NATIVE KNOWLEDGE
BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
FAST AS YOU CAN
This LA Local’s Week Includes Tacos, Hikes and Whiskey Sours
EXPERT: Marlene Garcia CREDENTIALS: Catering Sales Manager at Hotel Angeleno
MONDAY ¢ For me, the best way to start a new week is to start off my Monday with a good breakfast. Gjusta in Venice has some of my favorite breakfast options such as their avocado toast. Once I get home from work, I like to go for a run around my neighborhood and enjoy some fresh air. gjusta.com TUESDAY
¢ I like to take part in celebrating Taco
Tuesday. If I’m not in the mood to cook at home, Mercado in Los Angeles by the Beverly Grove is my go-to. cocinasycalaveras.com WEDNESDAY ¢ There is nothing like a mid-week hike. The Culver City Stairs (Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook) is a short but active hike up a steep set of stairs. Once you reach the top, you’ll enjoy peaceful views of Los Angeles. THURSDAY ¢ Sage Bistro in Culver City is my favorite vegan restaurant. It offers some of the best
plant-based cuisine as well as a 1,500-squarefoot beer garden. sageveganbistro.com FRIDAY ¢ My cocktail of choice is a whiskey sour and Bigfoot Lodge West in Culver City never disappoints! You can also enjoy happy hour every day of the week from 5-9 p.m. as well as listen to the tunes from local artists. SATURDAY ¢ Scopa Italian Roots in Venice is one of my favorite American Italian restaurants. Not only is their atmosphere great, but so is their selection of craft cocktails. My favorite dishes are their Ricotta Crostini and their rigatoni pasta. scopaitalianroots.com SUNDAY ¢ I am always up for a fun Sunday brunch with friends to wrap up the weekend. The Overland Cafe is known for their unlimited Champagne brunch and their fun atmosphere. theoverlandcafe.com
“My cocktail of choice is a whiskey sour and Bigfoot West in Culver City never disappoints!”
HOTEL ANGELENO 170 N Church Ln Los Angeles, CA 90049 310.476.6411 www.hotelangeleno.com
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