there's that horrid transit tho...:lol
he could take the bus to 3rd street promenade or the grove.
I think Hollywood is best since there's a lot to do there.
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there's that horrid transit tho...:lol
he could take the bus to 3rd street promenade or the grove.
I think Hollywood is best since there's a lot to do there.
Nintendoll's the wien food truck.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
like, there's nothing OMG AMAZEBALLS in Burbank, in my opinion, but lots of solid options:
Downtown BUR:
-Market City Caffe for good Italian (go for Lasagne or Bowties with Lamb Ragu)
-the Thai place on Orange Grove has killer lunch specials
-Granville Gourmet has pricey but delicious sandwiches and such
-There's some decent sushi and korean BBQ
Away from downtown but still in Burbank
-TONY'S DARTS AWAY - one of the best IPA bars ever, great food too. Like, don't miss this if you like beers and particularly IPAs. Could probably walk from downtown depending on where you are
-Chili John's is the oldest restaurant in Burbank, it's good in a old-school kind of way
Away from there, but still nearish in terms of bus/car ride:
Studio City / Ventura Blvd / Sushi Row
-Probably the best concentration of sushi restaurants outside of Japan
-Casa Vega - local Mexican hot spot, pricey for what the food is, but the margaritas are good and the vibe is fun
-Umami Burger / The Counter - both on Ventura, these are staples of California burgs.
-Crust Pizza -> brand new pizza joint that's the first North American store of an Australia chain, a bit pricey but non-greasy / well-cooked pizze
-Take a Bao - awesome Bao restaurant / small plates, casual-ish
-Laurel Tavern - great studio city bar with decent food
-Black Market Liqour Tavern - super super pricey, but amazing small plates and great drinks.
If you want LA suggestions, the list opens up a lot. You can also shoot down the 5 freeway and hit the Silverlake / Los Ferliz area
donkey show
Member
Go to Langer's. #19 yo.
So do you want to eat around Burbank or Downtown? They aren't exactly close or convenient by car.
If you want convenient just go to LA Live and eat at either Wolfgang Pucks, The Carvery, or something. If you want something good I would recommend taking the buss to Figueroa and 7th which is a few blocks up north and check out either Bottega Louie (Italian), Mo Chica (Peruvian),
You can also go to Little Tokyo although most of the restaurants suck I'd recommend Shin Sen Gumi for ramen (Don't bother with Daikokuya the food and wait both suck), Lazy Ox for tapas, and Manten for Chinese-Japanese food.
No. Not Orochon. It suck and too much salt. The whole spicy thing is overrated.
I'm actually the exact opposite. I'm from SA,TX and live in LA,CA now. I fucking hate this city lol. I miss TX so much but I'm here for music and well.... it's actually panning out pretty fucking great.
FOR ANYONE REPLYING TO NEGATOR. HE OBVIOUSLY DOESN'T TRUST HIS LODGER (ME) WOULD KNOW SOME AWESOME PLACES TO EAT AFTER LIVING HERE FOR 2 YEARS! I have heard of everything that's been listed so far. I just need to know where I can get one thing. Korean Tacos. Where is the bomb place for that? Alhambra? Let me know. distance is not a problem.
oh and also I can't believe you wouldn't list Porto's Bakery for Burbank food. Maybe it's just me but I fucking love that place. I'm going to def take him to thai town, korean bbq, bay cities deli, the pantry, and wein truck. Has anyone ever tried that Royal T place? It is stupid or awesome?
donkey show
Member
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
oh shit, how the hell did I forget Porto's... we go there every week
donkey show
Member
Mmmmm gotta grab some cheese rolls, mang.
HEY MAN, we're both getting some info here!
Guava pastry up in this bizatch!
Chego is much better than the trucks. In fact his restaurants seem to be much better than his truck for the most part.
They started doing takeout for lunch though.
If you're going to Royal/T, go soon, they are closing at the end of August...
http://culvercity.patch.com/articles/culver-city-s-royal-t-to-close-in-august
I've been in LA for 15 years now and still miss Austin. Pretty much hated the rest of Texas, though.
FWIW, I love LA. Some areas are very similar to Austin.
Fatal Futanari
Member
SA, TX just feels so slow compared to here. Plus there isnt much of a nightlife compared to here. I also have mixed feels about the music scene in SA,TX. Most of it is ruined by the "HXC" crews trying to be tough shit. Plus of course, alot of my bands skip SA for Austin or Dallas lol. While I dont hate it (easy girls HA xD), I prefer LA. Its going to be my last year in SA so im glad
Also, I enjoyed my time in Austin. I wouldnt mind living or going to school there.
SA, TX just feels so slow compared to here. Plus there isnt much of a nightlife compared to here. I also have mixed feels about the music scene in SA,TX. Most of it is ruined by the "HXC" crews trying to be tough shit. Plus of course, alot of my bands skip SA for Austin or Dallas lol. While I dont hate it (easy girls HA xD), I prefer LA. Its going to be my last year in SA so im glad
Also, I enjoyed my time in Austin. I wouldnt mind living or going to school there.
Yeah Austin is pretty much the shit. I guess it's just because I was born and raised in SA so really it's my group of friends that make it awesome (Negator is pretty fucking awesome)
Maybe he wanted advice from people who don't hate the city.
If there is one thing I do like thought, it's the selection of food. lol I just hate how expensive it is here and how bad the traffic can get.
Come to my bar! You can guys can lounge up until 2AM and it's never too crowded.
Which bar is your bar?
If any of you are on the Westside, make sure you hit up Plan Check on Sawtelle. I'd say it is a best of LA burger contender (probably second on my list). Good cocktails too.
Apparently the new Vietnamese spot that opened up over there is good too, haven't tried it. It is amazing how much good food there is in like a single 2 block strip, I love LA
Apparently the new Vietnamese spot that opened up over there is good too, haven't tried it. It is amazing how much good food there is in like a single 2 block strip, I love LA
What area you looking for, downtown? If so, I'd probably stick with Daikokuya or the relatively new (to DTLA) Shinsen Gumi Hakata Ramen.
Daikokuya it is. I have never been a fan of thinner noodles. I need that bite.
donkey show
Member
You going to be at the Sony conference by chance?
Nope, didn't pursue any conference invites.
Same. Let me know if you want to get a beer.
Yeah...downtown with no car so I doubt I'll make it out there.
Explored Hollywood boulevard all morning and I'm now burnt. I was at the bar at Hard Rock Cafe with two long bearded english biker guys and a transvestite sailor. It was fun checking the place out.Not having a car sure makes life difficult though. Thankfully, I don't have to venture outside the downtown area now. Btw, I'm also in the "no conferences" club so I can tag along for drinks.
so I can tag along for drinks.Fidelis Hodie
Infidelis Cras
Alright someone who isn't me, get going on that meet up thread because it's going to be vundervul!
donkey show
Member
Been up for over 24 hours and just checked in at Heathrow. Time to hit up the bar before the long flight.
Been up for over 24 hours and just checked in at Heathrow. Time to hit up the bar before the long flight.
Nice! I had to rush to my connecting flight at heathrow so I never got the chance to check it out.
ZedIndyLil
Member
I hope everyone visiting our fair megalopolis for E3 has a great time!
killertofu
Member
So I might be getting an internship for Paramount for about 2/3 months. My friend has a place in Studio City but I wanted to know what a modest allowance would be to do stuff in LA?
Mind you, I live in Gainesville Florida so there aren't that many things to do.
Mind you, I live in Gainesville Florida so there aren't that many things to do.
Like how much random spending cash a month?
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
shoot down and over the hill a bit and hike or drive to Griffith Observatory and eat / hike up there maybe?
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
The Hollywood Fringe Festival 2013 kickstarter is seven hours out and 4.2k away from reaching its goal! Even $1 helps!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hollywoodfringe/2012-hollywood-fringe-festival
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hollywoodfringe/2012-hollywood-fringe-festival
Nintendoll
Member
Switzer Falls is a most excellent place for a picnic. The trail is easy and fun to follow, and if you feel like it, you can take the trailhead all the way to the swimmin' hole. There's also a great picnic area with built in bbq grills at the start of the trail if you feel like going that route.
Not much like Old Town, but it's close and beautiful and feels many miles away from the city.