OCT 2019
Shopping I love the laid back stores and thrift shopping on this side of town. Check out Stories Books & Cafe which is home to both new and used books as well as a bright outdoor patio where you can enjoy your new purchases with an iced coffee in hand. Stories Books and Cafe | 1716 Sunset Blvd If you’re in the market for records, Slick City Records is a barber and record store in one which also houses an impressive vintage t-shirt collection. Slick City Records | 3323 Sunset Blvd For that afternoon coffee: Eightfold | 1294 Sunset Blvd La Colombe | 3900 Sunset Blvd Intelligentsia | 3922 Sunset Blvd Dayglow | 3206 Sunset Blvd Roo | 1523 Griffith Park Blvd
Echo Park has some of the best thrift stores in LA. Spend your day seeking out gems at Sunday’s Best Vintage, Worship, American Superior Used Clothing and Lemon Frogg. Sunday’s Best Vintage | 1557 Sunset Blvd Worship | 1104 Mohawk Street American Superior Used Clothing | 1707 Sunset Blvd Lemon Frogg | 1202 N Alvarado St Nico and Bullitt | 2205 Sunset Blvd Another favourite is Cactus store, a beautifully curated space filled to the brim with cacti sourced from farms along the Mexican border, private growers and decade-old secret collections. All the cacti are housed in vintage terracotta pots and are artistically displayed in what could just be the most photogenic cactus store of all time. Cactus Store | 1505 Echo Park Ave Lunch at Sawyer With a stunning indoor bar and restaurant as well as outdoor patio seating, tuck into dinner at Sawyer or brunch on weekends for farm to table style dining in a beautiful setting. Sawyer | 3709 Sunset Blvd
Pre dinner drinks at Bandini I’m going to dub this one the cosiest wine bars in Los Angeles. It’s simple interiors, a menu of local Californian wines and well-versed bartenders make this a great spot for a casual date night. Bandini | 2150 Sunset Blvd
Another nearby spot for drinks is Bar Calo which is the place for a cheeky cocktail and bites to eat. With a fully stocked bar where they specialise in mescal concoctions, get cosy on their lounge and enjoy the rosy hues of this beautifully designed space. Dinner at Elf This little spot is tucked away on Sunset with a Mediterranean inspired, organic vegan menu. A perfect little spot for date night or a cosy dinner, Elf is one of those magical little spots where good food and wine come together in utmost harmony. Elf Cafe | 2135 Sunset Blvd
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