese is my daughter's favorite!
Open Sesame
Delicious Lebanese food and family style service. The grilled Halloumi cheese is my daughter's favorite!
Delicious and unbelievably affordable for Los Angeles! A 4 minute from our house!
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
163 N La Cienega BlvdDelicious and unbelievably affordable for Los Angeles! A 4 minute from our house!
Another delicious yet affordable option. Sawtelle neighborhood. Approximately 15 minutes by car depending on traffic.
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Manpuku Tokyo BBQ Dining
2125 Sawtelle BlvdAnother delicious yet affordable option. Sawtelle neighborhood. Approximately 15 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Downtown Culver City. 10 minutes from the house. Organic, healthy and delicious latin inspired California cuisine with many great burger options! Among our family favorites are the Salmon teriyaki! , the Chilaquiles rojos for breakfast, the morning wrap and the buttermilk pancakes!
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Cafe Vida
9755 Culver BlvdDowntown Culver City. 10 minutes from the house. Organic, healthy and delicious latin inspired California cuisine with many great burger options! Among our family favorites are the Salmon teriyaki! , the Chilaquiles rojos for breakfast, the morning wrap and the buttermilk pancakes!
My kids grew up coming here for breakfast. Then they got a makeover and Liquor license and it became even more special. Morning pastries are delicious but every meal is great here. Get a table outdoor.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveMy kids grew up coming here for breakfast. Then they got a makeover and Liquor license and it became even more special. Morning pastries are delicious but every meal is great here. Get a table outdoor.
Pasta made before your eyes. This place is a treat. Food is special here. Make a reservation!
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Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdPasta made before your eyes. This place is a treat. Food is special here. Make a reservation!
Once you taste what they have here yo will never be satisfied at any other bakery. Trust you own't regret this one!
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveOnce you taste what they have here yo will never be satisfied at any other bakery. Trust you own't regret this one!
Koreatown’s best and affordable food! Ifyou love soy-marinated raw crab or are only familiar with Korean barbecue this lace is a great way to get to know more about Korean food.
My favorite dish is the buttery, sweet crab marinated in a blend of green chilies, white onion and soy sauce. Service may be a little fast and not so gentle.. but he food is delicious and the experience is quite special.g
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Soban
4001 W Olympic BlvdKoreatown’s best and affordable food! Ifyou love soy-marinated raw crab or are only familiar with Korean barbecue this lace is a great way to get to know more about Korean food.
My favorite dish is the buttery, sweet crab marinated in a blend of green chilies, white onion and soy sauce. Service may be a little fast and not so gentle.. but he food is delicious and the experience is quite special.g
Best Breakfast
California/American style food. The food is good but you come here for the beautiful, relaxing vibe and to really feel like you are in LA. Breakfast before you spend the day at the beach, lunch while at the beach or dinner to watch the sunset. Parties over 6 can make a reservation otherwise it is first come first serve. Parking is the beach lot per hour/half day or full day. We practically live here because the beach is a family beach with showers and a pool (you have to pay per person and come early because it fills up fast!)
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Back on the Beach Cafe
445 CA-1California/American style food. The food is good but you come here for the beautiful, relaxing vibe and to really feel like you are in LA. Breakfast before you spend the day at the beach, lunch while at the beach or dinner to watch the sunset. Parties over 6 can make a reservation otherwise it is first come first serve. Parking is the beach lot per hour/half day or full day. We practically live here because the beach is a family beach with showers and a pool (you have to pay per person and come early because it fills up fast!)
Great breakfast for the family. typical American. Huge portions. You can definitely share. Kids will love it.
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26 Beach
3100 Washington BlvdGreat breakfast for the family. typical American. Huge portions. You can definitely share. Kids will love it.
The best crepes ever! Savory and sweet! Oh and they have games too; so much fun to go with the family or a group of friends!
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Blue Daisy
609 BroadwayThe best crepes ever! Savory and sweet! Oh and they have games too; so much fun to go with the family or a group of friends!
Downtown Culver City. 10 minutes from the house. Organic, healthy and delicious latin inspired California cuisine with many great burger options! Among our family favorites are the Salmon teriyaki! , the Chilaquiles Rojos for breakfast, the morning wrap and the buttermilk pancakes!
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Cafe Vida
9755 Culver BlvdDowntown Culver City. 10 minutes from the house. Organic, healthy and delicious latin inspired California cuisine with many great burger options! Among our family favorites are the Salmon teriyaki! , the Chilaquiles Rojos for breakfast, the morning wrap and the buttermilk pancakes!
A great place to start when visiting Malibu. Arrive early to avoid the lines! Beautiful views!
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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyA great place to start when visiting Malibu. Arrive early to avoid the lines! Beautiful views!
Very LA. Location is great. If you can't get there early, don't go because parking is a nightmare
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Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyVery LA. Location is great. If you can't get there early, don't go because parking is a nightmare
Theatre
Try to see a musical! Sometimes you can be lucky an dget a ticket at the last minute! https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/venues/detail/pantagestheatre
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I-Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdTry to see a musical! Sometimes you can be lucky an dget a ticket at the last minute! https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/venues/detail/pantagestheatre
Check out their website for last minute tickets, plan ahead or get lucky and score a free event!
https://www.musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/campus/ahmanson-theatre/
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Itheater Ahmanson
135 N Grand AveCheck out their website for last minute tickets, plan ahead or get lucky and score a free event!
https://www.musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/campus/ahmanson-theatre/
Groceries
Bests place to find delicious frozen food, wines, cheese and chocolates!
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Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveBests place to find delicious frozen food, wines, cheese and chocolates!
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdGreat a produce and prepared food.
A very affordable grocery store that is walking distance from our house. They have everything you need but specialize in Persian food!
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Elat Market
8730 W Pico BlvdA very affordable grocery store that is walking distance from our house. They have everything you need but specialize in Persian food!
Beach!!
Best Family beach. Clean showers. A pool. A fun restaurant. You can also rent boogie boards!
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Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyBest Family beach. Clean showers. A pool. A fun restaurant. You can also rent boogie boards!
Great surf spot! You can rent boards and take a class from the local Brazilian, Wagner (Tell him we say hi!). he is usually in the parking lot with his hippie 1970s van loaded with surfboards!
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Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayGreat surf spot! You can rent boards and take a class from the local Brazilian, Wagner (Tell him we say hi!). he is usually in the parking lot with his hippie 1970s van loaded with surfboards!
Sightseeing
We live in LA and had SO MUCH fun doing this with our kids. The hike is actually not the easiest and if you want to make it to the sign leave as early as possible because it will get very hot and the hike to the sign does take a while. Wear shoes with good traction and bring water and sunscreen!
https://www.hikespeak.com/california/la/griffith-park-hollywood-sign-hikes/
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Isayini se-Hollywood
We live in LA and had SO MUCH fun doing this with our kids. The hike is actually not the easiest and if you want to make it to the sign leave as early as possible because it will get very hot and the hike to the sign does take a while. Wear shoes with good traction and bring water and sunscreen!
https://www.hikespeak.com/california/la/griffith-park-hollywood-sign-hikes/
Indlela Yezithakazelo
6901 Hollywood Blvdhttps://walkoffame.com/
Shopping!!
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveExclusive luxury high end shopping
Beautiful outdoor mall. Great selection of boutiques and restaurants.
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdBeautiful outdoor mall. Great selection of boutiques and restaurants.
Downtown Santa Monica. Open air, car-fee promenade with high end fashion, restaurants and random street shows.
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Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveDowntown Santa Monica. Open air, car-fee promenade with high end fashion, restaurants and random street shows.
Outdoor mall with a cinema and the famous farmers market next door.
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrOutdoor mall with a cinema and the famous farmers market next door.
Malibu boutiques. The local hangout after the beach across the street. Great surf early in the morning.
Malibu Times
24955 Las Flores Canyon RdMalibu boutiques. The local hangout after the beach across the street. Great surf early in the morning.