Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great Italian food in an industrial space. New and hot, so make a reservation ahead of time or get there early and order from the bar.
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlGreat Italian food in an industrial space. New and hot, so make a reservation ahead of time or get there early and order from the bar.
Church & State LA
1850 Industrial StA great French bistro and bar located in the building.
Blue Bottle Coffee
582 Mateo StHipster coffee heaven.
Bar 107
118 W 4th StThe puffy tacos are the best!
Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd StAmazing sushi. Great lunch specials too.
Sushi Komasa
351 E 2nd StAnother sushi favorite
Curry House Japanese Curry & Spaghetti
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StGood reliable spot for lunch or dinner
Perch
448 S Hill StGreat views and drinks
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StGreat view
King Taco # 10
2020 W Pico BlvdGreat Tacos
Everything Else
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StExcellent organic cafe - great for breakfast or lunch
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveNYC in LA
Cafe Societe
1820 Industrial StCafe
Farmer Boys
2205 17th StLate night food
Urban Radish
Grocery store across the street
Drinks & Nightlife
The Varnish
118 E 6th StSpeakeasy with finely crafted cocktails
Caña Rum Bar
714 West Olympic BoulevardGreat cocktails with outdoor seating
Tony's Saloon
2017 E 7th StPool, pong, and cocktails
Shopping
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StExcellent food, one of my favorites downtown
Pizzanista!
2019 E 7th StLocal slice of pie