Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Also a very cool ramen spot (this spot and Ramen of York are the 2 cool ramen spots close to our house). Very reasonably priced and super tasty! Highly recommended
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Modan Eagle Rock Ramen
1757 Colorado Blvd
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Also a very cool ramen spot (this spot and Ramen of York are the 2 cool ramen spots close to our house). Very reasonably priced and super tasty! Highly recommended
This neat little store has super-healthy groceries and sundries. They also have some very tasty vegan & vegetarian delights in an area of the property that doubles as a restaurant space. If you're looking for a good cleansing and healthy eating, this is your local spot! 2-3 minutes by car easily.
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Organix
1731 Colorado Blvd
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This neat little store has super-healthy groceries and sundries. They also have some very tasty vegan & vegetarian delights in an area of the property that doubles as a restaurant space. If you're looking for a good cleansing and healthy eating, this is your local spot! 2-3 minutes by car easily.
Super cool, super hip ramen spot in the middle of the popping York Blvd. area! Check this spot out for a fantastic ramen fix. It's like 5 minutes by car to the place from our house.
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Ramen of York by Silverlake Ramen
5051 York Blvd
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Super cool, super hip ramen spot in the middle of the popping York Blvd. area! Check this spot out for a fantastic ramen fix. It's like 5 minutes by car to the place from our house.
Take it from a Korean - this is the #1 Korean BBQ restaurant in Koreatown. It really doesn't get better than this for the top-of-the-line, best quality meats done Korean style. Its walls are adorned with the pictures and autographs of many celebrity visitors who also know what's up. You can't go wrong here - but one thing to know is that it's NOT all-you-can-eat (and that's a good thing), and for good reason - their cuts are simply the best. Check it out - it's about 20 minutes away from our house by Uber/Lyft!
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Park's BBQ
955 S Vermont Ave
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Take it from a Korean - this is the #1 Korean BBQ restaurant in Koreatown. It really doesn't get better than this for the top-of-the-line, best quality meats done Korean style. Its walls are adorned with the pictures and autographs of many celebrity visitors who also know what's up. You can't go wrong here - but one thing to know is that it's NOT all-you-can-eat (and that's a good thing), and for good reason - their cuts are simply the best. Check it out - it's about 20 minutes away from our house by Uber/Lyft!
My wife and I recently tried this spot and it was BOMB! If you love a good St. Louis style BBQ this place is a hidden gem, and it's within 2-3 blocks of our place. Ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork, tri tip, they got it all! They have a nice selection of beers as well. HIGHLY recommend!
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Max City BBQ
4729 N Eagle Rock Blvd
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My wife and I recently tried this spot and it was BOMB! If you love a good St. Louis style BBQ this place is a hidden gem, and it's within 2-3 blocks of our place. Ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork, tri tip, they got it all! They have a nice selection of beers as well. HIGHLY recommend!
A lot of people from out of town ask me where the best Korean BBQ spots are. Road to Seoul is one of my personal favorites. It's all you can eat, and it's great quality meat. Expect a line on weekend nights - but it's well worth it!
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Road to Seoul
1230 S Western Ave
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A lot of people from out of town ask me where the best Korean BBQ spots are. Road to Seoul is one of my personal favorites. It's all you can eat, and it's great quality meat. Expect a line on weekend nights - but it's well worth it!
This classic Eagle Rock fixture is your classic LA diner. Great breakfast and lunch options. This place bustles on the weekends, and for good reason - it's just good food, and very reasonably priced for what you get. It's just good ol' classic American food. They randomly have Thai food as well on the menu (I think the owners might be Thai it seems). It's open till 4pm, just FYI. Highly recommend!
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Armon's Restaurant and Coffee Shop
5056 N Eagle Rock Blvd
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This classic Eagle Rock fixture is your classic LA diner. Great breakfast and lunch options. This place bustles on the weekends, and for good reason - it's just good food, and very reasonably priced for what you get. It's just good ol' classic American food. They randomly have Thai food as well on the menu (I think the owners might be Thai it seems). It's open till 4pm, just FYI. Highly recommend!
If you love cheese, Milkfarm is the place for you! Raclette Night every first Friday of the month starting at 5 p.m. Just do it. Milkfarm is such a cute boutique artisan cheese shop on Colorado! We came on Raclette Night. When you walk in you breathe in the smell of smoky cheese (probably how (my version of) heaven smells like), which is the raclette cheese that they're melting for each plate. They have cheeses and cured meats on display, and even sell other items such as jam, wines and spirits. Prices are a bit steeper than what you would find at your neighborhood market.
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Milkfarm
2106 Colorado Blvd
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If you love cheese, Milkfarm is the place for you! Raclette Night every first Friday of the month starting at 5 p.m. Just do it. Milkfarm is such a cute boutique artisan cheese shop on Colorado! We came on Raclette Night. When you walk in you breathe in the smell of smoky cheese (probably how (my version of) heaven smells like), which is the raclette cheese that they're melting for each plate. They have cheeses and cured meats on display, and even sell other items such as jam, wines and spirits. Prices are a bit steeper than what you would find at your neighborhood market.
This famous spot was featured on Guy Fieri's "Drivers, Dive-ins, and Dives." Needless to say, this is a MUST try spot if you're one for a great BBQ. Try the House Cured Pastrami or The Royale Burger. Can't go wrong with this awesome spot! Great beers on tap as well.
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The Oinkster
2005 Colorado Blvd
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This famous spot was featured on Guy Fieri's "Drivers, Dive-ins, and Dives." Needless to say, this is a MUST try spot if you're one for a great BBQ. Try the House Cured Pastrami or The Royale Burger. Can't go wrong with this awesome spot! Great beers on tap as well.
Quaint gastropub with an excellent selection of craft beers and wine. Low wait times (if any) and very low key. Try the homemade biscuits - they're to die for.
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Eagle Rock Brewery Public House
1627 Colorado Boulevard
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Quaint gastropub with an excellent selection of craft beers and wine. Low wait times (if any) and very low key. Try the homemade biscuits - they're to die for.

Drinks & Nightlife

On the super hip York Blvd about a mile away, Block Party is in the walking section where you'll find many bars and fun boutiques. It has a giant shuffle board, Wii games projected onto walls, and hot dog carts! Definitely a cool spot for a fun time.
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Block Party Highland Park
5050 York Boulevard
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On the super hip York Blvd about a mile away, Block Party is in the walking section where you'll find many bars and fun boutiques. It has a giant shuffle board, Wii games projected onto walls, and hot dog carts! Definitely a cool spot for a fun time.

Shopping

The Americana is the biggest mall closest to our place. It's about 10 minutes away by car, and has numerous shops and restaurants. One of my personal faves at this mall is Din Tai Fung, where you can enjoy some great dim sum!
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The Americana di Brand
889 Americana Way
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The Americana is the biggest mall closest to our place. It's about 10 minutes away by car, and has numerous shops and restaurants. One of my personal faves at this mall is Din Tai Fung, where you can enjoy some great dim sum!

Sightseeing

Classic point of interest, featured in many Hollywood films including the recent "LaLa Land." The Griffith Observatory features a breathtaking view of Los Angeles, and has many interesting exhibits with an emphasis on gazing at the stars.
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Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Classic point of interest, featured in many Hollywood films including the recent "LaLa Land." The Griffith Observatory features a breathtaking view of Los Angeles, and has many interesting exhibits with an emphasis on gazing at the stars.

Parks & Nature

Lots of great views of Los Angeles on these trails. Easy to moderate trails, great for a nice morning hike. I personally recommend going earlier in the morning as it can get pretty hot in the middle of the day. I like to return back home before 10am. Make sure you have water and sunblock!
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Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
2715 N Vermont Ave
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Lots of great views of Los Angeles on these trails. Easy to moderate trails, great for a nice morning hike. I personally recommend going earlier in the morning as it can get pretty hot in the middle of the day. I like to return back home before 10am. Make sure you have water and sunblock!

Arts & Culture

This is the home of the iconic Infinity Mirror room by Yayoi Kusama. This museum always features very abstract and hip exhibits, and makes for a fun visit. If you do want to take your obligatory selfie in the Inifinity Mirror room though, ensure you reserve well ahead (like, MONTHS sometimes) of time and get there early even before it opens at 10am. You will get 45 seconds to bask in its wonder before the next guest kicks you out!
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The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
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This is the home of the iconic Infinity Mirror room by Yayoi Kusama. This museum always features very abstract and hip exhibits, and makes for a fun visit. If you do want to take your obligatory selfie in the Inifinity Mirror room though, ensure you reserve well ahead (like, MONTHS sometimes) of time and get there early even before it opens at 10am. You will get 45 seconds to bask in its wonder before the next guest kicks you out!

Essentials

The largest Target in the area. There is also another Target which is equally far away - about 2-3 minutes by car from our house.
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Target
2626 Colorado Blvd
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The largest Target in the area. There is also another Target which is equally far away - about 2-3 minutes by car from our house.