Food and drink

  • Erewhon

    Heralded by The New York Times as "How a Health Food Store Became L.A.'s Hottest Hangout," Erewhon's Silver Lake as a separate wine shop and underground parking with free valet. Despite its size, the store miraculously avoids bottlenecks, so you won't have to elbow past mullet-clad music producers to snag your collagen creamer.

  • Dinosaur Coffee

    Closest café to the house, Dinosaur Coffee is a freelancer’s dream with ample seating, countless outlets, and stellar brews from Echo Park's Woodcat Coffee. The modern, Jurassic Park-esque design, along with mouthwatering treats like the caramel brownie, makes it a fun and vibrant spot where work and play blend seamlessly.

  • Cafe Nido

    Café Nido is the perfect weekday hangout, with its art-filled interiors and varied seating, but the true highlight is the charming patio, complete with a trailer full of used books to read, rent, or buy while sipping coffee and nibbling on pastries. It's a hotspot for locals working on creative projects, yet the cozy vibe makes it ideal for catching up with friends too.

  • camel coffee

    A popular South Korean coffee shop has opened its first U.S. location in Silver Lake, featuring their signature Camel Coffee—a double espresso shot with milk and a unique cream topping. The menu also includes milk tea, the multi-grain misugaru drink, and tasty treats like croissants and their specialty "le tigre," a madeleine-shaped delight made with hazelnut butter and caramelized sugar.

  • MidEast Tacos

    This tiny Mexican-Armenian gem from the Mini Kabob team serves smoky steak, chicken, and shrimp tacos with Thai basil and chili-garlic sauce. While takeout is popular, it's best enjoyed at the streetside tables, especially the rice-filled burritos, aleppo pepper-dusted fries, and crispy cilantro-green falafel taco hot from the fryer.

  • The Ruby Fruit

    The Ruby Fruit is not only a lively natural wine bar but also LA's first lesbian bar in a decade, where the party often extends from inside to the sidewalk and parking lot. It's a great spot to bring your laptop and enjoy lunch, featuring standout dishes like mortadella, egg, and cheese on a pretzel bagel, loaded curly fries, and an open-faced tuna melt crowned with a handful of chips.

  • Simón

    If you're a fan of food trucks, mariscos, and bold flavors, Simón is a must-visit. With a chef hailing from Oaxaca's fine dining scene, their menu boasts exceptional ceviches and standout dishes such as barbacoa octopus tacos. Don't overlook the aguachile negro, with its silky, sweet, and punchy black sauce—a standout among their five housemade salsas, complete with taco pairing suggestions on the jar labels.

  • Pine & Crane

    This Taiwanese spot is highly sought-after and incredibly hip, renowned for its authentic Taiwanese street food and popularity in the city. Expect a wait on any given night, but it's a fast-paced eatery where tables turn quickly. It's the ideal setting for a lively dinner with friends or a special someone.

  • courage bagel

    Known for some of the best bagels in Los Angeles. Each one is handmade, naturally fermented, and takes nearly a week to make. Your choices include sea salt sesame, onion, plain, poppy, the ever-so-classic everything bagel, and their signature, the burnt everything bagel.

  • sqirl

    For a satisfyingly healthy-ish treat, try the sorrel pesto rice—a modern East Side staple with optional housemade sausage and lacto-fermented hot sauce. Don't miss the When Harry Met Sally, now featuring smoked salmon rillette, beet-cured lox, pickles, greens, and housemade Danish rügbrod toast, a throwback to their famous pre-pandemic Larry David special.

  • kinkan

    Kinkan is a reimagined dining experience, resembling an intimate supper club more than a mere transaction, highlighted by their magnum opus, the Homage to Grandmother—a whirlwind ten-course meal blending Japanese-inspired and Thai-reflected flavors that'll leave you as exhilarated as a spin on the county fair's spinning dragon ride.

  • Budonoki

    Budonoki offers a blend of Japanese food, Thai flavors, and French technique paired with a modern LA sensibility. They deliver an uncommon combination of strong drinks, spicy playlists, and tremendous food. Which makes it the kind of party you should find an excuse to show up to as often as possible.

  • Found Oyster

    Found Oyster is a fool-proof delight, akin to covering sharp table edges to protect kids—an immersive experience that reminds everyone at your table why they adore Los Angeles, ideal for dates, groups, or solo dining with options ranging from quick drinks at the bar to leisurely three-hour dinners.

  • Saffy's

    Saffy’s, a chic kebab haven in East Hollywood by the Bestia and Bavel team, offers a straightforward menu with small plates, meat skewers, and hearty entrees. Don’t miss the creamy hummus ful and mussels in coconut-turmeric broth, but save room for their juicy, marinated kebabs—they’re the main event!

  • Roasted Duck By Pa Ord

    The roasted duck specials are a hit all day, but they fly off the menu during busy evenings, so snag an early dinner slot if you crave a whole duck (trust us, you do). Choose from sets feeding one to four, all featuring tender slices bathed in sweet brown stock, served with greens and your choice of rice or garlic oil noodles (go for the noodles to savor the duck's delicious drippings).

  • Kuya Lord

    This small spot excels in straightforward Filipino cuisine, featuring beautifully cooked meats, flavorful rice, and delightful accompaniments. While a quick chicken rice bowl is tempting (and efficient), take the time to linger—you'll discover there's much more to savor and enjoy at this hidden gem in East Hollywood.

  • All Time

    All Time offers fine dining on the concrete front patio of a Los Feliz coffee shop. Their dinner menu changes semi-frequently, featuring dishes like their renowned "good ass" salad, lamb ragu, generous meat cuts, and perhaps a divine burrata-and-tomato-covered focaccia that's practically worship-worthy.

  • Little Dom's

    Little Dom's popularity is fueled by trendy red sauce nostalgia and an atmosphere that exudes warmth in every red booth, plate of agnolotti, and glass of nebbiolo. Their sidewalk patio is a must during the day for fluffy ricotta pancakes, french toast soufflé, and jumbo-sized smoked salmon pizzas that redefine brunch indulgence.

  • Maru Coffee

    Maru in Los Feliz is either seen as a beige-toned temple of taste and aesthetics or a haven for ceramic studio assistants pondering light roast choices. However, everyone agrees on one thing: this serene yet lively coffee shop on Hillhurst serves exceptional coffee, especially their drip coffee, pour-overs, and slow-drip cold brew.

  • Griffith Observatory

    Griffith Observatory is a planetarium and astronomy museum, renowned as one of the best free attractions in Los Angeles. It's also a fantastic starting point for hikes, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign, Downtown L.A., and the Pacific Ocean on clear days.

Art & Design

  • Marta

    Marta is a Los Angeles-based, globally-engaged art gallery. Founded in 2019, the gallery makes space for artists to experiment with the utility of design, and for designers to explore the abandonment of function. Marta’s curatorial and publication programs take interest in the process of a work’s creation as well the narrative of its creator(s). Marta embraces the intersection of and the transition between disciplines, advocates for diversity in design, and promotes broad access to the arts.

  • Gobi

    GOBI is a curatorial initiative that softens boundaries between Art–Culture and Aesthetic–Function. Through exhibitions, experiences, and collaborations, GOBI highlights contemporary artists, designers, and cultural producers of Korea and diasporic communities in Los Angeles.

  • David Zwirner

    David Zwirner is pleased to celebrate 30 years with the opening of our new flagship Los Angeles gallery and an exhibition featuring works by all of the gallery’s artists. Opening to the public on May 23, 2024, the exhibition presents new paintings, sculptures, and installations made specifically for the expansive show alongside recent and historic works.

  • Hauser & Wirth

    Occupying a former flour mill, Hauser & Wirth Downtown Los Angeles presents art exhibitions, events and learning activities which connect with the local community in a vibrant architectural space. The gallery is open Tue – Sun, 11 am – 6 pm

  • Seventh House

    Seventh House is a gallery dedicated to early 20th century deco, postmodern and contemporary design. The collection is on view throughout the Danziger Studio & Residence complex, inhabiting each room in the truest sense. The result is an in situ experience that invites varying design histories into a novel conversation.

  • Apparatus

    New York-based studio Apparatus has redesigned its Hollywood showroom with multiple material schemas and a range of its lighting and furniture products to evoke a feeling of "discovery" for visitors.

  • the future perfect

    The Future Perfect’s Goldwyn House, located at the base of the Hollywood Hills, presents visitors with a residential concept gallery. The home was built in 1916 by architect Arthur S. Heineman and most notably occupied by the famed movie producer, Samuel Goldwyn. The experiential and exclusive environment of old Hollywood residence and gallery in one creates a unique space to view culturally important works in a novel way.

  • Hauser & Wirth

    Occupying a former flour mill, Hauser & Wirth Downtown Los Angeles presents art exhibitions, events and learning activities which connect with the local community in a vibrant architectural space. The gallery is open Tue – Sun, 11 am – 6 pm

Architecture

  • Neutra VDL

    The Neutra VDL Studio and Residences in Los Angeles is a modernist masterpiece designed by architect Richard Neutra. Showcasing Neutra's innovative use of space, light, and natural materials, the building seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor environments, exemplifying mid-century architectural elegance.

  • Hollyhock House

    The Hollyhock House in Los Angeles is a stunning example of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural genius, designed in the early 1920s. Blending Mayan Revival and modernist elements, its intricate detailing and unique hollyhock motif create a one-of-a-kind landmark in American architecture.

  • Schindler House

    The Schindler House in West Hollywood is an iconic example of early modernist architecture, designed by architect Rudolf Schindler in 1922. Its radical open-plan design, use of industrial materials, and integration with the surrounding landscape make it a pioneering model of contemporary residential architecture.

  • Fitzpatrick-Leland House

    The Fitzpatrick-Leland House, designed by architect Rudolph Schindler in 1936, is a striking example of mid-century modern architecture in Los Angeles. Its bold geometric forms, open floor plan, and seamless connection to the landscape highlight Schindler's innovative approach to residential design.

  • disney concert hall

    The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles is an iconic performance venue renowned for its exceptional acoustics and striking design. Created by architect Frank Gehry, its stainless steel exterior and sweeping curves make it a landmark of contemporary architecture and a visual masterpiece.

  • the broad museum

    The Broad Museum in Los Angeles is a contemporary art haven, boasting a collection of over 2,000 works by renowned artists like Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, and Yayoi Kusama. Its striking architecture, featuring a unique honeycomb-like "veil" design by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, offers a breathtaking backdrop to its vibrant art displays.

  • The Getty Museum

    The Getty Museum in Los Angeles is renowned for its vast collection of art, spanning from ancient times to the present, featuring masterpieces by artists such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Designed by architect Richard Meier, the museum's stunning hilltop campus combines modernist architecture with breathtaking views, creating a harmonious blend of art, nature, and design.

  • huntington library

    The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino is a cultural treasure trove, housing an extensive collection of rare books, art, and manuscripts. Its stunning architecture, blending classical and Beaux-Arts styles, is complemented by meticulously curated gardens that provide a serene and picturesque backdrop for visitors.