Hollywood
A local's guide to
Hollywood
I lived in Hollywood for eight years,
exploring its history and watching
its transformation. Based on my
tips in the February 2014 issue of
Sunset.
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Lake Hollywood Reservoir
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Lake
Many locals don't even know his place
exists. Walk or bike the three-mile trail
around the lake, including the grand
1920s dam, then walk up to the sign.
Lake Hollywood Dr., Los Angeles
The Egyptian Theatre
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Indie Movies
Yamashiro Hollywood
Sushi
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Hungry Cat
Seafood
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Stella Barra Pizzeria
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Pizza
Have sunset cocktails and sushi in the
garden of this beautiful Japanese
restaurant high above Hollywood. In the
summer there's a weekly farmers
market, too.
I'm a brunch fanatic and there is
nowhere better to sit for a few hours
and pick at a massive platter of fresh
seafood while sipping a greyhound or
bloody mary.
This new place has everything I need in
life: Amazing cocktails (by mixology
gurus Proprietors), great wine, and the
best thin-crust pizza I've had in LA.
1999 N Sycamore Ave
(323) 466-5125 yamashirohollywood.com
1555 Vine St, Los Angeles
(323) 462-2155 thehungrycat.com
6372 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
(323) 301-4001 stellabarra.com
Hennesey + Ingalls Bookstore
Bookstore
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Frolic Room
Dive Bar
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Shintaro
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Sushi
A gorgeous 1920s theater dripping with
glamour that also has some of the most
innovative screenings and programs. I
saw a roller disco triple feature here
once.
The city's best design bookstore is
nestled in the awesome Space 15 Twenty
complex that has art shows, parties,
concerts and pop-up boutiques.
A sliver of a space next door to the
Pantages Theater is pure Hollywood dive
bar. The Al Hirschfield mural inside
features celebrities from a bygone era.
A friendly little neighborhood sushi spot
that's beloved by locals. I love the spicy
tuna and crispy rice, seared albacore, and
crab hand rolls.
6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
(323) 461-2020
americancinemathequecalendar.com/egyptian_theatre_events
1520 N Cahuenga Blvd #8, Los Angeles
(323) 466-1256 hennesseyingalls.com
6245 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
(323) 462-5890
1900 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles
(323) 882-6524 shintarosushi.com
Musso & Frank Grill
American
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A classic Hollywood institution for
almost 100 years. Ask Ruben to make you
a martini and Sergio to be your waiter
for dinner. They'll both tell you stories.
Beachwood Canyon
Neighborhood
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I love getting lost on the staircases and
trails of this historic neighborhood. Start
with lunch at Beachwood Cafe and ask
for directions to the stairs.
6667 Hollywood Blvd
(323) 467-5123 mussoandfrank.com
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
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Lotería Grill
Mexican
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You'll see both celebrities and celebrity
chefs here gathering produce for the
week. Look for fresh oysters, goat
cheese, and the excellent Delmy's
pupusas.
Amazing tacos and stewed meats like
cochinita pibil and a fresh jalapeño juice
margarita. They also have chicharron de
queso, which is indeed fried cheese.
Ivar Ave, Los Angeles
(323) 463-3171 hollywoodfarmersmarket.net
6627 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
(323) 465-2500 loteriagrill.com
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theat...
Comedy Club
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Lost & Found
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Boutique
One of the best places to see up and
coming comedians is nestled in this tiny
strip of stores and restaurants where you
can spend an entire day hanging out.
This little cluster of stores features
excellent designers both local and
international with a modern, colorful
aesthetic. Great for birthday and baby
presents.
5919 Franklin Ave
(323) 908-8702
6314-6322 Yucca St, Los Angeles
(323) 856-5872
Paramount Pictures (Bronson Ga...
Office
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It's the only studio that's still in
Hollywood, and they have a beautiful
backlot.
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles
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