Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Los Angeles, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Going Out
Going out is an integral part of the Los Angeles lifestyle. And if you have patience, curiosity, and a full tank of petrol, there are endless hidden gems to discover.
The second largest... read more
Eating Out
If it can be eaten, it can be found in Los Angeles. Each borough brings its own unique culinary take to the table. Whether you’re searching for kosher cuisine in the Fairfax District,... read more
Local Cuisine
While Los Angeles features culinary delights from all corners of the globe, the city is famous for serving up ingredient-driven Californian cuisine, which highlights the bounty of fresh... read more
Delivery & Takeaways
Pizza and Thai food are popular delivery and takeaway choices, but there are a number of options. Call your restaurant of choice to find out if it offers either of these services.... read more
Hygiene
All restaurants in Los Angeles are regularly inspected by the Department of Public Health’s Environmental Health Division (626 430 5200; www.lapublichealth.org/eh). Upon completion of... read more
Special Deals & Theme Nights
Many bars and clubs have special nights or theme nights that offer discounts, karaoke, trivia, guest DJs or comedy acts. As theme nights tend to change weekly or monthly, it’s best to... read more
Tax & Service Charges
When dining and drinking in Los Angeles, a sales tax of 8.25% will be added to the food portion of your restaurant bill and clearly noted as such. Taxes on alcohol are typically already... read more
Tipping
It is customary to leave a 15% to 20% gratuity for service at restaurants, coffee shops, cafes and bars. Many restaurants will automatically include the gratuity for parties of six or... read more
Restaurant Listing Structure
To review every eating and drinking venue in LA would be a lifetime’s work and would fill countless volumes, so this Going Out section presents a cross section of the city’s recommended... read more
Vegetarian Food
While many restaurants in Los Angeles offer some sort of vegetarian starter, the selection can be quite limited and often repetitive. After all, how many mixed green salads can one eat?... read more
Latest Reviews
Mr. Ramen
Located near lots of late night Japanese oddity stores, Mr. Ramen specialises in Japanese diner food....
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R23 Japanese Cuisine & Gallery
R23 is a remarkable little culinary and cultural oasis, tucked off an alley in a former Santa Fe Railroad...
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Shabu Shabu House
Lunch starts here from around 11:30, and you may even want to stick around until dinner as it’s always...
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