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LA recs
The Prince is one of LA recs.

1. The Prince

8.3
3198 W 7th St (at S Catalina St), Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 34 tips and reviews
majordōmo is one of LA recs.

2. majordōmo

9.2
1725 Naud St., Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Historic Cultural · 29 tips and reviews
Zuma Beach is one of LA recs.

3. Zuma Beach

9.3
30050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Beach · Western Malibu · 108 tips and reviews
Bavel is one of LA recs.

4. Bavel

9.3
500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Arts District · 42 tips and reviews
Konbi is one of LA recs.

5. Konbi

1463 W Sunset Blvd (Portia St), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · East LA · 17 tips and reviews
Night + Market Song is one of LA recs.

6. Night + Market Song

8.7
3322 W Sunset Blvd (at Micheltorena St), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Silver Lake · 75 tips and reviews
Botanica is one of LA recs.

7. Botanica

8.5
1620 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Silver Lake · 16 tips and reviews
Salazar is one of LA recs.

8. Salazar

9.1
2490 Fletcher Dr (at Ripple St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East LA · 29 tips and reviews
Kismet Falafel is one of LA recs.

9. Kismet Falafel

317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Falafel Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 34 tips and reviews
LCD is one of LA recs.

10. LCD

8.0
1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd Ste 2, Venice, CA
Boutique · 3 tips and reviews
Bar Covell is one of LA recs.

11. Bar Covell

8.8
4628 Hollywood Blvd (at Rodney Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · East Hollywood · 54 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Castelvetrano olives are always good but for some reason they are exceptional here. They come with marcona almonds. It's a necessary order.

Gjusta Goods is one of LA recs.

12. Gjusta Goods

7.7
324A Sunset Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Kitchen Supply Store · Venice · 1 tip
Mh Zh is one of LA recs.

13. Mh Zh

3536 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Silver Lake · 20 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Woah. Best meal I've had in a while. Come with 6 or more, order the whole menu, enjoy. Oh and get ready to be very pleasantly surprised when the bill comes. If this was in New York it'd be my go-to.

MTN Venice is one of LA recs.

14. MTN Venice

1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Venice · 16 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea is one of LA recs.

15. Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

9.1
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Andalusia Ave), Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 415 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: One of the coolest looking/feeling coffee shops around. The vibe's so chill that it doesn't even feel bothersome to wait on line.

Kreation Kafe/Juicery is one of LA recs.

16. Kreation Kafe/Juicery

7.7
8428 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Juice Bar · Mid-City West · 55 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: A red velvet smoothie is an amazing breakfast

Echigo Sushi is one of LA recs.

17. Echigo Sushi

8.1
12217 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 201, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 31 tips and reviews

Fred W.Fred Wilson: Great omakase and ask them to finish it with a piece of Uni

The Sycamore Kitchen is one of LA recs.

18. The Sycamore Kitchen

9.0
143 S LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Mid-City West · 112 tips and reviews
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery is one of LA recs.

19. Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

8.8
1517 Lincoln Blvd (btw Broadway & Colorado), Santa Monica, CA
Deli · West Los Angeles · 338 tips and reviews
Sqirl Kitchen is one of LA recs.

20. Sqirl Kitchen

8.8
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · East Hollywood · 203 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Order the sorrel pesto rice bowl with half kale, half rice and add avocado. Also get an iced matcha to go with it.

Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery is one of LA recs.

21. Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery

8.8
1014 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 266 tips and reviews
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of LA recs.

22. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews
Bestia is one of LA recs.

23. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 249 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: A great place for a special occasion, like a birthday. It's a fun spot and the food is delicious. Start with an old fashioned and some charcuterie.

Pizzeria Mozza is one of LA recs.

24. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews
The Geffen Contemporary (MoCA) is one of LA recs.

25. The Geffen Contemporary (MoCA)

8.8
152 N Central Ave (at 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Little Tokyo · 42 tips and reviews
Gjelina is one of LA recs.

26. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 618 tips and reviews
J. Paul Getty Museum is one of LA recs.

27. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.5
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews
Superba Food + Bread is one of LA recs.

28. Superba Food + Bread

9.3
1900 Lincoln Blvd (at Marco Pl), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews
Temescal Canyon is one of LA recs.

29. Temescal Canyon

9.4
15601 W Sunset Blvd (at Temescal Canyon Rd), Pacific Palisades, CA
Hiking Trail · 35 tips and reviews
Heist is one of LA recs.

30. Heist

6.7
1100 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Westminster Ave), Venice, CA
Boutique · 8 tips and reviews
Acne Studios is one of LA recs.

31. Acne Studios

7.9
855 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · South Park · 2 tips and reviews
Mohawk General Store is one of LA recs.

32. Mohawk General Store

8.0
4011 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Miscellaneous Store · Silver Lake · 9 tips and reviews
Otherwild is one of LA recs.

33. Otherwild

8.5
1768 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Miscellaneous Store · Los Feliz · 3 tips and reviews
Jon & Vinny's is one of LA recs.

34. Jon & Vinny's

9.1
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 104 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: The arugula salad with parm is great to start with. The LA Woman pizza and the spicy fusilli pasta are absolute musts.

Gjusta is one of LA recs.

35. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: The space is beautiful. You'll want everything on the menu, so come hungry and take your time choosing what to order. For breakfast, the fish platter with lox and a boiled egg is a great option.

Tacos Tumbras a Tomas is one of LA recs.

36. Tacos Tumbras a Tomas

7.8
317 S Broadway (Grand Central Market, Space A-5), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: The tacos are HUGE. Get a single carnitas for a filling snack.

Night + Market is one of LA recs.

37. Night + Market

8.9
9043 W Sunset Blvd (at N Doheny Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Asian Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Everything is delicious. Go with a large group and order a ton. Do not miss the crispy rice salad or the Kao soi with steak. The pink elephant is a great tequila drink.

Guisados is one of LA recs.

38. Guisados

9.3
1261 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: I'd skip the sampler of 6 mini tacos for 4 of your own choice. The sampler isn't customizable and it doesn't include a fish or shrimp taco.

Grand Central Market is one of LA recs.

39. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 339 tips and reviews
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is one of LA recs.

40. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

8.8
2057 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 208 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: This place serves the best ramen I've ever had, and I've had a lot of ramen. You must get the tsukemen with char siu. The dipping broth, the pork, and the noodles are all so delicious and perfect.

Mar Vista Farmers Market is one of LA recs.

41. Mar Vista Farmers Market

9.0
Venice Blvd (at Grand View Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · South Mar Vista · 42 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Be sure to stock up on goods from the guys selling delicious, farm fresh flavored yogurts and hummus. Ask to try anything, they'll be happy to give you generous samples.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of LA recs.

42. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
806 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Los Angeles · 89 tips and reviews
The Broad is one of LA recs.

43. The Broad

9.4
221 S Grand Ave (at 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Bunker Hill · 170 tips and reviews
Din Tai Fung is one of LA recs.

44. Din Tai Fung

8.0
171 Caruso Ave (at Brand Blvd), Glendale, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · City Center · 120 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: In addition to the XLBs (what you're here for), get the pork and vegetable spicy wontons and the rice and pork shao mai

Proof Bakery is one of LA recs.

45. Proof Bakery

9.2
3156 Glendale Blvd (at Madera Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · Atwater Village · 92 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: I believe that chocolate chip cookies should absolutely not contain nuts, and Proof gets that. Warm, soft, salty, and rich in chocolate, theirs is a winner.

Mariscos Jalisco is one of LA recs.

46. Mariscos Jalisco

8.8
3040 E Olympic Blvd (at Dacotah St), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 46 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Be careful not to mistake Mariscos Jaliscos for its neighbor, Mariscos 4 Vientos Taco Truck. The shrimp tacos here are far superior.

Guerrilla Tacos is one of LA recs.

47. Guerrilla Tacos

826 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Arts District · 35 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Everything it's hyped up to be and more. Don't skip the sweet potato taco or the tuna and uni tostada, if on the menu. I could eat here for lunch every day.

Sushi Gen is one of LA recs.

48. Sushi Gen

8.8
422 E 2nd St (btw Central & Alameda St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 106 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Omakase at the bar is excellent, but you would fare well ordering off the menu as well. Reservations are for tables dining a la carte only. Lively vibe for a sushi spot, fun for a Friday night dinner.

Tiki Ti is one of LA recs.

49. Tiki Ti

8.7
4427 W Sunset Blvd (at Virgil Pl.), Los Angeles, CA
Tiki Bar · Los Feliz · 105 tips and reviews
Kismet is one of LA recs.

50. Kismet

9.1
4648 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Hollywood · 70 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Start with an order (or two) or the house labneh and barbari bread. Freekeh fritters, fried cauliflower, and the squid are all awesome. The standout dish is the lamb belly. All around excellent.

HomeState is one of LA recs.

51. HomeState

9.1
4624 Hollywood Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · East Hollywood · 77 tips and reviews
The Apple Pan is one of LA recs.

52. The Apple Pan

8.8
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 334 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Pro-move: hop off the plane at LAX and hitch a ride to The Apple Pan. Welcome to LA, baby.

République is one of LA recs.

53. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Hancock Park · 267 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: The space feels built for a laissez-faire breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Light spills in beautifully, even when it's cloudy outside. Try the excellent shakshuka or the indulgent mushroom toast.

Destroyer is one of LA recs.

54. Destroyer

8.8
3578 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Culver City · 42 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Destroyer is heaven for the Scandinavia obsessed. All dishes are brilliantly creative, tasty, and served on beautiful ceramics. Breakfast standouts: organic hen egg, banana coffee cake muffin.

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is one of LA recs.

55. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

9.4
6300 Hetzler Rd (at Jefferson Blvd.), Culver City, CA
Scenic Lookout · 79 tips and reviews

David B.David Ban: Want a workout? Take the stairs. Just want a view? Drive up & walk around - parking is $6.

Surfas Restaurant Supply & Gourmet Food is one of LA recs.

56. Surfas Restaurant Supply & Gourmet Food

8777 Washington Blvd (at National Blvd), Culver City, CA
Gourmet Store · 57 tips and reviews
Tortoise General Store is one of LA recs.

57. Tortoise General Store

1208 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Furniture and Home Store · 21 tips and reviews
Hauser & Wirth is one of LA recs.

58. Hauser & Wirth

9.1
901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Arts District · 16 tips and reviews
Sapp Coffee Shop is one of LA recs.

59. Sapp Coffee Shop

8.3
5183 Hollywood Blvd (at North Kingsley Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Los Feliz · 81 tips and reviews
Griffith Park is one of LA recs.

60. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 152 tips and reviews
Guerilla Atelier is one of LA recs.

61. Guerilla Atelier

821 E. 3rd street (4th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · Arts District · 5 tips and reviews

Fred W.Fred Wilson: Super cool store with a varied selection of art, furniture, apparel, and more

Platform is one of LA recs.

62. Platform

8.6
8850 Washington Blvd (at Landmark St), Culver City, CA
Shopping Plaza · West Los Angeles · 6 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Platform's got all the right spots for a new aged outdoor mall—Aesop, Poketo, Linda Farrow, Sweetgreen, Juice Served Here. If you come post-hike, prepared to be asked if you're coming from Soul Cycle.

Musso & Frank Grill is one of LA recs.

63. Musso & Frank Grill

9.0
6667 Hollywood Blvd (at N Cherokee Ave), California
American Restaurant · Hollywood · 131 tips and reviews
Baroo Canteen is one of LA recs.

64. Baroo Canteen

4632 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · East Hollywood · 2 tips and reviews
Wax Paper is one of LA recs.

65. Wax Paper

736 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 1 tip