These ladies are super friendly and cook up some really great authentic grub. They don't mess around with the spice, though! Make sure to let them know if you prefer things milder.
If you're a bargain hunter, buy used... OR just keep your eye out for half price Amoeba gift certs. They have 'em at almost every cool street fair, festival, and museum night in LA.
Make sure to ask for Frankie. Skip busy theater-rush crowds by coming just after Pantages curtain time, and of course have the chicken and waffles like everyone else suggested.
When checking out a show at The Fonda, THIS is the go-to bar for all of your boozing needs. Shorter lines, nicer bartenders, better prices, and obviously a MUCH, much better beer selection.
Hollywood Music Director & KCRW DJ Chris Douridas uses this Monday night showcase to debut talent who go on to play MUCH larger venues within months - always for free, often their LA or even US debuts
The place to see the hottest musical acts for free. Check their ticketing site 1iota.com within a few weeks of your visit to request tickets. No need to waste all day waiting in line, either ;)
Best Prices on bones and taxidermy that I've seen so far! Other places to check out that are like-minded are Loved To Death in San Francisco,And Gold Bug in Pasadena.
Best kept secret: the $3-4 "sandwiches" on the back of the paper menu. They're basically pita wraps, made with shawerma meat, falafel, kafta or rotisserie chicken. Ask for pickles & xtra garlic sauce!
The BEST of the BEST halloween costumes, wigs, cinema makeup, jewelry, accessories & scary decor in Los Angeles!!
Check the schedule for special events, where you can find 4D movie screenings with special effects, museum-style prop displays in the basement, and pre-show performances by Disney characters.
Best thai deserts in LA. Get the banana and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf and the mango and sticky rice plate
A lot of bang for the buck! See the Hollywood sign, awesome views of the city, look up at mansions you'll never afford, take in some nature (deer & wild cat sightings arent uncommon) and get a workout
Not your typical second-hand clothing store. Clothes from tv & movie wardrobe departments, often brand new & designer labels. New stuff comes in Tues and Thurs.
If you get a chance to catch a show here, it is an amazing experience! It's the equivalent of watching a band perform for you and 100 or so other people in a large living room. Only 1 bathroom though
Go here & check out the amazing, not for the squeamish, collection of all things mortuary science, serial killers, & tyrannical rulers. Fascinating! Read letters from serial killers? Weird fun!
You have to be invited by a member or magician but it is worth trying to wrangle Dress up, eat steak, say hi to Irma the invisible piano player, enjoy the amazing ambiance, see the close up show!
You don't need to line up at 4. Just time it so that you're one of the first cars at the gate when it opens. Extra $5 for parking inside is totally worth it on a very busy night.
