Food Scene
The Village Idiot
7383 Melrose AveGreat area Gastropub
M Cafe
7119 Melrose AveVery LA organic, vegetarian, etc.
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveThere's always a line so I guess it's good
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset BlvdBomb a$$ brunch
My favorite pizza joint, and they deliver. Even an East Coaster will approve.
8 locals recommend
Ghost Pizza Kitchen
7801 Melrose AveMy favorite pizza joint, and they deliver. Even an East Coaster will approve.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hudson
1114 N Crescent Heights BlvdPopular brunch spot
Open Air Kitchen + Bar
829 North La Cienega BoulevardAnother popular brunch spot
Palihouse West Hollywood
8465 Holloway DrPosh nightlife
V Wine Room
903 Westbourne DrThis is one of my favorite wine bars in all California
Unrivaled beer selection, including Pliny the Elder when it is available
59 locals recommend
The Surly Goat
7929 Santa Monica BlvdUnrivaled beer selection, including Pliny the Elder when it is available
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdEats
Ralphs
10901 Ventura BlvdAnother grocery shopping option
Smart & Final
1041 N Fuller AveAnother convenient grocery option, although typically bulk sizes
Shopping
Just about everything you could need - groceries, pharmacy, and all the rest
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa StJust about everything you could need - groceries, pharmacy, and all the rest
Everything Else
Brick Fitness Los Angeles
7811 Santa Monica BlvdGet in shape
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveThe LA equivalent of Central Market; also, a meat market
Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AveI love their sandwiches (which can also be ordered as a salad)!
Entertainment & Activities
Poinsettia Recreation Center
7341 Willoughby AveIt's a park!
Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica BlvdIt's a park!