Photo Credit: Upstairs 2 The Wine House in West Los Angeles has been the purveyors of fine wines and premium spirits for over 40 years. The store offers one of the largest wine selections in the U.S. Located above the store, the aptly-named Upstairs 2 provides a wine-forward dining experience …
Photo Credit: Wood & Vine Popular Broadway musicals, such as Hamilton and Aladdin, are presented in Hollywood at the Pantages Theatre. Wood and Vine, located across from the theatre in the historic Taft Building, is among the top spots for pre-theatre dining. Offices above the restaurant were previously home to …
Photo Credit: Checker Hall Northeast Los Angeles’ Highland Park neighborhood is chock full of retro spots for shopping, dining and entertainment. One such establishment is Checker Hall – a restaurant and lounge bar located within a refurbished Masonic Temple. Surrounding the central, angular bar are cozy booths for couples and …
Photo Credit: Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, located West of Los Angeles, is a well-known home for movie and TV celebrities. The city has also played a major role in many TV shows and movies. For example, you may recall the popular 90’s TV show Beverly Hills 90210; comedian …
Photo Credit: Napa Valley Grille Westwood Village is a Los Angeles neighborhood that includes the world-famous UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), and cultural attractions such as the Hammer Museum, Geffen Playhouse and Fox Theater. It is also home to the Napa Valley Grille, an upscale restaurant that evokes the …
Growing up in West Yorkshire, Northern England, I had a choice of fish and chips, curry or Chinese take-out food. There were no pubs where we could eat AND drink with family and friends. Fast forward to today – we now have a wide choice of gastropubs. These stylishly decorated …
credit: Anchor Brewing Company Anchor Brewing Company was founded in a San Francisco brewery in the late 19th century. It’s famous Steam Beer is known for its amber color and characteristic taste derived from fermentation using lager yeast and natural carbonation. Since 1975, Anchor has released special holiday beers with …
Photo Credit: Alen Lin Photography Downtown L.A. is an energetic center of commerce during the day, and entertainment during the night. Fueling the busy folk that work and play in the City of Angels is a crucial mission for local restaurants. Competition for the well-earned dollars being spent dining out …
Though not as large as New York’s Broadway theater district, Los Angeles’ entertainment center is host to many theaters offering a broad range of hit musicals, classic plays, live comedy and concerts. Located a couple of blocks from world-famous Hollywood Boulevard, and nearby Pantages, Fonda and Montalban theaters, is Ever …
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a top attraction in Los Angeles, where each day thousands of tourists stroll along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street to seek out their favorite celebrities among the sidewalk-embedded stars. Just a few steps from actor Johnny Depp’s star, Soul Restaurant and Bar offers a …
Photo credit: Katie Gibbs The Los Angeles area is host to a large creative community, whose jobs can be performed anywhere. As such, it’s no surprise to find many new developments where living space is intertwined with retail, culinary and health-savvy businesses. One such development is PLATFORM, in Culver City …
Los Angeles evokes the Southern California spirit of movies, music, surfing and, of course, eternal sunshine. And, if you are planning to hit the top tourist spots during your visit, you’ll need a well-earned break from the hustle and bustle of L.A. crowds and traffic. Stylish Norah restaurant in West …