Tacos and dumplings get an upgrade from the Top Chef Masters alum; even Renée and Bradley came in for a taste. Tip: Take a to-go box for a picnic at the Hollywood Bowl; just order 24 hoursin advance.
This place feels like home. The balcony is cool, but the floor sounds better - just get yourself a barstool. – Taylor Locke from Rooney
More deals made per square foot than anywhere else south of 34th Street. Where nigthlife spends the day, if it wakes up before dusk. Juice bar strongly recommended for hair of the dog. [BlackBook] Read more.
The Portland Art Museum was founded in 1892, making it the oldest art museum on the West Coast and 7th oldest in the United States
It's no Soho House, but still ranks high among the private club power set. Little more intimate, little more exclusive, just enough shabby on the art-chic to look natural. [BlackBook] Read more.
Danny Meyer's upscale take on the Roman trattoria for anyone looking to increase the amount of Italian meats, cheese and suckling pig in their diet.
Favorites include the T-bone burger, a blend of strip and sirloin steak flambéed with tequila and topped with truffle aioli. Or try the ribeye sandwich. But whatever you order, prepare to spend a lot. Read more.
Stand shoulder-to-well-dressed-shoulder with regulars like Diane Kruger as you peruse labels from YSL to J Brand. Tip: Score markdowns (up to 60%!) on sale racks or be ready to spend like a star.
Some argue that fried chicken is best enjoyed while sitting on a park bench on a summer’s day. Test that theory at this take-out window, where the chicken is paired with waffles or biscuits.
The Music Box Theatre, built in 1929, was designed to accommodate sound films, a new technology at the time, as well as silent films. The theater still boasts a working organ and an orchestra pit. Read more.
When I have a designated driver, I do love Mr. Chow’s Apple Martinis! – Kelly Rowland
Recognized as our #1 Bang for the Buck, try customizing this iconic burger by ordering off the “secret” menu, available at www.innout.com. Read more.
Started as a Japanese restaurant in Berkeley by Yoshi Akiba, a World War II war orphan, (who came to the U.S. to study dance, art, and dance therapy) and her friends Kaz Kajimura and Hiroyuki Hori.
Join us at Vegas Uncork’d presented by Bon Appétit on May 8. Winemaker Joe Bastianich pairs great wines with the greatest music of all time accompanied by Scott Ian, of Anthrax, and Six Foot Nurse. Read more.
The historical Albert Street Metro Cinema opened in Nov 1927 and was known as the ‘The Theatre of the Stars’. Built for MGM, the Art Deco cinema was designed by American, William Fountain. Read more.
Dolores Park is named after Mission Dolores, established by Spanish missionaries in 1776.
The Nasu Dengaku (grilled eggplant) and Oshinki (assorted pickled vegetables) are popular appetizers. And the miso soup comes with miso paste in a separate dish. Read more.
Visit the Poster Room upstairs for a visual history lesson of artists who have played The Fillmore. – Team Live Nation
Join us at Vegas Uncork’d presented by Bon Appétit on May 6 and get lost in translation as you’re transported to Tokyo for an evening designed to evoke the hip, urban culture of Japan. Read more.
English gastropub owned by Spotted Pig crew. High-ceilinged space filled with meat, martinis, grand, vintage decor and dark green leather booths.
We started out as Velo Culture but shortened the name to Velo Cult in summer of 08. Velo Culture is French for Bike Culture and bike Culture is what we’re about.
Get your martini on with Jennifer Aniston! This is the former Friend's go-to spot for dinner or a drink; just make a reservation online. For lunch or dinner, try the casual poolside Terrace Bar.
Before record stores go extinct, stop by this gem of a store in Portland. You’ll be smarter from just browsing through their stacks of music. - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
Insane cocktails at mad Austrian scientist's lair in Chinatown. Ridiculous showmanship, jaw-dropping presentation. Look for the crowd begging entry under the "Gold Flower Restaurant" sign. [BlackBook] Read more.
LA's most charming place to watch live music. It's tucked away in an alley, so try not to pass it. This tiny venue has launched the careers of some of music's brightest. -IFC Viewer
Contemporary Art Center: You’ll find artwork up and down each staircase and behind every door. Crucial to think of this not as a museum, but an exhibition space. Read more.
Beware: they only take same-day reservations, and the lunch crowd must wait five to 30 minutes in the front room. Complex $13 Ramen concoctions include the popular Akamaru and the Shiromaru. Read more.
Favorite of the LES, Freemans and its designer Taavo Somer are credited with starting a whole new aesthetic both in food and fashion worlds.
The stores in San Francisco and Hollywood have a modest selection of new and used video-games for current generation systems. This store is a playable venue in the music game, Guitar Hero: World Tour.
The most comfy beds and a chill pool right across the street from the beach! -Tenley, The Arrangement
