WHY Well-crafted, upscale cocktails and vibrant American cuisine in a classy setting. WHAT Don’t be surprised when walking through the non-descript entrance to Sonny’s Hideaway—the gorgeous restaurant and bar more than make up for the lacking aesthetics of the facade. Once inside, snag a seat at the bar and watch the masterful mixologists shake and stir to [...]
May 10, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY No-nonsense deli sandwiches stacked high—don’t be afraid to get your hands messy. WHAT This L.A. landmark has been around since 1931 and is open 24 hours. The endless menu boasts breakfast food, soups and salads, but it’s the sandwiches you want, even if they are pricey. It’s not quite Langer’s, but Canter’s serves one [...]
April 20, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY This Pasadena ‘Chapter’ offers myriad lively suds (both on draft and in bottles) as well as modernized pub grub, just as the Long Beach and Azusa locations. WHAT Congregation may take its religious shtick too far—stained glass windows, Catholic school uniforms, Monday ‘mass’—but it’s one of Los Angeles’ essential beer bars, with a commendable list of [...]
March 27, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY A 24/7 godsend for insomniacs, students and night-shifters. WHAT The food’s fine, but the real value of this ’70s-woodsy coffee shop is that it’s open 24 hours a day, a rarity for a large, full-service restaurant anywhere in L.A., let alone a beach town. Regulars get the muffins, crab cake Benedict, burgers and egg [...]
March 23, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY A classic pub setting and food that’s a big cut above most pubs—fish ‘n chips are almost delicate, and the shepherd’s pie is rich with lamb and parsnips. WHAT This below-street-level pub, with its dark wood paneling, pressed-tin ceiling, brass rails and mahogany bar, is a popular filming location (Good Night, and Good Luck,The [...]
March 17, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY A mellow (despite the name) hangout with good coffee and smoothies. WHAT A friendly neighborhood coffeehouse with free WiFi, lots of Laptop People, dogs (and smokers) on the patio and good coffee made until 1 a.m. on weekends. WHO Writers and locals who want to look like writers, tapping away on their MacBooks while [...]
March 13, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY Fresh beer, tasty English pub fare and a gregarious and interesting crowd. WHAT L.A.’s best-known British pub has grown over the decades, expanding out of Santa Monica and now boasting a new location in Studio City. While it might be a tad touristy, that fact is saved by the quality of food and the [...]
Type: Drink + Eat
Region: East Valley
Neighborhood: Studio City
Features: A Scene, Breakfast, Cocktails, Dinner, Essentially L.A., Food and liquor, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Open Late
Price Range: $10-$16, $17-$24
Cuisine Type: English, Pub
March 7, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY Old-school hot dogs of every conceivable topping combo, creatively named for celebrities and movies. WHAT These aren’t the best wieners in town, but Pink’s is still a must-stop for visitors and L.A. newbies, just to soak up the atmosphere and watch the tourists from all over the world. There’s always a line, but the [...]
February 23, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY Local microbrews, good wine by the glass and tasty, affordable modern pub chow. Try the quick-fried garbanzo beans, the soups, the shrimp bruschetta and the fish ‘n chips. WHAT A high-ceilinged old brick building in gentrifying Highland Park is home to this simple but stylish pub, a pioneer in L.A.’s gastropub movement. Order your [...]
February 11, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY Dulce de leche frozen yogurt, free WiFi and delivery. WHAT Want to see a cool, subtly tattooed, wedge-wearing junior studio exec leap up and down like a kindergartener? Invite her to Froyo Life, which has developed a rabid cult following in Los Feliz. The yogurts, both of the sweet-and-creamy and tart varieties, are well [...]
February 5, 2013 | Posted in
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