We love living in Hollywood. We love dining here, too...and think you might, also.
So...here is a list we rambled off while in the car today. It includes our favorite places to dine, mostly in Hollywood and is intended to be updated as we continue to try new eats.
I will keep this post as a blog link so you can easily access it in the future if you're ever in the mood to try an "Ikegami Restaurant Suggestion".
Coffee Shops
What we like: organic drip brews, breakfast sandwiches, healthy snacks
Vibe: simple, indoor/outdoor cafe tables, wireless, across the street from Amoeba's
Keep in mind: street parking, bring quarters
Bourgeois Pig
What we like: french pressed coffee
Vibe: dimly lit, comfy furniture, disco ball, questionable artwork, indoor/outdoor seating, next door to cute shops
Keep in mind: cash only, street parking
101 Coffee Shop
What we like: considerably fresh for a coffee shop/diner
Vibe: 70's decor, jukebox, indoor booths/tables, open late
Keep in mind: Swingers was filmed here...cool, street parking
What we like: fancy lattes, loose leaf teas
Vibe: clean, colorful, hip, bring something to read or people watch
Keep in mind: street parking, long line because it's really good
Breakfast & Brunch
What we like: quality ingredients, tea selection, roasted potatoes, skillet meals
Vibe: earthy, green/yellow walls, indoor/outdoor seating, mellow
Keep in mind: menu changes with the seasons, street parking
What we like: omelette's, croissant french toast
Vibe: eclectic set up, family friendly, colorful, indoor/outdoor seating
Keep in mind: there is usually a wait, street parking
What we like: fresh, lots of vegetarian/vegan options, breakfast burrito
Vibe: small, indoor/outdoor seating
Keep in mind: no cell phones aloud, street parking
What we like: tea selection
Vibe: cozy, indoor/outdoor seating, wireless, bring a book/newspaper
Keep in mind: street parking
What we like: healthy, vibrant, coffee/teas, vegetarian breakfast panini, fruit bowl, salmon breakfast
Vibe: trendy, indoor/outdoor seating, gourmet
Keep in mind: huge portions, street parking, busy weekends, a little pricier than normal
What we like: fresh, healthy, build your own scramble, coffee/tea selection
Vibe: bright, cozy, indoor/outdoor seating, health nuts
Keep in mind: menu changes often, street parking
What we like: french pressed coffee, pancake selection
Vibe: the industry crowd, bring newspaper, indoor seating
Keep in mind: weekends are busy, street parking, servings are enormous
What we like: H&H bagels, coffee, Jewish pastries
Vibe: Jewish diner, indoor seating
Keep in mind: limited parking
Waffle House
What we like: the breakfast crowd, blueberry lemon waffles
Vibe: very new and clean, two stories, busy Saturday mornings, indoor/outdoor seating
Keep in mind: you might think the portions are small, but they aren't, street parking
American/California Cuisine
What we like: natural ingredients, panini's, vegetable salad, tea selection
Vibe: orange and colorful, mellow, indoor/outdoor seating, wireless
Keep in mind: next door to Guitar Center, street parking
What we like: blueberry pie, coffee
Vibe: it's a diner, good for groups, indoor/outdoor seating
Keep in mind: limited parking needs validation
Charcoal
What we like: roasted veggies, ahi tuna
Vibe: dimly lit, steak house feel, indoor seating, nextdoor to Amoeba Records/Arc Light Theater
Keep in Mind: no website, street parking
Brazilian Cuisine
What we like: bife acebolado appetizer, chico's salad, vegetable platter, chicken
Vibe: a little more sophisticated than we anticipated, friendly servers, dimly lit
Keep in mind: street parking, usually crowded, huge menu (anyone can find something)
What we like: Veggie combo, chicken
Vibe: Casual, not as Brazilian as we would prefer
Keep in mind: street parking
Chinese Cuisine
What we like: healthy Chinese food, vegetarian/vegan options, wild rice pasta, orange chicken, real ginger ale
Vibe: dim, the same film plays over and over and over, mellow, indoor seating, good for kids
Keep in mind: entrees big enough for two or three, street parking and limited parking lot
What we like: fresh, kung pao tofu, sesame chicken
Vibe: dim, attracts tourist families, indoor seating
Keep in mind: street parking
What we like: varied Chinese/Thai menu, curried cauliflower, general tso chicken
Vibe: super dim, red, trendy, funky, indoor seating
Keep in mind: street or valet parking, it's very dim, think candles to read menu
Indian Cuisine
What we like: fresh, naan, tandoori clay oven, curried vegetables
Vibe: dim, indoor seating, busier later in evening, cute shops nearby
Keep in mind: street parking
What we like: authentic northern/southern India dishes, curried cream of wheat, sample entrees
Vibe: cozy, indoor/outdoor seating, colorful
Keep in mind: street parking
What we like: family oriented, naan, balti dishes
Vibe: simple, friendly, indoor seating
Keep in mind: spicy, street parking
Italian Cuisine
What we like: authentic, avesana salad, gorgonzola pasta, polenta appetizer, gnocchi, risottos, tiramisu,
Vibe: cozy, dim, indoor/outdoor seating
Keep in mind: make reservations, street parking
What we like: pizza blanca, gorgonzola potato pizza
Vibe: we sat at the bar at watched the pizza cook in the coal oven, great for groups, some of LA's best pizza
Keep in mind: make reservations. This restaurant is split in two. Make sure you know where you are going.
What we like: live vocals/piano, eggplant cacciatore, spinach lasagna, drink selection
Vibe: dim, busy, touristy, family owned, indoor seating
Keep in mind: oldest Italian restaurant in Hollywood, street parking
Japanese Cuisine
What we like: sushi bar, fresh ingredients, spicy tuna rolls, avocado rolls
Vibe: crowded, fast, friendly, indoor seating
Keep in mind: limited strip mall parking
What we like: fresh, soba entree, yellow tail
Vibe: trendy, near popular shopping, indoor seating
Keep in mind: it's a chain, covered parking needs validation
Mexican Cuisine
What we like: fresh, chips and salsa, fajitas
Vibe: colorful, family friendly, indoor seating
Keep in mind: limited parking
What we like: veggie fajitas, chicken fajitas
Vibe: beautiful tiles, nice lighting, fun for a couple, good for groups
Keep in mind: a little pricier than average, vallet or street parking
Soul Cusine
What we like: buckwheat waffle, chicken, collard greens
Vibe: casual, always busy, soul
Keep in mind: don't customize your order, street parking, indoor seating
Thai Cuisine
What we like: fast, pad thai, red coconut curry
Vibe: cafeteria tables, Thai Elvis after 7pm, trendy, indoor seating
Keep in mind: covered parking is not free, street parking, entrees good for family style
What we like: fresh, pad thai, coconut curry, brown rice
Vibe: rock n' roll memorabilia, indoor seating, busier later in evening
Keep in mind: street parking, not a traditional Thai joint
What we like: pink pepper rolls, pineapple tofu, pad thai
Vibe: trendy, earthy, indoor/outdoor seating
Keep in mind: covered parking needs validation
What we like: pad thai, eggplant/pumpkin tofu
Vibe: family friendly, traditional, indoor seating
Keep in mind: street parking
What we like: fresh, ahi tuna burger, wok vegetables
Vibe: trendy, dim, indoor/outdoor seating
Keep in mind: more of a fusion joint than Thai
Dessert
What we like: everything.
Vibe: Cafe, outdoor seating, street parking, casual
Keep in mind: the cafe serves more than dessert, which are big enough for 2 or 3.
1 comments:
so after youth group last night, I looked up and saw the 76 sign and remembered when we thought it was the moon. miss you guys!! we should come visit and go out to eat!!
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