Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Chef Josef Centeno's first restaurant on the block and certainly his most popular. Go for the signature "Baco" and some of the best small plates in Los Angeles. Bar and Patio are reserved for walk-ins.
125 locals recommend
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StChef Josef Centeno's first restaurant on the block and certainly his most popular. Go for the signature "Baco" and some of the best small plates in Los Angeles. Bar and Patio are reserved for walk-ins.
Historical food emporium filled with a mix of casual eateries–from tacos to oysters, ice cream to bbq–there is truly something for everyone. A great spot to kick back with a coffee or a glass of wine, eat something yummy, and watch the river flow.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayHistorical food emporium filled with a mix of casual eateries–from tacos to oysters, ice cream to bbq–there is truly something for everyone. A great spot to kick back with a coffee or a glass of wine, eat something yummy, and watch the river flow.
Puffy tacos, frito pie, queso, and other evolved Tex-Mex dishes are mainstays at chef Josef Centeno’s Bar Ama. The best mezcal cocktails and puffy tacos for happy hour!
89 locals recommend
Bar 107
118 W 4th StPuffy tacos, frito pie, queso, and other evolved Tex-Mex dishes are mainstays at chef Josef Centeno’s Bar Ama. The best mezcal cocktails and puffy tacos for happy hour!
Nakul and Arjun Mahendro and thier chef dad Pawan's Indian gastropub. The menu here is devoted to both traditional and reimagined Indian dishes: chili-cheese naan, Punjabi fish-fry, chicken tikka poutine—an homage to the Mahendro’s Canadian roots.
38 locals recommend
BADMAASH Downtown LA
108 W 2nd StNakul and Arjun Mahendro and thier chef dad Pawan's Indian gastropub. The menu here is devoted to both traditional and reimagined Indian dishes: chili-cheese naan, Punjabi fish-fry, chicken tikka poutine—an homage to the Mahendro’s Canadian roots.
This is an offshoot of Chef Kazunori Nozawa's popular sushi restaurant, Sugarfish—and like Sugarfish, the emphasis is on the freshness and quality of the fish. But that's where the similarities end, as KazuNori is all about the hand rolls.
89 locals recommend
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
421 S Main StThis is an offshoot of Chef Kazunori Nozawa's popular sushi restaurant, Sugarfish—and like Sugarfish, the emphasis is on the freshness and quality of the fish. But that's where the similarities end, as KazuNori is all about the hand rolls.
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic atmosphere with solid classic cocktails. Cole's is a bar and restaurant, and the best place to enjoy an Old Fashioned and a French Dip sandwich. Save room for dessert–they have fantastic pies!
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StHistoric atmosphere with solid classic cocktails. Cole's is a bar and restaurant, and the best place to enjoy an Old Fashioned and a French Dip sandwich. Save room for dessert–they have fantastic pies!
Legendary dive bar frequented by Fante, Bukowski, Tom Waits, and plenty of Skid Row locals, with the oldest liquor license in Los Angeles.
17 locals recommend
The King Eddy
131 E 5th StLegendary dive bar frequented by Fante, Bukowski, Tom Waits, and plenty of Skid Row locals, with the oldest liquor license in Los Angeles.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveThe Broad
221 S Grand AveHistoric central library with art gallery featuring LA-centric art exhibitions.
47 locals recommend
Los Angeles Central Library
630 W 5th StHistoric central library with art gallery featuring LA-centric art exhibitions.
The history of Japanese-Americans, the hardships of internment, the beauty of the Japanese culture, and contemporary pop art exhibits.
75 locals recommend
Japanese American National Museum
100 N Central AveThe history of Japanese-Americans, the hardships of internment, the beauty of the Japanese culture, and contemporary pop art exhibits.
Sightseeing
Essential LA landmark with amazing views from the city to the ocean. Great hiking trails, too!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdEssential LA landmark with amazing views from the city to the ocean. Great hiking trails, too!
Shopping
Swedish retailer H&M Group’s more upscale, minimalist brand in the beautifully restored historic Olympic Theater.
COS
313 W 8th StSwedish retailer H&M Group’s more upscale, minimalist brand in the beautifully restored historic Olympic Theater.
Stockholm-based fashion house's high-end apparel, footwear & accessories for men & women.
31 locals recommend
Acne Studios Eastern Columbia Building
855 S BroadwayStockholm-based fashion house's high-end apparel, footwear & accessories for men & women.
A.P.C.
3517 Sunset BlvdFrench ready-to-wear brand known for its minimalist aestethic.
pskaufman...
113 E 8th StHandmade and covetable boots and shoes in a killer underground gallery space.