Chandra’s Eastside Recs
Food scene
Tilda
1507 Echo Park AveCozy wine bar filled with locals!
One of my favorite breakfast spots in LA! Luckily for us, it's just a 10 minute drive from Echo Park! Must try the Crispy Rice Bowl, but don't sleep on the Famed Ricotta Toast!
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Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveOne of my favorite breakfast spots in LA! Luckily for us, it's just a 10 minute drive from Echo Park! Must try the Crispy Rice Bowl, but don't sleep on the Famed Ricotta Toast!
Whether you grab a seat at the first come first serve bar, or plan ahead with a patio table, the scene is totally LA. Ask for another basket of pao de queijo!
54 recommandé par les habitants
Redbird
114 E 2nd StWhether you grab a seat at the first come first serve bar, or plan ahead with a patio table, the scene is totally LA. Ask for another basket of pao de queijo!
Best oat milk latte! Sometimes I order a half gallon of it and stick it in the fridge.
Stereoscope Coffee
1501 Sunset BoulevardBest oat milk latte! Sometimes I order a half gallon of it and stick it in the fridge.
Upscale Japanese but no sushi--see my other recommendation for fresh fish. Fantastic selection of sake.
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Tsubaki
1356 Allison AveUpscale Japanese but no sushi--see my other recommendation for fresh fish. Fantastic selection of sake.
Sushi chef comes from famed Beverly Hills's Mastuhisa. Must order: Halibut Sashimi with Fried Spinach and Plum Dressing!
20 recommandé par les habitants
Osen Izakaya
2903 Sunset BlvdSushi chef comes from famed Beverly Hills's Mastuhisa. Must order: Halibut Sashimi with Fried Spinach and Plum Dressing!
My go-to spot of organic produce, juices and coffee. A little on the pricer end, but that's why this is one of LA's most premier grocers!
215 recommandé par les habitants
Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly BlvdMy go-to spot of organic produce, juices and coffee. A little on the pricer end, but that's why this is one of LA's most premier grocers!
If you are near The Grove, in Downtown, or by the beach in Santa Monica, you MUST stop by Mendocino Farms. Freshest, California fare with an easy, fast-casual layout. Don't sleep on the Avocado Quinoa Superfood Salad or the "Not so Fried" Chicken Sandwich.
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Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AveIf you are near The Grove, in Downtown, or by the beach in Santa Monica, you MUST stop by Mendocino Farms. Freshest, California fare with an easy, fast-casual layout. Don't sleep on the Avocado Quinoa Superfood Salad or the "Not so Fried" Chicken Sandwich.
Go to weekday spot for takeout. Fantastic salmon tacos, garlic potatoes and roast chicken!
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Forage
2764 Sunset BlvdGo to weekday spot for takeout. Fantastic salmon tacos, garlic potatoes and roast chicken!
Upscale Middle Eastern food. Make sure to order the crispy rice!
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Kismet
4648 Hollywood BlvdUpscale Middle Eastern food. Make sure to order the crispy rice!
Sightseeing
A simple 5 minute walk from the bungalow! Historic Victorian homes including hit series "Charmed" house and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video location!
Carroll Avenue
Carroll AvenueA simple 5 minute walk from the bungalow! Historic Victorian homes including hit series "Charmed" house and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video location!
After a solid hike, I love winding down at the balcony of the Observatory
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdAfter a solid hike, I love winding down at the balcony of the Observatory
I love grabbing a picnic blanket and hanging at the Silver Lake Meadows, just at the East lawn.
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Silver Lake Reservoir
I love grabbing a picnic blanket and hanging at the Silver Lake Meadows, just at the East lawn.
Whether you rent a swan boat or grab the picnic blanket, this is a must visit spot in the East side of LA. Unique views of LA's Downtown skyline the a palm-tree lined lake.
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Echo Park Lake
Whether you rent a swan boat or grab the picnic blanket, this is a must visit spot in the East side of LA. Unique views of LA's Downtown skyline the a palm-tree lined lake.
There are so many pockets of Elysian park! From the bungalow, take Laveta Terrace to Sunset Blvd., make a right on Sunset, left of Scott, and bear right to enter the park! This is a an easy 2 mile each way trail to follow.
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Elysian park hiking trail
Elysian Park DriveThere are so many pockets of Elysian park! From the bungalow, take Laveta Terrace to Sunset Blvd., make a right on Sunset, left of Scott, and bear right to enter the park! This is a an easy 2 mile each way trail to follow.
Great picnic spot with views of the Griffith Observatory
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Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdGreat picnic spot with views of the Griffith Observatory
Neighborhoods
Walk along Sunset Blvd. from Micheltorena Ave. grabbing a coffee at Intelligentsia, bite at Tartine and window shop at Mohawk General Store.
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Silver Lake
Walk along Sunset Blvd. from Micheltorena Ave. grabbing a coffee at Intelligentsia, bite at Tartine and window shop at Mohawk General Store.
This is NOT in the East side, but if you do make it more west, take a drive around the swanky neighborhood of the Bird Streets. You may come across private roads, but even the views from outside the properties are unreal!
The Bird Streets
This is NOT in the East side, but if you do make it more west, take a drive around the swanky neighborhood of the Bird Streets. You may come across private roads, but even the views from outside the properties are unreal!