Suzanne Goin of Lucques Group founded A.O.C. years ago on the concept of inspired wines by the glass with a small plates menu, which has since been mimicked worldwide. As an original, this one is unparalleled, with fashionable city crowds all day.
The city's views are not obstructed by skyscrapers. With an all day opening, this one has artsy crowds, cool cocktails, a tiny pool, and seasonal yoga for those feeling fit. All under gothic, art deco architecture.
Serving doughnuts and fried chicken alike, the fun flavors like horchata twist with dulce de leche and blueberry lemon are as pretty to eat as they are for Instagram.
A legendary speakeasy bar which gets you through the barber shop into a strong drink focused nightlife haunt, which gets crowded by night. Fully functional haircuts up front too!
A historical and underrated functional office building where you can wander the lobby and main floor. Romanesque exterior, gothic architecture, a Victorian court, open cage elevators, marble stairs, and ornate iron railings.
A French bistro with delicious bites and strong drinks located in the historic NABISCO building, occupying the space that used to be the National Biscuit Company.
A communal snacking spot, this deli-restaurant serves artistic sandwiches and inventive plates in an intimate and warm environment, a distinct find in a crowded West Hollywood area.
Funny thing here is that Townhouse is already a bar in Venice’s hipster town. However, in the basement is yet another bar in a bar! One of the oldest bars in Venice, this was a real speakeasy in 1915. For that alone, it merits a visit.
Fine dining for breakfast and lunch? Jordan Kahn's artistic plating and gastronomy will leave you spellbound waiting for more from the master of deconstructed cuisine.
A vibrant lounge spot with a sultry ambiance, inventive drinks, an array of interiors for selfies and sumptuous snacks that could substitute for dinner.
Pardon the profanity! After a famous food truck, Alvin Cailin, started a slowly growing chain of bacon and egg meals. Inside Grand Central Market is their flagship.
One of the oldest bars in Hollywood, off the starry Walk of Fame, next to the Art Deco themed Pantages Theater, with vintage artwork and murals of the stars by Al Hirschfeld.
A 1970s inspired speakeasy bar that you enter through the refrigerator. With live music, a backyard barbeque, roller skates and neon clothed crowds, this is for retro lovers.
Secretly located at the bottom of the Century Tower, right off of the Avenue of the Stars, the priciest condo building in California. This is modern American cooking at its best.
Top notch Italian food from tasty pastas to hearty pizzas in a minimalistic interior, with a secret wine bar tucked in the back. Plus they serve brunch too.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum out west. With gleaming architecture and seasonal exhibits, it features film and concert series.
A rum based speakeasy in Hollywood, this one makes things swanky. With vintage dressed patrons and a focus on rums, the literal translation of The Discharge will be sure to knock you out of your timezone, with a hint of the Dominican.
A funky ice cream store with wild flavors, quirky quotes in neon lighting on plaid walls, and the most social media friendly colors of soft serve you've seen!
An artist's dream, this hotel is designed by Thierry Gaugain, and is six stories above Hollywood's tourist traps but secluded enough to enjoy them from a perched spot.
Sit amongst the colorful furniture and look at the sprawl of Hollywood tourists and views from far above. Cute ambiance with nice cocktails and snacks.
A vintage Hollywood charm speakeasy behind door 1902 inside a restored Victorian home with a dark ambiance, red velvet curtains, a garden style patio and fireplaces for light. Adhere to the classy dresscode.
Mario Batali's fancy outpost with white tablecloths, fashionably dressed gentry, and a Mozzarella Bar serving imported mozzarella and ricotta and cream-filled burrata.
A Bohemian style boutique hotel which is a quiet sanctuary in the bustle of LA. With sensual interiors, amenities and luscious decor, it is for romantics, pleasure seekers or those intrigued by classic charm.
A hidden treasure of Los Angeles, the heated saltwater pool is literally therapy. Relaxation by day and party by night, you can even order drinks while you inhale the magic of LA.
Plant-based cuisine paired with organic wines by acclaimed Chef Matthew Kenney. A romantic candle dipped and dim lit indoor ambiance with a radiantly lit outdoor patio.
A nightclub concept of a whimsical fantasy world with characters from a story. Think modern mermaids, peacock poppies, garden gypsies, human animals and more.
From breakfasts to brunches to happy hours to drinks, this casual plant based organic vegan eatery has it all! Delicious bites of our classic favorites, for everyone to savor.
A new stage in Peruvian cuisine with lush green ambiance and a beautiful crowd, Chef Ricardo Zarate has named his restaurant after his mother, serving Californian-Peruvian cuisine.
A whimsical hotel with an eclectic, artsy vibe. Interiors by Philippe Starck ensure you are surprised on every floor, at every corner of your room and in the impressive lobby.
Portland based ice creamery has the most whimsical of flavors splattered across LA! Go quirky with ice cream flavors like mashed potato, turkey, black truffle and foie gras!
True to many monstrous dessert appetites, this team has made-to-order and customizable macaron ice cream sandwiches and was first to discover the etched logo take-home glass jars (which can be brought back for refills!).
A simple and crowded little spot with Michelin quality detailing in its Chinese food, with a stew of riblets, glass noodles, decadent and delicate dumplings and much more!
Matcha lovers look no further, this spot in downtown has the finest matcha and green tea from Japan. Try their array of teas, smoothies or iconic soft serve ice cream!
A funky, vibrant and Philip Stark designed restaurant that transforms into a lounge, dessert bar and quirky shopping destination for interiors, all in a dark and eclectic ambiance.
The coolest collection of contemporary art by the likes of Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Keith Harring and more, all under one roof in a modern architecture set up.
With a peculiarly hysterical name, this place has it all for breakfast through an early dinner: Californina cuisinse with European influences, baked goods, specialty coffee, craft cocktails and delicious bites.
A converted electric plant in the basement of the Higgins Building, this one is complete with vintage hardware, a formal dress code and a multi-purpose space.
The Getty Center is an expansive art museum and architecturally stunning outdoor space with Western Art from the Middle Ages. The Central Garden is awe-inspiring.
A famed brunch and breakfast spot, with indoor and outdoor seating. In summers, it is a watering hole for the city's glitterati with lunch, dinner and live jazz performances.
Behind the guarded door of Cole’s you’ll find a discrete, dark spot with a swooping chandelier and the musky scent of cologne clad influential folks. Strong cocktails are on point, because if alcohol was illegal, you need that drink to be strong.
A sky high urban rooftop at the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, with a small square pool, gothic architecture, and seasonal events and music with drinks.
Loud, brash and artsy, this is a love or hate beach. With the iconic Muscle Beach filled with aspirant bodybuilders, the graffiti and sand are a fun mix.
Make sure you are hungry as a wolf and with a camera to eat Marcel Vigneron's typical LA food, inspired from the cultural melting pot and whimsically presented on a plate.