Built by William Randolph Hearst in 1919, this sprawling estate served as the inspiration for Xanadu in “Citizen Kane” and covers an area nearly half the size of Rhode Island. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Boasting sweet views of Downtown, the rooftop bar at the Ace Hotel comes with a better than average set of cocktails. The crowd seems to be one that's usually more than eager to party and mingle. Read more.
A 100-year-old hidden treasure in the "Historic Core" of downtown LA. The french dip sandwiches are delish (I recommend the pastrami and chedder). And the decor is like a brothel from the Wild West. Read more.
Here you'll find some 20 Belgian, German, & domestic beers on tap & the same number of inventive sausages. Round out your order w/ a Filipino Maharlika-it's sweet & savory w/ a snappy natural casing. Read more.
Nickel Diner bakes its own bread, prepares elaborate cakes and maple-bacon doughnuts and makes delicious fried catfish with corn cakes. Don’t miss the Lowrider Burger. Read more.