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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE LOS ANGELES NOTABLES TELL WHY THEY LOVE WHERE THEY LIVE

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Alexandre Renoir: Reections of My Great-Grandfather, Pierre-Auguste Renoir On View October 13th through November 10, 2012

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where Los Angeles 10.12 the guide 66 DINING

Restaurants by cuisine and neighborhood

88 ENTERTAINMENT

Special events, sports and performing arts

90 ATTRACTIONS + MUSEUMS Sights, parks, studio tours and exhibitions

95 SHOPPING

The best in retail destinations

97 SPAS

Top spots for beauty and relaxation

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Hottest clubs, lounges and bars

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Popular sites from Malibu to Long Beach

103 TOURS + TRANSPORT Getting out, getting around

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12 Dining Osteria Drago delights Nobu’s new digs FigOly’s downtown debut

20 Local Perspective L.A. notables tell what they do, why they love the city and where you might meet them. BY KATIE MCCARTHY

14 Shopping Madison t boutique for teens Burning Torch lights up Venice

62 It’s Personal Some of the hottest chefs have left their posts at established restaurants to cook at their own more personal dining concepts. BY ROGER GRODY

16 Nightlife The Bungalow’s homey vibe In the mix at Casa del Mar

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR HOT DATES Halloween Horror Nights Q+A Ashley Madekwe 30 THINGS WE LOVE

ON THE COVER Michael Ritchie, artistic director and CEO of Center Theatre Group. Photo by Dale Berman. See the feature on page 20.

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Michael Ritchie, CEO and artistic director of L.A.’s Center Theatre Group, has been a performing-arts tastemaker for decades. But I might be more intrigued by his taste in diners ever since we spoke for Local Perspective (p. 20) and he mentioned his affinity for the Police Revolver & Athletic Club Cafe in Elysian Park—where, he so gleefully noted, your meal comes with a side of gunshot noises from the nearby firing range. After five years of interviewing people about their favorite L.A. hot spots, I thought I had heard ‘em all. Ritchie’s left-field pick inspired me to ask my colleagues about their favorite L.A. oddities. “Tiki Ti in Los Feliz,” said Web editor Christina Xenos. “Because you get to yell ‘Toro, toro, toro!’ when people order the Blood & Sand. And Neptune’s Net in Malibu for plates of oysters, a great beer selection and to hang out with all the bikers.”

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OCT. 5–7, 12–14, 18–21, 25–28, 31 DARK HARBOR Mazes, live music, food, drinks and a few hair-raising surprises await at the Queen Mary Ship & Seaport in Long Beach during this annual scare fest. The famed ship receives a macabre makeover for the event, complete with 160 monsters and 20-foot-tall flames. p. 92 OCT. 10–11 MADONNA For 20 years, this pop icon has maintained a strong presence in the film and music industries. She completes her international tour at Staples Center downtown, performing a collection of classic fan favorites as well as tracks off her most recent album, MDNA. p. 90 OCT. 11–14 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE The production of Oliver Knussen’s one-act opera combines live images with author and illustrator Maurice Sendak’s iconic artwork. Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Philharmonic bring the 20th-century musical fantasy to life at Walt Disney Concert Hall downtown. p. 90

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood features zombies inspired

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Dead Men Walking Nightmares become reality at Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual Halloween Horror Nights, with themed shows, scare zones and fright-filled mazes. This year, zombies from AMC’s original series The Walking Dead invade a new maze set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, one that extends through the Terror Tram that patrols the famous Universal back lot. John Murdy, creative director at the Universal City theme park, says the experience was designed for guests to feel as though they’re walking in the footsteps of the show’s characters. Additional haunts include terrifying transformations for Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride, Jurassic Park—In the Dark, Transformers: The Ride—3D and The Simpsons Ride, and a roast of infamous guest stars in the parody show Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure. p. 92 NEARBY Soak in moviemaking magic on the Warner Bros. VIP Studio Tour (p. 93) in Burbank. Or head to Studio City for some of L.A.’s most acclaimed sushi bars, including Asanebo (p. 74), Katsu-ya (p. 74) and Kiwami (818.763.3910).

Find lively nightspots such as Saddle Ranch Chop House (ride the mechanical bull!) at Universal CityWalk (p. 92)

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OCT. 19–22 HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL The annual moviemaking event bridges the gap between established industry professionals and the global creative community with showings of features, documentaries and shorts at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood. Excellence in front of and behind the camera is recognized at the Film Awards and Discovery Awards. p. 88 OCT. 27 DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS The vibrant Mexican tradition is celebrated at Hollywood Forever Cemetery with dancers, food and craft vendors, a lively procession and more than 100 elaborately decorated altars. Live music is provided by bands including Ozomatli. p. 88 OCT. 31 WEST HOLLYWOOD COSTUME CARNAVALE Santa Monica Boulevard shuts down from La Cienega to Robertson boulevards to accommodate thousands of Halloween revelers in their most eccentric costume creations. Live entertainment, food vendors, pumpkin-carving contests and children’s activities fill the week leading up to the event. p. 88 ALL MONTH THE BOOK OF MORMON Two idealistic Mormon missionaries are sent to Uganda to spread the word with the local people in this nine-time Tony Award-winning musical from the creators of South Park and Avenue Q. The hit production continues its engagement at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. p. 88 HERE FOR THE WEEKEND? Go to WhereLA.com for our Weekend Roundup, where you can get the lowdown on the coolest festivals, performing arts events, dining promotions and more.

Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle established Universal City on 230 acres of land that had been a chicken ranch. The city has not had a resident for more than 20 years. p. 92

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The best in dining, shopping and nightlife

» DINING Drago Does It Again Osteria Drago, the newest addition to Celestino Drago’s dining empire, brings an inventive new menu and sharply redesigned interior to the former Il Sole space on Sunset Boulevard. Chef Drago, a Sicilian native, helped develop L.A.’s Italian cuisine scene with Santa Monica’s Drago Ristorante, Beverly Hills’ Il Pastaio and Enoteca Drago and downtown’s Drago Centro. Osteria Drago boasts a selection of classic Drago dishes mixed with more contemporary offerings from executive chef Evan Gotanda such as pappardelle with roasted pheasant and morel mushrooms, and grilled ahi tuna with salsa verde and eggplant caviar.

An extensive wine list contains a carefully curated selection of Italian and international bottles, in addition to craft beers and traditional herbal spirits. (Pictured: carrot risotto with chard and oregano.) 8741 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.1182

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Nobu Malibu

NOBU-TIFUL Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is known worldwide for his Nobu and Matsuhisa restaurants, which delight diners in 21 cities with Peruvian-influenced Japanese cuisine. Nobu Malibu, which opened in 1999 at the Malibu Country Mart, has just relocated to a stylish new spot right on the sand. The restaurant’s new digs feature ocean views from almost any seat, plus an outdoor lounge and a discreet private room accessed through an indoor Japanese garden. Floorto-ceiling windows border a 14-seat bar that serves martinis, wine, beer and sake. In addition to sushi and sashimi, the menu also offers the raw fish specialty tiradito as well as ceviche “Nobu Style” and chef Matsuhisa’s signature black cod with miso. Executive chef Gregorio Stephenson added his own touches, such as rib eye with truffle butter sauce and Kobe beef with crispy shiitake mushrooms. 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.9140

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When Fig Met Oly The newly redesigned Luxe City Center Hotel downtown comes complete with a new dining concept: FigOly, serving contemporary California cuisine highlighted with Northern Italian influences and seasonal ingredients from executive chef Alex Reznik of Bravo’s Top Chef fame. On the menu, find dishes such as warm buffalo mozzarella topped with macerated strawberries, black pepper and mâche, and Piedmontese pasta tagarin made with the kitchen’s vintage

Rosito Bisani pasta machine, as well as a raw bar and house-made charcuterie.

An outdoor terrace called FigOly Al Fresco offers an exclusive menu of items from a wood-burning oven. To drink, try a farmers market–inspired cocktail from bar chef Matthew Biancaniello, or a bottle from the cellar’s “50 Under 50” list—more than 50 wines from the around the world priced at less than $50. 1020 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.743.7600

Mama Mia cocktail at FigOly downtown

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When Madison Palisades, one of seven high-end Madison boutiques in L.A. County, moved to a new spot down the street, husband-and-wife owners Mark and Emily Goldstein decided to introduce a brand-new concept in the open space. Inspired by the Goldsteins’ 13-year-old daughter, Jordan, Madison t is an orange polka-dot-themed boutique that caters to the teen and tween sets. The 1,000-square-foot shop offers brands already adored by fashion-forward grown-ups including Alice + Olivia, Brandy Melville, J Brand, P.J. Salvage, Splendid, Equipment, Wildfox Couture and Aviator Nation.

Madison t may tout teen-friendly fashions, but some price tags might be greater than a couple weeks’ worth of allowance; tees are less than $100, and dresses run from $100 to $200. 1017 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades, 310.454.5087

Burning Torch in Venice

Burning Torch, a luxury lifestyle brand based in L.A., has settled on Venice’s Abbot Kinney Boulevard with its first flagship store. Keeping with the brand’s up-cycle philosophy, the boutique features a collection using recycled vintage elements and a design based on ecoconscious fundamentals. Shop for sportswear and jewelry plus one-of-a-kind pieces and period finds: vintage sunglasses, Victorian fine jewelry, midcentury furnishings and more. Everything in the boutique is available for purchase, from antique furniture to wall tapestries. Founder and designer Karyn Craven says, “It is our intention that this will be a place to gather, to enjoy and to find that special treasure.” Like many of Burning Torch’s wares, the boutique’s space has a history: It was once VIP Boxing of Venice, where Muhammad Ali trained, before it transformed into the residence and recording studio of Lee Michaels of Jefferson Airplane fame. 1627 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.399.1920 14 WHERELA.COM

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The Bungalow in Santa Monica

» NIGHTLIFE Bungalow Nights At nighttime scene The Bungalow at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, guests meet, socialize and sip refreshing cocktails while lounging on oversize couches. The new venue envisioned by Brent Bolthouse was designed with a more relaxed vibe than the hospitality guru’s previous Hollywood hot spots (including Hyde and Trousdale). The Bungalow’s interior boasts rustic designs inspired by Baja California and seaside cottages, while its exterior offers expansive ocean views. Find lush gardens, patio and deck space, a game room and private meeting rooms. For hungry patrons, the Bungalow offers an exclusive menu designed by chef Ray Garcia and provided by the Fairmont’s Fig Restaurant. 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.899.8530

San Pedro cocktail at Casa del Mar hotel in Santa Monica

CASA COCKTAILS Things are shaking up at Santa Monica hotel Casa del Mar. Every Tuesday through Friday from 6–11 pm, check out the new Market Fresh Mixology Program, held in the hotel’s Lobby Lounge. There, mixologists prepare a menu of innovative cocktails made with ingredients direct from the Santa Monica Farmers Market.

Learn about the variety of spirits used to make classic and creative cocktails—and how to make them at home. Patrons are

encouraged to interact with the mixologists, who can customize drinks based on personal taste. Aidan Demarest, Casa del Mar’s lead mixologist, began his journey to mixology mastery as the opening general manager of downtown’s Seven Grand; he has helped open several successful cocktail lounges, including the Edison and the Spare Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, 310.581.5533

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JENNIFER Z Is it true that producers wanted your character on Revenge to have a Jamaican accent?

[Creator] Mike Kelley wrote the part with me in mind, but the network wanted the character to have an American accent. [Director and producer] Phillip [Noyce] then had me try out all sorts of accents, and his favorite was Jamaican. I sounded like Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid! Luckily Mike loves me as a Brit, and we got to go with my regular accent.

Revenge is one of the most popular shows on the air right now. What do fans most want to know about your character?

They want to know what happened to Emily and Ashley’s friendship, and so do I. Ashley is doing the best she can to claw her way to the top of the social ladder. I would love to find out how this girl from Croydon, England, came to be living in the Hamptons. I hope it’s something dark and juicy.

» Q+A STYLE AND SENSE Ashley Madekwe, 30, describes herself as having “more shoes than sense.” The actress might be accomplished in the Louboutin department—in fact, she writes a fashion blog, Ring My Bell, in her spare time—but she wouldn’t be as successful as she is without having serious entertainment-industry smarts. The U.K.-born Madekwe (that’s mah-deck-way), who graduated from London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, stars as Ashley Davenport on ABC’s hit Revenge, now in its second season. She made the official move to Hollywood only a year ago with her new husband, actor Iddo Goldberg, but she’s a veteran of the small and large screens thanks to starmaking roles on Showtime’s Secret Diary of a Call Girl and the film How to Lose Friends and Alienate People. —Jessica Radloff

What was your first impression of L.A.?

Well, it wasn’t exactly the best. I got into a car accident not even a half-mile from the airport! Thank goodness I was OK. Congratulations on your summer wedding! David Schwimmer was in attendance.

Were you a huge Friends fan?

Yes! And I don’t trust anybody who didn’t like Friends.

[Laughs.] They wouldn’t be in my life if they didn’t watch it.

Revenge films in Manhattan Beach. Have you had a chance to explore the area?

I love it there! It has a very holiday vibe with all the boutiques and cafes. We film at a lot of the beaches in L.A., too, and try

to re-create [the Hamptons], especially in Marina del Rey.

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You’re quite the fashionista.

Tell me about a recent splurge.

I waste so much money on clothes and shoes! I am not afraid to treat myself when I get a job. [Laughs.] My biggest splurge was a fantastic Balenciaga motorcycle black leather jacket. Everybody that has one looks so chic, so I bought myself one for Christmas!

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What are your other favorite places to shop?

I love shopping at the vintage market on Fairfax and Melrose every Sunday. I also go to Maxfield.

When you and Iddo have a free night, what restaurants do you frequent?

We really like Cecconi’s. It’s very European in there, the food is really yummy, and it’s so glamorous. We also like going to the Chateau Marmont.

It’s old Hollywood.

What about when you get together with girlfriends?

I like The Little Door. It’s really cute and very French. There’s a place called Grub that does very decadent breakfast sandwiches. They make French toast out of croissants and put maple bacon in them.

DETAILS Balenciaga 8670 Melrose Ave., L.A., 310.854.0557 Cecconi’s 8764 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.432.2000 Chateau Marmont 8221 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.656.1010 Grub 911 Seward St., Hollywood, 323.461.3663 The Little Door 8164 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.951.1210 Maxfield 8825 Melrose Ave., L.A., 310.274.8800

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WHETHER THEY COMMAND STAGE SHOWS OR FASHION SHOWS, WIELD A HAND MIXER OR A HAIRDRYER, THESE L.A. PLAYERS ARE AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME. HEREWITH, THE BRAINS BEHIND L.A.'S HOTTEST SPOTS TELL WHAT THEY DO, WHY THEY DO IT HERE AND WHERE YOU MIGHT MEET THEM. by KATIE McCARTHY /// photographs by DALE BERMAN

Michael Ritchie Artistic director/ceo, center theAtre Group "Honestly, the people," answers Michael Ritchie, CEO and artistic director of one of the nation's most prominent theaters, of why he was drawn to the world of the stage. "Theater people are a tribe, with history, customs, language and purpose, all of which struck a visceral chord with me." The creative and business head of the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum downtown, as well as Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, has worked for more than seven years to import blockbuster productions to L.A. as well as launch world premieres.

After a day overseeing a new play or musical, the Massachusetts native might look for under-theradar restaurants, including one with an unusual soundtrack.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS i have been lucky enough to have worked consistently, in a field that lacks consistency, for the past 40 years. i have worked at dozens of theaters, on hundreds of productions, with thousands of people. every experience has

been unique, but constantly entertaining. i have even—or maybe especially!—loved the shows that have failed.

WHY L.A.? L.A. is the entertainment capital of the world. there is an incredible energy to this city, driven in large part by the great human creative energy that exists here—for film, television, music, visual arts and theater.

TYPICAL DAY Most days start with reading a play and answering emails. After that, i head to the office, where it can be any combination of meetings on advertising, fundraising lunches, casting sessions, conversations with actors or directors about potential or upcoming projects. there are design meetings, budgets to plan and manage, rehearsals to attend. We work with a lot of partners, either other institutional theaters across the country or with commercial producers from Broadway. Lots of emails and phone calls, casual meetings. At night there are shows to attend or donor events.

L.A. MOMENT i still remember

MUST-SEE L.A. i am lucky

my first trip to Los Angeles, with my wife. she and her family were quite close with actor roddy Mcdowall. roddy invited us over for dinner; he regularly hosted 10 to 12 people from all walks of life. i ended up seated between Maureen o’hara and dennis hopper, who between them had worked on some of the most interesting films of the last 40 years. i am sure that i did little more than mutter an occasional phrase or two, because i was spellbound by listening to the stories, remembrances and gossip that those two exchanged.

enough to live within walking distance of Griffith Park, an amazing oasis in a city this size, and one that offers some of the most beautiful walks and views i have ever seen.

LOCAL FAVES i have made a real effort to find the smaller, out-of-the-way restaurants. i love the coffee shop at the Police Athletic Club. the firing range is next door and your meal is punctuated with the sound of gunshots! Carnival in the Valley has great Lebanese food. Polka in eagle rock has an outstanding kielbasa platter. The Apple Pan for the best burger in town, Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles—there is an endless list of joints that are worth visiting.

OFF-TIME HOBBY rollerblading. i’m kidding.

Ahmanson Theatre/Mark Taper Forum 135 n. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 The Apple Pan 10801 W. pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.475.3585 Carnival Restaurant 4356 Woodman Ave., sherman oaks, 818.784.3469 Griffith Park 4730 crystal springs drive, L.A., 323.913.4688 Kirk Douglas Theatre 9820 Washington Blvd., culver city, 213.628.2772 Los Angeles Police Revolver & Athletic Club Cafe 1880 Academy drive, elysian park, 323.221.5222 Polka Polish Restaurant 4112 Verdugo road, eagle rock, 323.255.7887 Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles 1514 n. Gower st., hollywood, 323.466.7453

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JULIAN COX

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If you order a drink at any restaurant where Julian Cox helms the cocktail program—Sotto, Short Order, Picca, Playa and Rivera included—you can be assured that your beverage will be as memorable as any dish on the menu.

Bartender Cox is one of the mixmasters who spearheaded L.A.'s cocktail renaissance by shaking up L.A.'s best restaurants with carefully crafted sips worth savoring.

"I wanted to make good drinks and make people happy; it was something L.A. needed," says Cox.

some other handpicked bartenders to wear during a master dinner with Chivas. This happened just before we went off to embark on our own projects and make names for ourselves.

LOCAL FAVES Go to Manhattan Beach, and M.B. Post from chef David LeFevre. I love restaurants—Providence, for special occasions—as well as running in Griffith Park; shopping on Melrose Avenue; barhopping downtown at Bar & Kitchen and The Varnish.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Winning StarChefs 2010, winning the Domaine Select Roadshow National Competition in New York, which yielded a trip to France, and the James Beard recognition for the bar program at Rivera.

MUST-SEE L.A. LACMA. It's fun, and you can see the different exhibits and chill at Ray's and Stark Bar. If you can't tell, I'm obsessed with food.

OFF-TIME HOBBY Going to the movies, playing basketball.

WHY L.A.? People are fun here, and more and more people are getting into food and cocktails. Other cities seem to have cultures where people have had an understanding of an exciting dining scene, while in L.A., it's just getting started.

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TYPICAL DAY It starts with training in the morning. After that, I go to one of the restaurants to train the bar staff and take care of administrative work.

At the end of the day, I jump behind the bar at one of the other restaurants to serve drinks and do what I love. Ultimately, each day usually involves a trip to two to four different restaurants.

L.A. MOMENT Back in 2009, Chivas Regal, a Scotch whisky brand, purchased kilts for me and

Bar & Kitchen 819 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.784.3048 Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, L.A., 213.473.0800 Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6000 M.B. Post 1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5405 Picca 9575 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.277.0133 Playa 7360 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.933.5300 Providence 5955 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.460.4170 Ray's and Stark Bar 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6180 Rivera 1050 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.749.1460 Short Order Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.761.7970 Sotto 9575 W. Pico Blvd., L.A., 310.277.0210 The Varnish 118 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.622.9999

At 30, Jenni Kayne, born and bred in Beverly Hills, is one of L.A.'s brightest young fashion talents.

Says the designer, who launched her label at the tender age of 19, "I've loved fashion since I was a little girl. My mom took me to my first fashion show, and I have loved it ever since." Her eponymous label of breezy, California-chic sportswear has been worn by fashionistas including Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as well as the Jessicas (Biel and Alba). You might find the designer flitting between the Jenni Kayne flagship boutiques in West Hollywood and her newest at the Brentwood Country Mart— where, as it turns out, she also enjoys spending her free time.

coming a member of the CFDA (the Council of Fashion Designers of America) and opening my stores in West Hollywood and the Brentwood Country Mart.

not working, and I try to take some time for myself when I can squeeze it in. On the weekends I like going to the Brentwood Country Mart with my family, eating at Farmshop, shopping at Poppy for the kids, playing in the courtyard, and getting ice cream at Sweet Rose Creamery.

Escuela is great for an early dinner with my daughter Ripley and Tanner or a mellow girls' night. Richard and I like sitting at the mozzarella bar at Mozza.

WHY L.A.? Growing up and

MUST-SEE L.A. The beach.

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living in L.A. has been really inspiring for my collections—from the landscape to the weather, I love it all.

TYPICAL DAY Wake up with kids, do Pilates or a family walk, take my son Tanner to school, go to my office, come home and garden with my family, eat at home and go to bed!

L.A. MOMENT My favorite L.A. moment is anytime I'm home, hanging out with my husband and our two kids.

LOCAL FAVES I like to hang out with my husband and my kids as much as I can when I'm

OFF-TIME HOBBY I love doing interiors. I designed both of my stores and our house and I love it.

Brentwood Country Mart 225 26th St., Santa Monica, brentwoodcountrymart.com Escuela Taquería 308 N. Stanley Ave., L.A., 323.939.8226 Farmshop 225 26th St., Santa Monica, 310.566.2400 Jenni Kayne 614 N. Almont Drive, West Hollywood, 310.860.0123 Osteria Mozza 6602 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.0100 Poppy Store 225 26th St., Santa Monica, 310.260.4777 Sweet Rose Creamery 225 26th St., Santa Monica, 310.260.2663

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john terzian Founder/PrinciPal, H.Wood.GrouP "This career allows me to look at a space as a blank canvas and turn it into a work of art for people to gather and enjoy themselves," says John Terzian. Indeed, as owner and operator of the tastemaking H.Wood.Group, Terzian has whipped up such superstylish and popular nightspots as the new Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood and Shorebar in Santa Monica. Terzian says he loves offering "a way for people to escape their everyday life and destress for a few hours." His own favorite escapes in L.A. include junk-food eateries, vintage markets and fine art institutions.

CAREER HIGHLIGHT recently, i cemented my presence on the Westside by taking over a dive bar in Santa Monica, and with the right design and event programming turned it into a craft cocktail mixology spot called Shorebar.

WHY L.A.? My family and close friends are the most important thing in the world to me. They are the base of my career, so i would not be in this position today without them. almost all of them live in l.a.

TYPICAL DAY i'm up by 8 am handling all of the business side, usually with my partners Brian and adam. By mid-afternoon i'm in meetings recapping the positives and negatives of the previous week of business.

By late afternoon i am meeting predominantly with people geared toward the marketing and branding of the business. Then have either a dinner or event to

attend, and then by 9 pm i am at one of the venues overseeing it.

L.A. MOMENT There were times very, very early on when i had one of the most successful clubs in l.a., but could barely afford to go to lunch or dinner. i would be invited to elaborate dinners and would keep having to make excuses about why i could not attend. it was just a very ironic period in time.

in West Hollywood. i shop maybe once a year, and when i do it's at Varvatos, Barneys or vintage shops. other favorite spots include the Fairfax High flea market.

MUST-SEE L.A. The Getty Villa offers a cultural overview of the architecture, sculptures and theaters of ancient Greece and rome.

OFF-TIME HOBBY i tend to LOCAL FAVES i spend most days, and often dinners, at Chateau Marmont, as it is the best place to dine alfresco with friends. My other favorite eating places are Apple Pan, Henry's Tacos and Hunan Cafe

visit art galleries, enjoy scenic views by the beach and stay active by playing basketball.

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Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.276.4400 Bootsy Bellows 9229 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.7500 Chateau Marmont 8221 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.656.1010 Getty Villa 17985 Pacific coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.440.7300 Henry's Tacos 11401 Moorpark St., Studio city, 818.769.0343 Hunan Cafe 7986 Sunset Blvd., l.a., 323.822.1208 John Varvatos 8800 Melrose ave., West Hollywood, 310.859.2791; more locations, johnvarvatos.com Melrose Trading Post (Fairfax High School) 7850 Melrose ave., l.a., 323.655.7679 Shorebar 112 W. channel road, Santa Monica, 310.429.1851

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ALLI WEBB FOUNDER, DRYBAR Hairstylist extraordinaire Alli Webb flaunts sleek, bouncy hair any woman would envy, but she says this wasn't always the case. "From a very young age, I loved having my frizzy locks blown out in a salon and the finished and polished look and feel that goes along with it," she remembers.

Webb founded the Brentwood blowout salon Drybar to make her favorite beauty ritual accessible (and affordable) to L.A. women, and in a few short years it has grown to a national chain with six locations in Los Angeles County and 10 others in the U.S. The mane maven, who has "dreamed about" her winning business idea since she was a child, says, "I finally gave up on waiting for someone else to do it and did it myself."

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I'd have to say Drybar is without question the highlight of my career, you might even say my life! I've had some really fun jobs preDrybar. I worked for Rogers & Cowan Publicity for a little while in the music department. I was lucky enough to meet some amazing artists such as Paul McCartney, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and many more.

WHY L.A.? It's such a perfect city for Drybar because every type of woman lives here: stayat-home moms, executives, working moms, teens, tweens, you name it. The diversity is something I find very inspiring.

TYPICAL DAY I spend a lot of time traveling from shop to shop to make sure everything is running smoothly. I also take frequent trips to New York City

to check up on our East Coast shops.

L.A. MOMENT Well, my kids love to go to the Santa Monica Pier—it’s a little tourist-y, but it's so fun for the kids. We took my boys a few years ago and it was the first time my little one, Kit, ever went on a Ferris wheel! He was a little—OK, extremely—freaked out, but wanted to go again and again.

LOCAL FAVES I have spent a lot of time and money on Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood— there are so many great shops all up and down the street. Kitson is always fun for a quick pick-meup, and of course you can't go wrong at Intermix. Osteria Mozza is one of my favorite restaurants in L.A. They have the most

incredible rib eye bistecca rubbed with some kind of brown sugar magic concocted by owners Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali. The Soho House has also become a new favorite. I recently joined and really love the aesthetic, and they have a great kids' club—major bonus. My husband and I love to take the kids to the Annenberg Beach House. It has a fantastic pool and is right on the beach, which I love. Tavern, across from our Brentwood Drybar, is one of my favorite brunch spots.

MUST-SEE L.A. Going on hikes is a great activity in L.A. I have spent a lot of time trekking up Sullivan Canyon.

OFF-TIME HOBBY Does shopping count as a hobby? I also really enjoy being outdoors. I

walk almost three miles every day—it’s my perfect way to jump-start the day!

Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica, 310.458.4904 Drybar 11677 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 877.379.2279; more locations, thedrybar.com Intermix 110 N. Robertson Blvd., L.A., 310.860.0113 Kitson 115 S. Robertson Blvd., L.A., 310.859.2652 Osteria Mozza 6602 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.0100 Pacific Park (Santa Monica Pier) 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 310.260.8744 Soho House 9200 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.432.9200 Sullivan Canyon 1640 Old Oak Road, L.A. Tavern 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.806.6464

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candace nelson founder, sprinkles cupcakes and sprinkles ice cream When Beverly Hills desserts diva Candace Nelson sets up shop, Angelenos (sugar) rush to sample her sweet treats. Patrons have lined up around the block at Sprinkles Cupcakes since it opened in 2005 (there are now nine other locations in the U.S.), and the recent launch of its so-called Cupcake ATM made national news. Sprinkles Ice Cream just opened next door to the Beverly Hills cupcake shop. Nelson, a judge on the Food Network's cupcake Wars and a former investment banker, says, "Dessert should be a daily indulgence."

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after opening, we received a call from The Oprah Winfrey Show asking if we could provide cupcakes for the studio audience the following morning. oprah had received our cupcakes from Barbra streisand and wanted to feature them! needless to say, we said, "Yes!"

WHY L.A.? los angeles is a city that fosters innovation and welcomes new ideas. sprinkles was the world's first cupcake-only bakery. since then, we have launched the world’s first cupcake aTm, the world’s first cupcake truck—the Sprinklesmobile—and our brand new ice cream shop! angelenos have welcomed every one of our sweet innovations.

TYPICAL DAY When i’m on the set of food network’s Cupcake Wars serving as a judge, i am on set all day tasting cupcake creations by bakers from all over the country. However, most days are spent managing the marketing and pr for sprinkles, partnering with celebs on new charitable cupcakes and creating new flavors for sprinkles cupcakes and ice cream. L.A. MOMENT We have a policy at sprinkles that customers must show their id when paying with credit card. i remember seeing our cashier ask a man to produce his id for cupcakes. The store fell silent and all eyes turned to the customer— keanu reeves. He was very gracious!

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LOCAL FAVES Curve on Robertson is my favorite boutique in the city. I have been shopping here for a decade and it never disappoints. The staff is amazing and the racks are always stocked and perfectly edited with edgy yet wearable pieces.

Sugarfish—the sushi at chef Nozawa's sushi concept is completely addictive.

The combination of warm, loosely packed rice and fresh melt-in-your mouth fish keeps me crossing the 405 to their Brentwood location on a regular basis.

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MUST-SEE L.A. The Hollywood Bowl is a completely magical place. It doesn't matter who or what is onstage. OFF-TIME HOBBY The contemporary art

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The Victorian, frequently used as a wedding/events venue, has a hidden “speak-easy” style bar called Basement Tavern at the Victorian.

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where abouts The City of Angels is the most vibrant city in the Western Hemisphere and one of its most diverse.

The area generally referred to as L.A. is actually made up of numerous cities and neighborhoods. Here’s our guide to the most visited among them.

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Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is a luxury lover’s mecca: designer shopping, fine dining, mansions.

Century City, Westwood and Culver City are pockets with their own draws.

Few neighborhoods match Beverly Hills’ grip on the popular imagination, thanks to a history studded with more celebrity and excess than an Aaron Spelling TV series. Today, luxury juggernauts lure well-heeled shoppers to Rodeo Drive, while the mansions of famous locals past and present draw busloads of lookyloos. Nearby cities and neighborhoods stake their own claims to L.A.’s affections, including skyscraper-speckled Century City, known for business and high-end shopping; Westwood, home to UCLA; and Culver City, an emerging dining and cultural destination steeped in entertainment-industry history.

THE MANSIONS

The launch of Beverly Hills’ glamorous reputation dates to the early 20th century, when the then-new Beverly Hills Hotel ushered in a frenzy of movie-star mansion-building in the hills north of Sunset Boulevard. Today, the population of 35,000 is more economically diverse than Tinseltown might suggest. Nonetheless, the triumvirate of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air still attracts its share of famous residents, including the Stefani-Rossdale and Beckham families. Hop on the Beverly Hills Trolley Tour or book ahead with Starline Tours to see notable homes in the ‘hood, along with other local landmarks packed into the city’s nearly six square miles. Among the more storied and oft-filmed estates nestled in the hills is the 19th-century English Revival-style Greystone Mansion & Park, whose graceful cityowned grounds are open for strolling.

RODEO DRIVE + GOLDEN TRIANGLE

From Greystone, head west on Sunset Boulevard, then hang on to your wallet as you turn south onto Rodeo Drive. After passing through a tony residential neighborhood, you enter the shopping district known as the Golden Triangle, bounded by Santa Monica and Wilshire

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Beverly Hills Brownie Company

Fourteen unique brownie varieties baked fresh daily. 315 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.275.1295

Blind Barber

Get groomed before cocktail hour at this barbershop/speak-easy mash-up.

10797 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.841.6679

Rolex

Leader in luxury timepieces sets up shop with one of the country’s largest collections of Rolex watches. 360 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.887.4200

Sprinkles Ice Cream

Ice cream parlor adjacent to Sprinkles Cupcakes scoops handcrafted flavors.

9631 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.274.7890

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boulevards and Cañon Drive. David Yurman and Tom Ford each recently opened flagships on Rodeo, reminding retailers that 90210 is still the most prestigious ZIP code in the States. Ascend the Italian-esque side street to Tiffany & Co., perched atop Two Rodeo.

Pause for the quintessential Beverly Hills snapshot before continuing on to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (of Pretty Woman fame) at the south end of Rodeo. Continuing west, pass Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York, the reigning luxury retail titans along this stretch of Wilshire. At Santa Monica Boulevard, you hit the Beverly Hilton Hotel, which rolls out 30,000 square feet of red carpet annually to host the Golden Globe Awards.

THE INDUSTRY + THE ARTS

Beverly Hills isn’t all shopping sprees and gated estates: Talent agencies William Morris, Endeavor and United Talent Agency are just three of the entertainment business powerhouses based here. Witness fierce negotiations and wooing over Cobb salads at The Grill on the Alley on Dayton Way and Spago on Cañon. The city’s cultural treasure-troves include the Paley Center for Media and the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, both of which hold screenings.

Promising even more cultural programming is the forthcoming Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, which will transform the historic Beverly Hills Post Office into an entertainment destination.

CENTURY CITY

Heading west from Beverly Hills on Santa Monica Boulevard, you enter the 0.3-squaremile modern acropolis of Century City. International Creative Management and Creative Artists Association are located here, as is a

Fox Studio lot and countless legal, financial, entertainment and hospitality firms. But those outside the biz won’t be excluded. Just past Avenue of the Stars, you hit the upscale Westfield Century City shopping center, with luxury boutiques and dining venues to rival those of Beverly Hills. Nearby on Constellation Boulevard, Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio draws epicures to his acclaimed restaurant Craft and lower-priced Craftbar.

Steps away, The Annenberg Space for Photography displays cutting-edge exhibits of digital and print photography.

UCLA

A few miles northeast of Century City is the University of California, Los Angeles, one of the top public universities in the country.

Visitors are welcome at several university attractions, including the Fowler Museum of Cultural History and the outdoor Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden in the north campus, the planetarium on the south campus and the seven-acre Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens (100 Stein Plaza Driveway). The Hammer Museum is nearby and houses works by Degas and Rembrandt as well as contemporary works and installations.

Paid parking is available in UCLA lots and structures throughout the 419-acre campus.

WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Just south of the campus, the pedestrianfriendly Westwood Village features independent shops and cafes among its art deco and Mediterranean Revival buildings, as well as two landmark movie theaters at the intersection of Broxton and Weyburn avenues: the 1936 marquee-wrapped Bruin Theater, and the Village Theater across the street. Built circa 1931, the Village Theater is a favorite for movie premieres and thus prime starspotting territory. Another don’t-miss venue is the award-winning Geffen Playhouse,

located on LeConte Avenue in one of the oldest buildings in Westwood.

CULVER CITY

Covering five square miles about four miles southeast of Westwood, Culver City has benefited from a polish in the past few years, and now boasts a thriving downtown. The Kirk Douglas Theatre and the Ivy Substation, home to the Actors’ Gang, bookend the downtown area and stage excellent live productions throughout the year. Traveling east on Washington Boulevard, don’t miss the sprawling Helms Bakery complex, which contains dozens of high-end furniture showrooms. Moving along Washington, the scene-y Arts District has more than 30 art galleries and exhibition spaces clustered along Washington and La Cienega boulevards. At the intersection of Washington and National boulevards is one end of the anticipated new Expo Line, a Metro light rail that traverses from Culver City to Exposition Park and the University of Southern California to the heart of downtown.

Hollywood gets all the attention, but it’s Culver City that claims the official motto “The Heart of Screenland.” In 1915, Ince/ Triangle Studios, today Sony Pictures Studios, opened at 10202 W. Washington Blvd. Classics including The Wizard of Oz would eventually be filmed on the lots of the pioneering movie studio. The stately Thomas H. Ince Studio opened in 1918. Today, Culver City’s screen culture is still going strong, with the TV series Cougar Town among the productions filming at Culver Studios, and the Spider-Man franchise among the hits produced on the historic lots at Sony. Fully experience Culver City’s screen heritage by taking a studio tour at Sony.

For bold items, see listings in the where guide.

For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see pages 108–109.

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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Endangered and illegally trafficked exotic animals find sanctuary at the Star Eco Station in Culver City, an environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue center. For the past 14 years, Star Eco Station has worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other government and environmental organizations to provide a haven for such animals as iguanas, parrots, alligators and bobcats. Visitors can participate in hands-on lessons in ecology and environmentalism, interacting with birds, wildcats, reptiles and ocean life in a tropical jungle setting. The station also aims to enhance the discovery experience with a unique storm-drain display and a walk-through kelp forest. 10101 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, 310.842.8060, ecostation.org

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Santa Monica

From left: Parker Mesa Overlook in Pacific Palisades; the Venice canals; Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier

pubs such as Ye Olde King’s Head that hint at the city’s large population of British expats. anchoring the promenade at Broadway is Santa Monica Place, a pristine open-air shopping center with nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, 80 boutiques and a top-level dining deck with a food court, upscale restaurants and a gourmet marketplace. east on Broadway is the legendary Fred Segal, an emporium of high-end shops on each side of 5th street. santa Monica pier, built in 1909, is at the end of Colorado avenue and features Pacific Park, a miniamusement park with food stands and rides, including a solar-powered, Led-lit Ferris wheel.

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northeast of third street promenade, the stretch of tree-lined Montana avenue between 6th and 17th streets is busy, but still pleasant. its boutiques, including anat B., planet Blue and Roseark, are of a more independent variety than those lining the promenade. Father’s Office,

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In the 1800s, a real estate agent called Santa Monica “the Santa Monica has Zenith City by the Sunset Sea.” The 21st-century version of the approachable vibe of a beach town Santa Monica fulfills its early promise with a bustling downtown and beach that draw millions of visitors per year. By the shore with the benefits are athletic activities and the West Coast’s most famous pier; of a major city— on dry land are shops that suit a variety of tastes and hundreds nightlife, dining, of dining options. Pacific Coast Highway connects SaMo with entertainment and destinations such as Malibu and Topanga. shopping galore.

Malibu, Venice tHirD Street + tHe pier Third Street Promenade, three pedestrian-only blocks on 3rd street between Broadway and and Brentwood wilshire Boulevard, is perpetually teeming with people. Visitors can hit dozens of boutiques, watch movies at three cinemas or gawk at the myriad street artists. are appealing if they don’t refuel at the eateries along 3rd, visitors can venture to the surrounding blocks options nearby. to Blue Plate Oysterette or Sugarfish, and imbibe at the hotel shangri-La’s rooftop bar or

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Robert Irwin’s Central Garden at the Getty Center in Brentwood

new in town Mercado

the duo behind Yxta Cocina Mexicana dishes up signature Mexican small plates and unique cocktail creations. 1416 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.526.7121

Satine

Jeannie lee opens her second l.A. luxury boutique, offering ready-to-wear runway and indie designer attire. 1508 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.6218

Scoop NYC

trendsetting new York–based boutique opens first California location. 216 26th St., Santa Monica, 424.238.5499

Shorebar

Handcrafted-cocktail bar in laid-back locale. 112 W. Channel road, Santa Monica, 310.429.1851

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known for its stellar burger, Locanda Portofino and R+D Kitchen are tops for dining; dessert lovers might venture to Sweet Lady Jane for its famous cakes, adored by celebs.

Just minutes south of downtown Santa Monica, Main Street is a quieter destination that still retains Santa Monica’s beachyupscale vibe. The long stretch between Pico Boulevard and Rose Avenue contains a number of galleries, restaurants, British pubs and boutiques (mostly femme-friendly) such as Arm Candy, Goga and Hip’tique. The California Heritage Museum is in a transplanted Victorian-era home, as is the Victorian, adjacent to the museum, which features a cool downstairs speak-easy, Basement Tavern.

THE ARTS

Visitors can take in plays at Main Street’s Edgemar Center for the Arts, housed in an angular concrete structure designed by Frank Gehry. An even wider variety of entertainment is at the Broad Stage, Santa Monica College’s first-rate, 499-seat performing arts center that hosts pop and classical music concerts, film, dance and theater.

As L.A. has emerged as a fine-arts capital, the campuslike Bergamot Station (2525 Michigan Ave.) has become an important destination. It’s home to 30 galleries, the Santa Monica Museum of Art and a cafe.

MALIBU

Twenty miles north of Santa Monica on Pacific Coast Highway is Malibu. Stars have made their homes here since the 1920s when May Rindge, the eccentric wife of an heir who once owned all of Malibu, began inviting celebs to live in Malibu Colony to pay the legal bills she racked up from fighting developers.

Much of Malibu’s best destinations are visible from PCH, such as the many restaurants with ocean views, from the supercasual (Malibu Seafood) to the upscale (Geoffrey’s).

Adjacent to the Malibu Lagoon and Bird Sanctuary, the Adamson House is filled with historic tile. The celebrity-frequented Malibu Country Mart serves as the area’s town square. Together with adjacent Malibu Village and Malibu Lumber Yard shopping centers, there are enough trendy shops and restaurants to while away an afternoon.

Inland, nearing Calabasas, are many wineries such as Malibu Family Wines and Sip Malibu, which offer tastings. Malibu Discovery Tours hosts tours of the region.

TOPANGA + PACIFIC PALISADES

In the counterculture 1960s, hippies and musicians such as Neil Young hid out in idyllic Topanga, accessed by long, winding Topanga Canyon Boulevard from PCH. Removed from urban activity, it retains its bohemian vibe and independently owned businesses. Hiking trails allow visitors to bask in Topanga’s woodsy beauty. Dining is best by the burbling creek at restaurants such as Abuelitas and Inn of the Seventh Ray. Pine Tree Circle has a lovely bistro and a few boutiques and galleries.

There’s more than initially meets the eye in seemingly sleepy, family-friendly Pacific Palisades, south of Topanga on PCH and accessed from Temescal Canyon Road. Hikers love the shady trails in Temescal Gateway Park. Cafes and upscale mom-and-pop shops such as Elyse Walker and the Prince’s Table can be found between Via de la Paz and Monument Street near Sunset Boulevard. One relatively unknown gem is the SelfRealization Fellowship Lake Shrine on Sunset, a breathtaking oasis on 10 acres with a lush garden and koi- and swan-filled lake.

Also, the resplendent Getty Villa, often mistakenly identified as being in Malibu, is in Pacific Palisades. Styled as a Julius Caesarera villa, it’s filled with Greco-Roman antiquities. Advance timed tickets are required.

VENICE

Abbot Kinney famously won the land that would become Venice in a coin toss. He sought to develop it as an American version of the Italian city; the canals are still there, today lined with sleek modern homes and million-dollar bungalows. His namesake Abbot Kinney Boulevard is Venice’s coolest section, where The Tasting Kitchen, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea and boutiques such as Steven Alan, Linus Bikes, Guild and Jack Spade are the main attractions. Looky-loos love to stroll Ocean Front Walk to ogle the street vendors and performers, or bodybuilders at Muscle Beach.

BRENTWOOD

Reese Witherspoon, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are some of the celebrities who live in this affluent enclave northeast of Santa Monica. San Vicente Boulevard functions as the neighborhood’s main street, with copious independent shops, bakeries, cafes and restaurants between Bundy Drive and where San Vicente becomes Federal Avenue. The petite Brentwood Country Mart, a unique open-air shopping center built in 1948, maintains a retro farmhouse charm but keeps retail offerings contemporary and upscale.

The area’s biggest draw is the Getty Center, the hilltop museum that houses J. Paul Getty’s spectacular art collection.

MARINA DEL REY

Marina del Rey’s main attraction is the marina, the largest manmade small-craft harbor in the world. Restaurants in the fisherman’s wharf are positioned to take advantage of the views. You can rent kayaks from UCLA Marina Aquatic Center (14001 Fiji Way), or shop and dine at Waterside at the Marina, located at Lincoln Boulevard and Fiji Way. For bold items, see listings in the where guide.­­ For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 108.

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LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES For those looking to add a little bit of luxury to their lives, John Kelly Chocolates has the solution: truffle fudge! Each handcrafted piece delights with a creamy center of high-quality, natural ingredients coated in a layer of semisweet chocolate, produced at its factory in Hollywood. The signature truffle fudge bars can be savored solo or shared, and the single-serving truffle fudge bites come in flavors such as cappuccino, dark chocolate and orange. Experience chocolate overload at two John Kelly L.A. locations; the stores also sell assorted boxes, gift towers and corporate gifts. 1111½ Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310.899.0900; 1508 N. Sierra Bonita Ave., Hollywood, 323.851.3269. johnkellychocolates.com

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Explore more than 150 shops, restaurants and services from 6th to 17th streets in Santa Monica.

John KElly ChoColatEs 1111½ Montana ave, 310.899.0900 johnkellychocolates.com

lonDon solE 1331 Montana ave, 310.255.0937 londonsole.com

Visit this national award-winning chocolatier’s beautiful store, and be surrounded by decadent truffle fudge, walnut caramel clusters, chocolate-dipped fruit and other artisan chocolate delights. Choose from single bars, gift boxes, or custom assortments. All handmade in Hollywood, and offered in 17 flavors, many topped with exotic salts. Gluten free, kosher.

London Sole offers the world’s largest collection of ballet flats, ballerina pumps, classic driving loafers and other exquisite traditional flat footwear from designer Jane Winkworth. The Montana and San Francisco boutiques are hot spots for celebrities who have fallen in love with the simple, sophisticated and sometimes bold designs.

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stEP shoEs 1004 Montana ave, 310.899.4409 Step Shoes offers the finest European quality footwear with brands such as Thierry Rabotin, Aguatalia, Cordani, Cydwoq, Mephisto MBT, Isabella Fiore and many more. In addition to its selection of comfortable and classy shoes, Step Shoes has a variety of distinctive handbags and fun accessories to choose from. Step Shoes is where style and comfort come together in total harmony.

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716 Montana ave, 310.395.5559 threebagsfull.com Featuring the very best in American and European knitwear. Style, service and versatility–we make travel easy and elegant–small to 2x. From the simplest cotton cardigan to luxurious handknits, Three Bags Full has got you covered.

Mon 10am-5pm; Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Open most Sundays 11am-5pm. Call first.

Montana EyEs 709 Montana ave, 310.917.4474 Do you accessorize with eyewear? Or, are you in the market for that perfect new pair of prescription glasses? Montana Eyes has showcased high-end eyewear for twenty years. This special boutique has any style to suit your needs: from the hottest trends to custom-frames and vintage specs. Come see for yourself why Hollywood stars shop at Montana Eyes.

The Stacia Ecoknits collection is designed locally in Santa Monica by designer Stacy Johnson. The sustainable bamboo knits are friendly to the earth and feel great against your skin. The colorful knitwear collection includes cardigans, dresses, sweaters, scarves, and a new Home collection, all made in luxurious, washable bamboo. Visit the new beach bungalow inspired boutique and discover bamboo!

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West Hollywood

Trends in fashion, design and food often begin in L.A., and many of those innovations can be traced to the pioneering community of West Hollywood.

For a municipality measuring less than two square miles and with fewer than 35,000 residents, West Hollywood wields enormous influence over the L.A. lifestyle. With a disproportionate number of world-class art galleries, fashion boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and theaters, it’s a frequent destination for locals and tourists alike. The city, often referred to as WeHo, is home to a large and influential gay community, protective of the city’s cultural development and quality of life. West Hollywood and the adjacent Mid-City West area celebrate diversity, as hipsters live in harmony with senior citizens and immigrants.

Sunset Strip

After dark, this iconic stretch of Sunset Boulevard between Doheny Drive and Crescent Heights Avenue becomes the hottest stretch of asphalt in L.A. County. The club scene rocks here with many legendary establishments. The Roxy, Whisky a Go-Go and Rainbow Bar have a long history of hosting performances from rock ‘n’ roll’s finest. Other Sunset Strip nightclubs include the Viper Room and the Key Club. The Comedy Store continues to showcase the leading names in standup as well as emerging stars. During the day, boutiques such as Live! on Sunset and beloved Book Soup draw traffic.

Hotels are an integral part of the Sunset Strip scene. Chateau Marmont, a glorious and notorious celebrity hangout throughout the decades, remains a discreet local getaway.

Skybar, at the style-conscious Mondrian, retains its aura of exclusivity. At the Sunset Tower Hotel, Bugsy Siegel’s former suite has been converted into the Tower Bar.

SUNSET PLAZA

Sunset Plaza, between La Cienega and San Vicente Boulevards on Sunset Boulevard, is a collection of tony shops and bistros with an international flavor and free parking, a novelty

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From left: The Grove; Farmers Market; Mel’s Drive-In on the Sunset Strip

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The Broad Contemporary Art Museum at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

new in town Dash

the Kardashian sisters relocate their womenswear boutique to trendy Melrose Avenue. 8420 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.782.6822

Persephenie

Certified aromatherapist and perfumer offers custom scents, essential oils, and handmade jewelry and incenses. 304 S. edinburgh Ave., L.A., 323.658.7507

Tom Bergin’s

Historic irish pub is gutted and revamped.

Also new is a menu of irish whiskeys and imported beers. 840 S. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.936.7151

Weeked Lovers

trendy, kitschy and classic combine at stylish clothing shop for women and children. 351 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.933.9032

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in this neighborhood. This is the city’s Euro Zone, where you’re apt to hear more French and Italian than Valley Girl. For up-to-theminute fashion, check out the collections at Oliver Peoples or either of the two H. Lorenzo shops. And after splurging for an outfit that’s all the rage in St. Barts, settle into one of several chic cafes, whose tables spill onto the sidewalk.

MELROSE AVENUE

Melrose Avenue has become virtually synonymous with trendiness, and new expressions in fashion, art and food continue to percolate up and down this street with multiple personalities. One stretch of Melrose, east of Fairfax Avenue, has an eclectic mix of indie boutiques, cafes and coffeehouses interspersed with tattoo parlors and vintage shops. Stores such as Wasteland and Ed Hardy have wild façades and vibrant signage that add energy to the scene. Farther west, Melrose becomes très sophistiqué, showcasing upscale tastes at Fred Segal, Kelly Wearstler, TenOverSix and Marc Jacobs. Just off Melrose is the quiet, fashionable three-block street of Melrose Place, where Bentleys line up for chic salons such as Frédéric Fekkai and cutting-edge boutiques such as Zero + Maria Cornejo, Monique Lhuillier or Marni.

THE AVENUES

Melrose Avenue’s massive Pacific Design Center is the hub of L.A.’s flourishing art, fashion and design district known as the Avenues, which runs along Melrose Avenue and Beverly and Robertson boulevards. The complex itself—monolithic blue, green and red buildings designed by celebrated architect Cesar Pelli—is itself noteworthy (you’ll either love it or hate it), but its 1.2 million square feet houses more than 130 showrooms catering to professional designers and luxury homeowners. PDC is also home to a

satellite of downtown’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and a stylish Wolfgang Puck eatery, Red Seven.

BEVERLY + WEST 3rd

Beverly Boulevard and West 3rd Street are major east-west streets running through West Hollywood, filled with trendy restaurants, design showrooms and boutiques from some of the hottest up-and-coming clothing designers. The two streets bracket the landmark eight-level Beverly Center, whose design is reminiscent of Paris’ Pompidou Center. Bloomingdale’s, Henri Bendel, Fendi, Gucci, Stuart Weitzman and the Capital Grille are among more than 160 establishments drawing consumers.

On West 3rd Street east of Beverly Center, you’ll find favorite boutiques such as Shareen, Alexis Bittar for jewelry and Eggy for high-end children’s attire. There are many dining options such as Suzanne Goin’s AOC, plus a branch of Manhattan’s Magnolia Bakery. On Beverly Boulevard, you can browse vintage Lanvin at Beige, or score handcrafted shoes at Calleen Cordero. Afterward, you can experience market-fresh American cuisine at Cooks County or hearty Italian on the romantic patio at Dominick’s.

ROBERTSON BOULEVARD

Beverly Hills may be the toniest shopping district in L.A., but West Hollywood’s Robertson Boulevard is not far behind, particularly if you’re young and hot and have your own reality show. The celebutante set hits Curve for designer womenswear, Zimmermann for haute swimwear and Kitson for trendy accessories. A cutting-edge Chanel concept store illustrates the difference between Robertson Boulevard and more staid Rodeo Drive. For a breather between boutique-hopping, consider a cocktail with crab cakes on the picket-

fenced patio of Ivy Restaurant, where famous faces practically outnumber those of civilians.

FAIRFAX DISTRICT

Technically part of the city of Los Angeles, the Fairfax District is one of the most culturally diverse and artsy neighborhoods in the West Hollywood area. At Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), a renowned multifaceted facility with more than 100,000 works from around the world. The Broad Contemporary Art Museum, designed by architect Renzo Piano, showcases art from the contemporary and modern eras, while the latest additions to the LACMA campus include the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion and Ray’s & Stark Bar. Adjacent to LACMA is the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits. Additional venues at this formidable Museum Row include the Petersen Automotive Museum and the Architecture and Design Museum. South of the museums is a surprise for curious foodies: a neighborhood known as Little Ethiopia, where acclaimed Ethiopian restaurants are located.

Be prepared to eat with your hands!

One of the district’s anchors is the historic Farmers Market, with more than 100 open-air produce stalls, shops and eateries. There are spots to satisfy virtually any craving, including a wine bar, taquería and stands with authentic Louisiana gumbo and Korean barbecue. Adjacent and connected by a vintage trolley is The Grove, an outdoor, pedestrian-only shopping center. The Grove has the character of an old-fashioned village square, with stained-glass street lamps and central fountain. Nordstrom, a movie theater and stores such as Athleta and Splendid are joined by eateries and restaurants.

For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of West Hollywood, see pages 108–109.

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INSPIRED HANDCRAFT The Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi embraces the natural, simple and mutable, imperfections and all. While the artists represented in the welcoming, light-filled West Hollywood concept gallery Iko Iko may not all consciously subscribe to those principles, there is a clear current of wabi-sabi-ish thoughtfulness and hand-hewn uniqueness running through the shop’s ceramics, textiles, wooden pieces, clothing and jewelry. Of particular resonance are Japanese Hagi ware tea ceremony vessels, plywood and reclaimed-wood Waka Waka furniture pieces (designed and handcrafted by the shop’s co-owner, Shin Okuda), vintage Japanese indigo cloth, edgy-yet-delicate Hannah Keefe chain jewelry and Rowena Sartin denim work aprons. 931 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, 323.719.1079, ikoikospace.com

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Hollywood

From left: The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hollyhock House; Hollywood Walk of Fame; carousel in Griffith Park in Los Feliz

“Hollywood is a state of mind” was a popular refrain when this part of Los Angeles was in the midst of its decline not long ago. But with hot new boutiques, restaurants, hotels and condos sprouting up, it has reemerged as a bona fide destination. Amid a spirit of transformation, the neon lights on Hollywood Boulevard’s landmark movie palaces are fired up again, as waves of international visitors mingle with colorful locals. This new Golden Age of Hollywood marks the best time to visit in decades.

Hollywood + Highland

The Hollywood & Highland Center has been a catalyst for the rebirth of Hollywood Boulevard. Its Dolby Theatre, formerly the Kodak Theatre, is the home of the Academy Awards and new Cirque du Soleil show Iris, which premiered last year. The center’s shops are varied, including Lucky Brand and Louis Vuitton, and it boasts two nightclubs, the Highlands and Level 3. The central Babylon Court frames views of the iconic Hollywood sign. Built in 1923 to advertise a housing development, the 45-foot-high letters originally read “Hollywoodland.” Next door to Hollywood & Highland is Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, famous for its celebrity handprints embedded in the cement out front.

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Just across the street from Hollywood & Highland is the ornate, lavishly illuminated El Capitan Theatre. Masterfully restored by Disney, it offers special presentations of the studio’s animated releases combined with performances using an antique Wurlitzer pipe organ and childrenpleasing stage shows. Jimmy Kimmel Live! tapes in an ABC studio next door. The Egyptian Theatre—built in 1922 around the time that King Tut’s tomb was discovered—screens eclectic artsy fare. The landmark Pantages Theatre has staged megahit musicals including Wicked, and the Hollywood Palladium has a rich history of showcasing headlining musicians.

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Hollywood is reclaiming its legendary glamour, and once-bohemian Los Feliz and Silver Lake are sharing in Tinseltown’s new Golden Age.

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new in town Bar Stella

extension of french bistro Cafe Stella recalls Casablanca with Moroccan speak-easy style. 3932 w. Sunset Blvd., Silver lake, 323.666.0265

Blok

dancers, vodkas and red dĂŠcor provide a flashback to old-school Moscow at russion-themed nightclub. 1650 n.

Schrader Blvd., Hollywood, 323.785.0011

Clare Vivier

flagship boutique features the designer’s line of brightly colored, minimalist handbags, accessories and gadget cases. 3339 w. Sunset Blvd., Silver lake, 323.665.2476

Dream Collective

designer kathryn Bentley displays her high-end costume jewelry and fine jewelry lines, plus clothing and accessories, at flagship store. 1404 Micheltorena St., Silver lake, 323.660.2000

Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park

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Walk of fame

The sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard (La Brea Avenue to Gower Street) and three blocks of Vine Street (Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard) are inlaid with the legendary brass-and-terrazzo stars honoring celebrities from the entertainment industry.

More than 2,400 stars are enshrined beneath the feet of tourists, but the roster is not without its quirks—Pee-wee Herman has one but Clint Eastwood doesn’t. Marilyn Monroe’s star is steps from Hollywood & Highland, and John Lennon’s is appropriately located in front of the Capitol Records Building, the structure designed to resemble a stack of records.

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Hollywood has its museums, but don’t expect to encounter Picasso or Monet, or even a T. rex skeleton. Next to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is Madame Tussauds Hollywood, filled with more than 100 wax figures ranging from legends Clark Gable and Audrey Hepburn to contemporary icons such as Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga.

You can ponder some zany accomplishments at the Guinness World Records Museum, while the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum offers bizarre exhibitions on double-headed animals and shrunken human heads. Serious movie buffs, however, head to the Hollywood Museum, which occupies four floors of the historic Max Factor Building. Among the 10,000 costumes and artifacts on display are Indiana Jones’ whip, Rocky Balboa’s boxing gloves and W.C. Fields’ top hat.

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The storied intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, the epicenter of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, boasted a large concentration of entertainment industry companies in the 1920s. It’s a different Hol-

lywood today, but the magic of this location endures in the soaring W Hollywood Hotel & Residences, which boasts Delphine brasserie and Drai’s rooftop club. A Metro station is integrated into the hotel; Hollywood is particularly well served by mass transit. Across the street is boutique hotel the Redbury and its stylish Middle Eastern restaurant, Cleo.

Sunset Boulevard and Vine is in transition, but dance clubs and eateries give this corner plenty of character. Serious cinephiles catch their flicks at ArcLight Cinemas, where it’s easy to spot a celeb. Close by is Amoeba Music, where music fans and collectors browse the aisles through 31,000 square feet of space packed with rare vinyl records, CDs and memorabilia.

A couple of blocks west is the stylish minicomplex Space 15 Twenty, catering to shoppers well into the evening. The center is anchored by a supersize Urban Outfitters and complemented by other hip boutiques.

NIGHTCRaWlING

The revival of Hollywood has only enhanced its endless nightlife opportunities, and a lively bar and club scene permeates the district. On Hollywood Boulevard, you can party under the guise of literary advancement at library-themed Hemingway’s, or attempt to get past the velvet ropes at MyHouse and Supperclub. Cahuenga Boulevard also hosts dozens of clubs.

Quintessentially L.A. but a galaxy removed from Hollywood Boulevard is the Hollywood Bowl, the largest outdoor amphitheater in the U.S., where the Los Angeles Philharmonic takes up residence from June to October. Picnicking under the stars here is among the most memorable experiences in L.A. Nearby is the Ford Amphitheatre, featuring a more intimate environment for international music, dance and family fare.

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These neighborhoods are among the bestkept secrets in the county. Vermont Avenue, the main drag in Los Feliz, presents a collection of shops and restaurants that range from bohemian to chic. Skylight Books and 24/7 diner Fred 62 are popular hangouts. Newer lounges such as Rockwell represent the neighborhood’s increasing sophistication.

A once-forgotten stretch of Hollywood Boulevard in Los Feliz now hosts trendy boutiques such as Confederacy and restaurants including cult fave Umami Burger. Fully transformed is Silver Lake Boulevard, now crowded with eateries and upscale retailers.

At Sunset Junction, where Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards intersect and the eponymous music festival takes place every summer, is where Los Feliz transitions into Silver Lake. Foodies hang at casual Forage or the Cheese Store of Silverlake, while aspiring screenwriters hammer at their laptops and sip lattes at Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea.

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The largest urban park in America, this sprawling swath is an ideal place to hike, picnic, golf, ride horses and more. The Charlie Turner Trailhead begins at the Griffith Observatory, one of the great planetariums in the world and a frequent filming location. The hike up Mount Hollywood (three miles round trip) provides views of the Hollywood sign, and the nearby Greek Theatre, a 5,700-seat amphitheater, is a legendary music venue.

Also located in Griffith Park is the underrated Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Western heritage-oriented Autry National Center, both accessible from the Ventura (SR 134) or Golden State (I-5) freeways.

For bold items, see listings in the where guide.

For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see pages 109–110.

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IT’S ECLECTIC Take one part gift boutique and add a pinch of vintage and a dash of art to get Co-op 28, a co-operational (hence the name) boutique for men and women set in the heart of Los Feliz. All of the items in Co-op’s inventory of jewelry, clothing, accessories, bath and body products, pillows and candles are either handmade or produced by more than 115 local, national and international independent designers. The boutique’s newest addition, a vintage collection, includes clothing and accessories, lunch boxes and pop-culture items.

A back gallery displays changing exhibits that spotlight artwork from local painters and sculptors. For shoppers with a sweet tooth, Co-op offers candy selections, sold by the pound. 1728 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz, 323.669.2828, coop28.blogspot.com

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exploring

Downtown

From left: City Hall; signage in Grand Central Market; the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall

Beverly Hills and Venice Beach may be favorite tourist attractions, but downtown should not be overlooked. Historic art deco structures share the street-scape with glass- or titaniumclad masterpieces, and even movie stars are snapping up hip lofts carved out of turn-of-the-century structures. The city’s arts scene roars to life in downtown, a place where the usual image of L.A. as “laid-back” hardly applies.

Union Station

The ornate Union Station was the last of the grand railroad terminals built in the U.S. Its importance faded as the automobile began to dominate life in L.A., but Union Station has staged a comeback, thanks to a renovation and downtown’s new energy. From Union Station, the hub of the Metro system, you can board the Red Line to Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley or the light rail Gold Line to Pasadena, Blue Line to Long Beach and Expo Line to Culver City. Nonstop bus service to LAX is available 24/7. Metrolink commuter trains connect distant suburbs, and you can jump on an Amtrak train for a scenic journey along the coast.

Grand Avenue + MUSIC CENTER

The heart of L.A.’s performing-arts scene and the site of its most dramatic architecture, Grand Avenue is beginning to live up to its name. On Bunker Hill, once filled with Victorian mansions, four venues make up a formidable collection of stages at The Music Center. The 3,200-seat Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is home to the Los Angeles Opera, and the Ahmanson Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum host theatrical productions.

The flashiest Music Center venue is architect Frank Gehry’s curvaceous, jaw-dropping Walt Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Its young music director, Gustavo Dudamel, exudes an energy that rivals the building’s audacious design. Also housed at Disney Hall, with a separate entrance around the corner, is REDCAT, which offers performance and visual arts productions. Patina offers elegant feasts inside Disney Hall.

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L.A.’s urban center reflects the cultural diversity, worldclass architecture and dynamic commerce that make the city a superstar on the global stage.

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new in town Grand Park

Four blocks from the Music Center to City Hall feature terraces, olive trees, a performance lawn/stage and a memorial fountain. Between Grand Avenue and Hill Street and First and Temple streets, downtown, 213.974.1311

Mo-Chica

Peruvian Chef Ricardo Zarate transplants modest debut eatery to expanded, industrial-chic space.

514 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.622.3744

Sandast High-quality, vintage-inspired bags and belts for men and women from designer Milan Franeta. 1205 S. Hill St., downtown, 213.748.1210

The Bradbury Building is an iconic example of Italian Renaissance Revival architecture.

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Steps from the Music Center is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, designed

by Spanish architect José Rafael Moneo. A short walk south on Grand is the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Southern California’s premier contemporary art museum.

The Omni Hotel and California Plaza are adjacent. Nearby Angels Knoll is a welcome patch of greenery amid the concrete jungle.

Angels Flight, a vintage funicular that climbs to California Plaza from Hill Street below, is billed as “The Shortest Railway in the World” (just 298 feet!); a ride costs 25 cents. At the foot of the hill, the Bunker Hill Steps rise five stories at the U.S. Bank Tower, the tallest building west of the Mississippi.

Across the street is the Los Angeles Public Library, an art deco masterpiece.

OLVERA STREET

The origin of the city of Los Angeles, dating back to 1781, is El Pueblo de Los Angeles, a collection of 27 buildings along festive pedestrian concourse Olvera Street. The city’s oldest building, Avila Adobe (circa 1818), is located here, along with Mexican restaurants, mariachi bands and merchants offering arts and crafts. A few blocks away is the city’s oldest restaurant, Philippe the Original (1908), where a cup of joe is just 45 cents.

HISTORIC DISTRICTS

Often overlooked by tourists is the Broadway Theatre District, home to once-opulent movie palaces. A few, such as the Orpheum Theatre, have been restored to their original grandeur. Historic structures are being converted into lofts; Johnny Depp owns a condo in Broadway’s Eastern Columbia Building. The Bradbury Building (304 S. Broadway), built in 1893 in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, was featured in the film Blade Runner.

Spring Street from 4th to 7th streets is a rapidly awakening area once referred to as the “Wall Street of the West.” Steps from this historic district is a row of hip bars on 6th Street (between Main and Los Angeles streets) that includes The Varnish.

SHOPPING DISTRICTS

Downtown’s heritage as a mercantile center can still be experienced in its historic shopping districts, popular with bargain hunters.

The Jewelry District draws shoppers to markets such as St. Vincent Jewelry Center (650 S. Hill St.), where 500 merchants offer gold, diamonds and baubles. In the neighboring Fashion District, 115 blocks centered around the California Market Center, you can find designer clothing items. At Santee Alley, an open-air bargain bazaar, designer trends breed low-priced knockoffs. The Flower District offers blooms at wholesale prices. And for an awesome array of produce and international foods, Grand Central Market, near the foot of Angels Flight, is the place to go. Many vendors here deal in cash only.

CHINATOWN

Chinatown remains a great destination for sampling dim sum or browsing for authentic clothing, tea or home furnishings. Cultural highlights include the ornate Thien Hau Temple (750 Yale St.) and the Chinese American Museum. Pedestrian-oriented Chung King Road and Gin Ling Way are now home to galleries and Mountain Bar, while Broadway boasts cool boutiques. Dodger Stadium is a short drive away, as is San Antonio Winery, which offers tours and tastings.

LITTLE TOKYO

Little Tokyo is still a proud ethnic enclave, but it, too, is emerging as an up-and-coming hipster ’hood. The dining scene is popping, led by newer restaurants such as Lazy Ox

Canteen, and you can still nibble on traditional sushi prepared by veteran chefs at Japanese Village Plaza. Just a few steps down 1st Street is the sleek, glass-ensconced Japanese American National Museum. The Geffen Contemporary, a Frank Gehry-renovated branch of MOCA, is next door. At 2nd and Main streets is the historic Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, formerly home of the Los Angeles Archdiocese.

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L.A. LIVE

The $2.5 billion L.A. Live project has been called the epicenter of the downtown renaissance. Staples Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Kings, hosts top pop acts, as does Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, which boasts state-of-the-art acoustics. The adjoining Grammy Museum honors myriad music genres with videos, artifacts and interactive exhibits. A dozen restaurants and nightlife venues—WP24, Trader Vic’s and Lucky Strike Lanes, to name a few—face a massive urban plaza lined with towering LED screens. The Los Angeles Convention Center, encompassing 16-plus acres of exhibition space, is also here.

EXPOSITION PARK

Just south of downtown is Exposition Park, whose grounds hold major museums and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The sevenacre Exposition Park Rose Garden is legendary, and the Beaux-Arts-style Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County offers insight into prehistoric giants. Other attractions include the California African American Museum and the California Science Center with its 3-D IMAX theater. The science center is the future home of space shuttle Endeavour.

Farther west of Exposition Park is the jazz and blues capital of Leimert Park; south is Watts, home of the Watts Towers.

For bold items, see listings in the where guide.

For a detailed map of downtown, see page 109.

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FASHION INDEPENDENCE Sixhundred began as a dream of graphic designer Alan Bunao’s to provide a place to showcase clothing lines from up-and-coming designers, as well as his own. The intersection of Spring and 6th streets provided the location and the team, consisting of Bunao and buyers Orlando Reneau and Kelly Love, supplied the foundation to create a boutique specializing in independent designers from around the world. Bunao’s creative eye, Reneau’s knowledge of vintage and Love’s passion for fashion collide amid woodwork and piping décor and unique furniture. Sixhundred’s recently expanded space houses brands including Marshall Artist, Sky Clothing, Dimepiece Design, Love Nail Tree and JRevolution. 600 S. Spring St., downtown, 213.599.1600, sixhundredla.com

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exploring

Pasadena

Pasadena, aka the Crown City, brings a blend of small-town charm and cosmopolitan energy. Eagle Rock, Glendale and the San Gabriel Valley are also worth discovering.

Just minutes from downtown via the historic Arroyo Seco Parkway or the Metro Gold Line train, Pasadena is no ordinary bedroom community. The Craftsman-style bungalows in its leafy neighborhoods hint of a world-renowned architectural heritage, and institutions such as the Tournament of Roses, Caltech and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, nearby, give the community a gravitas far beyond its size. In neighboring San Gabriel Valley communities, additional treasures await.

Old Pasadena

A tribute to foresighted urban planning is the 22-square block shopping district known as Old Pasadena, roughly bounded by Walnut Street and Del Mar Boulevard, Arroyo Parkway and Pasadena Avenue. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the once-neglected district contains restored buildings and the city’s trendiest boutiques, nightclubs and restaurants such as Cheval Blanc Bistro and Haven Gastropub + Brewery.

Pedestrian-only alleys meander through One Colorado, where an eclectic collection of restaurants have alfresco dining overlooking a sculpture-strewn square.

A few steps east of Old Pasadena lies Paseo Colorado, an inviting shopping center with ArcLight Cinemas and upscale shops such as Coach and BCBG Max Azria lining garden promenades. A variety of dining options is offered at this mixed-use development, whose open-air design frames views of such historic structures as Pasadena City Hall (100 N. Garfield Ave.).

Playhouse District

Anchored by the Mission-style Pasadena Playhouse, this district is filled with upscale antique shops, boutiques and dining rooms with ornate façades. Also present is the Le Cordon Bleu-affiliated College of Culinary Arts, with a restaurant open to the public, and the famed Ice House comedy club. The neighboring Boston Court Performing Arts Center presents dramas and musicals. The pagoda-crowned Pacific Asia Museum features exotic

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From left: The streets of Old Pasadena; Pasadena City Hall; Colorado Street Bridge

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new in town Bellacures

Chic salon’s newest location beautifies with manicures, pedicures and waxing.

40 Mills Place, Pasadena, 626.264.8616

Individual Medley

Vintage collection of clothing for adults and kids, housewares and knickknacks.

3176 Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village, 323.665.5344

Ración

Old Town restaurant is inspired by pintxos bars in Spain’s San Sebastian. 119 W. Green St., Pasadena, 626.396.3090

The Stillroom

Handcrafted muddled cocktails and entree classics at stylish seafood restaurant and upscale lounge. 181 E. Glenarm St., Pasadena, 626.799.0700

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino

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decorative arts from every corner of Asia, and the Pasadena Museum of California Art celebrates Golden State painters and sculptors from 1850 to the present. Dining choices include Pie ’n Burger, a favorite Caltech dive.

Just east of the Playhouse District, South Lake Avenue provides a vibrant shopping environment. At the Commons and Burlington Arcade, charming boutiques are set around European-style courtyards. A drive farther south on Lake Avenue reveals the opulent, historic Langham Huntington Hotel.

Orange Grove Boulevard

This wide boulevard, once called Millionaire’s Row, is still lined with splendid estates, including the former Wrigley Mansion, which now houses the Tournament of Roses Association and is open for tours. The immediate neighborhood features the legacy of architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Wallace Neff and Paul Williams. The genius of Greene & Greene, pioneers of the Arts & Crafts movement, is evident at the Gamble House, also open to the public.

Just around the corner on Colorado Boulevard is the Norton Simon Museum, home to one of the finest art collections in America.

The galleries at this small museum are filled with masterpieces from the Renaissance to the 20th century, and its repertoire of Impressionist masters (Monet, Cézanne, van Gogh) is impressive. It also features extensive art from India and a tribute to Degas in a lovely sculpture garden.

SAN MARINO + SOUTH PASADENA

In the exclusive residential community of San Marino is the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, one of the most remarkable pieces of real estate in Southern California. Here the beautifully restored Itali-

anate mansion of railroad magnate Henry Huntington is packed with 18th- and 19thcentury art including Thomas Gainsborough’s Blue Boy and Sir Thomas Lawrence’s Pinkie. A library with 600,000 rare books and manuscripts occupies another structure. Throughout the 200-acre property are more than one dozen distinct botanical environments, re-creating native habitats from England, China and elsewhere. Tea service is offered in a cottage amid a formal rose garden.

Directly south of Old Pasadena is the independent municipality of South Pasadena, a shady, tranquil community. The Mission West historic district, particularly Mission Street, is packed with antique shops, galleries and cafes. The town is particularly kidfriendly, thanks to adorable shops such as the Dinosaur Farm and Fair Oaks Pharmacy, a 1915 restored drugstore with a soda fountain.

EAGLE ROCK + GLENDALE

Just west of Pasadena is Eagle Rock, a quiet college town that is reinventing itself as a hip neighborhood with an understated boho-chic vibe. Its main drag of Colorado Boulevard is suddenly lined with one trendy cafe after another, from Vietnamese to French to vegetarian—plus Casa Bianca, a venerable old-school pizza joint. Students from Occidental College, where a young Barack Obama studied, mingle with young couples who have snapped up the hillside real estate.

On the other side of Eagle Rock is Glendale.

Office workers pour out of high-rises for happy hour at The Americana at Brand, an open-air shopping, residential and entertainment development. Here, find value at H&M or splurge at boutiques such as Kate Spade.

It’s a great place for a movie followed by a snack from Crumbs Bake Shop or sushi and cocktails at Katsuya. The trilevel indoor shopping center Glendale Galleria is adjacent. Its

department stores include Nordstrom, Macy’s and Target, and specialty boutiques include Banana Republic, Coach and Tilly’s.

Glendale’s diverse population—it’s home to one of the largest Armenian communities in America—provides plenty of flavor, including elaborate restaurants. Marked by a towering neon obelisk is the Alex Theatre (216 N. Brand Blvd.), an art deco masterpiece that hosts concerts and musicals.

Just north of downtown Glendale is the delightful community of Montrose, with its homespun shops and all-American diners.

Nearby is sprawling Descanso Gardens, home to North America’s largest camellia collection—an awesome sight when fully in bloom during January and February.

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Kissing Pasadena’s eastern border is Sierra Madre, a quaint community that refuses to be paved over. Arcadia is home to Santa Anita Park, one of the most storied thoroughbred horse racing venues in the world. Adjacent to the racetrack is Westfield Santa Anita, an ever-expanding shopping center. Arcadia is also home to the 127-acre Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden, whose natural Southern California habitat is famous for its wild peafowl; you might see a flock crossing nearby streets.

The 1771 San Gabriel Mission is a notable landmark in the neighboring city of San Gabriel. The San Gabriel Valley cities of San Gabriel, Temple City, Alhambra and Monterey Park have drawn large numbers of Chinese and Vietnamese immigrants in recent decades, and some of the best Chinese restaurants in America are found here, including Hong Kong-style seafood houses that are great fun for dim sum brunches.

For bold items, see listings in the where guide.

For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 110.

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CHAMPAGNE THAT POPS At Pop Champagne & Dessert Bar, finding the perfect drink is the focus of the evening.

Patrons are encouraged to indulge in one of the bar’s Champagnes, sparkling wines, dessert wines and artisanal beers. Each can be paired with a selection of gourmet cheeses, charcuterie, small plates or entrees, as well as Pop’s mouthwatering housemade desserts—think maplebacon crêpes, roasted peach cobbler and chocolate–peanut butter crème brûlée. For the wine novice, a certified sommelier is on-site to provide recommendations; oenophiles can entertain themselves with a list of more than 50 wines by the glass, rotating flights, sparkling specialty drinks and an ever-expanding bottle list. 33 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626.795.1295, popchampagnebar.com

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ust 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, and conveniently situated along the Metro Gold Line, Old Pasadena is a vibrant hub of world-class shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment. Comprised of 22 blocks of nationally-registered historic architecture, Old Pasadena is widely recognized as a premier destination and one of the few truly walkable urban districts in California.

Come explore more than 300 specialty boutiques, exclusive retailers, sidewalk cafés, and fine restaurants in this authentic main street experience.

Shopping is fun at this high-end designer resale store, offering the best of recent and vintage Chanel, Vuitton, Prada and more!

Clothes Heaven

111 E. Union St. 626.440.0929 clothesheaven.com

Come unwind with Bird Pick Tea & Herb’s refreshing tea drinks and explore the vast selection of teas and tea accessories.

Violet’s has extended its product line to include six gluten-free and vegan flavors: strawberry, red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, lemon and blueberry.

The only hotel located within Old Pasadena.

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exploring

The Valley

The San Fernando Valley, aka “the other side of the hill,” celebrates the Hollywood spirit.

The Valley is a sprawling collection of bedroom communities whose population approaches 2 million. Immortalized in movies as diverse as Chinatown and Valley Girl, the area derives its name from Mission San Fernando Rey de España, the historic landmark on the Valley’s northernmost edge. Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk hug a hillside above the Hollywood Freeway, marking the southeastern gateway to the Valley.

Universal City

Just a couple of Metro stops north of the heart of Hollywood is Universal City, a major entertainment industry outpost. Universal Studios Hollywood offers a behind-the-scenes peek into moviemaking and high-tech action rides such as the new Transformers Ride and King Kong 360 3-D, created by film director Peter Jackson. Guests who splurge for Universal’s “VIP Experience” are pampered like stars and can cut to the front of the line for every ride.

Among the wide-ranging attractions next door at pedestrian-only Universal CityWalk are sky-diving simulations at iFLY Hollywood, an exhilarating wind tunnel, mechanical bull riding at Saddle Ranch Chop House, stand-up performances at Jon Lovitz Comedy Club and rock-and-roll bowling at Jillian’s Hi Life Lanes. Boutiques such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Guess Accessories will loosen your wallet before you take in such diverse acts as Kesha and Judas Priest at the neighboring Gibson Amphitheatre.

Burbank

The “beautiful downtown Burbank” that Johnny Carson used to poke fun at has grown up into a cosmopolitan hub with 80 restaurants, 200 shops and 30 movie screens.

Burbank Town Center (201 E. Magnolia Blvd.) offers a major mall shopping experience, but surrounding streets, such as historic San Fernando Boulevard, have a more homegrown feel with hip shops and trendy bistros such as Granville Café. Magnolia Park, a quaint

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commercial district centered at Magnolia Boulevard and Hollywood Way, offers cafes, antique shops and boutiques including Encore Nouveau and Swift. Porto’s Bakery is renowned for its Cuban confections and sandwiches, and the iconic Bob’s Big Boy hosts a classic car show every Friday. DeBell Golf Club is open to the public and offers a challenging 18-hole course and a par-three course.

If you’re jetting into or out of L.A., you can escape the hassles of LAX by opting for convenient, uncongested Bob Hope Airport in Burbank. It offers nonstop flights to many cities across the country and reduces stress, especially for visitors to the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena or San Gabriel Valley communities.

BURBANK’S STUDIOS

While the Valley may be dismissed by Westside hipsters, there’s as much Hollywood going on here as in Hollywood itself, thanks to the presence of several studios in Burbank. Warner Bros. Studios and NBC Studios offer back-lot tours similar to those at Universal, and all of the studios recruit audience members for tapings of sitcoms and talk shows. Audiences Unlimited is among the ticketing agencies offering the best opportunities to score free tickets to tapings. For The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, contact NBC directly.

Petty, the boulevard is an integral part of L.A. culture. As it stretches through Studio City, it’s lined with an eclectic mix of eateries, from entertainment-industry-favored Art’s Deli to elegant Bistro Garden, not to mention a greater concentration of acclaimed sushi bars (Katsu-ya, Asanebo) than Little Tokyo. For shopping, there are hip boutiques including Dari and stylish retreats such as ROB|B by OPI Salon and Belle Visage Day Spa, owned

by Kirsten Dunst’s mother. Hip bars and supper clubs including Firefly have helped to launch a nightlife scene. You’ll see plenty of famous faces in the Valley, where celebrities treasure its more family-oriented lifestyle.

Farther west, as the boulevard winds its way through Sherman Oaks, you’ll encounter laid-back trattorias and bistros as well as shops such as Abundance, a boutique showcasing plus-size designer fashions.

Sherman Oaks is also home to Westfield Fashion Square, anchored by Bloomingdale’s and featuring Betsey Johnson, BCBG Max Azria and Lucky Brand boutiques in a particularly pleasant, upscale environment.

Sherman Oaks Galleria is near the junction of the 405 and 101 freeways; draws include ArcLight Cinemas.

DEEP IN THE VALLEY

Warner Center is a high-rise mixed-use development in Woodland Hills with restaurants such as Roy’s. Neighboring Westfield Topanga shopping center is loaded with exclusive designer boutiques, including Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Cartier and Hugo Boss, plus anchoring department stores Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy’s.

Farther westbound on the Ventura Freeway (U.S. 101) is Calabasas, where celebrities move for clean air and elbow room.

Upscale shopping and casual eateries live at the Commons at Calabasas (4799 Commons Way).

A few exits beyond that is Westlake Village, where locals hit the spa or do lunch at the Four Seasons.

Air Force One is permanently grounded at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in neighboring Simi Valley. North on the Golden State Freeway (I-5) in Valencia, coaster enthusiasts gather at Six Flags Magic Mountain for rides too wild for Disneyland.

For bold items, see listings in the where guide.

For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 110.

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD

North Hollywood wasn’t much of a tourist destination until the community transformed its commercial core into the NoHo Arts District, now filled with nearly two dozen professional theaters, including the landmark El Portal Theatre. These venues present some of the most innovative stage performances in L.A., as neighboring dance studios and art galleries contribute to the scene. With the addition of new restaurants like the Federal Bar, a lively gastropub with a full calendar of music and comedy, the momentum continues for this transit-linked urban village.

From NoHo’s Metro station, you can access central Hollywood and downtown via the Red Line subway, or board the Orange Line, a surprisingly sleek express bus that traverses the entire San Fernando Valley.

Ventura Boulevard This iconic, palm-lined boulevard stretches 20 miles from one end of the San Fernando Valley to the other. Immortalized in music by the Everly Brothers, Frank Zappa and Tom

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South Bay

The South Bay’s beaches and harbors are actionpacked, but the living is easy. Look for ocean-view dining, mom-andpop shops and seaside attractions.

In the South Bay, the cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach occupy an idyllic coastal stretch renowned for surfing, volleyball and expensive real estate.

Farther south beckon the rugged bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and beyond them, the bustling waterfronts of San Pedro and Long Beach. Longing for a laid-back vibe? Scenic beaches? Premier shopping and dining? Outdoor adventure?

You’ll find all of them—and more—here.

Manhattan Beach

Nineteen miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach boasts two miles of beaches with sand so fine that developers from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu imported it in the 1920s. One of the more affluent cities in the county, Manhattan Beach is home to many professional athletes: You may spot an L.A. Kings player as you walk along the Strand, the pedestrian promenade sandwiched between multimillion-dollar homes and the beachfront bike trail. At the end of the 928-foot-long Manhattan Beach Pier, the Roundhouse Aquarium delights with touch tanks and terrifies with a lifesize replica of a great white shark. The pier features bronze plaques commemorating winners of the Manhattan Beach Open—the South Bay is die-hard beach-volleyball country. It’s also a playground for water-sports enthusiasts, including boogie-boarders and surfers who congregate near the pier. East of the pier, casual cafes, laid-back bars and upscale boutiques radiate from the intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue. Metlox plaza is a popular gathering spot, with such shops as Baby Wright’s and the Beehive and hot spots such as Zinc at the Shade Hotel.

Hermosa Beach

Heading south on Manhattan Avenue brings you to Pier Avenue, the heart of Hermosa Beach. Hermosa shares many characteristics of Manhattan Beach, including a scenic twomile stretch of beachfront punctuated by volleyball nets, fitness buffs weaving along the

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From left: The Korean Bell of Friendship in San Pedro; Shoreline Village in Long Beach; Maison Riz restaurant on Redondo Beach Pier

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Strand (here merged with the bike path), and a pier studded with bronze plaques commemorating surfing legends. Come late afternoon, the pedestrian plaza at Pier Avenue west of Hermosa Avenue becomes a different kind of South Bay scene, thanks to spillover from hopping bars and restaurants such as Hennessey’s and Mediterraneo. Beyond Pier Plaza to the south, on Hermosa Avenue, Jay Leno draws crowds to the Comedy & Magic Club with Sunday night shows. To the plaza’s east, the ecofriendly cafe/boutique Gum Tree is a charming standout among the specialty shops and bistros that line Pier Avenue. Across the street, Becker’s carries surfboards and beachwear apropos for the town’s reigning pastimes.

Redondo Beach

The largest of L.A. County’s beach cities, Redondo Beach is home to the 1,457-seat Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center and a recreational waterfront featuring two miles of sandy beaches, the popular Redondo Beach Pier and King Harbor. Sepulveda Boulevard becomes Pacific Coast Highway as it enters town; signs point west to King Harbor’s Redondo Beach Marina, one of four marinas in the harbor. Here, you’ll find businesses such as Redondo Sportfishing offering recreational fishing excursions and whale-watching tours, while other local outfitters rent kayaks, paddle boats, bicycles and wave runners. South of the harbor, the historic Redondo Beach Pier has had its ups and downs, but it keeps rising from the ashes to attract locals and visitors to quick eats, amusements and souvenir shops. South of the pier, the gentle waves and somewhat narrow beach of Redondo State Beach draw crowds during the summer, while the bike path meanders by on its way to its terminus at Torrance State Beach. One block east of the beach, the Riviera Village shopping district has a small-town feel, with restaurants

and specialty boutiques such as Lisa Z. and MPressions covering a six-block radius.

PaLoS VeRdeS PenInSULa

Beyond Redondo Beach rises the Palos Verdes Peninsula, a rugged 26-square-mile area known for majestic bluffs that afford sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Catalina Island. Hugging the coast on Palos Verdes Drive West brings you to Rancho Palos Verdes’ Point Vicente Interpretive Center, a marine museum and popular gray-whale-watching site during the annual northbound migration. Eight miles inland on Crenshaw Boulevard sprawls the 87-acre South Coast Botanic Garden in tony Palos Verdes Estates. Just beyond the interpretive center on Palos Verdes Drive West is the Wayfarers Chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright, son of Frank. The impressive Swedenborgian “glass church” is a popular wedding venue.

Golfers, take note: The Mediterraneanstyle Terranea Resort, just south of the chapel, has a public nine-hole course. A couple of miles south, the 18-hole public golf course at Trump National Golf Club is top-ranked.

San PedRo

The multicultural city of San Pedro, on the southeastern side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, was once the largest commercial fishing port in the nation. Today, it’s home to the Port of Los Angeles, a major container port that also serves travelers on the Catalina Express and more than 1 million cruise passengers annually. From the port’s World Cruise Center, a vintage trolley takes visitors downtown to the waterfront restaurants and shops of the New England-style Ports O’ Call Village, and then to the marina, part of the Cabrillo Beach Recreational Complex. The complex includes a historic bathhouse and the Frank Gehry-designed Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, located next to Cabrillo Beach. Windsurfers

of all abilities congregate here, with outfitters including Captain Kirk’s (525 N. Harbor Blvd.) offering rentals and lessons.

LonG Beach

Covering 50 square miles in the southwest corner of L.A. County, Long Beach boasts a busy commercial port, an attraction-packed waterfront and more than five miles of beaches. Among its most popular draws is the 1,020-foot-long Queen Mary, a historic, supposedly haunted ship-turned-hotel, dining and shopping attraction permanently moored in Long Beach Harbor. Alongside it is the Cold War-era Russian Foxtrot Submarine.

The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and the Pike at Rainbow Harbor entertainment complex are nearby, as is the Aquarium of the Pacific and the familyfriendly Shoreline Village. From the village, you can rent bicycles and follow the Shoreline pedestrian bike path 3.1 miles along the water, passing the Long Beach Museum of Art. The path ends at the tony Belmont Shore neighborhood. Here you’ll find restaurants and shops along 2nd street, Bay Shore Beach, the Belmont Pier, windsurfing and kite-surfing lessons, and even gondola rides through the canals of Naples, a neighborhood situated on islands in Alamitos Bay. Downtown, along 4th Street between Junipero and Cherry avenues, vintage furniture and clothing shops such as the Vintage Collective make up funky “Retro Row.” In the emergent East Village Arts District, hip galleries and boutiques are sprouting where Linden Avenue meets Broadway, while farther east, an impressive collection of modern and contemporary works decks the walls of the Museum of Latin American Art. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 109.

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IT’S PERSONAL

SOME OF L.A.’S BEST CHEFS HAVE LEFT THEIR GILDED CAGES, STRIKING OUT ON THEIR OWN WITH HIGHLY PERSONALIZED VERSIONS OF DINING. BY ROGER GRODY

Carrots with coffeecardamom “soil” and coconut milk “ice” at Ink on Melrose avenue. opposite: Ink’s chef/ owner Michael voltaggio

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n decades past, chefs aspired to executive chef appointments at prestigious restaurants, typically formal establishments with big floral and linen budgets, a menu indicating copious amounts of truffles and caviar and carefully guarded reputations. These days, chefs are leaving those once-coveted environments for something even more ambitious: their own, more down-to-earth concepts.

Cooking at an expensive restaurant or hotel, while no doubt stressful, has considerable advantages for a chef, who generally enjoys a reasonably good salary while taking none of the financial risks. While he’s busy sourcing the finest butter from normandy or lamb from new Zealand, it’s the owners who face the unglamorous realities of paying the bills and dealing with insurance claims.

But ultimately, nearly every chef aspires to own his or her own place, and the increased popularity of informal gastropubs and pastarias has created a more feasible economic model for them to cook with their hearts, without taking on massive debt.

Chef Victor Casanova is one of the best examples of this trend. he had what most chefs would consider a dream job, cooking for a celebritystudded clientele at a posh Beverly hills hotel. his menu at Culina, the Four seasons hotel Los angeles’ dining room, was as chic and contemporary as the fashion-forward décor. Casanova’s food was favorably reviewed, but he yearned to provide a more personal expression of his craft. that dream has become a reality at Gusto, his recently opened restaurant on West 3rd street.

Casanova’s new place, which reflects his own vision—not those of highly paid interior designers and hospitality industry consultants—is much more like the restaurants he experienced while growing up in new York than that of a ritzy hotel. gusto is an intimate establishment that seats just 35 diners, and its flashiest elements are three framed wall mirrors. Modest vintage sconces take the place of Culina’s signature avant-garde chandelier, and customers are warmly greeted by the chef’s wife and escorted to simple white-linen-topped tables. the food here is rustic but prepared with sophisticated technique; dishes such as polpette (pork meatballs) plated over chilled whipped ricotta, baccalà (salt cod) croquettes and fresh-made pastas deserve praise. gusto may become a trendy L.a. eatery, but the look and feel is more of a neighborhood ristorante in Casanova’s native Bronx. the soft-spoken chef is as down-to-earth as the décor, and can be found schmoozing with his guests, reminiscing about early cooking experiences with his grandmother. andrew Kirschner was born on the opposite coast—he’s a santa Monica native—but his situation is not too different from Casanova’s.

Kirschner, who began earning a reputation for his exceptional cooking at santa Monica’s Wilshire restaurant, recently departed the security of that restaurant to open his own place a couple of miles away. Tar & Roses is the quintessential Westside eatery of the current era. it’s casual and noisy, unpretentious yet trendy, and takes its food seriously even though it’s hard to find anything on the menu priced above $25. at tar & roses, a wood-burning oven is Kirschner’s co-star, and nearly every dish, from addictive baby carrots to lamb loin, passes through it. “i’m passionate about using the highest-quality ingredients, and the wood-fired oven is truly the heart and soul of the restaurant,”

he says, preferring it for the distinctive flavor profile it lends. the menu even tells you what kind of wood (e.g. apple, oak) is burned on a given evening. “tar & roses is a deep personal reflection of me in every possible way, and i love that i’m able to have a spot that allows me to express myself on every level,” Kirschner says. “From the food to the décor to the hospitality, every detail at tar & roses is a reflection of how i believe a neighborhood restaurant should be!”

Chef paul shoemaker collaborated with Michael Cimarusti at downtown’s Water grill and at providence, and subsequently served some of the last formal meals at Bastide, where his cooking earned accolades. a few years ago, he broke out on his own with Savory in Malibu, a community that, despite its flashy $20 million beachfront homes and celebrity inhabitants, is hardly the epicenter of the L.a. dining scene. But the locale is very special to shoemaker. “i met and married the love of my life on a beach here in Malibu. it felt natural to combine both of my passions for family and cooking in this community,” the chef says. savory, ensconced in a vaguely Mediterranean shopping center that couldn’t be more different than the andrée putman–designed Bastide, reflects shoemaker’s own sensibilities, as does the approachable, quintessential California cuisine. “My philosophy is in the name ‘savory’ itself; providing that warm, welcoming atmosphere where people can gather and enjoy each other’s company over good food,” shoemaker says. “it’s all about savoring those great moments at the dinner table.” named after a historic link of the London Underground, a tiny line running beneath the river thames, is one of the nation’s best gastropubs. at Culver City’s Waterloo & City, complete with a 30-foot copper bar, two veterans of ultrafine dining have gone casual without compromising their standards in a space previously occupied by a family-style diner/steakhouse. in the kitchen is chef Brendan Collins, a classically trained Mélisse alum, while the front of the house is managed by gracious Carolos tomazos, formerly of celebrated new York dining rooms per se and Le Bernardin. “owning my own restaurant was something that i always wanted to do,” Collins says. in fact, he says, every job he took since the age of 25 was strategically considered with that goal in mind. “We try really hard to make it relaxed but efficient, with a big spoonful of personal touch,” says Collins of his restaurant’s mission. relieved that he no longer needs to conduct tastings for corporate chefs or adhere to somebody else’s standards of customer service, he says, “that freedom, for a creative-minded chef, is priceless.” Collins has learned to combine worldclass culinary technique with a casual neighborhood vibe, and this Brit turns out charcuterie—his terrines and pâtés are reason enough to drop by—that rivals any French chef’s in town. Collins and tomazos also collaborate on an even more casual, laid-back establishment in Venice.

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Larry’s, named for legendary local artist Larry Bell and pay- FROM THE HEART of molecular gastronomy. Cutting-edge dishes such as cuttlefish with green papaya, peanut-coconut cream ing homage to the artistic heritage of the beachfront comFarmshop Brentwood Country Mart, 225 and black lime, and scallops with egg-yolk gnocchi and munity, is as much outdoors as in. It offers burgers, fish 26th St., Santa Monica, mushroom “hay” are among the highlights. Ink is reguand chips, and a gorgeously crusted chicken pot pie, plus 310.566.2400 larly full, but the enormous promise of this chef has yet more than two dozen craft beers on tap.

Gusto 8432 W. 3rd to be fulfilled.

Jeff Cerciello is the chef-owner at Farmshop, a St., L.A., 323.782.1778 Alain Giraud has cooked some of the most memocombination cafe, market and restaurant at the rusticink 8360 Melrose Ave., rable meals ever served in Los Angeles, first at Michel chic Brentwood Country Mart in Santa Monica. The L.A., 323.651.5866 Richard’s beloved Citrus, then earning a rare four stars daily-changing, three-course, family-style dinner menus ink sack 8360 from the Los Angeles Times at Bastide. Even his most have earned a near-cult following among hip Westside Melrose Ave., L.A., elaborate meals, however, were anchored in relatively foodies. Here, girlfriends chat over organic salads, and 323.655.7225 simple, down-to-earth principles and lacked as much shoppers enjoy a break from browsing trendy boutiques pretension as a $150 tasting menu could. After departsuch as James Perse and Jenni Kayne. After apprenticing Larry’s 24 Windward Ave., Venice, ing Bastide, the Paris-born Giraud created an authentic at the French Laundry, Cerciello was the man Thomas 310.399.2700 brasserie experience in Santa Monica, and earlier this Keller came to rely on to help launch his new restauMaison Giraud year opened Maison Giraud. It’s his most intimate (literrants, including Bouchon in Beverly Hills. Despite its 1032 Swarthmore ally and figuratively) place yet. “As a chef/owner, I really Santa Monica location, Farmshop has the feel of a wineAve., Pacific Palisades, enjoy contact with my guests and establishing a concountry cafe and reflects Cerciello’s personal philoso310.459.7561 nection with the community,” says Giraud, who selected phy. “Everything we serve—and, in fact, everything you M.B. Post 1142 Manhomey downtown Pacific Palisades for that very reason. see—at Farmshop starts with a name, a face and a longhattan Ave., Manhattan “I buy tomatoes at the farmers market in front of the standing relationship that we believe in,” he explains.

Beach, 310.545.5405 restaurant and serve them a few minutes later,” he says.

Michael Voltaggio had an advantage over most chefs Savory 29169 At Maison Giraud, the affable chef keeps it simple and aspiring to open their own restaurants, namely the recog- Heathercliff Road, Malibu, 310.589.8997 approachable, offering café au lait and croissants in the nition earned by winning Bravo’s Top Chef in 2009. (The morning, an authentic croque monsieur sandwich at lunch $125,000 prize money didn’t hurt, either.) The intense Tar & Roses 602 Sanand bistro classics including steak au poivre in the evechef, a protégé of José Andrés, once cooked quietly but ta Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.587.0700 ning. Even closer to his heart is a simple, honest roasted spectacularly at the posh Langham Huntington Hotel & chicken dish named after his wife, Catherine. She sells Spa in Pasadena, in a sedate dining room that started Waterloo & City 12517 Washington Provençal table linens and other French accessories at her drawing food enthusiasts from all over L.A. But to the Blvd., Culver City, boutique, Lavender Blue, adjacent to the restaurant. dismay of the locals, the Langham was no place for this 310.391.4222 David LeFevre, who cooked at the Water Grill for six hip, heavily tattooed young gun, and he eventually signed years, left downtown for Manhattan Beach, where he has a lease for a more appropriate Westside location. lived since arriving in L.A. “I love Manhattan Beach and saw a great After seemingly an eternity of anticipation and hype, a Voltaggio opportunity for a neighborhood restaurant,” he says of M.B. Post, eatery opened, but not the one people were waiting for. It was Ink which is far more relaxed and casual than the places where this CharSack, a sandwich shop located around the corner from the dining lie Trotter protégé has spent most of his career. Dishes such as chilled room Voltaggio was renovating. However, it was an instant hit for English pea soup with a swirl of crème fraîche, red-curry-marinated small but delicious sandwiches, among them corned beef-tongue big-eye tuna tartare with puffed rice, and wood-grilled sword squid Reuben, pork belly bánh mì, and cold fried chicken drizzled with the with grapes are clean, smartly conceived dishes offered at reasonartisanal hot sauce Gindo’s Spice of Life. able prices. The laid-back LeFevre says that a few simple concepts Finally, the more formal dining room, Ink, opened about a year guide the restaurant. “Soulful, handcrafted and artisanal.... Those three ago. An urban, edgy study in gray, it lacks attitude and showcases words are the touchstones for all of our decisions.” the chef’s cerebral cooking style, which includes judicious amounts

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From left: Chef/owner Andrew Kirschner in his Santa Monica restaurant, Tar & Roses; fried chicken from Jeff Cerciello’s Farmshop in Santa Monica; chef/owner Victor Casanova at his restaurant, Gusto, on West 3rd Street; steamed Thai snapper at M.B Post, from chef and co-owner David LeFevre

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Emphasis on house-made and house-cured ingredients in dishes such as PEI mussels with smoked Manila clams and house-made chorizo. L, D (daily). One Colorado, 24 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626.564.8111 $$ Map Q19 animaL Bare-bones eatery, from the guys known as the “Two Dudes” to Food Network fans, is a carnivore’s dream. Think delectable takes on offal (such as crispy pig’s ear) and a bacon-chocolate crunch bar for dessert. D (nightly). 435 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.782.9225 $$$ Map I13 cauLfieLd’s Thompson Beverly Hills’ literaryinspired American bistro offers comfort classics such as wild mushroom risotto and short rib ravioli. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). 9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.388.6860 $$$ Map J11 charLie’s Chophouse fare, upscale pizzas, seafood and pastas in a dining room/lounge with leopard-print décor. D (nightly). 22821 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.456.3231 $$$$ Map east of A1

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Executive chef Sascha Lyon, a protégé of Michel Richard and Daniel Boulud, crafted a menu inspired by Southern Italian cuisine for the industrialchic restaurant replete with exposed beams, reclaimed wood floors and brick walls.

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Memorabilia, artifacts and souvenirs from the on-site gift shop celebrate rock ‘n’ roll’s legends. L, D (daily).

Universal CityWalk, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Universal City, 818.622.7625; Hollywood & Highland Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.7625 $$ Map U19, H13 ink. L.A.’s culinary darling du jour, Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio, showcases daring, thoughtful molecular gastronomy at his first restaurant. Get a five-course tasting menu or explore à la carte small plates including tuna with dashi “sponge,” poutine with lamb neck gravy and chickpea fries, and brussels sprouts with pig ears and cuttlefish. D (nightly).

8360 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.651.5866 $$$ Map I12 ivY restaurant This is one of the entertainment industry’s favorite gathering spots; if your face isn’t well known, be prepared for a cool reception. American comfort food is often deconstructed to suit the celebrity clientele. L.A.: L, D (daily); Ivy at the Shore: B, L, D (daily), Br (Su). 113 N. Robertson Blvd., L.A., 310.274.8303; Ivy at the Shore, 1535 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.393.3113 $$$ Map I11, L8 Jar Chef Suzanne Tracht presents an L.A. take on traditional, comforting American fare in a chic interpretation of an old-school chophouse. A meal might begin with crab-deviled eggs before moving on to the signature pot roast. Br (Su), D (nightly). 8225 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.655.6566 $$$ Map I12

Guidelines

Restaurants are listed by city on page 86. Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps in the back of this issue. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

Index

American .............................. 66 Breweries/Gastropubs.... 68 British...................................... 69 California............................... 69 Chinese....................................71 Eclectic/Fusion.....................71 French......................................72 Indian.......................................72 Italian .......................................72 Japanese ................................74

Korean .....................................74 Mediterranean.....................74 Mexican/Latin .....................74 Pan-Asian ..............................75 Quick Bites ............................76 Seafood...................................76 Spanish ...................................78 Steak ........................................78 Thai...........................................79

Joan’s on third Celebrity-frequented cafe on busy West 3rd Street offers omelets, sandwiches, salads, soups, sweets plus picnic baskets, gourmet items.

B, L, D (daily). 8350 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.655.2285 $ Map I12 LamiLL coffee boutiQue With its retro-chic design, unique coffee service and affordable menu, this is a laid-back, versatile eatery. Dishes such as Fiscalini cheddar grilled cheese are followed by exquisitely presented desserts such as made-to-order brioche doughnut holes. B, L, D (daily). 1636 Silverlake Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.663.4441 $$ Map W23 m.b. post Small plates of seafood, fresh-baked breads, cured meats and more in the space of a former post office. “Eat Your Vegetables” menu makes green beans, brussels sprouts and cauliflower look tantalizing.

Br (Sa–Su), L (F), D (nightly). 1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5405 $$$ Map L13 musso & frank griLL Hollywood’s oldest (1919).

Enjoy flannel cakes, lobster Thermidor and Welsh rarebit with the martini; legend has it that this place invented the drink. B, L, D (Tu–Sa). 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7788 $$ Map H13 noé Visitors heading to the Museum of Contemporary Art or Walt Disney Concert Hall find Noé a convenient spot for a classy repaste. Noé executive chef Glen Ishii serves “neo-bistro” menu with Mediterranean turbot meunière with sauteed watercress and rigatoni with house-cured sausage. D (nightly). Omni Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., downtown, 213.356.4100 $$ Map H16 the roYce Chef David Feau does molecular gastronomy and unconventional flavor combinations: lobster and pomegranate “hot and snow,” venison with plantain confit, porcini casserole with pear. D (Tu–Sa). The Langham Huntington Hotel, 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, 626.585.6410 $$$$ Map S20 saddLe peak Lodge Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, this hunt-lodge-themed spot is a study in romantic rusticity, with moose heads overlooking candlelit tables. The menu focuses on game dishes such as seared New Zealand elk tenderloin or grilled Texas nilgai antelope. Br (Su), D (W–Su). 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, 818.222.3888 $$$$ Map northwest of A1 simon L.a. Kerry Simon, Las Vegas’ acclaimed “rock ’n’ roll” chef, brings his fun-loving global cuisine to the Sofitel Los Angeles. Fare ranges from exotic to comfort, and it’s all innovative. Celebrate dessert with Simon’s signature “junk food sampler.” B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). 8555 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 310.358.3979 $$$ Map I12

In addition to hosting the county’s priciest boutiques, Two Rodeo shopping center boasts what is likely its finest sushi restaurant, Urasawa, where an omakase might cost $375 or more. p. 74

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Dining smittY’s griLL Soul-warming American classics round out the menu here. Market-fresh fish, braised short rib and roast chicken are favorites. L (M–F), D (nightly). 110 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, 626.792.9999 $$ Map R21 the strand house This South Bay new-comer with awesome ocean views is sophisticated enough to compete with any restaurant in L.A. County’s hipper parts. House-made charcuterie precedes dishes such as hamachi crudo and lobster cavatelli. Blueberry glazed doughnuts end the meal with a bang. Br (Sa–Su), L (Tu–F), D (Tu–Su). 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.7470 $$$ Map L13 true food kitchen Restaurant at Santa Monica Place offers health-conscious menu inspired by Dr. Andrew Weil’s diet principles. Several vegan and gluten-free options. Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, 310.593.8300 $ Map M8 umami burger Hot specialty burger joint; try the signature Umami Burger with tempura onion rings.

(No alcohol served at La Brea Avenue location.) L, D (daily). 4655 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, 323.669.3922; 1520 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.469.3100; Fred Segal, 500 Broadway, Santa Monica, 310.451.1300; 850 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.931.3000; 12159 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.286.9004; 1040 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, 310.214.8626; 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805.413.8626; The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, L.A., 323.900.8080 $ Map W22, H14, L8, J13, A2, L13, northeast of A1, I13 verticaL wine bistro Seventy wines by the glass, more than 400 on the list. New American menu plus fun small plates, cheeses and charcuterie. D (Tu–Su). 70 N. Raymond Ave. (upstairs), Pasadena, 626.795.3999 $$$ Map Q19

Breweries/Gastropubs father’s office Microbrew mecca; one of L.A.’s best burgers. Santa Monica: L (Sa–Su), D (nightly).

Culver City: L (F–Su), D (nightly). 1018 Montana Ave., Santa Monica; Father’s Office 2, 3229 Helms Ave., Culver City. 310.736.2224 $$ Map L8, L11 ford’s fiLLing station Rather than follow his father, Harrison, into the movie business, Benjamin Ford went to culinary school. Entree choices emphasize comfort pub fare: fish and chips, leg of lamb and a popular Maytag blue-cheese-topped burger. Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). 9531 Culver Blvd., Culver City, 310.202.1470 $$ Map L11 haven gastropub + brewerY L.A. importing an Orange County restaurant is rare, and so are the animals and exotic parts on Chef Greg Daniels’ menu, a love letter to meat. Begin with an appetizer of pork rillettes and end with red velvet beet cake. Many ingredients are house-made—even the truffle salt! L, D (daily). 42 S. De Lacey Ave., Pasadena, 626.768.9555 $$ Map Q19 kings row gastropub Pub staples such as fish ‘n’ chips get a gourmet update; there are also creative fusion dishes (e.g. duck sliders). Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). 20 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.793.3010 $$ Map Q19 LazY ox canteen With winning dishes such as crispy pig ear chicarrónes and fried Jidori hen, Lazy Ox’s cross-cultural gastropub-style offerings are always interesting. Spanish chef Perfecto Rocher is a third-generation paella maker. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 241 S. San Pedro St., Little Tokyo, 213.626.5299 $$ Map H17 Los angeLes brewing companY New. Meaty and straightforward pub grub (Southern fried chicken, honey-habanero hot wings, bacon-topped hot dogs) and 100 rotating taps of beer. Br (Su), L, D (daily). 750 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.622.0500 $$ Map I16

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Dining public kitchen & Bar Meat-heavy but still refined menu includes chicken liver terrine with strawberryrhubarb marmalade sweetbreads; bar serves cured meats, cheeses and fresh, hand-crafted cocktails. Br (Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.7000 $$$ Map G13

British the parish New. Chef Casey Lane, the 29-year-old wunderkind of the Tasting Kitchen and James Beard Award nominee, imagines a contemporary English gastropub with quality, seasonal ingredients. Small plates include poutine pigs’ feet, roasted bone marrow, fried frogs legs with jalapeño slaw, and stout grilled sausages with pickled cherries. D (nightly). 840 S. Spring St., downtown, 213.225.2400 $$$ Map I16 Rose Tree Cottage Sweet, homey spot for English afternoon tea with gracious service from husband-andwife owners. Seatings at 1, 2:30 and 4 pm. Adjacent gift shop. Tea (Tu, F–Su). 801 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena, 626.793.3337 $$ Map R19 waterloo & City Located on an unremarkable strip in Culver City is this surprisingly hip English gastropub dishing out house-made charcuterie, gourmet pizzas topped with green chorizo and Indian butter chicken, and spot-on cocktails. It’s certainly L.A.’s most sophisticated pub grub. D (nightly). 12517 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.391.4222 $$ Map M10 Ye Olde King’s Head Pub/restaurant with cozy dining rooms, fish and chips, high tea, gift shop. B, L, D (daily), high tea (Sa). 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.451.1402 $ Map L8

California Cuisine AKASHA Chef-owner Akasha Richmond takes ecoconsciousness to new heights with sustainable décor and organic food ingredients “whenever possible.” The menu of comfort food includes humanely raised meats (e.g. Niman Ranch pork chops), but Richmond also does intriguing vegetarian plates. B, L (M–F), D (nightly). 9543 Culver Blvd., Culver City, 310.845.1700 $$ Map L11 Breeze Creative “grill cuisine,” plus sushi bar. Fabulous desserts; distinctive décor. Reservation recommended. B, L, D (daily). Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 310.551.3334 $$$ Map J11 cafe 140 South California cuisine gets hearty at the redesigned and renamed Crocodile Cafe. Woodfired oven pizzas, thick hand-formed bugers, oakwoodgrilled meats. L, D (daily). 140 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, 626.449.9900 $$ Map R21 Chaya The original Chaya in Japan remains open after 390 years, and Chaya’s popularity endures in Los Angeles, too. The Japanese-accented French/ Italian menus are accomplished and innovative.

L (M–F), D (nightly). 8741 Alden Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.859.8833; 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.236.9577; 110 Navy St., Venice, 310.396.1179 $$ Map I11, H16, M8 Chinois on Main The Asian-French cuisine at Chinois on Main, arguably Wolfgang Puck’s most exciting restaurant, still impresses. The design is loud—ditto the decibel level—but the relative discomfort hardly detracts from dishes such as Cantonese duck and whole gingerstuffed catfish. L (W–F), D (nightly). 2709 Main St., Santa Monica, 310.392.9025 $$$ Map M8 cooks county The owners of Silver Lake’s beloved Barbrix open another winner. An edited menu of pastas, seafood, braised and slow-roasted meats, and simple

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Dining starters lists the dozens of family farms from which the restaurant sources. The kitchen makes many of its own ingredients, down to condiments and cured meats. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 8009 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.653.8009 $$ Map I12 Eva rEstaurant Patina Group alum Mark Gold graciously serves creative, affordable Cal fare in intimate dining room. Family-style, prix fixe dinner on Sundays. Br (Su), L (F), D (W–Sa). 7458 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.634.0700 $$ Map I13 farmshop Cheery bakery and restaurant with a killer brunch—try salmon rillettes with caper berries and toasted rye. Three-course family-style dinners are served nightly, with the restaurant’s famous fried chicken the star of the meal on Sundays. B, L (M–F), Br (Sa–Su), D (nightly). Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Santa Monica, 310.566.2400 $$ Map K8 fundamEntal l.a. This under-the-radar spot boasts a chef with a fine-dining pedigree and a seasonal menu more refined than its bare-bones space would suggest. The “plant” side of the menu might feature creamy carrot risotto with carrot butter, mint and Manchego cheese; the “animal” side, a Japanese sword squid with escarole salsa verde and chorizo. L (Tu–F), D (nightly). 1303 Westwood Blvd., Westwood, 310.444.7581 $$ Map J10

“An American Classic.”

- Zagat’s Survey Prime Steaks • Chops • Fresh Seafood Classic Salads • Hand-crafted Cocktails Homestyle Desserts

GEoffrEy’s Prettiest patio in paradise? Offers 180-degree Pacific views; creative seafood. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.457.1519 $$$ Map northwest of K7 Gina lEE’s Bistro Unassuming but daring CalAsian eatery is among the South Bay’s best. D (Tu–Su).

211 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, 310.375.4462 $$ Map N13 hatfiEld’s Husband-and-wife chef team Quinn and Karen Hatfield combine their talents in the savory and sweet departments, respectively. Guests might dine on Quinn’s reinvented croque madame with yellowtail sashimi, prosciutto and quail egg, or Karen’s heavenly sugar-and-spice beignets. D (nightly). 6703 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.935.2977 $$$ Map I13 JoE’s Boisterous benchmark of Cal cuisine is an Abbot Kinney classic. Nicely edited menu with notable desserts.

Br (Sa–Su), L (Tu–F), D (Tu–Su). 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.399.5811 $$$ Map M9

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mar’sEl Sustainable menu with produce and herbs from chef’s on-site garden. Overlooks sparkling peninsula. D (W–Su). Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310.265.2836 $$$$ Map O13 michaEl’s Michael McCarty’s influential restaurant, opened in 1979, endures. Enjoy Kurobuta pork shank or 28-day-aged prime New York steak. L (M–F), D (M–Sa). 1147 3rd St., Santa Monica, 310.451.0843 $$$ Map L8 milo & olivE The husband-and-wife team behind Rustic Canyon opens a tiny, casual pizzeria and bakery.

Expect to make friends with your neighbors; seating is communal tables and bar only. Zoe Nathan’s desserts and pastries shouldn’t be missed. B, L, D (daily). 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.453.6776 $$ Map K9 parkway Grill Handsome dining room; one of Pasadena’s best restaurants. Diverse menu includes tiger shrimp corndogs, prosciutto-and-arugula pizza, duck breast with cherry reduction. L (M–F), D (nightly). 510 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, 626.795.1001 $$$ Map N16 polo lounGE Legendary celeb watering hole.

McCarthy salad is a perennial favorite; great people watching. Reservation recommended. B, D (daily), L (M–Sa), Br (Su). Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.887.2777 $$$ Map I11

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restaurant at the gettY center Chic room, spectacular views of the Santa Monica Mountains and progressive fare at the hilltop museum. Br (Su), L (Tu–Sa), D (Sa). 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A., 310.440.6810 $$$ Map H9 spago beverLY hiLLs Wolfgang Puck’s trailblazing flagship restaurant is remodeled and reimagined on the heels of its 30th anniversary. L (M–Sa), D (nightly). 176 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.385.0880 $$$ Map I11 tar & roses Ex-Wilshire Restaurant chef Andrew Kirschner’s first restaurant focuses on small, rustic shareable plates cooked in his wood-burning oven, but with a few days’ notice he can also whip up large, lavish familystyle suppers of Moroccan-spiced goat or standing rib rack. D (Tu–Su). 602 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.587.0700 $$$ Map L8 the tasting kitchen Hipster foodies come for the daily changing menu of innovative yet unpretentious cuisine from new culinary darling chef Casey Lane: small or large plates of cured meats, artisan cheeses, vegetables, seafood and pastas. Br (Sa–Su), D (nightly). 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.392.6644 $$$ Map M9 tavern Chef Suzanne Goin’s third L.A. restaurant explores rustic Cal fare in chic environs, including a popular sunlit indoor patio. The frequently changing menu might include “devil’s chicken” with leeks and mustard breadcrumbs or Arctic char with orange-fennel salad. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.806.6464 $$$ Map J9 208 rodeo Café spills onto cobblestone via at luxe Two Rodeo. A gem. Pan-Asian, French influences. B, L, D (daily). Two Rodeo, 208 Via Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.275.2428 $$ Map J11 westside tavern Chef Ben Cohn does rustic Cal fare.

Creamy chicken-liver mousse, excellent cocktails. Below Landmark Theatres. L, D (daily). Westside Pavilion, 10850 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.470.1539 $$ Map K10

Chinese cbs seafood Fine dim sum in a setting not quite so huge as others in Chinatown or Monterey Park. B, L, D (daily). 700 N. Spring St., Chinatown, 213.617.2323 $$ Map G17 mr. chow L.A. edition of sceney restaurants in New York and London. Imperial Beijing cuisine. L (M–F), D (nightly). 344 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.278.9911 $$$ Map I11 new capitaL seafood A sample of the Chinese cuisine treasures that await in San Gabriel Valley. Dim sum is worth the wait for a table. B, L, D (daily). Focus Plaza, 140 W. Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, 626.288.1899 $ Map B4 ocean seafood Vast and boisterous spot serves amazing array of traditional dishes, superfresh seafood, top-of-the-line dim sum. B, L, D (daily). 750 N. Hill St., Chinatown, 213.687.3088 $$ Map G17

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Eclectic/Fusion a-frame Roy Choi, whose Kogi launched a thousand food trucks, offers a bizarro comfort-food menu (beer-can chicken, furikake kettle corn) with Korean influences. List of craft beers and signature cocktails. L (Sa–Su), D (nightly).

12565 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.398.7700 $$ Map M10 asia de cuba Innovative Pan-Asian/Cuban menu at Mondrian hotel. Beautiful patio outside, chic white-onwhite décor inside. Artisan cocktails, ceviches and other raw bar dishes are new to the menu. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.8999 $$$ Map H12

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au vin. Br (Su), D (Wu–Su). 41 S. DeLacey Ave. Pasadena, 626.577.4141 $$$ Map Q19 ChuRCh & StAtE Located in the historic Biscuit Co. Lofts, this downtown eatery has a hip clientele— downtown residents and commuters waiting out rush hour—who crowd the dining room or linger on the patio to soak up the vibe of an authentic French brasserie.

L (M–F), D (nightly). 1850 Industrial St., downtown, 213.405.1434 $$ Map J17 COMME ÇA Chef David Myers has turned his attention to more casual French fare at this inviting brasserie with a sophisticated modern aesthetic. All the classics are here, including tarte flambé, escargot, coq au vin, bouillabaisse and duck confit. Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). 8479 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.782.1104 $$ Map I12

CAFE SIERRA Cal–Continental-Chinese menu, Vegasstyle dinner buffet and entertainment. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). Hilton Universal City, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, 818.509.2030 $$ Map U19 GORDON RAMSAY The tyrant from TV’s Hell’s Kitchen arrives in L.A. to demonstrate why he has racked up more than a dozen Michelin stars. The restaurant is a hip setting in which to enjoy eclectically inspired dishes.

Boxwood Café is adjacent. D (nightly). London West Hollywood, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.358.7788 $$$$ Map H11 MAISON AkIRA Fine French cuisine with Japanese flair (such as a bento box with Kobe beef, miso sea bass and chawanmushi) in Pasadena’s playhouse district. Ten-course omakase available. Br (Su), L (F), D (Tu–Su). 713 E. Green St., Pasadena, 626.796.9501 $$$ Map Q20 SuNNY SpOt New. Food-truck pioneer Roy Choi interprets Carribbean cuisine with explosive flavors and global influences. Playful small plates include “What a Jerk” chicken wings and the “We Be Yammin’ ” sweetpotato tart plus sweet-and-salty fried plantains and a pineapple pork chop with Red Stripe beer glaze. Br (Sa–Su), D (nightly). 822 Washington Blvd., Venice, 310.448.8884 $$ Map N9 SuSAN FENIGER’S StREEt Feniger’s passion for the bold, unexpected flavors of global street food is the central concept at Street. Jamaican gingerbrew chicken and a brioche cheeseburger, perfect for sharing around the outdoor fire pit, have a place on the diverse menu. Br (Sa–Su), L (F), D (nightly). 742 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.203.0500 $$ Map I13 uMAMICAtESSEN New. The minds behind Umami Burger have created a dining-hall-style format with six eateries under one roof. Aside from Umami Burger are the Cure, inspired by kosher deli fare; chef Chris Cosentino’s Pigg, shilling all things pork; Spring for Coffee espresso bar; & a Doughnut, serving made-to-order doughnuts; and the Back Bar, which offers handcrafted cocktails and beers. L, D (daily). 852 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.413.8626 $ Map I16

French bOuChON The Bouchon bistros from chef Thomas Keller (the French Laundry, Per Se) have become popular for their authentic good looks and superbly executed cuisine. One might begin with salmon rillettes followed by poulet rôti or a croque madame. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (daily). 235 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.271.9910 $$$ Map J11 ChEvAl blANC bIStRO The Smith Brothers (Smitty’s Grill, Arroyo Chophouse) take on the classics of French bistro fare—bouillabaisse, steak frites, coq

DElphINE Just off the soaring lobby of the chic W Hollywood Hotel & Residences, demure Delphine establishes a laid-back ambience with vintage photo murals and wood barreled ceilings. Chef Sascha Lyon’s entrees include braised short ribs with roasted root vegetables.

B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). W Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.798.1355 $$$ Map H13 kENDAll’S bRASSERIE Located at the Music Center, Kendall’s is a convenient spot before or after a performance. In addition to dishes with a contemporary flair, all the brasserie favorites are here: fruits de mer, moules frites and braised lamb shank. L (daily), D (Tu–Su; M varies). 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.7322 $$ Map H16 thE lIttlE DOOR For a candlelit dinner in an elegant setting, this is the reservation ne plus ultra. Dine on rustic dishes under the stars or by a crackling fireplace in one of four intimate, romantic dining areas. D (nightly).

8164 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.951.1210 $$$ Map I12 MAISON GIRAuD Alain Giraud’s simple neighborhood restaurant dishes out classic bistro fare and specialties influenced by Alsace and his native Provence; wife Catherine runs the adjacent home-goods boutique, Lavender Blue. B, L, D (daily). 1032 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades, 310.459.7561 $$$ Map K7 MélISSE At Mélisse, consistently among L.A.’s highest-rated restaurants, chef-owner Josiah Citrin executes a sophisticated modern French menu filled with luxe ingredients. Start with lobster bolognese with black truffles before superb game dishes and selections from a nonpareil cheese cart. D (Tu–Sa). 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.395.0881 $$$$ Map M8 pAlIhOuSE COuRtYARD bRASSERIE Located in a charming boutique hotel, this is a relaxed brasserie, attractive for a morning café au lait or a full supper.

Guests settle in at courtyard tables, enjoying fare such as moules frites and truffle chicken. B, L (daily), D (Tu– Sa). Palihouse Holloway, 8465 Holloway Drive, West Hollywood, 323.656.4020 $$$ Map H12 pAtINA The Walt Disney Concert Hall is a winning composition of impressive classical music offerings and fine dining at its in-house restaurant, Patina. Game dishes are a frequent presence on the menu, such as wood pigeon with yams, celeriac and pear. D (Tu–Sa). 141 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.3331 $$$$ Map H17 pEtROSSIAN Chef Giselle Wellman works with the brand’s signature caviar in creative ways. Highlights include caviar- and roe-topped blinis, vanilla panna cotta with espresso “caviar” (actually tapioca). B, L (daily), D (M–Sa). 321 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.271.6300 $$$ Map J12

Indian AkbAR CuISINE OF INDIA Extensive menu of Northern Indian fare. Santa Monica location is most stylish. L (M–F), D (nightly). Pasadena: L, D (daily). 44 N. Fair Oaks

Ave., Pasadena, 626.577.9916; 2627 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.586.7469; 3115 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, 310.574.0666; 1101 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach, 310.937.3800 $ Map Q19, K9, N9, L13 tANZORE This sleek, modern restaurant takes Indian cuisine to a whole new level, with lighter technique, seasonal California ingredients and modern presentation in a dramatic dining room. The fare includes items such as seared tuna with toasted coriander atop avocado raita.

Br (Su), L, D (daily). 50 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.652.3894 $$$ Map J12

Italian ANGElINI OStERIA Hardly elegant or romantic, this is nonetheless one of L.A.’s premier Italian restaurants.

Chef-owner Gino Angelini demonstrates remarkable range and finesse, from sea-salt-crusted whole branzino to the heavenly lasagna in herb sauce he inherited from his grandmother. Reservation required for dinner, recommended for lunch. L (Tu–F), D (Tu–Su). 7313 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.297.0070 $$$ Map I13 bOttEGA lOuIE This palatial Italian restaurant, decked out in minimalist white marble, is a hip, noisy hall where young professionals and downtown hipsters convene over brick-oven-cooked pizzas and share small plates of portobello fries and clams casino. There’s a wee gourmet market and patisserie, too. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 700 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.802.1470 $$ Map I16 buCA DI bEppO Heaping, family-style portions. Call for hours. 80 W. Green St., Pasadena, 626.792.7272; 17500 Ventura Blvd., Encino, 818.995.3288; 1670 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach, 310.540.3246; 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Universal City, 818.509.9463; bucadibeppo.com for more locations. $$ Map Q21, A1, M14, U20 CECCONI’S This London-based restaurant caters to a well-heeled clientele who come to schmooze over bellinis and ciccheti (small plates). Pastas including a beautiful artichoke tortelli and seafood such as grilled octopus with capers are well executed. B, L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su). 8764 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.432.2000 $$$ Map I12 CICADA This art deco jewel is a perfect specialoccasion spot. Diners enter through magnificent Lalique doors into a room with gold-leaf ceilings and a grand staircase. The modern Italian cooking includes creations such as grilled lamb with apple tempura and horseradish sauce. D (W–F). 617 S. Olive St., downtown, 213.488.9488 $$$ Map I16 CulINA A contemporary take on regional Italian cuisine is the theme at Culina, where ample coastal inspirations are evident on the menu. The modern design includes a sleek crudo bar and an impressive 25-foot chandelier.

B (daily), L (M–Sa), D (nightly), Br (Su). Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 S. Doheny Drive, L.A., 310.860.4000 $$$ Map J12 DOMINICk’S Retro Rat Pack vibe inside, airy brick patio with herb garden outside. Intriguing takes on the old favorites: linguine with lemon and chanterelles, wood-grilled burger with crispy speck and burrata.

D (nightly). 8715 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.2335 $$ Map I12 DRAGO CENtRO Deftly executed Italian fare—garganelli with pork sausage and fennel seeds, truffle-crusted Jidori chicken—and extensive wine list in a contemporary and handsome space. L (M–F), D (nightly). 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.228.8998 $$$ Map H16 Il CIElO Frolicking cherubs, 50,000 twinkling lights, flowered courtyard with retractable glass roof. 1,500 couples have married here. Even the food is romantic.

L (M–Sa), D (nightly). 9018 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.276.9990 $$$ Map I11

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Dining Il Fornaio Trattoria-style favorites; adjoining bakeries offer pastries, sandwiches to take out. Beverly Hills: B, L, D (daily). Manhattan Beach: Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). Santa Monica: Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). Pasadena: Br (Su), L, D (daily). 301 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.550.8330; 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.725.9555; 1551 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.451.7800; 1 Colorado, Pasadena, 626.683.9797 $$ Map J11, L13, L8, Q19 il grano Elegant Il Grano has emerged as one of L.A.’s finest Italian restaurants. Its menu emphasizes superb seafood, from crudo—sashimi-grade raw dishes—to squid-ink pasta with sea urchin sauce. The wine program matches the high standards of the kitchen.

L (M–F), D (M–Sa). 11359 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A., 310.477.7886 $$$ Map K9 matteo’s An old favorite of the Rat Pack endures.

Burrata campana salad, mussels in white wine, ossobuco Milanese. D (Tu–Su). 2321 Westwood Blvd., L.A., 310.475.4521 $$ Map K10 mr. c restaurant From the Cipriani family, which founded Venice’s legendary Harry’s Bar, Mr. C Restaurant features a timeless, sophisticated setting with Venetian chandeliers, travertine floors and rich rosewood. The menu offers classic Cipriani dishes such as beef carpaccio and baked tagliolini, plus the bellini made famous at Harry’s. B, L, D (daily).

1224 S. Beverwil Drive, L.A., 310.226.6245 $$$$ Map K11 OSTERIA MOZZA Famed L.A.-based bread maker Nancy Silverton teamed up with affable Mario Batali on Mozza’s duo of contemporary Italian restaurants.

Osteria Mozza is a more sophisticated dining room in which to experience the repertoire of these great transcontinental talents. D (nightly). 6602 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.0100 $$$ Map H13 paparazzi ristorante Contemporary Italian, steaks and comforting sides. D (M–Sa). Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 6101 Century Blvd., Westchester, 310.642.4820 $$ Map O11 Pizzeria Mozza The other half of Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali’s Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza is a more relaxed dining experience, and it’s far easier to get a table than at its sibling, Osteria Mozza, next door.

It features pizzas with Mediterranean ingredients, cheeses and salumi plates, and rustic daily specials.

L, D (daily). 641 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.297.0101 $$ Map H13 scarpetta Scott Conant’s much-lauded NYC-based concept is replicated at the Montage Beverly Hills hotel. Conant is deservedly famous for dishes such as a simple, unbeatable spaghetti with tomato and basil.

Br (Su), D (nightly). 225 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.860.7970 $$$ Map I11 soleto trattoria & PIZZA BAR New. Contemporary Southern Italian in spacious, warehouse-chic environs. Antipasti such as grilled oyster mushrooms sprinkled white with truffle oil precede gourmet pizzas (potato-and-bacon, spicy smoked speck) and pastas accented with house-made sausages. L (M–F), D (M–Sa). 801 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.622.3255 $$ Map I16 SOTTO Contemporary southern Italian in a subterranean space. Start with the blistered Little Gem lettuce with breadcrumbs and aged caprino sardo; move on to whole grilled orata or house-made casarecce with softboiled egg and lamb ragù. A half-dozen pizzas, too.

L (W–F), D (Tu–Su). 9575 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.277.0210 $$$ Map J11 Tra di noi Mainstay restaurant at the Malibu Country Mart; pastas made in-house daily. L, D (daily). 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.0169 $$$ Map K7

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Dining many dishes with beguiling Peruvian accents. Sakes and omakase feasts result in soaring tabs, but the cuisine measures up. D (nightly). 903 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.5711; Nobu Malibu, 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.9140 $$$$ Map H12, east of A1 SUGARFISH Kazunori Nozawa—aka the “Sushi Nazi,” chef/owner of Studio City’s famed former Sushi Nozawa—opens a cheery, casual spot offering preset menus. Tips are included, but prices are about half those at the original. L, D (daily). 47221/4 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 310.306.6300; 11640 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.820.4477; 600 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.627.3000; 1345 2nd St., Santa Monica, 310.393.3338 $$ Map N9, K9, I16, L8

Valentino For more than 30 years, Piero Selvaggio has maintained his flagship’s status as a preeminent temple of Italian gastronomy. A telephone-book-sized wine list—often cited as America’s best—is supported by a cellar containing more than 100,000 bottles. L (F), D (M–Sa). 3115 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.829.4313 $$$$ Map L9

Japanese aburiya toranoko Sushi and izakaya. Noodles, sumiyaki; daring fare such as monkfish-liver pâté and grilled whole squid. L (M-F), D (nightly). 243 S. San Pedro St., Little Tokyo, 213.621.9500 $$ Map H17 ASANEBO Hidden in a minimall but Michelinrated, this cozy sushi bar and restaurant offers memorable sushi, seared toro in garlic cream and uni tempura in shiso leaf. L (Tu–F), D (Tu-Su).

11941 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.760.3348 $$ Map A1 Benihana This restaurant sees teppanyaki chefs slicing and dicing at each table and grilling up simple fare such as tender steak and chicken, savory vegetables, and shrimp and lobster, which is delivered sizzling to diners’ plates. Encino: L, D (daily). Beverly Hills: L, D (daily). Torrance: L, D (daily). Santa Monica: L, D (daily).

38 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 323.655.7311; 1447 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.260.1423; Encino, 818.788.7121; Torrance, 310.316.7777 $$ Map I12, L8, G9, M14 Katsuya Sushi chef Katsuya Uechi turns out exotic delicacies in sultry spaces by designer Philippe Starck. From signature cocktails to king crab cooked over the robata grill to exotically flavored crème brûlées, Katsuya is never boring. L (varies by location), D (nightly). Downtown: D (nightly). 11777 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.207.8744; 6300 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.871.8777; 702 Americana Way, Glendale, 818.244.5900; L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.747.9797 $$$ Map K9, H14, northeast of T23, I15 Katsu-ya Top sushi bar along the Valley’s Sushi Row; no-frills décor. Expect a crowd. Studio City: L (M–Sa), D (nightly). Encino: L (M–Sa), D (nightly). 11680 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.985.6976; 16542 Ventura Blvd., Encino, 818.788.2396 $$ Map U18, A1 Matsuhisa Superchef Nobu Matsuhisa’s more modest original flagship incorporates luxurious Western ingredients and Latin American spices. Monkfish liver pâté with caviar and Chilean sea bass with truffles are just a couple of his creations. L (M–F), D (nightly). 129 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.659.9639 $$$$ Map I12 NOBU The glitzy flagship of Nobu Matsuhisa attracts celebrities as well as serious foodies. An extensive menu of traditional and avant-garde sushi includes

Sushi Roku Nouvelle Japanese, sleek décor. Creative menu includes albacore tacos, salmon sashimi with black truffles shaved tableside. L.A.: L (M–Sa), D (nightly); Santa Monica and Pasadena: L, D (daily). 8445 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.655.6767; 1401 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.458.4771; 33 Miller Alley, Pasadena, 626.683.3000 $$$ Map I12, L8, Q19 sushi sasabune Don’t ask for a California or spicy tuna roll—you’ll be swiftly denied—but do expect incredibly fresh, authentically prepared sushi. The impressive omakase is recommended. L (M–F), D (M–Sa). 12400 Wilshire Blvd., West L.A., 310.820.3596 $$$$ Map K9 Urasawa If you’re serious about sushi, make a date to sit at the maple bar of Urasawa. Here you’ll be treated to an incredible omakase dinner—don’t even ask about price— that features the freshest, most artfully presented sushi, sashimi and shabu-shabu dishes. Reservation required. D (Tu–Sa). 218 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.247.8939 $$$$ Map I11

Korean chosun galbee Korean barbecue restaurant offers a more upscale ambience than most, with an elegant open-air patio. L, D (daily) 3330 W. Olympic Blvd., Koreatown, 323.734.3330 $$$ Map soot bull jeep One of K-Town’s best, with all manner of savory meats cooked on tabletop grills. L, D (daily). 3136 W. 8th St., Koreatown, 213.387.3865 $$ Map east of J14

cafe del rey Ogle impressive pleasure boats in the marina at this waterfront restaurant with plentiful fresh catch and a raw bar. Br (Su), L (M–Sa), D (nightly). 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 310.823.6395 $$$ Map N9 Campanile Chef-owner Mark Peel’s first restaurant is an enduring L.A. favorite. Peel offers such starters as duck meatballs, followed by grilled prime rib. Go on Thursday nights for a sampling of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 624 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.938.1447 $$$ Map J13 cleo The SBE group’s noisy mezze bar is an unquestionable high point of the Hollywood dining scene. Chef Daniel Elmaleh’s eastern and southern Mediterranean small plates include kebabs of pork belly and blood sausage and wood-burned flatbreads. Cocktails are expensive but irresistible. D (nightly). The Redbury, 1717 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.962.1711 $$$ Map H14 fig & Olive New York-based restaurant’s cuisine is an ode to olive oil: pumpkin sage ravioli drizzled with porcini olive oil, grilled branzino glazed with fig and picholine olive oil. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 8490 Melrose Place, L.A., 310.360.9100 $$$ Map I12 GJELINA Under the direction of talented young chef Travis Lett, hipster servers in T-shirts and newsboy caps serve seasonal Cal-Med small plates and pizzas to chic Westsiders. It’s one of Venice’s most popular restaurants and the neighborhood’s most lively patio.

Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly). 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1429 $$ Map N9 Lucques Chef-owner Suzanne Goin delivers the next generation of California cuisine, which includes dishes such as turmeric-spiced root vegetable tagine, and grilled club steak for two with potatoes parisienne.

Nowhere do vegetables taste as good! L (Tu–Sa), D (nightly). 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.6277 $$$ Map I13 mezze Mediterranean and Middle Eastern small plates. Signature dishes are yellowtail crudo with toasted pine nuts and cherry gremolata, and flatbreads topped with merguez sausage and tomato jam. L (Tu–F), D (nightly). 401 La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.657.4103 $$$ Map I12

Mediterranean

PETROS Fine contemporary Greek fare in a cool white dining room or on the covered patio. Dress code for indoor diners. L, D (daily). 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.4100 $$$ Map L13

AOC Explore a Mediterranean-inspired menu at the eatery that pioneered two L.A. culinary trends: the small-plates format and the wine bar. Chef-owner Suzanne Goin offers addictive bacon-wrapped, Parmesan-stuffed dates and an excellent selection of cheeses and cured meats from a charcuterie bar. Br (Sa–Su), D (nightly). 8022 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.653.6359 $$ Map I12

ray’s & Stark bar Petite, Renzo Piano–designed eatery at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Contemporary Med-inspired cuisine including vegetables cooked in wood-burning oven. Adjacent Stark Bar offers designer cocktails on an outdoor patio. L, D (Th–Tu). 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6180 $$ Map J13

artisan house Restaurant-bar-market-deli under one roof emphasizes products from local farms and artisan producers. Seasonal Cal-Med entrees include egg tartine, crispy grilled saltwater trout, various flatbreads; molecular mixology at the bar. Br (Sa–Su), L, D (M–Sa). 600 S. Main St., downtown, 213.622.6333 $$$ Map I6

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babouch moroccan RESTAURANT Transport yourself to Marrakech with traditional Moroccan fare (brochettes, couscous) and entertainment from belly dancers and tarot-card readers. D (Tu–Su). 810 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, 310.831.0246 $$ Map O14 barbrix Of the small-plate eateries, this restaurant, in a converted schoolhouse, is one of the best. Solo diners eat at the bar while couples relax on a charming patio and revelers toast near an exhibition kitchen.

Among the standouts are pappardelle with pork and pancetta ragú. D (nightly). 2442 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake, 323.662.2442 $$$ Map east of W23

Border Grill At Border Grill, chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger combine their unabashed love for Mexico’s market vendors, home cooks and taco stands. The result: bold, fresh and innovative Mexican cuisine. The downtown location offers a free shuttle to L.A. Live and the Music Center. Santa Monica: Br (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). Downtown: L (M–F), D (nightly). 1445 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.451.1655; 445 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.486.5171 $$ Map L8, H16 casa azul cantina Named for the home shared

by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, the regional specialties of the Yucatán, Oaxaca and Baja are offered in a chic dining room awash in blues and turquoises.

L, D (daily). 10853 Lindbrook Drive, Westwood, 310.209.0666 $$ Map J10

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4326 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.664.1011; 515 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.985.4332 $$ Map south of W23, I16 mo-chica New. The Peruvian food-court stand that earned Ricardo Zarate the title of Best New Chef from Food & Wine is reinvented as a fine-dining destination.

Comfort-food small plates populate the menu; check out the traditional lomo saltado or the alpaca stew topped with a fried egg. D (M–Sa). Mercado la Paloma, 3655 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.747.2141 $ Map K15

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Tapas include maize cakes with fillings such as shrimp, Napa cabbage and mustard ice cream; flower-inlaid tortillas are a Sedlar signature. Br (Sa–Su), D (nightly). 7360 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.933.5300 $$ Map I13 8/2/12 5:41 PM red o Rick Bayless, one of the leading authorities on Mexican cuisine in America, is consulting chef at this sexy, transporting Melrose eatery. Many of his thoughtful dishes are grounded in tradition, such as Pacific sole and Mazatlan blue shrimp ceviches and cochinita pibil. Br (Su), D (nightly). 8155 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.5009 $$$ Map I12 rivera Chef John Sedlar showcases his flair for pan-Latin flavors and attention to detail; consider the housemade nixtamal tortillas inlaid with edible flowers or plates with designs stenciled in spices. A pioneer of the cocktail movement, Rivera has an unbeatable tequila bar. L (M–F), D (nightly). 1050 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.749.1460 $$$ Map I16

Pan-Asian crustacean A glass-covered koi-filled stream meanders under the bar at this Cal-Vietnamese eatery, and diners indulge in items from a “secret kitchen” in which only the owners’ family members are allowed. The garlic noodles are a signature. L (M–F), D (nightly). 9646 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.205.8990 $$$ Map I11

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Lukshon Sang Yoon of Father’s Office opens a slick Southeast Asian eatery with a selection of craft beers and Far East-inspired cocktail program. L (Tu–F), D (M–Sa). 3239 Helms Ave., Culver City, 310.202.6808 $$$ Map K12 red medicine The progressive Vietnamese restaurant doesn’t hew to traditions, but the results are intriguing—and visually delicious—presentations. The menu also includes some Pan-Asian dishes such as chicken dumplings, green papaya salad and lamb belly with hoisin sauce. Open late. D (nightly). 8400 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 323.651.5500 $$$ Map J12

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the spice table Dishes inspired by Singaporean and Vietnamese traditions: satays, noodle soups, clay pot catfish, grilled or wood-burned vegetables. L, D (M–Sa). 114 S. Central Ave., Little Tokyo, 213.620.1840 $$ Map H17 wp24 From its 24th-floor roost, WP24 proves that Wolfgang Puck, who pioneered Asian fusion, has still got the goods. The restaurant might offer downtown’s best skyline views. Highlights include “Not Too Classic” hot and sour soup and steamed bao filled with pork belly. D (nightly). The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.743.8824 $$$$ Map I15 Yamashiro This restaurant occupies a replica of a Kyoto palace with a garden court and city views, making it special before you even look at the menu.

Cal-Asian fare includes miso salmon with lemon mashed potatoes and yuzu-avocado jumbo prawns.

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Quick Bites the apple pan Move quickly to grab a seat at the counter of this tiny joint, open since 1927. Burger aficionados wax on about the classic, drippy Steakburger and Hickoryburger. Cash only. Open late. L, D (Tu–Su). 10801 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.475.3585 $ Map K10 in-n-out SoCal’s iconic burgers, cooked to order—try the off-menu “animal style”—plus fries and shakes. Seating and drive-through. Open late. B, L, D (daily). 7009 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 800.786.1000 and 10 other locations $ Map H13 philippe the original The purported birthplace of French dip sandwich, this down-home cafeteria is an L.A. institution, established in 1908. Try the 45-cent coffee. Cash only. B, L, D (daily). 1001 N. Alameda St., downtown, 213.628.3781 $ Map G17

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B, L, D (daily). 709 N. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.931.4223 $ Map I13 tender greens Cafeterialike concept serves tasty salads and comforting “hot plates” with proteins, greens and buttery mashed potatoes. L, D (daily).

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wurstkÜche Don’t even try to pronounce it—”the sausage place” will do. Arts District bar/restaurant offers thick-cut Belgian fries and a repertory of exotic franks: rattlesnake and rabbit, alligator and pork andouille. Open late. L, D (daily). 800 E. 3rd St., downtown; 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. 213.687.4444 $ Map I17, M9

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Dining catch Minimalist Catch’s centerpiece is a beautiful, mother-of-pearl sushi bar, but raw fish is just the beginning. Try exquisite cooked preparations such as skate wing and braised pork cheeks with an extraordinary view of the Pacific Ocean. B, L, D (daily). 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, 310.581.7714 $$$ Map M8 duke’s maLibu Named after the father of international surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, this oceanfront restaurant captures the spirit of aloha. Not to be outshone by the spectacular views is the cuisine, which features a daily selection of fresh fish and tropical cocktails. Br (Su), L (M–Sa), D (nightly).

21150 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.0777 $$ Map west of K7 gLadstone’s maLibu One of SoCal’s biggest hits with a million visitors each year. Dramatic ocean views. B (Sa–Su), L, D (daily). 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.454.3474 $$ Map west of K7 the hungrY cat East Coast fare in hip little spots.

Dungeness crab benedict; you-peel or they-peel shrimp by the half-pound. Hollywood: Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly); Santa Monica: D (nightly). Sunset+Vine, 1535 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 323.462.2155; 100 W. Channel Road, Santa Monica, 310.459.3337 $$ Map H14, L7 the Lobster Enjoy a view of the Pacific while indulging in superlative seafood from this Santa Monica Pier-adjacent restaurant. The outdoor patio is most coveted for sampling the eponymous crustacean in various iterations. Chef Collin Crannell does a fine job with other seafood dishes, too. L, D (daily).

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mccormick & schmick’s Classy wood, glass and brass space; seafood any way you like it. Happy hour. L (varies by location), D (nightly). 206 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.859.0434; 111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 626.405.0064; 633 W. 5th St., downtown, 213.629.1929; 2101 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo, 310.416.1123 $$ Map Q19, I11, H16, L13 parkers’ Lighthouse This casually elegant restaurant’s waterfront location affords 360-degree views of Long Beach Harbor. Menu offerings include a wide selection of seafood—stuffed Atlantic salmon, Alaskan king crab legs, inventive sushi—plus traditional chophouse fare such as USDA Prime steaks. L, D (daily). 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, 562.432.6500 $$ Map N16 providence Chef-owner Michael Cimarusti transforms seafood from the world’s most pristine waters into inventive dishes such as kampachi with miso, buttermilk and green grapes, and striped bass with bacon and Bordelaise sauce. Outstanding cocktails complement Michelin-recognized cuisine. L (F), D (nightly). 5955 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.460.4170 $$$$ Map I14

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roY’s Chef Roy Yamaguchi began cooking his innovative Pacific Rim cuisine in L.A. many years ago, well ahead of his time. He returns as a superstar, with a chain of contemporary Hawaiian-inspired restaurants.

D (nightly). Downtown: L (M–F), D (nightly). 800 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.488.4994; 6363 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, 818.888.4801; 641 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.356.4066 $$$ Map I16, west of A1, Q21 son of a gun Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, the meat-loving chefs at Animal, turn to the sea for new inspiration. They cook up small shareable plates such as salmon collar, miniature lobster rolls and shrimp toast sandwiches in a nautically themed space. L (M–F), D (nightly). 8370 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.782.9033 $$$ Map I12

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Dining Water Grill Downtown’s premier seafood restaurant is famed for its huge platters of fruits de mer from the oyster bar. Low-temperature cooking methods are used in dishes such as sauteed Columbia River sturgeon, yielding sensational results. There’s no corkage fee, so why not BYOB? L (M–F), D (nightly).

544 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.891.0900 $$$$ Map H16

Spanish Bar PiNtXO Prominent California chef Joe Miller (Joe’s) offers authentic tortilla Española, bacalao and croquetas de jamón and Spanish wines. L, D (daily).

109 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.458.2012 $$ Map M8 tHe BaZaar BY JOSé aNdréS Star chef José Andrés brings whimsical set of Spanish-style dining experiences to the eminently stylish SLS Hotel. Cuisine ranges from rustic fare to the molecular gastronomy creations that have made Spain a culinary leader.

Tasting room Saam offers an unforgettable 22-course prix fixe menu. D (nightly). 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.246.5555 $$$ Map H16

Be magically transported to colorful Morocco and the beginning of a never ending feast. Babouch serves exquisite, authentic Moroccan cuisine in a tent like atmosphere with belly dancing nightly. Specialties include lamb, brochette of beef, cous cous, seafood and shrimp.

Cafe Sevilla Authentic Spanish fare and tapas bar on a bustling strip in downtown Long Beach.

Dinner show on Saturdays; nightclub upstairs. D (nightly).

140 Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.495.1111 $$ Map N16 PriMitivO WiNe BiStrO Fun tapas, extensive wine list and festive vibe. Br (Sa–Su), L (M–F), D (nightly).

1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.396.5353 $$$ Map M9

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Blt SteaK This winning formula on the Sunset Strip proves that the French bistro and the Americanbabouch_0712v1.indd 1 steakhouse can be seamlessly blended. After appetizers such as tuna tartare or the complimentary Gruyère cheese popovers, steaks are the main attraction, ranging from ultrapricey Kobe to domestic Angus beef.

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BOa Way hip, way fine steakhouse. Steak rubs and dips; out-there cocktails. Santa Monica: L, D (daily); West Hollywood: L (M–F), D (nightly). 101 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.899.4466; 9200 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2050 $$$ Map M8, H11 Cut A collaboration between Getty Center architect Richard Meier and celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, Cut is the place to savor genuine Kobe beef steaks ($120plus) or dry-aged Nebraska beef. Puck’s menu is short on nostalgia but long on flavor. D (M–Sa). Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.276.8500 $$$$ Map J11

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fOGO de CHãO After a trip to a massive saladappetizer bar, guests are treated to an endless procession of meats carved right onto their plates. L (M–F), D (nightly). 133 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.289.7755 $$$ Map J12 tHe Grill ON tHe alleY The Grill is a venerable industry hangout, where the maître d’ juggles Hollywood heavyweights, each demanding his favorite table for deal-making lunches. Polished waiters deliver steaks, Cobb salads and chicken pot pies in a dining room with classic good looks. Beverly Hills: L (M–Sa), D (nightly); Hollywood: L, D (daily), Br (Su); Thousand Oaks: L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 9560 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.276.0615; The Grill on Hollywood, Hollywood & Highland Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.856.5530; 120 E. Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks, 805.418.1760 $$$ Map I11, H13, north of A10

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Lawry’s the Prime rib A Restaurant Row classic. Prime rib, to-die-for creamed corn and spinach served with showmanship from table-side carts. D (nightly). 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.652.2827 $$$ Map I12 mastro’s steakhouse Swanky “steakhouse with personality.” Bone-in-filet reigns; warm butter cake melts in your mouth. D (nightly). 246 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.888.8782 $$$ Map J11

British Fare, imported beers and world famous Fish & Chips.

Open for breakfast weekends at 8am, Fabulous happy hour Mon–Fri 4-7pm.

Traditional Afternoon Tea is served Saturdays 2-5pm. Karaoke Sundays at 9pm.

Heated patio. Quiz shows every Wednesday. Call for soccer schedule.

Stop by the gift shoppe for food and collectibles from the British Isles, including bone china, teapots, souvenir items, tea, candy, wine, cheese and much more.

Nick & stef’s A modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse, Nick & Stef’s offers architecturally exciting dining rooms and a wraparound patio lounge that’s a favorite of downtown workers waiting out traffic. USDA Prime beef is aged on-site in a glass-encased aging chamber. L (M–F), D (nightly). Wells Fargo Building, 330 S. Hope St., downtown, 213.680.0330 $$$ Map H16 Pacific DiNiNg car Filet mignon at 3 am? It can be had at L.A.’s grandest 24-hour eatery, open since 1921. B, L, D (daily). 1310 W. 6th St., downtown, 213.483.6000; 2700 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.453.4000 $$$ Map H16, K8 ruth’s chris steak house Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves superfine Midwestern corn-fed beef, broiled in 1,800-degree ovens and served sizzling on 500-degree plates. Although steak is king, the menu also includes expertly executed seafood, lamb, pork and poultry dishes. L (varies), D (nightly).

224 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.859.8741; 369 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.583.8122 $$$ Map I11, Q20

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the stiNkiNg rose “We season our garlic with food,” from Gartini cocktail to garlic ice cream.

40-Clove Garlic Chicken, Silence of the Lamb Shank, Vladimir’s Garlic “Stakes” menu with six steak options.

L, D (daily). 55 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.652.7673 $$ Map I12 stk Sultry steakhouse for the young crowd, with fun appetizers such as shrimp “rice krispies” and Wagyu beef sliders. Open-air lounge with DJ. D (nightly). 755 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.659.3535 $$$$ Map I12 woLfgaNg’s steakhouse Chef Wolfgang Zwiener opens outpost of his New York steakhouse.

Try the dry-aged porterhouse steak for two, three or four. L (M–F), D (nightly). 445 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.385.0640 $$$$ Map J11

Thai NataLee thai Traditional Thai dishes are served amid edgy, modern décor. Among entrees are Nutty Chicken (a spicy combo of chicken, onion and dried chili) and a sole filet in red curry sauce. Veggie lovers favor the spicy maha jumlong curry. L, D (daily). 10101 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 310.202.7003; 998 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.855.9380 $ Map L11, I11

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PaLms thai This spot near the Pantages Theater is more known for its entertainment than its cooking, but both are worth the trip. Kavee Thongprecha, “the Thai Elvis,” does campy interpretations of the King’s repertory. Unusual menu items include frog legs with chili and basil. L, D (daily). 5900 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.462.5073 $ Map H14

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208 RODEO Set atop the stairs on Via Rodeo’s cobblestone street, 208 Rodeo serves up luxury and bistro fare in a unique, romantic setting. Exuding Rodeo Drive elegance, the restaurant’s flagstone patio overlooks the Beverly Wilshire hotel, setting of the film Pretty Woman, and it is set amid the ritzy boutiques of Two Rodeo. Whether you desire a leisurely meal or a quick bite, 208 Rodeo offers both amid warm Hollywood Regency décor. The eatery serves a California cuisine with pan-Asian and French influences, offering dishes that are beautifully presented and imaginatively prepared with seasonal ingredients. 208 Rodeo also offers cocktails, wines and beers as well as delectable desserts and Illy espresso coffees. A children’s menu is available for all meals. B, L, D (daily).

Starters Smoked salmon parfait Crispy calamari Tuna tartare Roasted baby beet Foie gras Truffled French and sweet fries Sesame prawns Cheese platter Caesar salad Entrees Gourmet grilled cheese sandwich Penne arrabiata Seafood salad Seared ahi tuna sandwich Mushroom-and-salmon pasta Kosher rib eye Squash ravioli Poached Chilean sea bass Pickled pork belly Roasted salmon Filet mignon Roasted poussin Desserts Chocolate Florentine cannoli Mixed berry rolada Caramel Napoleon tiramisu Triple-layer chocolate mousse White chocolate cheese cake Fruit tart

208 Via Rodeo, Beverly Hills

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BENIHANA At the heart of the Benihana experience lies the teppanyaki table, where masterful chefs expertly prepare fine Japanese cuisine on hibachi grills.

Favorites such as filet mignon, New York strip steak, colossal shrimp with butter and lemon, cold-water lobster and the signature hibachi chicken fried rice are cooked to order right in front of guests. Patrons are sure to enjoy the show by Benihana chefs, who are as well known for their culinary theatrics as they are for their outstanding cooking. The appetizer menu includes sushi and tempura selections. Interesting wines, premium imported sake, colorful cocktails and deliciously flavored iced teas are featured on the beverage menu as well as non-alcoholic frozen specialties. Children 12 and under can choose from the Kabuki Kids menu.

L, D (daily).

Starters Assorted maki (sushi rolls) Hand roll combination Sushi sampler Sashimi sampler Calamari, shrimp or scallop tempura Beef sashimi Shrimp, scallop or calamari sautÊ Edamame Miso soup Hibachi chicken rice Spicy seafood soup Entrees Filet mignon Hibachi steak Hibachi lemon chicken Colossal mango shrimp Spicy hibachi chicken Hibachi Chateaubriand Salmon tsutsumiyaki Hibachi tuna steak Hibachi scallops Hibachi shrimp Twin lobster tails Spicy tofu steak Seafood Diablo with udon noodles Yakisoba Emperors salad Desserts Häagen-Dazs ice cream Green tea ice cream Fresh pineapple boat Banana tempura

38 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills

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FAUx PAS BISTro Faux Pas Bistro is designed by Kristofer Keith, the award-winning lead designer of Spacecraft Group, responsible for many of L.A.’s most distinctive dining environments. For his own restaurant, he created an inviting space that conveys a rustic European aesthetic with meticulous vintage detailing. Whether dining indoors or on the charming patio, Faux Pas Bistro exudes warmth and character. Guests huddle in large red leather booths on the perimeter of the dining room, enjoying an American bistro menu that pays homage to France and the Mediterranean. A classic Kir Royale, Sidecar or Cuba Libre can be poured at the skylit bar, and the wine list showcases the best of Europe and California. Daily brunch at Faux Pas Bistro—think crab Benedict, quiche Lorraine, Nutella crêpes or a croque madame—is the latest obsession on trendy 3rd Street. Despite its sophistication, there’s a great kid’s menu here, too. BR, L (daily). D (nightly).

Starters Cured salmon with crème fraîche and frisée Bloomsdale spinach salad with Parmesan dressing Steamed mussels French onion soup with fontina gratin Salade niçoise Entrees Steak frites New York Chicken Cordon Bleu Seared sea bass with mustard crust and lentils Chateaubriand Quiche Lorraine (Brunch) Granola French toast (Brunch) Desserts Butter cake with brûléed pineapple Chocolate ganache cake Tiramisu Carrot-Zucchini cake

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paparazzI rISToraNTE Paparazzi Ristorante in the Sheraton Gateway Hotel near LAX delights diners with fresh pasta in authentic sauces as well as artistically prepared seafood, poultry and steaks. Start with a tasty salad such as the Little Gem Caesar, or choose from appetizers including eggplant parmigiana or tuna tartar with blood orange vinaigrette and an artichoke puree. The house specialty is il cioppino dei Paparazzi. an enticing combination of seafood in a fennel pomodoro broth served with a classic garlic ciabatta. Or try the terra e mare, an Angus filet mignon served alongside wild Pacific prawns, asparagus and gorgonzola mashed potatoes. Pasta lovers can also find comfort with the robust flavorings of the garganelli alla salsiccia, lasagna al brasato or spaghetti alla chitarra. Dine in crisp, clean and classy dÊcor. An elegant private dining room accommodates 40 guests and is equipped for entertainment and audio-visual needs. Ranked as one of the top 10 Italian restaurants in Los Angeles by gayot.com. Chef Orazio Parisi has been awarded the Chef of the Year 2011 by Southern California Food Writer Association while inspiring the senses with his simple, classic Italian cuisine with a gentle nod to southern Italy. D (M–Sa).

Entrees Spaghetti alla chitarra Tagliatelle alla bolognese Garganelli con salsiccia Lasagna al brasato Il cioppino dei Paparazzi Filetto alla griglia Bistecca al pepe verde La bistecca del vaccaro Ossobuco Organic lamb chops Pan-seared branzino al salmoriglio Sicilian pistachio-crusted Alaskan halibut Desserts Crema fredda al limoncello Profiteroles Tiramisu

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ParkErS’ LIGHTHoUSE With its signature seafood and steaks, warm service and breathtaking views of Long Beach Harbor and the Queen Mary, Parkers’ Lighthouse— now featuring Queensview Steakhouse on the third floor—is a perennial favorite of locals and visitors alike. Located in a fully operational lighthouse that has become the landmark for Shoreline Village, Parkers’ has long been the place to go for the freshest, locally sourced seafood, sushi or steaks. Guests may dine in the soaring, casually elegant dining room or on a romantic waterfront patio. The recently introduced Queensview Steakhouse, which boasts 360-degree views of the harbor, Pacific Ocean and sparkling city skyline, is the South Bay’s newest special-occasion spot, specializing in premium steaks and chops. Its exclusive supper club experience includes live jazz in an inviting lounge with club chairs and a bar turning out old classics and innovative specialty cocktails. L, D (daily).

Entrees Macadamia nut-crusted mahi mahi Chilean sea bass Daily selection of grilled fresh fish Crab- and shrimp-crusted salmon Prime New York strip steak Alaskan king crab Shelton Farms boneless half-chicken Surf & turf Maple-glazed prime pork loin Desserts Fuji apple cobbler Godiva Swiss chocolate cake Warm Tollhouse pie Trio of fresh seasonal fruit sorbets New York-style cheesecake

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la dining Noé Restaurant & Bar Located in the heart of the downtown theater district, minutes from Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Ahmanson Theatre, Noé Restaurant and Bar at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza features executive chef Glen Ishii’s frequently changing, market-driven menu. His contemporary American cuisine emphasizes fresh seasonal ingredients and an exciting selection including seafood and farm-raised meats and poultry. Popular with downtown residents and visitors alike, Noé features both indoor dining and an outdoor patio with intimate fire pits that showcases the stunning downtown skyline. Look for an extensive beverage list with wines and hand-crafted cocktails, pre-theater menus, happy hour specials and seasonal chef-driven events. D (nightly).

Omni Los Angeles Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., downtown 213.356.4100 noerestaurant.com

Il Fornaio Il Fornaio’s award-winning authentic Italian cuisine is a favorite in Los Angeles. Specialties include house-made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Artisan breads and pasta are made fresh daily. Each month a special menu from a different region of Italy is featured. With an event coordinator on-site to handle all of your needs, Il Fornaio is the perfect location for special events and business functions. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2008.

301 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.550.8330 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.725.9555 1551 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.451.7800 1 Colorado, Pasadena, 626.683.9797 ilfornaio.com

Matteo’s Restaurant

Frequented in its early days by celebs including Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack, Matteo’s Restaurant has redefined its look and cuisine while maintaining status as the epitome of classic cool. A unique menu that changes with the seasons and an upscale supper club atmosphere form a winning combination of homey and hip. Executive chef Antonio Orlando’s menu feature sumptuous, cosmopolitan Italian fare like veal tartufato, lamb and weekly game specials.

Happy hour specials Tuesday through Friday and on Sunday include half-off drinks and a $7 and under bar menu. For lunch, visit adjacent cafe Hoboken, open weekdays. D (Tu-Su).

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la dining The Stinking Rose Located on Beverly Hills’ famed Restaurant Row, The Stinking Rose has made a name for itself, and its popularity is evident—people fill the unique dining rooms to partake of the tasty food enhanced by the fragrant bulb. Specialties include two pounds of whole, garlic-roasted Dungeness crab in a secret garlic sauce and the ever-popular forty-clove garlic chicken. “The Best Steak I Ever Tasted was in a Garlic Restaurant—The Stinking Rose in Beverly Hills”—Vladimir.

L, D (daily).

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Cafe Sierra Within walking distance of Universal Studios Entertainment Center, Café Sierra offers an extravagant, Vegasstyle seafood, lobster and prime rib dinner buffet with entertainment. On the weekend, they feature a delectable champagne brunch, voted best in Los Angeles. Signature American international breakfast buffet is perfect for early morning power meetings with Wi-Fi capabilities. A la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner menus offer a wide selection of continental cuisine with an array of award winning wines. The Atrium Lounge features great appetizers and happy hour special cocktails. Alfresco dining is available at Hollywood Pool and Cabanas (weather permitting). Free self-parking.

10% discount on dinner buffet with hotel key. B, L, D (daily).

555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City 818.509.2030 cafesierrahilton.com

Rosa MexicanO Richly authentic, uniquely flavorful and undeniably passionate, the cuisine at Rosa Mexicano is praised by Zagat as “upscale” and “modern.” Sip on the famous frozen pomegranate margarita or sample its awardwinning guacamole en molcajete, prepared tableside. Patio areas provide the perfect spots for alfresco dining and people watching. To learn more about future events and promotions, please join Rosa Mexicano’s mailing list. Delivery service is available, and the restaurant offers private events as well as off-site catering. Happy hour is offered Monday through Friday. L, D (daily), Br (Sa–Su).

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Restaurants City Index Our superguide by area, with cross reference to listings by cuisine.

BEVERLY HILLS

Waterloo & City (British)..............................69

LA CIENEGA boulevard RESTAURANT ROW

sushi roku (Japanese)............................................. 74

downtown

fogo de chão (Steak).......................................... 78

true food kitchen (American).................... 68

THE BAZAAR (Spanish).............................................. 78 bouchon (French)....................................................... 72 CAULFIELD’S (American)........................................... 66 CHAYA (California)............................................................ 69 CRUSTACEAN (Pan-Asian)........................................ 75

aburiya toranoko (Japanese)..................... 74 artisan house (Mediterranean)........................ 74 bottega louie (Italian)........................................ 72

TAR & ROSES (California).............................................71

LAWRY’S PRIME RIB (Steak)................................ 79

VALENTIno (Italian)..................................................... 74

MATSUHISA (Japanese)............................................... 74

YE OLDE KING’S HEAD (British)....................... 69

mezze (Mediterranean).................................................. 74 NOBU (Japanese)............................................................... 74

cbs seafood (Chinese)............................................71

SOUTH BAY

CUT (Steak).......................................................................... 78

THE STINKING ROSE (Steak)............................... 79

akbar (Indian)................................................................. 72

FRIDA (Mexican)................................................................ 75

chaya (California)............................................................ 69

TANZORE (Indian).......................................................... 72

babouch MOROCCAN (Mediterranean)....... 74

the grill on the alley (Steak)................ 78

church & State (French)..................................... 72

IL CIELO (Italian).............................................................. 72

cicada (Italian)............................................................... 72

LONG BEACH

buca di beppo (Italian)......................................... 72

il fornaio (Italian).................................................... 73

drago centro (Italian)........................................ 72

café Sevilla (Spanish)........................................ 78

GINA LEE’S BISTRO (California).......................... 70

MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE (Steak)................... 79

katsuya (Japanese)...................................................... 74

PARKERs’ LIGHTHOUSE (Seafood).................. 77

il fornaio (Italian).................................................... 73

Culina (Italian)............................................................... 72

McCORMICK & SCHMICK’S (Seafood)............ 77 MR. CHOW (Chinese)......................................................71 mr. c restaurant (Italian)............................... 73 NATALEE THAI (Thai)................................................ 79

kendall’s brasserie (French)..................... 72 lazy ox canteen (Brew/Pub)......................... 68 LOS ANGELES BREWING (Brew/Pub)........68

POLO LOUNGE (California)....................................... 70

más malo (Mexican)................................................... 75

BENIHANA (Japanese).................................................. 74

MAR’SEL (California)....................................................... 70

MALIBU

m.b. post (American)................................................... 66

charlie’s (American).................................................. 66

mccormick & schmick’s (Seafood)............ 77

duke’s malibu (Seafood)...................................... 77

PETROS (Mediterranean)............................................... 74

geoffrey’s (California)............................................ 70

the strand house (American)....................... 68 the veggie grill (Quick Bites)......................... 76

red medicine (Pan-Asian)...................................... 75

McCORMICK & SCHMICK’S (Seafood)............ 77

gladstone’s malibu (Seafood).................... 77

RUTH’s CHRIS (Steak)................................................ 79

mo-chica (Latin).......................................................... 75

maison giraud (French)...................................... 72

Scarpetta (Italian).................................................... 73

nick and stef’s (Steak)...................................... 79

NOBU MALIBU (Japanese)........................................ 74

UNIVERSAL CITY

SPAGO (California)..............................................................71

NOÉ (American).................................................................. 66

saddle peak lodge (American)................... 66

buca di beppo (Italian)......................................... 72

tra di noi (Italian)...................................................... 73

CAFE SIERRA (Eclectic)............................................. 72

208 Rodeo (California)................................................71 URasawa (Japanese)................................................... 74 wolfgang’s Steakhouse (Steak)......... 79

OCEAN SEAFOOD (Chinese)...................................71 pacific dining car (Steak).............................. 79 The parish (British).................................................... 69

HARD ROCK CAFE (American)............................. 66

MArina del rey cafe del rey (Mediterranean)............................. 74

Valley

SUGARFISH (Japanese)................................................ 74

asanebo (Japanese).................................................... 74

rivera (Latin).................................................................. 75

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buca di beppo (Italian)......................................... 72 KATSU-YA (Japanese).................................................... 74

patina (French)................................................................ 72

BEVERLY Boulevard 3RD street MELROSE avenue

PHILIPPE the original (Quick Bites).......... 76

BENIHANA (Japanese).................................................. 74

Angelini osteria (Italian). ............................. 72

roy’s (Seafood)................................................................. 77

a/k/a bistro (American)........................................ 66

aoc (Mediterranean).................................................... 74

soleto trattoria (Italian).............................. 73

buca di beppo (Italian)......................................... 72

roy’s (Seafood)................................................................. 79

Comme çA (French)..................................................... 72

the spice table (Pan-Asian).............................. 76

cafe 140 south (California)................................ 69

umami burger (American)................................... 68

COOKS COUNTY (California).................................. 69 eva restaurant (California)................................... 70 fig & Olive (Mediterranean).................................... 74 hatfield’s (CFalifornia)..........................................70

SUGARFISH (Japanese)................................................ 74 UMAMICATESSEN (Eclectic)................................... 72 water grill (Seafood)............................................ 78

ink. (American)................................................................... 66

WP24 (Pan-Asian)............................................................. 76

jar (American).................................................................... 66

wurstkÜche (Quick Bites).................................... 76

Joan’s on third (American)...........................66

cheval blanc bistro (French)................... 72 1810 (Latin)........................................................................... 75

VENICE

FRIDA (Mexican)................................................................ 75

chaya (California)............................................................ 69

haven gastropub (Brew/Pub)....................... 68

GJELINA (Mediterranean)............................................. 74

il fornaio (Italian).................................................... 73

JOE’S (California)............................................................... 70

KATSUYA (Japanese)...................................................... 74

primitivo (Spanish)..................................................... 78

kings row gastroPub (Brew/Pub).......... 68

sunny spot (Eclectic)............................................... 72 the tasting kitchen (California)...................71

the little door (French)................................... 72

HOLLYWOOD/EASTSIDE

maison akira (Eclectic)......................................... 72

lucques (Mediterranean)........................................... 74

barbrix (Mediterranean)............................................ 74

mccormick & schmick’s (Seafood)............ 77

OSTERIA MOZZA (Italian)....................................... 73 Pizzeria Mozza (Italian)..................................... 73 playa (Latin)..................................................................... 75 providence (Seafood)............................................. 77

cleo (Mediterranean)...................................................... 74 delphine (French)........................................................ 72 the grill on hollywood (Steak)......... 78

new capital seafood (Chinese)................71

WEST HOLLYWOOD

parkway grill (California).................................. 70

ASIA DE CUBA (Eclectic).............................................71

rose tree cottage (British).......................... 69

BLT STEAK (Steak)........................................................ 78

the royce (American)............................................... 66

BOA (Steak).......................................................................... 78

red o (Mexican)............................................................... 75

HARD ROCK CAFE (American)............................. 66

roy’s (Seafood)................................................................. 77

cecconi’s (Italian)....................................................... 72

Simon L.A. (American)............................................... 66

the HUNGRY CAT (Seafood)................................. 77

RUTH’s CHRIS (Steak)................................................ 79

dominick’s (Italian).................................................... 72

son of a gun (Seafood)........................................ 77

in-n-out (Quick Bites).................................................. 76

smitty’s grill (American).................................... 68

EVELEIGH (American)................................................... 66

sushi roku (Japanese)............................................. 74

KATSUYA (Japanese)...................................................... 74

sushi roku (Japanese)............................................. 74

Gordon Ramsay (Eclectic)................................. 72

lamill coffee boutique (American).... 66

vertical wine bistro (American)............. 68

the ivy (American).......................................................66

santa monica

petrossian (French)............................................... 72

bar pintxo (Spanish)................................................ 78

STK (Steak)........................................................................... 79

Brentwood KATSUYA (Japanese)...................................................... 74 restaurant at getty (California)................71 sugarfish (Japanese)................................................ 74 TAVERN (California)........................................................ 71

malo (Mexican)................................................................ 75 MUSSO & FRANK (American)................................. 66 PaLMS THAI (Thai)..................................................... 79 public kitchen + Bar (Brew/Pub).............. 69

PALIHOUSE (French)..................................................... 72

blue plate oysterette (Seafood)............ 76

tender greens (Quick Bites)........................... 76

boa (Steak).......................................................................... 78

the veggie grill (Quick Bites)......................... 76

Susan feniger’s street (Eclectic)........... 72

Border Grill (Mexican)........................................ 74

CENTURY CITY

tender greens (Quick Bites)........................... 76

catch (Seafood)............................................................... 77

WESTSIDE

BREEZE (California)......................................................... 69

umami burger (American)................................... 68

CHINOIS ON MAIN (California)............................. 69

the apple pan (Quick Bites)................................ 76

CRAFT (American)............................................................ 66

YAMASHIRO (Pan-Asian)............................................ 76

farmshop (California)................................................ 70

casa azul cantina (Mexican)...................... 74

father’s office (Brew/Pub)...........................68

chan dara (Thai)...................................................... 77

the hungry cat (Seafood)................................. 77

fundamental l.a. (California)......................... 70

il fornaio (Italian).................................................... 73

il grano (Italian)......................................................... 73

Culver City a-Frame (Eclectic)...........................................................71 akasha (California)....................................................... 69 father’s office 2 (Brew/Pub)......................68

LA BREA/MIDTOWN ANIMAL (American)........................................................ 66 CaMPANILE (Mediterranean)..................................... 74

ivy at the shore (American).........................66

matteo’s (Italian)....................................................... 73

THE LOBSTER (Seafood)............................................ 77

paparazzi (Italian)..................................................... 73

ford’s filling station (Brew/Pub).......... 68

chosun galbee (Korean).................................... 74

MÉLISSE (French)............................................................. 72

picca (Latin)...................................................................... 75

lukshon (Pan-Asian)................................................... 75

pink’s hot dogs (Quick Bites)........................... 76

Michael’s (California)................................................. 70

sotto (Italian).................................................................. 73

NATALEE THAI (Thai)................................................ 79

ray’s & stark bar (Mediterranean)............... 74

MILO & OLIVE (California)......................................... 70

sushi sasabune (Japanese)............................. 74

tender greens (Quick Bites)........................... 76

soot bull jeep (Korean)..................................... 74

pacific dining car (Steak).............................. 79

westside tavern (California).............................71

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Entertainment oktoberfest Oct. 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 26–27. Traditional Bavarian fun with German beer, food and big bands at one of USA Today’s best Oktoberfests in the world. F–Sa 6 pm–midnight, age 21 and over only; Su 1–6 pm, all ages. F–Sa $20; Su $5, under 13 free. Alpine Village, 833 W. Torrance Blvd., Torrance, 310.327.4384 Map M14 La Feria de los Moles Oct. 7. The largest Mexican food festival in the United States features more than 20 types of moles from the communities of Puebla, Oaxaca and Guerrero. Live music and arts and crafts add to the flavor and folklore. 10 am–7 pm. Free; VIP $50. Olvera Street, downtown, 323.584.1484 Map H17 CicLAvia Oct. 7. More than nine miles of L.A.’s normally congested streets turn into a car-free park for a walk or bike tour of the city’s most celebrated attractions. Route extends from Boyle Heights through Little Tokyo and downtown to Westlake and MacArthur Park; new hubs include Chinatown and South L.A. 10 am–3 pm.

Free. ciclavia.org Map I16

A Wonder to Behold

The 10th anniversary of the series Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center continues with the U.S. debut of the National Ballet of Canada’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon to music by Joby Talbot. Five performances with live orchestra take place Oct. 19-21 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion downtown.

Created through a partnership between the Canadian troupe and the Royal Ballet (U.K.), the production had its world premiere in 2011; it features 70 dancers, sets and costumes by Bob Crowley and projections by Jon Driscoll and Gemma Carrington.

Karen Kain is artistic director of the 60-year-old company.

(See listing at right.)

Hollywood Film Festival Oct. 19–22. Annual fest connects established Hollywood studios, independent filmmakers and the creative community with showings of feature films, documentaries and shorts. Ticket sales begin Oct. 10 at arclightcinemas.com. ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 310.288.1882 Map H14 DÍa de los Muertos Oct. 27. Colorful indigenous Mexican ceremony celebrates life and ancient traditions at the resting place of Hollywood’s immortals.

This year’s ceremony explores the Mayan gods and the ancient Mayan calendar. Noon–midnight. $10, exact change requested. Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 323.308.4765 Map H14 West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval Oct. 31. L.A. County’s biggest Halloween event—and one of its biggest annual events, period—is this costume bash in WeHo; live music and entertainment. 6–11 pm. Free. Santa Monica Boulevard between La Cienega and Robertson boulevards, West Hollywood, westhollywoodhalloween.com Map H12

Theater Krapp’s Last Tape Opening Oct. 9. British actor and two-time Academy Award nominee John Hurt channels the surly Victor Krapp who, on his 69th birthday, meditates about the choices made in a lifetime. Written

by Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett and directed by Michael Colgan. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 213.628.2772 Map L11 Seminar Opening Oct. 10. Four aspiring young writers sign up for writing classes with an international literary figure. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck and directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold, the new comedy stars Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Jeff Goldblum. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16 By the Way, Meet Vera Stark Through Oct. 28. A former maid’s influence on race, film and feminism seeps its way into pop culture after she lands a groundbreaking role. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by Jo Bonney. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, 310.208.5454 Map J10 dralion Opening Oct. 31. Cirque du Soleil crafts a show inspired by Eastern philosophy and the 3,000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts.

Guidelines

Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps in the back of this issue. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

Index Special Events....................88 Theater.................................88 Music + Dance....................88 Sports....................................90

Museums............................94 Shopping............................... 95 Spas........................................ 97 Nightlife................................98 Attractions..........................90 Beaches..............................102 Studio Tours/Tapings......93 Tours + Transport............103

Long Beach Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 562.436.3636 Map N16 the book of mormon Continuing. The nine-time Tony Award–winning musical follows a pair of Mormon boys sent on a mission to about as far away from Salt Lake City, Utah, as one can get. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.468.1779 Map H14 November Continuing. Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet tells the tale of a president desperate to be re-elected—and the begging, borrowing and integritysacrificing he does to achieve it. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16 IRIS Ongoing. The Cirque du Soleil production, a tribute to film, takes up permanent residence at the former Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. The fantastical score is courtesy of film composer Danny Elfman. Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 877.943.4747 Map H13

Music + Dance club nokia Oct. 2 Lynyrd Skynyrd. Oct. 7 Imagination Movers. Oct. 10 Circa Survive, Touche Amore, Balance and Composure, O’Brother. Oct. 11 Awolnation, Imagine Dragons, Zeale. Oct. 12 Steve Val, Beverly McClellan.

Oct. 13 Nouvelle Vague. Oct. 14 Sbtrkt, Kilo Kish, Syd the Kid. Oct. 17 Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock. Oct. 18 Josh Turner, Peter Brandon. Oct. 19 Mint Condition. Oct. 20 The Dan Band. Oct. 24 The Darkness. Oct. 25 Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, Man Overboard. Oct. 27 The Presets. Oct. 28 Public Image Limited. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.480.3232 Map I15 DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION Oct. 3, 6, 10, 14 Los Angeles Opera, Don Giovanni. Oct. 7, 9 Los Angeles Opera, The Two Foscari. Oct. 19–21 The National Ballet of Canada, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.7211 Map H16 el rey theatre Oct. 1 Catie Curtis, Mary Gauthier, Sarah Silverman, Russell Brand. Oct. 2 Wax Tailor, Shana Halligan. Oct. 4 Thrill Kill Kult, Left Spine Down. Oct. 5 The Maccabees. Oct. 6 Good Riddance; Dark Star Orchestra. Oct. 7 Break Science, Michal Menert. Oct. 8 The Raveonettes, Melody’s Echo Chamber. Oct. 9–10 Grimes, Elite Gymnastics, Myths. Oct. 11 Tomorrow’s World, Housse de Racket, Citizens!, Lescop. Oct. 12 –M–. Oct. 14 Mouse on Mars. Oct. 16 Freelance Whales, Geographer. Oct. 17 Bowerbirds, Strand of Oaks. Oct. 18 Los Campesinos!; Twin Shadow, Haim. Oct. 19 Subsonica + Negrita. Oct. 20 Dan Deacon, Height With Friends, Chester Endersby Gwazda, Alan Resnick. Oct. 21 Nick Waterhouse, Allah Las. Oct. 22 Kaki King, Lady Lamb the Beekeeper. Oct. 23 Beth Orton, Sam Amidon.

Oct. 24 Staff Benda Bilili, DJ Glenn Red. Oct. 25 From the Jam, Right the Stars. Oct. 26 Matthew Dear, Light Asylum. Oct. 27 Brother Ali, Blank Tape Beloved, Home-

The Queen Mary Ship & Seaport is alleged to be haunted. Its daily “Ghosts & Legends” tour guides visitors through places where paranormal activity has been reported. p. 92

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Attractions + Museums

The Book of Mormon at the pantages theatre in Hollywood

boy Sandman, DJ Sosa and the Reminders. Oct. 30 Bob Mould, Abe Vigoda. Oct. 31 Disclosure. 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.936.6400 Map J13 ford aMpHitHeatre Oct. 5 Dr. Dog. Oct. 6 The Cool Kids, Culture Shock. Oct. 7 Peter Erskine, Vardan Ovsepian, Damian Erskine, Mark Dresser Quintet, Bobby Bradford, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, Archie Shepp Quartet. Oct. 9 Michael Kiwanuka. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., East Hollywood, 323.461.3673 Map V21 gibson aMpHitHeatre Oct. 2 The Shins. Oct. 7 Bz. Oct. 11 Larry the Cable Guy. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.4440 Map U20 tHe gLass House Oct. 6 Iwrestledabearonce, Oceano, Vanna, Within the Ruins, the Plot in You. Oct. 7 Mono, Chris Brokaw from Codeine. Oct. 12 Pierce the Veil, Sleeping with Sirens, Tonight Alive, Hands Like Houses. Oct. 18 Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock.

Oct. 19 Crocodiles, the Soft Pack, Heavy Hawaii. Oct. 26 Motion City Soundtrack, Jukebox the Ghost, Now Now. Oct. 27 Converge, Torche, Kvelertak, Nails.

200 W. Second St., Pomona, 909.865.3802 Map east of B6 greek tHeatre Oct. 5–6 Furthur, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir. Oct. 7 New Order. Oct. 9 Metric, Half Moon Run. Oct. 10 Grizzly Bear, Lower Dens. Oct. 11 Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience. Oct. 12 Amon Tobin, Holy Other. Oct. 13 David Byrne, St. Vincent. Oct. 19 Paul Weller, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. Oct. 20 The Script. Oct. 28 Symphony in the Glen, music director Arthur B. Rubinstein. 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Griffith Park, 323.665.5857 Map V22 HoLLywood bowL Oct. 5 Jason Mraz, Christina Perri. Oct. 6 Peter Gabriel. Oct. 7–8 Florence + the Machine, the Weekend, the Maccabees. Oct. 17 Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Los Lobos, Infantree. Oct. 20 Brad Paisley, the Band Perry, Scotty McCreery, Easton Corbin. Oct. 26 Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.850.2000 Map G13 HoLLywood paLLadiuM Oct. 2 Garbage, Screaming Females. Oct. 5 The Offspring, Neon Trees, Dead Sara. Oct. 6 Shpongle. Oct. 12 The XX. Oct. 13 The Eraserheads. Oct. 17 Lupe Fiasco, Big Sean, Earl Sweatshirt, Hit Boy, Tayf3rd. Oct. 18 Bassnectar, Gramatik, Gladkill. Oct. 20 Crystal Castles, Health, Kontravoid.

Oct. 25 Two Door Cinema Club, Friends, St. Lucia.

Oct. 26 A$AP Rocky, A$AP Mob, Schoolboy Q, Danny Brown. Oct. 30 Miike Snow. 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.962.7600 Map H14 House of bLues Oct. 4 Here Come the Mummies.

Oct. 5 Big Gigantic, GRiZ. Oct. 6 Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Mike Pinto, Sono Vera. Oct. 7 Stephen Marley.

Oct. 9 Yelawolf. Oct. 10 Less Than Jake, Mad Caddies, Flatfoot 56. Oct. 11 J Boog, Hot Rain, Common Kings.

Oct. 12 Funtcase, High Ranking, School Boy, Nerd Rage.

Oct. 14 Gospel Brunch. Oct. 23 Toadies & Helmut, Ume. Oct. 25 Motion City Soundtrack. Oct. 26 Alesana. Oct. 28 Gospel Brunch. Oct. 29 David Bisbal. Oct. 31 All Time Low. 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.5100 Map H12

Sports

nokia tHeatre L.a. Live Oct. 2 Mac Miller. Oct. 5 Gerardo Ortiz. Oct. 13 Los Temerarios. Oct. 25 So You Think You Can Dance Tour. Oct. 27 Googoosh. 777 Chick Hearn Court, downtown, 213.763.6020 Map I15

stapLes Center Oct. 13 Los Angeles Lakers vs.

Utah Jazz. Oct. 17 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz.

Oct. 21 Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings. Oct. 22 Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors. Oct. 24 Clippers vs. Lakers.

Oct. 30 Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks. Oct. 31 Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies. 1111 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 800.745.3000 Map I15

stapLes Center Oct. 2–3 Justin Bieber. Oct. 5–6 The Black Keys, Tegan and Sara. Oct. 10–11 Madonna.

Oct. 16 Carrie Underwood. Oct. 20 Tiesto. Oct. 26 Joel Osteen. L.A. Live, 1111 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 800.745.3000 Map I15 tHe troubadour Oct. 1 Wolf Gang, the Royal Concept, Frank & Derol. Oct. 2 The Jezabels, Yukon Blonde.

Oct. 3 Nick Lowe, Eleni Mandell. Oct. 4 Coheed and Cambria, Aeges. Oct. 5 The Hello Sequence, Slowdance. Oct. 6 Dry the River, Houndmouth. Oct. 8 Seasick Steve. Oct. 9 Jeff the Brotherhood, Diarrhea Planet.

Oct. 10 Bad Books, Harrison Hudson, the Drowning Man. Oct. 11 Bettye LaVette. Oct. 12 Gaelic Storm. Oct. 13 Tea Leaf Green, Howlin’ Rain. Oct. 16 Ellie Goulding.

Oct. 17 The Sheepdogs, Black Box Revelation. Oct. 18 ZZ Ward. Oct. 19 Frightened Rabbit, Arc In Round. Oct. 20 Aaron Freeman. Oct. 21 Don Felder. Oct. 22 Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, Brothers Comatose. Oct. 23 Taking Back Sunday. Oct. 24 Mike Stud. Oct. 25 Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group, Crypts. Oct. 27 Further Seems Forever. Oct. 28 Red Fang, Black Tusk, Lord Dying. Oct. 29 The Asteroids Galaxy Tour. 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.276.1158 Map I12 uCLa Live Oct. 2 Emmylou Harris and her Red Dirt Boys. Oct. 5–6 Akram Khan Company. Oct. 7 Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane, violinist Augustin Hadelich. Oct. 12 Bajofondo. Oct. 13 Guitarist/composer Bill Frisell, filmmaker Bill Morrison. Oct. 14 Bandleader/pianist Vijay Iyer, bassist Stephan Crump, drummer Marcus Gilmore, alto-saxophonist Steve Coleman, trumpeter Graham Haynes, tenor saxophonist Mark Shim. Oct. 25 Composer/producer Robert Glasper, José James, Taylor McFerrin, Austin Peralta. Oct. 26 Laurie Anderson. Oct. 27 Double-bass player/composer Ron Carter, pianist Renee Rosnes, drummer Payton Crossley, percussionist Rolando Morales-Matos, pianist Robert Glasper, bassist Derrick Hodge, drummer Chris “Daddy” Dave.

UCLA, Royce Hall, Westwood, 310.825.2101 Map J10 waLt disney ConCert HaLL Oct. 2 Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Oct. 4–7 Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. Oct. 11–14 Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, director, designer and video artist Netia Jones, Claire Booth, Susan Bickley, Christopher Lemmings, Jonathan Gunthorpe, Graeme Broadbent, Graeme Danby. Oct. 16 L.A. Phil New Music Group, conductor John Adams, violinist Thomas Gould, cellist Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir. Oct. 17, 24 Pianist András Schiff. Oct. 19–21 Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor Robin Ticciati, pianist Lars Vogt. Oct. 21 Los Angeles Master Chorale: Organ Extravaganza.

Oct. 23 Gilberto Gil. Oct. 26–28 Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor Daniel Harding, violinist Renaud Capuçon. Oct. 27 Ravel’s Mother Goose. Oct. 30 Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Zubin Mehta, pianist Yuja Wang. Oct. 31 The Cat and the Canary, organist Clark Wilson. 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 323.850.2000 Map H16 tHe wiLtern Oct. 1 Ed Sheeran, Passenger, Selah Sue. Oct. 2 Garbage. Oct. 3 Slash, Myles Kennedy, the Conspirators, Foxy Shazam. Oct. 5 The Head and the Heart, Blitzen Trapper, Bryan John Appleby. Oct. 6 Jason Mraz. Oct. 11 Alfie Boe. Oct. 22 Patti Smith.

Oct. 24 Joss Stone, Vintage Trouble. Oct. 25 Mat & Kim. 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 877.598.8698 Map J13

dodger stadiuM Oct. 1–3 Los Angeles Dodgers vs.

San Francisco Giants. Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., L.A., 323.224.1507 Map G17

Attractions adaMson House 1930s home filled with famed Malibu Potteries tile. Grounds open daily; house W–Sa 11 am–3 pm. $2–$7, under 6 free. No credit cards.

23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.456.8432 Map west of K7 aMeriCan girL pLaCe Boutique, bookstore and cafe dedicated to the designer dolls. M–Th 10 am–8 pm; F–Sa 10 am–9 pm; Su 10 am–7 pm. The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, L.A., 877.247.5223 Map J13 annenberg CoMMunity beaCH House Public facility with pool, play area, beach volleyball and tennis courts, gardens, cafe. Free tours of Marion Davies Guest House. Daily 8:30 am–8:30 pm. Pool: Tu–Su 10 am–6 pm; M 10 am–8 pm. Pool pass: $4–$10, family of four (two youth, two adults) $24; admission to other facilities, free. Parking $3/hour, $8/day. 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica, 310.458.4904 Map L8 aquariuM of tHe paCifiC Focus is on Pacific Ocean sea life. Pet the sharks at Shark Lagoon; Lorikeet Forest, Turtle Vision 4-D. The June Keyes Penguin Habitat is new. Daily 9 am–6 pm. $13.95–$24.95, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100 Map O16 CataLina eXpress Year-round boat service to Catalina Island; daily departures from Long Beach, Dana Point, San Pedro. Reservation recommended. Call for hours. San Pedro, Long Beach: $27.50–$35.25 one-way, $55–$70.50 round-trip; Dana Point: $28.50–$35.25 one-way, $57–$72.50 round-trip; under 2 $2.50–$5.

800.995.4386, catalinaexpress.com CatHedraL of our Lady of tHe angeLs Stunning contemporary cathedral opposite Music Center. M–F 6:30 am–6 pm; Sa 9 am–6 pm; Su 7 am–6 pm.

555 W. Temple St., downtown, 213.680.5200 Map H17 CHinatown Ornate architecture, dim sum, shops with Eastern wares. Art and antiques on Chung King Road. Between Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Bernard Street, Yale and Spring streets, downtown Map G17 desCanso gardens North America’s largest camellia collection (34,000 plants amid 20 acres of oaks) and much more, including lilacs, azaleas, irises. 9 am–5 pm daily. $3–$8, under 5 free. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, 818.949.4200 Map Q19 disneyLand Mickey Mouse’s theme park. Recent additions include Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.

Updated Star Tours, Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain. Fireworks, fantastic Fantasmic! continues. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $74–$80, under 2 free. 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 disney CaLifornia adventure park Soarin’ Over California, A Bug’s Land, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania!. Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is newest attraction. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $74–$80, under 2 free. 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10

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Attractions + Museums La opera’s Don Giovanni at dorothy Chandler pavilion downtown

HoLLywood waX MuseuM Hollywood and pop culture greats in wax. Su–Th 10 am–midnight; F–Sa 10 am–1 am. $8.95–$15.95, $5.95–$12.95 online, under 5 free. 6767 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.462.5991 Map H13 ifLy HoLLywood “Indoor skydiving” via a vertical wind tunnel. Two to four flights per session. Su–Th 11 am–9 pm; F–Sa 11 am–11 pm. $59.95–$99.95. Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.985.4359 Map G13 ipiC tHeaters Deluxe dinner-and-a-movie experience: Patrons recline in plush seats while being served dinner, cocktails, pillows, blankets during screenings.

Call for movie schedule. $24–$29. 42 Miller Alley, Pasadena, 626.639.2260 Map Q19

doLby tHeatre Tour the home of the Academy Awards formerly named the Kodak Theatre. M–F 10:30 am–4 pm; Sa–Su 8:30–10:30 am. $10–$15, under 4 free. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300 Map H13 egyptian tHeatre Restored 1922 Hollywood landmark screens classics, cult favorites, indie films.

Excellent Forever Hollywood screens daily. Call for schedule. $7–$11. 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.3456 Map H13 eL Capitan tHeatre 1926 Spanish-style movie palace screens Disney films new and old. Musical accompaniment to many shows. Call for schedule. $13–$16. VIP admission with reserved seat $26.

6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7674 Map H13 Xposition rose garden Grassy pathways e bisect 20,000 rose bushes of nearly 200 varieties.

Daily 9 am to sunset. Free. 701 State Drive, downtown, 213.763.0114 Map K15 farMers Market Local landmark with 120 produce stalls, restaurants and gift shops in open-air setting. M–F 9 am–9 pm; Sa 9 am–8 pm; Su 10 am–7 pm. 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.933.9211 Map I13 gaMbLe House Landmark Arts & Crafts–style home.

First come, first served; reservations for daily 2 pm tour one week in advance. Th–Su noon–3 pm. $7–$12.50, under 12 free. 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, 626.793.3334 Map Q19 grauMan’s CHinese tHeatre Historic Hollywood venue with walkway of stars’ hand- and footprints in the forecourt. Call for movie schedule. 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.8111 Map H13 greystone Mansion and park Gardens and park grounds open daily. Tours on Saturdays. 10 am–6 pm most days. Free. 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.285.6830 Map I11 griffitH observatory Iconic attraction overlooking Hollywood. Hourly shows at planetarium.

W–F noon–10 pm; Sa–Su 10 am–10 pm. Free; donations accepted. 2800 E. Observatory Road, L.A., 213.473.0800 Map U23 guinness worLd reCord MuseuM Shrine to amazing achievements. Su–Th 10 am–midnight; F–Sa until 1 am. $8.99–$15.99, under 5 free. 6764 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.463.6433 Map H13 HoLLywood waLk of faMe Celebs’ names are enshrined in bronze-and-terrazzo stars. Free.

Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue and Vine Street from Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, 323.469.8311 Map H13

knott’s berry farM More than 165 rides and attractions. Roller coasters include Silver Bullet, GhostRider and Xcelerator. Call for hours. $28.99– $57.99, under 3 free. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200 Map D5 k1 speed Indoor electric go-kart racing with snack bars and an arcade. M–Th noon–10 pm, F 11 am–11 pm, Sa 10 am–11 pm, Su 10 am–7 pm. $20 per race. 19038 S. Vermont Ave., Gardena, 310.532.2478 Map L15 L.a. Live Burgeoning entertainment center is home to the Grammy Museum, Nokia Theatre and Club Nokia; restaurants, high-tech bowling lanes and nightspots such as the Conga Room. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.763.5483 Map I15 L.a. zoo and botaniCaL gardens Wildlife in parklike setting. Daily 10 am–5 pm. $9–$14, under 2 free. Golden State (5) and Ventura (134) freeways, 5333 Zoo Drive, L.A., 323.644.4200 Map T23 Los angeLes County arboretuM & botaniC garden Peafowl roam the grounds and roost overhead at 127-acre garden. Make your own idyllic route or take the tram tour. Daily 9 am–5 pm (last admission 4:30 pm). Free third Tuesday of the month. $3–$8, under 5 free. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 626.821.3222 Map Q22 MadaMe tussauds HoLLywood Wax museum with some 115 likenesses of celebrities in music, film, sports and more. Costumes provided for photo ops with figures. Call for hours. $18–$25, under 4 free. 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.798.1670 Map H13 tHe MusiC Center The 90-minute Symphonian Music Center Tour includes history, architecture.

Also see listing for Walt Disney Concert Hall. First come, first served. Tu–Sa 10:30 am–12:30 pm. Free.

151 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.4399 Map H16 oCean front waLk Boardwalk with street performers, souvenir vendors. Muscle Beach–adjacent. Along beach between Marine Street and Grand Boulevard, Venice Map N9 oLvera street Festive open-air Mexican marketplace with restaurants, shops at historic El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Alameda Street between Main and Los Angeles streets, downtown, 213.628.1274 Map H17 paCifiC park Amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier with rides including a solar-powered Ferris wheel, plus midway games, food vendors, specialty shops.

Su–Th 11 am–11 pm, F–Sa 11 am–12:30 am. Admission free; rides $3–$5, unlimited pass $15.95–$21.95. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 310.260.8744 Map L8 ports o’ CaLL viLLage Fifty stores and restaurants.

Harbor cruises, helicopter tours, boat tours of Port of Los Angeles. 77 Nagoya Way (off Harbor Boulevard), San Pedro Map O15

queen Mary sHip and seaport Historic ocean liner—bigger than the Titanic!—permanently berthed in Long Beach Harbor. Shops, dining, art deco lounge.

The Russian Foxtrot Submarine is adjacent (see listing).

Oct. 5–7, 12–14, 18–21, 25–28, 31 Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. Continuing Diana: Legacy of a Princess. Su–Th 10 am–6 pm, F–Sa 10 am–7 pm for self-guided and guided tours. $13.95–$24.95, under 5 free. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 562.435.3511 Map O16 ripLey’s beLieve it or not! MuseuM Three hundred displays feature curiosities gathered by traveler Robert Ripley in the 1930s. Daily 10 am–midnight. $8.99–$16.99, under 5 free. 6780 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.6335 Map H13 ronaLd reagan presidentiaL Library and MuseuM Air Force One Pavilion houses the Flying White House. Daily 10 am–5 pm. $9–$15, under 11 free.

40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800.410.8354 Map northwest of A1 russian foXtrot subMarine Tour the Scorpion, moored next to historic Queen Mary ocean liner. Daily 10 am–6 pm. $9.95–$10.95, under 5 free. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 562.432.0424 Map O16 san antonio winery Complimentary tastings and tour of the only producing winery in L.A., which celebrates its 95th anniversary this year. Restaurant and wine shop on site. Daily 9 am–7 pm. 737 Lamar St., downtown, 323.223.1401 Map G17 san fernando Mission 1797 mission with museum, archives and gardens. Daily 9 am–4:30 pm. $3–$4, under 7 free. 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, 818.361.0186 Map north of A1 san gabrieL Mission Mission includes the oldest building (1771) in Southern California. Daily 9 am–4:30 pm. $3–$5, under 6 free. 427 S. Junipero Serra Drive, San Gabriel, 626.457.3048 Map B4 santa MoniCa Mountains nationaL reCreationaL area Hiking, horseback riding, bird-watching on 150,000 acres. National Park Service Visitor Center open daily 9 am–5 pm (holidays exempt). 26976 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, 805.370.2301 Map west of B1 siX fLags MagiC Mountain Theme park has 17 coasters; dozens of attractions; rides including world’s tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster, Tatsu, and the world’s tallest vertical drop, Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom. Call for hours. $36.99–$61.99, under 3 free.

26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, 661.255.4111 Map A2 tournaMent House Tours of Rose Parade headquarters in Wrigley Mansion, Italian Renaissance-style home featuring Centennial Rose Garden and Wrigley Gardens. Th 2 and 3 pm. Free. 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 626.449.4100 Map R19 universaL CitywaLk Eye-popping dining, shopping and entertainment promenade includes boutiques such as Fossil, Guess? and Abercrombie & Fitch, novelty stores and state-of-the-art cinema and IMAX theater. iFLY Hollywood is a simulated sky-diving wind tunnel. Call for hours. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.4455 Map U20 universaL studios HoLLywood World’s biggest motion picture/TV studio. Rides include new Transformers: The Ride 3-D, Jurassic Park, the Simpsons Ride and Revenge of the Mummy—the Ride.

Tram studio tour includes King Kong 360 3-D and film and TV sets. VIP Experience is private guided tour through prop warehouse, working movie sets, soundstages. Oct. 5–7, 12–14, 18–21, 25–28, 31 Halloween Horror Nights, featuring elaborately themed mazes based on AMC’s The Walking Dead. Call for hours. $72–$80, under 3 free. Front-of-line pass, $139–

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Attractions + Museums $149. VIP Experience $269. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800.864.8377 Map U20 WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL Frank Gehry-designed architectural landmark at the Music Center. Tour options include 45-minute self-guided audio tour narrated by John Lithgow; guided tours at noon and 1 pm; pre-matinee guided tours. Guided tours for 15 or more by reservation. 10 am–2 pm most days. Free.

151 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.4399 Map H16 WATTS TOWERS Monumental folk-art sculpture in South Central Los Angeles was built by Simon Rodia alone from 1921 to 1954. The tallest tower is about 100 feet. 1727 E. 107th St., L.A., 213.485.1795 Map C3

Studio Tours NBC STUDIOS Seventy-five-minute walking tour; see sets of The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Days of Our Lives; wardrobe, makeup, special effects, sound effects. M–F 9 am–3 pm. $5–$8.50, under 5 free. 3000 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, 818.840.3538 Map T21

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SONY PICTURES STUDIOS TOUR Two-hour walking tour of working motion picture studio includes sets of television shows and films including Spider-Man. Reservation, photo ID required. M–F 9:30 am–2:30 pm. $33; under 12 not admitted. Parking free. 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.244.8687 Map L11 THE STUDIOS AT PARAMOUNT Two-hour group tour of the longest-operating and only remaining major studio in Hollywood. Reservation required.

Tours M–F (holidays exempt) at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm. $45. 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.956.4848 Map I14 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD See listing under Attractions. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.3801 Map U20 WARNER BROS. STUDIOS Two-hour VIP tour of working movie and TV studio includes backlots, enormous soundstages and costume department, memorabilia museum and observation of filming when possible.

VIP tours available. Reservation recommended; photo ID required. M–F 8:20 am–4 pm, limited availability Sa– Su. $49, under 8 not admitted. 3400 Riverside Drive, Burbank, 818.972.8087 Map U20

Studio Tapings AUDIENCES UNLIMITED Free tickets to live tapings of TV shows on CBS, FOX, NBC and CW. Minimum age 10–18, varies by show. Satellite TV Ticket Booth, Universal Studios Hollywood, 818.260.0041, Ext. 1. tvtickets.com CBS STUDIO CENTER Reserve seats in the studio audience for tapings of prime-time television and game shows. Minimum age 12–18, varies by show. 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City, 818.655.5000 Map U18 CBS TELEVISION CITY Reserve seats for tapings of game shows such as The Price Is Right. Minimum age 12–18, varies by show. 7800 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.575.2345 Map J13 THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW Free tickets for taping of comedienne’s daytime talk show. Minimum age 14; minors must show photo ID and be accompanied by a parent. Advance tickets, go to ellen.warnerbros.com/tickets; day-of tickets, call before noon. Warner Bros. Studios, 3400 Riverside Drive, Burbank, 818.954.5929 Map U20

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JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Free tickets for live tapings of late-night ABC show. Minimum age 18. Phone line open M–F 1–4 pm. El Capitan Entertainment Center, 6840 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 866.546.6984 Map H13

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Cut and engraved silver torah fi nials (iran, early 20th century) on display at the fowler Museum in westwood

nbC teLevision Reserve seats for sitcoms and The Jay Leno Show day of show only at NBC Ticket Box. Two tickets per person, first come, first served. Advance tickets except The Tonight Show through Audiences Unlimited. Minimum age 16. 3000 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, 818.840.3537 Map T21 on-CaMera audienCes Free tickets to live tapings of TV shows including American Idol, Family Feud, The X Factor, Chelsea Lately. Minimum age 12–18, varies by show. 818.295.2700, ocatv.com paraMount studios Tickets to tapings to show tapings offered first come, first served five days in advance and via website. Minimum age 12–18, varies by show. (Dr. Phil tickets, 323.461.7445, Audience@ CBSParamount.com.) 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.956.1777, paramount.com Map I14

Museums aCadeMy of Motion piCture arts and sCienCes The organization that presents the Academy Awards offers exhibits. Tu–F 10 am–5 pm; Sa–Su noon–6 pm. Free. 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.247.3600 Map J11 tHe annenberg spaCe for pHotograpHy Ten thousand square feet with digital projection gallery, print exhibit area. Through Oct. 21 Who Shot Rock & Roll. W–F 11 am–6 pm, Sa 11 am–9 pm, Su 11 am–6 pm. Parking $3.50, $1 after 4:30 pm and all day Sa–Su. Admission free. 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 310.209.4560 Map J11 aLifornia afriCan aMeriCan MuseuM C History, culture, art. Continuing The Legacy of the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company: More Than a Business; Shared Thread. Ongoing Gallery of Discovery. Tu–Sa 10 am–5 pm; Su 11 am–5 pm. Free. Parking $10. 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, 213.744.7432 Map M8 aLifornia sCienCe Center Interactive exhibits for C budding scientists. Continuing Cleopatra: The Exhibition.

Ongoing Forty Years of Space Photography. Daily 10 am–5 pm. Permanent exhibition gallery, free; admission for other exhibits and Imax varies. Parking $8. 700 State Drive, Exposition Park, downtown, 323.724.3623 Map K15 raft and foLk art MuseuM International folk C and contemporary craft art. Continuing L.A. Skin & Ink: Tattooing in Los Angeles from 1950 to the 1980s; Balancing Act: The Glass Sculpture of Steve Klein. Tu–F 11 am–5 pm, Sa–Su noon–6 pm. $5–$7, under 11 free. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.937.4230 Map J13 fasHion institute of design and MerCHandising (fidM) Museum & Galleries on fashion school campus. Through Oct. 20 6th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design; A Century

fowLer MuseuM Art and material culture from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Americas. Through Oct. 14 Pearl of the Snowlands: Tibetan Buddhist Printing From the Derge Parkhang. Opening Oct. 21 Light and Shadows: The Story of Iranian Jews. Continuing In Extremis: Death and Life in 21st Century Haitian Art; Curious Creatures From Mexican Popular Arts. Ongoing Intersections: World Arts, Local Lives; the Francis E. Fowler Jr. Collection of Silver. W–Su noon–5 pm, Th until 8 pm. Free. Parking $1–$11. UCLA, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood, 310.825.4361 Map I10 frederiCk r. weisMan art foundation Tour Weisman’s Bel-Air estate, gardens, stunning collection of 20th-century works by Picasso, Rothko, Warhol, others. By appointment only, M–F 10:30 am and 2 pm.

Admission free. 310.277.5321 Map I10 getty Center Beautiful travertine-clad hilltop facility houses stunning collections of paintings, drawings, antiquities, photographs and decorative arts.

Fabulous Central Garden and city views. Opening Oct. 2 Farewell to Surrealism: The Dyn Circle in Mexico.

Through Oct. 7 In Focus: Picturing Landscape. Through Oct. 14 Messerschmidt and Modernity. Opening Oct. 23 In Focus: Robert Mapplethorpe. Continuing The Photographs of Ray K. Metzker and the Institute of Design; Drama and Devotion: Heemskerck’s Ecce Homo Altarpiece From Warsaw; The Art of Devotion in the Middle Ages.

Ongoing The Life of Art: Context, Collecting and Display.

Tu–Th, Su 10 am–5:30 pm; F–Sa 10 am–9 pm. Free.

Parking $15, $10 F–Sa after 5 pm. 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A., 310.440.7300 Map K7 getty viLLa Getty Center’s exquisite coastal counterpart features Roman and Greek antiquities. Continuing The Last Days of Pompeii: Decadence, Apocalypse, Resurrection; the Sanctuaries of Demeter and Persephone at Morgantina; Lion Attacking a Horse From the Capitoline Museums, Rome. Ongoing Molten Color: Glassmaking in Antiquity; Roman Ephebe From Naples. Th–M 10 am–5 pm. Free. Parking $15. Advance timed tickets required. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.440.7300 Map K7 graMMy MuseuM Museum on L.A. Live campus explores music, the creative and recording processes, and Grammy Award history. Continuing Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal; Herman Leonard: Documenting the Giants of Jazz; Whitney! Celebrating the Musical Legacy of Whitney Houston. Ongoing Michael Jackson; This Land is Your Land: Woody at 100. M–F 11:30 am–7:30 pm; Sa–Su 10 am–7:30 pm. $10.95–$12.95, under 6 free. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.765.6800 Map I15 HaMMer MuseuM Traveling shows and installations and permanent collection. Continuing Lucy Raven; A Strange Magic: Gustave Moreau’s Salome; Sun Yuan and Peng Yu; Zarina. Tu–F 11 am–8 pm, Sa–Su 11 am–5 pm. $5–$10, free on Thursdays. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood, 310.443.7000 Map J10 HoLLywood MuseuM Ten thousand artifacts on four floors: costumes such as Robert Pattinson’s and Taylor Lautner’s in Twilight; sets including Hannibal Lecter’s cell, props, photos, movie posters, scripts; and Max Factor’s makeup rooms, where Marilyn Monroe became a blonde and Lucille Ball a redhead. In restored Max Factor Building. W–Su 10 am–5 pm. $12–$15.

1660 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.464.7776 Map H13 Huntington Library, art CoLLeCtions, and botaniCaL gardens Stellar art, buildings and grounds, with more than a dozen themed gardens.

Gallery includes Pinkie and The Blue Boy. Opening Oct. 13 A Strange and Fearful Interest: Death, Mourning and Memory in the American Civil War. Opening Oct. 20 Alpine Skel-

etons: Marsden Hartley Silverpoint Drawings. Through Oct. 29 Royals, Courtiers and Confidants: Early English Portrait Drawings From the Huntington’s Art Collections. Continuing A Just Cause: Voices of the American Civil War. W–M 10:30 am–4:30 pm. $8–$23, under 5 free. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, 626.405.2141 Map R21 Japanese aMeriCan nationaL MuseuM Promotes understanding of ethnic diversity with a focus on the Japanese American experience. Continuing Giant Robot Biennale 3. Ongoing Common Ground: The Heart of the Community. Tu–W, F–Su 11 am–5 pm; Th noon–8 pm. $5–$9, under 6 free. 369 E. 1st St., downtown, 213.625.0414 Map H17 L os angeLes County MuseuM of art Diverse premier collections; Broad Contemporary Art Museum and Resnick Pavilion are latest additions. LACMA West nearby. Opening Oct. 6 Daily Pleasures: French Ceramics From the MaryLou Boone Collection. Through Oct. 14 The Sun and Other Stars: Katy Grannan and Charlie White.

Opening Oct. 21 Robert Mapplethorpe: XYZ; Drawing Surrealism. Continuing Ken Price Sculpture: A Retrospective; Masterworks of Expressionist Cinema: Caligari and Metropolis; Ed Ruscha: Standard. Ongoing Levitated Mass; Metropolis II. M–Tu, Th 11 am–5 pm, F until 8 pm; Sa–Su 10 am–7 pm. $10–$15, under 18 free. LACMA West free. LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.; LACMA West, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6000 Map J13 MuseuM of ConteMporary art Premier contemporary art venue. Opening Oct. 6 Destroy the Picture: Painting the Void, 1949–1962 (GA). Opening Oct. 21 Blues for Smoke; Taryn Simon: A Living Man Declared Dead and Other Chapters I–XVIII (GC). Continuing The Panza Collection And Selections From Major Gifts of Beatrice and Philip Gersh, Rita and Taft Schreiber, and Marcia Simon Weisman (GA). Ongoing MOCA Permanent Collection Masterworks 1945–1975 (GA). GA and GC: M, F 11 am–5 pm; Th 11 am–8 pm; Sa–Su 11 am–6 pm. PDC: Tu–F 11 am–5 pm, Sa–Su until 6 pm. $7–$12, under 12 free, Th 5–8 pm free; free at PDC. MOCA Grand Avenue (GA), 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown; Geffen Contemporary (GC), 152 N. Central Ave., downtown; MOCA Gallery at Pacific Design Center (PDC), 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 213.626.6222 Map H16, H17, I12 MuseuM of fLying Exhibits detail the history of flight and the development of the aviation and aerospace industries in Southern California. Two dozen aircraft are on display; theater and screening room. W–Su 10 am–5 pm. $6–$10, under 5 free. 3100 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 310.398.2500 Map L9 MuseuM of JurassiC teCHnoLogy Subversive venue blends fact and fiction. Th 2–8 pm; F–Su noon– 6 pm. $3–$5 suggested donation. 9341 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 310.836.6131 Map L11 MuseuM of toLeranCe Exhibits examine prejudice and discrimination, legacy of the Holocaust and human-rights issues. Through Oct. 25 One Person Crying: Women and War. Continuing Para Todos Los Niños: For All the Children. M–F 10 am–5 pm; Su 11 am–5 pm. $11.50–$15.50, under 5 free. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.553.8403 Map J11 naturaL History MuseuM of Los angeLes County Thirty-three million objects from dino fossils to fish. See paleontologists preparing fossil specimens at Dino Lab. Age of Mammals is the permanent exhibition. The Dinosaur Hall is new; a highlight is the Tyrannosaurus rex growth series. Daily 9:30 am–5 pm. $5–$12, under 5 free. 900 Exposition Blvd., downtown, 213.763.3466 Map K15 norton siMon MuseuM Stellar collection of Renaissance to 20th-century masterworks and sculpture garden. Opening Oct. 5 Studies in Desperation: A Suite

by Connor Everts. Continuing Significant Objects: The Spell of Still Life. W–M noon–6 pm, F until 9 pm. $7–$10; students with photo ID, under 18 free. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.449.6840 Map Q19

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of Millinery Style: Hats From the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, 1820s–1920s. Ongoing Selections From the Annette Green Fragrance Archive. W–Su 10 am–5 pm. Free. 919 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.624.1200 Map I16

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Celebrating the Musical Legacy of Whitney Houston

etersen autoMotive MuseuM Continuing p Aerodynamics: From Art to Science; Sculpture in Motion: Masterpieces of Italian Design. Ongoing The Streetscape: The Car and the City in Southern California; Hollywood Gallery: Cars of Film & Television; Alternative Power: Lessons From the Past, Inspiration for the Future; Hot Wheels Hall of Fame. Tu–Su 10 am–6 pm. $3–$10, under 5 free. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.930.2277 Map J13

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skirbaLL CuLturaL Center The American Jewish experience. Opening Oct. 11 Creating the United States; Decades of Dissent: Democracy in Action, 1960–1980; Free to Be U.S.—A First Amendment Experience. Ongoing Visions and Values: Jewish Life From Antiquity to America; Noah’s Ark at the Skirball. Tu–F noon–5 pm; Sa–Su 10 am–5 pm. $5–10, children under 2 free. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., 310.440.4500 Map G9

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tHe aMeriCana at brand Huge downtown Glendale hot spot with Main Street, U.S.A., atmosphere and trolley from the creators of The Grove. Ninety stores and dining options. Boutiques include a Tiffany & Co. concept store, Kate Spade and Kiehl’s; other draws include H&M, Barneys CO-OP and Pacific Theatre cinema. Brand Boulevard and Americana Way, Glendale, 818.637.8900 Map southeast of T23 beverLy Center Trend-setting mall near West Hollywood has 160 boutiques (Tiffany & Co., Versace Collection, Fendi, Henri Bendel, Prada) and restaurants including the Capital Grille. Anchors include Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. La Cienega and Beverly boulevards, L.A., 310.854.0070 Map I12 CitadeL outLets Assyrian architecture south of downtown stands out along the Golden State (5) Freeway; the center offers discount duds from BCBG, Banana Republic, Levi’s and Converse, to name just a few. 100 Citadel Drive, Commerce, 323.888.1724 Map B4

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deL aMo fasHion Center More than 300 stores with Macy’s and MAC, and 18 movie screens. High-tech Lucky Strike Lanes draws a young crowd for hip bowling, and TJ Maxx draws bargain hunters of all ages. 3525 Carson St., Torrance, 310.542.8525 Map D2 fasHion distriCt This downtown neighborhood is a bargain hunter’s paradise. More than 1,000 stores sell to the public at 30%–70% discounts on apparel, accessories, textiles and flowers. Between Main and San Pedro streets; Olympic Boulevard and 7th Street, downtown, 213.488.1153 Map J16 fred segaL A multitude of international trends since 1968 began in what may be L.A.’s most famous store, an emporium of individually owned boutiques. Cafe and salon are popular for shoppers and drop-ins. 8100 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.394.1271; 420 and 500 Broadway, Santa Monica, 323.651.1935 Map I13, L8

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gLendaLe gaLLeria Family-oriented mall with department stores and boutiques including Nordstrom, Crabtree & Evelyn and Vans. Colorado Boulevard and Central Avenue, Glendale, 818.240.9481 Map U23 tHe grove Popular outdoor center has more than 50 shops, a Barneys CO-OP, Nordstrom and nine restaurants in a setting that suggests a grand old down-

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3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue, L.A., 323.900.8080 Map I13 Hollywood & Highland CENTER Home of the Academy Awards’ Dolby Theatre. Tinseltown-themed retail, dining and entertainment center features several restaurants, cinema, high-tech bowling lanes and stores such as Louis Vuitton and Lucky Brand Jeans. Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, Hollywood, 323.467.6412 Map H13 Japanese Village Plaza Popular plaza in Little Tokyo features some 40 shops selling Japanese books, art, gifts and sundries. Restaurants are Japanese, though one serves excellent Korean barbecue. Mikawaya sells mochi ice cream. 335 E. 2nd St., downtown Map H17 Jewelry District Retailers offer 50%–70% savings on gems, watches and fine jewelry. At the St. Vincent’s Jewelry Center (645–650 S. Hill St.), you’ll find 500 jewelry merchants. Between Olive Street and Broadway, from 6th to 8th streets, downtown Map I16 malibu country mart Outdoor center tucked away in beach town with upscale boutiques such as Ron Herman, James Perse, Madison; galleries, spas, children’s play area. Restaurants include Tra di Noi. 3835 and 3900 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.7300 Map northwest of K7

Visitors from around the world seek out Taos Indian Trading Co. for unique, quality jewelry, pottery, sculptures, paintings and a variety of other artifacts representing 57 tribes.

malibu lumber yard Small collection of upscale retailers adjacent to Malibu Country Mart, including Alice + Olivia, Maxfield, Crumbs Bake Shop and La Perla. 3939 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.7395 Map northwest of K7

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METLOX Pottery factory converted to upscale shopping destination; Design Within Reach, Trilogy Spa and restaurants including Petros Greek Cuisine. Between Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Valley and Morningside drives and Manhattan Beach Civic Center Map L13 One COlorado Outdoor plaza with boutiques such as Gold Bug, Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Papyrus, Armani A/X and deluxe movie theater Ipic Theaters.

Refuel after retail therapy at Italian restaurant Il Fornaio or Sushi Roku. 41 Hugus Alley, Old Pasadena, 626.564.1066 Map Q19 ontario mills outlets California’s largest outlet shopping destination. Among 200 stores are Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss Factory Store, DKNY, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom Rack. Thirty-screen cineplex. 1 Mills Circle, Ontario, 909.484.8300 Map east of B6 Paseo Colorado Outdoor shopping promenade near Old Town features Loft, Coach and an ArcLight Cinemas. Los Robles Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 626.795.8891 Map Q20 the pike at Rainbow Harbor Shopping and entertainment district links the Long Beach Convention Center to Rainbow Harbor’s waterfront and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Shops include Segway and Piccolo Books. 95 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.432.8325 Map N16 promenade on the peninsula Trilevel open-air shopping center in peaceful Palos Verdes boasts Equinox Fitness Club & Spa, J. Crew, White House/Black Market, Restoration Hardware and more. Cinema, ice-skating rink and casual dining. 500 Deep Valley Drive, Palos Verdes, 310.541.0688 Map O13

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Magnolia Park L.A.’s coolest upmarket vintage and retro neighborhood—on Burbank’s western edge.

Through these doors step the prettiest women in the world– Pinup Boutique carries vintage inspired fashions by Laura Byrnes and features Hair and Makeup by Micheline Pitt.

Pinup Girl Boutique 3606 West Magnolia Blvd.

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Adornments for home, body and soul, featuring more than 100 artists who create cards, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paintings, pottery, prints and body products.

Spas Santa monica place Sleek outdoor mall at one end of Third Street Promenade, two blocks from Santa Monica State Beach. Anchored by Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. More than 80 boutiques including 7 for All Mankind, CB2 and Barneys CO-OP. Rooftop Dining Deck with food court, nine restaurants and gourmet market. 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, 310.394.1049 Map L8 Santee alley Open-air pedestrian bazaar with heaps of hugely discounted clothes, jewelry and toys. Cash only. Between Olympic Boulevard and 12th Street, Maple and Santee streets, downtown Map I16 South Bay Galleria Nordstrom anchors more than 140 stores; 16-screen AMC movie theater. 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, 310.371.7546 Map L14 SunSet plaza Upscale row of boutiques and sidewalk cafes is L.A.’s Euro hang. Calypso, Ole Henriksen spa and H. Lorenzo stores. 8600–8700 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood Map H12 third Street promenade Pedestrian-only shopping zone includes Zara, Cotton On, Converse, Anthropologie, kiosks and a wide array of very entertaining street performers. 3rd Street between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Map L8 two rodeo Center with cobblestones in the heart of Beverly Hills features Versace, Stephen Webster and other high-end boutiques, plus restaurants including 208 Rodeo. At Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, 310.247.7040 Map J11 weStfield century city Sleek open-air mall with more than 175 stores, including Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Tiffany & Co. Luxe AMC multiplex with Imax screen, beautifully designed food court atrium and terrace. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City, 310.277.3898 Map J11

Mindfulnest 3319 West Magnolia Blvd.

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weStfield faShion Square Sephora, Betsey Johnson and Bloomingdale’s make this the go-to destination for those at the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley’s Ventura Boulevard. 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, 818.783.0550 Map west of T18

An award-winning contemporary retail/resale boutique where you discover affordable luxury and your own unique style.

Encore Nouveau 3323 West Magnolia Blvd.

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Magnolia Park—the hub for Ladies Night Out, the famous shopping extravaganza held every last Friday of the month.

weStfield Santa anita Nordstrom and Macy’s, stores including Nine West, Brookstone and H&M, entertainment venues including AMC Theatres and a Jump ’n Jammin Children’s Center. 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 626.445.6255 Map R23 weStfield topanGa Upscale retail center boasts Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and more. 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., 818.594.8740 Map west of A1 weStSide pavilion Center south of Westwood Village is anchored by Nordstrom and Macy’s.

Landmark theater is the country’s most spectacular indie cineplex. 10800 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.474.6255 Map J11

Spas anaStaSia Beverly hillS Celebrity brow guru Anastasia Soare’s beauty haven offers facials plus brow shaping and other waxing services. West L.A. spa has full-service hair salon. 438 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.273.3155; 11933 Wilshire Blvd., West L.A., 310.479.8300 Map J11, K9 BliSS Spa Hotel spa goes hip. Full-service spa also includes nail stations, expansive boutique with Bliss products. Sauna, steam showers. W Westwood, 930 Hilgard Ave., Westwood, 310.443.8228; W Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 877.862.5477 Map J10, H14

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Nightlife ciel spa Heavenly, all-white retreat at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills does face, body, nail and hair treatments. Access to fitness center and Altitude pool deck.

Steam room, showers. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.246.5560 Map I12 face place Specialty studio offers just one facial, featuring an antiaging formulation whose penetration is aided by the application of galvanic current. 8701 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.855.1150; Face Place at Stark Waxing Studio, 12324 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.505.3665 Map H12, U18 hotel bel-air spa by la prairie The skin-care products of the Swiss luxury brand La Prairie are spotlighted at the Hotel Bel-Air. Steam rooms, showers, relaxation room. 701 Stone Canyon Road, Bel-Air, 310.909.1681 Map I10 Kate somerville sKin health experts Hollywood’s favorite facials (try Somerville’s signature, the DermalQuench Therapy) are offered in a feminine salon on superexclusive Melrose Place. 8428 Melrose Place, West Hollywood, 323.655.7546 Map I12 le posh salon/spa/lounge Sleek spa looks more like a Hollywood lounge than a Zen retreat.

Face and body treatments in the spa; hair, nail and makeup services in the salon. 7551 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.851.5558 Map H12 ole henriKsen face/boDy spa Full-service spa to the stars specializes in face and body care and also offers nail and makeup services. Co-ed steam room. Sunset Plaza, 8622 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., 310.854.7700 Map H12 spa at the beverly wilshire The spa’s aromatherapy crystal steam room is as delightful to look at as it is to experience. The Nail Bar offers CND Shellac manicures and pedicures. Showers available. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.385.7023 Map J11 spa luce Spa in the heart of Hollywood boasts access to rooftop pool. Facial and body therapies plus nail, makeup and hair services. Steam room.

Loews Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.491.1376 Map H13 spa montage The last word in luxury spas.

Also includes Kim Vo Salon, Gornik & Drucker barber shop and fitness facilities. Sauna, steam room, whirlpools, showers. 225 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.860.7800 Map J11 thibiant beverly hills Skin-care doyenne Aida Thibiant founded this spa that has whipped famous faces into shape for nearly four decades. Treatments include the OxyFusion PurActive facial for blemishprone skin. Steam room, steam showers. 449 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.278.7565 Map I11 tiKKun spa Tucked underground in Santa Monica is this traditional Korean spa with contemporary style.

Three co-ed sweat rooms plus sauna, whirlpool, showers.

1460 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.319.1111 Map L8

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Nightlife BAR CHLOE Parisian-inspired lounge nearby Third Street Promenade. 1449 2nd St., Santa Monica, 310.899.6999 Map L8 BAR MARMONT Dreamy bar next door to historic Chateau Marmont. 8171 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.0575 Map H12 Barney’s Beanery Route 66 roadhouse bar.

8447 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.2287; 1351 3rd St., Santa Monica, 310.656.5777; 250 N. 1st St., Burbank, 818.524.2912 Map H12, M8, A3

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BAR NINETEEN12 Superswanky spot at Beverly Hills Hotel. Delish menu, gourmet Jell-o shots. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.273.1912 Map I11 bar noir Kelly Wearstler-designed lounge in boutique hotel. Maison 140, 140 S. Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.281.4000 Map J11 BAR 1200 Laid-back bar caters to music industry insiders. Sunset Marquis, 1200 N. Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, 310.657.1333 Map H12 basement tavern Underground speakeasy in a Victorian abode; live music. The Victorian, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica, 310.392.4956 Map M8 beer belly Tiny craft beer bar focusing on Southern California-brewed beers with a greasy/gourmet Sunday brunch. 532 S. Western Ave., Koreatown, 213.387.2337 Map B2 bigfoot lodge Kitschy log-cabin-themed watering hole. 3172 Los Feliz Blvd., Atwater Village, 323.662.9227; Bigfoot West, 10939 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 310.287.2200 Map northeast of V23, M11 THE BRIG Former dive bar has new look. DJ Tu–Su. 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.399.7537 Map N9 Broadway Bar 1940s glam. Huge circular bar downstairs; lounge upstairs. 830 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.614.9909 Map I16 Cameo Bar Extends outside around pool and cabanas. The Viceroy, 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.260.7500 Map L8 caña RUM BAR at the doheny Premium rum bar with some 140 small-batch rums and cigar pairings. 714 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.745.7090 Map I16

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Canter’s Kibitz Room Live music nightly; attached to beloved deli. 419 Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, 323.651.2030 Map I13 CATALINA BAR & GRILL Top club for jazz and jazz fusion. 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.2210 Map H13 city tavern Brews, California wines and cocktails.

Booths outfitted with computerized craft brew taps; patrons pour their own. 9739 Culver Blvd., Culver City, 310.838.9739 Map L11 copa d’oro Design-your-own cocktails from a list of farmers-market ingredients. 217 Broadway, Santa Monica, 310.576.3030 Map L8 corkbar Wine bar focuses on California wineries; 40-something wines by the glass. 403 W. 12th St., downtown, 213.746.0050 Map J15 covell Intimate neighborhood wine bar. 4628 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, 323.660.4400 Map W23 CROWN BAR The team behind Winston’s and tiny Dime opens lounge with Old (West) Hollywood décor. 7321 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.882.6774 Map H13

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Nightlife DRAI’S Vegas nightlife king Victor Drai’s flashy rooftop spot. W Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.962.1111 Map H14 EAGLE ROCK BREWERY Family-run microbrewery with tasting room. 3056 Roswell St., Eagle Rock, 323.257.7866 Map northeast of W23 THE ECHO Hip Echo Park dance club books local and indie bands. DJs, dancing; Echoplex is downstairs. 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.8200; Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.8200 Map G16 THE EDISON Posh renovated power plant. Get there early. Dress code. 108 W. 2nd St., downtown, 213.613.0000 Map H17 1886 Artisan cocktails inside retro restaurant the Raymond. 1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, 626.441.3136 Map S19 EL CARMEN Nearly 400 tequilas, Mexican wrestler décor. 8138 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.852.1552 Map I12 EL CID Flamenco, burlesque, live music, comedy, tapas and white sangria. 4212 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.668.0318 Map southeast of W23

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LARGO AT THE CORONET Comedy and music.

Reservation needed for shows. 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.855.0350 Map I12 LAS PERLAS Festive tequila and mezcal bar with sophisticated cocktails. 107 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.988.8355 Map I16 LAUGH FACTORY Famed comedy nightclub.

8001 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.656.1336; 151 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.495.2844 Map H12, N16 LA VELVET MARGARITA Blends “high-end Tijuana brothel” and “a bit of Elvis.” 1612 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.469.2000 Map H14 LIBRARY BAR Classy nook with book theme is after-work go-to. 630 W. 6th St., downtown, 213.614.0053 Map H16

ELEVEN Gay lounge in 1922 building. 8811 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.855.0800 Map H12

LITTLE BEAR New. Belgian-style eats and imported and domestic beers in the arts district 1855 Industrial St., downtown, 213.622.8100 Map east of J17

EL REY THEATRE Hot indie bands play art deco theater on Miracle Mile. 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.936.6400 Map J13

LOLA’S Jumbo specialty martinis on leopard-print couches. 945 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, 323.654.5652 Map H13

GOLDEN GOPHER Chandeliers and Pac-Man tables.

Outdoor and indoor hangout options. 417 W. 8th St., downtown, 213.614.8001 Map I16

LOS ANGELES BREWING COMPANY New. Two-level bar with 100 taps of beer. 750 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.622.0500 Map I16

GOLDEN ROAD BREWING Brewery with a limited selection of signature beers plus 15 other selections on “guest taps.” 5410 W. San Fernando Road, Atwater Village, 213.373.4677 Map T23 GREYSTONE MANOR SUPPERCLUB Neo-Gothic dance club with entertainment from aerialists and other performers. 643 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.652.2012 Map I12 HARVARD & STONE Fine cocktails in a grittychic industrial space. 5221 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.466.6063 Map W22 HARVELLE’S Burlesque and music in dark digs. 1432 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.395.1676; 201 E. Broadway, Long Beach, 562.239.3700 Map L8, N16 HEMINGWAY’S Sumptuous library-styled lounge. 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.469.0040 Map H14 HIGH Boutique hotel’s rooftop bar with 360-degree views of Venice Beach. Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice, 310.452.1111 Map N9

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LA DESCARGA Cuban-inspired rum bar. Live band and dance performances. Reservation recommended; upscale dress code. 1159 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, 323.466.1324 Map east of H14

L SCORPION Sultry tequila bar. 6679 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.3026 Map H14 LUCKY STRIKE LANES High-tech bowling lounges.

Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7776; Del Amo Fashion Center, 3525 Carson St., Torrance, 310.802.7020; L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 877.893.8259 Map H14, D3, I15 MOHAWK BEND Hipster bar in the shell of an art deco theater with more than 70 craft beers on tap.

2141 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.483.2337 Map south of W23 MOUNTAIN BAR Hipster hang in Chinatown.

473 Gin Ling Way, downtown, 213.625.7500 Map G17 NEXT DOOR LOUNGE Classic cocktails and 1920s panache. 1154 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.465.5505 Map H15

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PLUS: Vintage Photo Gallery, Star Car Collections, Hannibal Lector’s jail cell from Silence of the Lambs.

Max Factor’s world-famous makeup rooms where Marilyn Monroe became a blonde and Lucille Ball a redhead.

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HOTEL CAFE Tiny gem offers live rock music. 1623 1/2 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.461.2040 Map I14

ONE-EYED GYPSY Lounge is styled as a retro carnival with 1930s decor and midway games.

901 E. 1st St., downtown, one-eyedgypsy.com Map I17

HOUSE OF BLUES Name bands in faux bayou setting.

8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.5100 Map H12

THE ORPHEUM THEATRE Historic venue offers alt rock and special events. 842 S. Broadway, downtown, 877.677.4386 Map I16

HYDE SBE lounge that spawned offshoots around the country. Reservation recommended. 8029 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.525.2444; Hyde at Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 323.330.8018 Map I14, I15

THE OTHEROOM Microbrews and wines by the glass, New York City-style. 1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.396.6230 Map N9

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JAMES’ BEACH Pickup scene, super food. 60 N. Venice Blvd., Venice, 310.823.5396 Map N9

PAGODA BAR Poolside lounge at palatial restaurant with panoramic views of Hollywood. Yamashiro Restaurant, 1999 Sycamore Ave., Hollywood, 323.466.5125 Map H13

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JONES Dimly lit hipster magnet serves up Italian food and stiff drinks. 7205 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.850.1726 Map L13

PERCH Open-air roost in a historic building; indoor cabaret lounge Bar Thirteen is underneath.

448 S. Hill St., downtown, 213.802.1770 Map I16

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tHe roger rooM Hidden speakeasy with creative cocktails. 370 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.854.1300 Map J12 tHe roXy Historic rock ‘n’ roll venue on the strip. 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.276.2222 Map H12

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rusH street Culver City’s full of wine bars, but this huge Chicago-style hangout has all the libations.

9546 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.837.9546 Map L11 tHe sateLLite Alt-music venue (formerly known as Spaceland) books under-the-radar indie bands.

1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.661.4380 Map W23

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1645 Wilcox Ave., Hollywood, 323.871.8233 Map H14 seven grand Whiskey bar with tongue-incheek hunt-club décor. 515 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.614.0737 Map I16 seventy 7 Hidden, mixology-focused speak-easy; look for the alley entrance. 3843 Main St., Culver City, 310.559.7707 Map L11 siLverLake Lounge Small, divey music venue that frequently offers free shows. 2906 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.663.9636 Map south of W23

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skybar Chic open-air roost with a view at the Mondrian hotel. Reservations required. 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.6025 Map H12 sMitHHouse tap & griLL Sports bar boasts 120 beers; five booths are equipped with built-in taps.

10351 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City, 310.432.4360 Map J10 tHe spare rooM Lounge with bowling lanes and fab cocktails. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.7000 Map H13 tHe standard downtown Rooftop bar with panoramic city views, pool, vibrating red waterbeds. 550 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.892.8080 Map I16

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stone rose Lounge Rose-hued lounge from Rande Gerber at Sofitel hotel. 8555 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 310.278.5444 Map I12 £10 Pronounced “ten pound,” this whisky bar in the Montage Beverly Hills specializes in single-malt whisky from the Macallan. 225 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.860.7800 Map J11 tHe terraCe Old Hollywood ambience poolside; cabanas. Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.7100 Map H12 tHirsty Crow Whisky and bourbon bar.

2939 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.661.6007 Map south of W23 tower bar Tony bar at Sunset Tower Hotel; pianist in tails plays at the baby grand. 8358 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.848.6677 Map H12 tropiCana bar Poolside hot spot at the Roosevelt Hotel. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.7000 Map H13

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Beaches TROUBADOUR Historic spot books up-and-coming alt-rock and local bands. 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.276.6168 Map H12

Palos Verdes Peninsula. Metered street parking.

Hermosa Avenue and 33rd Street, Hermosa Map L13

vampire lounge & Tasting ROom Gothic wine bar with Vampire Vineyards wines, small plates and cheeses. 9865 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.826.7473 Map I11

LA PIEDRA STATE BEACH Stairs lead to nine acres of narrow, sandy beach. 32700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Map northwest of K9

the varnish The mixing of Prohibition-era cocktails is an art form at this bar in the back of Cole’s diner. 118 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.622.9999 Map I17 villains tavern Stylish haunt in the Arts District.

Indoor bar for cocktails, outdoor bar for craft beers and flavor-paired shots. 1356 Palmetto St., downtown, 213.613.0766 Map east of I17 Viper Room Tiny, nitty-gritty live-music venue.

8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.358.1880 Map H12 Whiskey Blue Rande Gerber goes Polynesian.

W Hotel, 930 Hilgard Ave., Westwood, 310.208.8765 Map J10 Whisky a Go Go Rock and Roll Hall of Famer still rocks. 8901 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.4202 Map H12 WINSTON’S Bar with ‘20s vibe. 7746 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.0105 Map H13 the writers room The refurbished “back room” of Musso & Frank does mixology. 6685 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.491.4148 Map H16 WurstKÜCHE Exotic sausage and beer hall is a popular, boisterous neighborhood hangout. Try the duckbacon-jalapeño frank. 800 E. Third St., downtown; 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. 213.687.4444 Map I17, M9 X BAR Indoor-outdoor playpen for CAA and ICM talent agents. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 310.228.1234 Map J11

Beaches BELMONT SHORE Wide and sandy; on-site dog beach. Along Ocean Boulevard, from 54th Place to Belmont Pier, Long Beach Map O17 CABRILLO BEACH Inside the breakwater it’s a stillwater beach and on the ocean it’s a surf beach. Public boat launching ramp on harbor side. Beach wheelchairs available. 40th Street and Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro Map O15 DAN BLOCKER BEACH Sandy, narrow beach draws surfers and divers. Great spot for scuba enthusiasts.

Limited free roadside parking. 26000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu Map northwest of K9 DOCKWEILER STATE BEACH Near LAX. Wide expanse of beach: 3.7 miles of ocean frontage and 255 acres of beach. Bonfires permitted. Beach wheelchairs available. 12501 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey Map C1 EL MATADOR STATE BEACH One of the prettiest beaches in L.A. County. Steep stairs lead to 18 acres of narrow, sandy beach with scenic rock formations.

32350 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9 EL PESCADOR STATE BEACH Stairs lead to 10 acres of narrow, sandy beach. 32900 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9 HERMOSA BEACH Two-mile stretch of beach that runs along Santa Monica Bay before running into the

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LEO CARRILLO STATE BEACH One-and-a-half miles of beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beachcombing. Tide pools, coastal caves and reefs for exploring. There are two sections of beach along a loop road of a campground. 36000 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9 MALIBU BEACH One hundred sixty-seven-acre beach includes Malibu Pier and Malibu Lagoon with museum. 23050 and 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9 MALIBU SURFRIDER BEACH World-renowned surfing area. Swimming areas exist but are limited. 23050 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9 MANHATTAN BEACH Beach is bisected by a 900foot pier. Classic sand volleyball beach nets extend to Hermosa Beach. Metered street and lot parking. Beach wheelchairs available. 400–4500 The Strand, Manhattan Beach Map L13 MARINA/MOTHER’S BEACH Non-ocean–facing beach best suited for children and windsurfers.

Beach wheelchairs available. 4135 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey Map N9 NICHOLAS CANYON BEACH Less crowded than many Malibu beaches and has 23 acres of property. 33850 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu Map northwest of K9

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7103 Westward Beach Road, Malibu Map northwest of K9 POINT VICENTE Located on the southwestern corner of the peninsula, the small Point Vicente Park offers a whale-watching deck and displays of local history and ecology. Palos Verdes Drive, Palos Verdes Map O13 REDONDO BEACH A 1.5-mile beach that runs south of the pier to Torrance Beach. 400–1700 Esplanade, Redondo Beach Map M13

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The north end is home to “Muscle Beach.” Beach wheelchairs available. 2700–3100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Map N9 WHITE POINT BEACH/ROYAL PALMS Rugged, rocky shoreline is popular with divers, shell collectors and surf casters. Tide pools. 1799 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro Map O14 WILL ROGERS STATE BEACH Sandy three-mile beach is starting point for the Marvin Braude Bicycle Trail.

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Amtrak Train and bus service within the county, along the coast and to major California locations.

Nationwide connections, multiple-day rail passes.

Stations in Burbank, downtown (Union Station), Long Beach, Pasadena and Van Nuys. The Coast Starlight connects L.A. to Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. 800.872.7245, amtrak.com another side OF LOS ANGELES tours A wide variety of focused tours, organized by interest—whale watching, shopping, celebrity homes—or mode of transportation (kayak, Segway, horseback, helicopter).

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Beverly Hills Rent-a-Car Luxury and exotic rentals with pickup service. Hollywood, 310.659.5555; Beverly Hills, 310.274.6969; LAX, 310.670.2020; Marina del Rey, 310.862.1900 Beverly Hills Trolley Tour Forty-minute tour of landmarks, attractions; departs from Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way. Sa-Su 11 am–4 pm. $5–$10.

310.285.2442 Map J11 BIG BLUE BUS Santa Monica city bus line covers the Westside. Well-kept environmentally friendly buses burn cleaner gas. 50¢–$2. 310.451.5444, bigbluebus.com bikes & SAIL ADVENTURE. Biking and/or sailing tours in customizable or preset itineraries. Exclusive Bike & Hike Sail Adventure includes all three activities. Half- or full-day bike rentals. 8743 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.796.8555 Map I12 budget Rent-a-Car Cars for rent—mostly luxury vehicles including Porsches and Hummers—at competitive prices. 9815 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.274.9174; 1723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.586.9719 Map J11, L8 California Yellow Cab Transportation in sedans, town cars, minivans to/from airports, restaurants, nightlife, attractions, shopping destinations.

877.935.5692 CityPass Hollywood CityPass offers discounted admission to Starline Movie Stars Homes Tour, Behindthe-Scenes Hollywood walking tour with Red Line Tours, Hollyood Wax Museum and either the Dolby Theatre tour or Hollywood Museum access. $59, ages 3–11 $39, under 3 free. Purchase pass at attractions. Southern California CityPass ($279) includes admission to theme parks from L.A. to San Diego. 888.330.5008, citypass.com downtown art walk Pedestrians fill the streets of downtown for this self-guided gallery tour.

Second Thursday of every month, noon–10 pm; lounge open from 6–10 pm. Free. 213.617.4929, downtownartwalk.com

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Eagle Rider Motorcycle rentals from top brands such as Harley-Davidson, Honda, BMW; tours offered.

ATVs, watercraft also available. 4110 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey, 310.302.1239; 11860 S. La Cienega Blvd., Hawthorne, 310.536.6777; 2125 E. Spring St., Long Beach, 562.426.1106 Map N9, C1 and N16 ELITE ADVENTURE TOURS Unique, upscale tours, including helicopter and wine tours, with first class service. Includes pick-up and drop off at hotel or airport. Reservations Required. 888.328.6871, eliteadventuretours.com/index.php

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Tours +Transport enterprise rent-a-car Dependable car rental service. 1944 S. Figueroa Blvd., downtown; 1234 S. La Brea Ave., L.A.; 8367 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 265 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills. 866.458.9227, enterprise.com Map J15, J13, H12, J12 execucar Premier luxury sedan service. Sedan and SUV service, flat rates, special group services, and frequent-flier points and miles with select airlines.

800.410.4444, execucar.com glitterati tours Private tours at locations across the county and beyond include Coastal Access (beach communities), Underbelly L.A. (local scandals and infamous crime scenes) and Just the Hills (celebrity homes). Reservation required. 310.720.3809, glitteratitours.com Hornblower Cruises Dinner-dance and weekend brunch cruises. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, 888.467.6256 Map O9 L.A. Art gallery tours Tours of local art-gallery destinations. Choose a geographical area of focus from Culver City/Mid-Wilshire, Chinatown/downtown or Santa Monica/Venice. Tu–Sa 10 am–6 pm. $40–$50 per person; varies by group size. 310.650.9384, losangelesartgallerytours.com long beach adventure tours Stand-up paddleboarding lessons and tours are offered in addition to surfing, kayaking and kiteboarding lessons. Booking at least 24 hours in advance is requested. 949.274.1772 or 949.701.3881, longbeachadventuretours.com Los AnGELES CONSERVANCY Self-walking tours with a focus on architecture. More than a dozen fascinating tours focus variously on Broadway’s historic theater district, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles City Hall and downtown’s central business district. Call for specialty tours. 213.623.2489, laconservancy.org los angeles helicopters Helicopter “flightseeing tours” of the coast, Bel Air, Hollywood, downtown and more; excursions to Temecula Wine Country, Catalina Island. Heliports in Long Beach, San Pedro, Hawthorne. 562.377.0396, lahelicopters.com malibu Discovery tours Themed tours in and around Malibu include the six-hour Malibu Wine Trail Tour with wine tastings, Sunrise Hiking Tour, Malibu Whale Watching & Celebrity Homes Boat Tour (December through May) and Malibu Celebrity Lifestyle Tour. 310.393.6555, malibugrapes.com melting pot FOOD tours Tasting tours of foodie destinations such as Farmers Market or a selection of restaurants. Private tours available.

Reservation required. $53–$59. 424.247.9666; tickets, 800.979.3370, meltingpottours.com

“It's ancient drama brought to life in a huge 13,000-square-foot exhibit with the largest collection of Cleopatra-era artifacts from Egypt ever assembled in the U.S.” –ABC 7

METRO City bus, light rail and subway. Rail lines connect downtown, Hollywood, Pasadena, Long Beach.

Underground Red Line from Union Station through Hollywood to San Fernando Valley; Gold Line from Union Station to Pasadena; Blue Line from Union Station to Long Beach; Green Line from Norwalk to Redondo Beach; Expo Line from Culver City to downtown. $6 day pass. 323.466.3876, metro.net Metrolink Regional train system connects Los Angeles County with Ventura, Orange and San Diego counties. Six of seven Metrolink rail lines (including the Orange County lines, San Bernardino lines and Ventura County lines) begin at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com midway car rental Luxury car rentals: Aston Martin, Ferrari F430, Maserati Quattroporte. Locations in downtown; Mid-Wilshire district; Beverly Hilton; West L.A.; North Hollywood; Santa Monica; Burbank Airport; LAX; Van Nuys Airport. 800.824.5260, midwaycarrental.com

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Includes over 40 celebrity Homes, views of Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre and Rodeo Drive.

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GO METRO Despite what you may have heard, you can get to many Los Angeles attractions without a car. Metro is the nation’s second-largest public transportation agency, operating 2,200 buses and six rail lines, including a subway that can take you from downtown to Hollywood in about 15 minutes.

Whether you’re interested in seeing stars along the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, catching rays at Santa Monica Beach or touring any number of L.A. landmarks, Metro can take you there.

Where to Start

Use the Trip Planner at metro.net or call 323.GO.METRO for customized travel itineraries.

Note that some popular attractions served by Metro Rail are listed to the right.

Fares

Metro’s base fare is $1.50. Pay each time you board a Metro bus (drivers don’t carry change, so you’ll need exact fare) or at a self-service ticket vending machine when entering Metro Rail stations.

For complete information, check metro.net.

Two children under the age of 5 may travel free with each fare-paying adult.

Eating and drinking is not permitted on any Metro bus or train.

Note: Metro has installed turnstiles at many Metro Rail stations; others simply operate on the honor system. However, fare inspectors randomly check passengers for valid tickets or passes. You may never be checked, but if you are and you don’t have proof of valid fare, the inspector may issue a citation and you may be fined.

Hours

Most bus and rail lines start around 4 a.m. and keep running past midnight. But they’re less frequent in the late evening, so check the timetables at metro.net regarding your return trip.

Metro Rail Destinations

Here’s a sampling of attractions that are within easy walking distance of Metro Rail stations: METRO RED/PURPLE LINE Union Station • Olvera Street

Civic Center • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels • Museum of Contemporary Art • Music Center • Walt Disney Concert Hall 7th Street/Metro Center • Macy’s Plaza (dining, shops) Hollywood/Vine • Capitol Records Tower • Hollywood Walk of Fame • Pantages Theatre Hollywood/Highland • Grauman’s Chinese Theatre • Hollywood & Highland (dining, shops) Universal City • Gibson Amphitheater • Universal CityWalk (dining, shops) • Universal Studios Hollywood North Hollywood • El Portal Center for the Arts • NoHo Arts District (dining, shops, theatres)

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Pico • Los Angeles Convention Center • STAPLES Center/L.A. LIVE 103rd Street • Watts Towers Transit Mall • Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific • Pine Avenue (dining, shops) • Queen Mary

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Little Tokyo/Arts District • Japanese American National Museum Memorial Park • Norton Simon Museum Lake Avenue • Pasadena Playhouse

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Expo Park/USC Station • California Science Center SEE THE METRO ROUTE MAP ON PAGE 111

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Contemporary furniture and toys for tots at Bloume Baby in Manhattan Beach.

310.802.8000 Artisan perfumes at Scent Bar on Beverly Boulevard.

323.782.8300 Architectural jewelry and graphic-printed silk blouses at Kelly Wearstler on Melrose Avenue. 323.895.7880 The virtual-reality Transformers Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. p. 92 Creative cocktails and oceanfront ambience at Cafe del Rey in Marina del Rey. p. 74

The new Stuart Weitzman boutique at the Beverly Center on La Cienega Boulevard. p. 95

Sipping sangria on the tropical patio at James’ Beach in Venice. p. 100

Doggy fashions at The Modern Dog in Venice.

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Edgy couture at Opening Ceremony on La Cienega Boulevard. 310.652.1120

Skyline views from Skybar in West Hollywood. p. 101

Sipping cocktails by the fire pits on the rooftop patio at Perch downtown. p. 100

Picking pumpkins during the Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. 805.529.3690

Handmade Oxford shoes at Esquivel on West 3rd Street.

714.670.2200 Pork belly chips at Beer Belly in Koreatown. 213.387.2337 A manicure at Luna d’Oro Beauty House in Beverly Hills.

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The Raw Tailored Atelier denim-customizing service at G-Star Raw in Beverly Hills.

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The lavender vacherin de glace at Maison Giraud in Pacific Palisades. p. 72

Wildfox tees and Current/ Elliott jeans at Planet Blue in Santa Monica. 310.394.0135

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