The Official Los Angeles Shopping + Dining Thread

poly800rock · Apr 25, 2010

Originally Posted by Captain Winky

I should add, while Spring uses Intelligentsia espresso for caps/lattes, they have an awesome selection of artesian coffees to be drank solo.

Which Luxxe did you go to? I personally like the SM one better, better walking street and I think the staff is a bit better. And if you're not too carb conscious try an almond croissant.

i had intelligentsia with my girl a few weeks ago, came highly recommended from her friend, who is a coffee snob, i was completely underwhelmed, as it was touted as the best cup of coffee in LA. man, if that's the best cup of coffee.....it tasted like a crappy cup of wawa coffee..

Captain Winky · Apr 26, 2010

Originally Posted by poly800rock

i had intelligentsia with my girl a few weeks ago, came highly recommended from her friend, who is a coffee snob, i was completely underwhelmed, as it was touted as the best cup of coffee in LA. man, if that's the best cup of coffee.....it tasted like a crappy cup of wawa coffee..

Don't mistake the quality of the beans for the quality of the person making your coffee. As a coffee house owner once told me, the most important thing is the last person to touch your cup of coffee. I've never though particularly highly of Intelligentsia the coffee house (haven't tried the Venice one), but their beans are very good, and when your drink is made by a pro, I think the quality is quite good.

hiphawpdrunkie · Apr 27, 2010

I'm fat... here are my food recommendations:

Coffee: King's Road
Burger: Comme Ca
Lebanese: Hayat's Kitchen (NoHo)
Korean: Honey Pig
Peruvian: Mario's
Cuban: La Bamba (Burbank) / El Cochinito (Silverlake)
Sandwiches: Dave's Chillin' & Grillin' (Eagle Rock), Sweetsalt (Toluca Lake), Larchmont Wine & Cheese, La Brea Bakery
Vegetarian: *****'s (Eagle Rock)
Mexican: Yuca's Hut, El Taurino
Sushi: Sushi Gen, Hama
Ramen: Daikoukua
Dumplings: Din Tai Fung (Arcadia)
Vietnamese Seafood: Newport Seafood (San Gabriel)
Fancy Fare: Dining Room at the Langham (Pasadena), XIV, Gordon Ramsay at the London

Stay Away From... The Bazzar by Jose Andres

Captain Winky · May 1, 2010

Anyone have a favorite tailor in downtown?

Morgan · May 1, 2010

It's not downtown, but I go to Wilshire Tailor at 6329 Wilshire.

And though this isn't shopping or dining, I just got my hair cut this morning at Baxter Finley at 515 N. La Cienega. It actually occupies half of the space that Craft still occupies - they put a wall up through Craft and made a barbershop. Apparently they opened today and I was the first customer, but I got a hell of a haircut, including a straight razor cleanup around my neck and sideburns, a hot towel around my face, and a rinse for $40 before tip.

driveslowk · May 17, 2010

anybody have suggestions for the best vintage/thrift stores? mainly for women's stuff

.Impulsv · May 17, 2010

Does anyone know somewhere I could get fitted for or try on some Alden shoes? Specifically, the Indy boots?

LabelKing · May 17, 2010

Originally Posted by kelvinsense

anybody have suggestions for the best vintage/thrift stores? mainly for women's stuff

Decades.

mttlee0 · May 17, 2010

Originally Posted by kelvinsense

anybody have suggestions for the best vintage/thrift stores? mainly for women's stuff

Try Wasteland on Melrose, great for men and women. Bonus points for always having hot girls shopping there.

PG2G · May 17, 2010

Originally Posted by .Impulsv

Does anyone know somewhere I could get fitted for or try on some Alden shoes? Specifically, the Indy boots?
The Leather Soul in Beverly Hills should be open soon

eglbc · May 17, 2010

Anyone go to do-over at cranes?
went to the season kickoff yesterday and it was madness

delirium · May 17, 2010

Originally Posted by .Impulsv

Does anyone know somewhere I could get fitted for or try on some Alden shoes? Specifically, the Indy boots?
craft has alden shoes. the owner is quite nice.

Originally Posted by mttlee0

Try Wasteland on Melrose, great for men and women. Bonus points for always having hot girls shopping there.
never actually been inside that store, but it looks terrible. gives off such a trashy vibe

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Decades.
been meaning to check out that store. i've been wondering where you make all your lux vintage finds. willing to give away any secrets?

mttlee0 · May 17, 2010

Wasteland isn't the most organized store and has a laidback feel that fits Melrose. But they have Margiela, Dries, Rag & Bone, BoO and other SF-approved brands mixed in.

theom- · May 20, 2010

Okay, I need some recs for a good barber. Something like Legacy Barber Shoppe (recommended by Kelvin), but in Los Angeles. I dislike salons (catered too much towards women) and actual traditional barbers (don't know jack ****). Something of a mix between traditional sense but modern style.

JTK · May 21, 2010

Originally Posted by tigerFormula

Okay, I need some recs for a good barber. Something like Legacy Barber Shoppe (recommended by Kelvin), but in Los Angeles. I dislike salons (catered too much towards women) and actual traditional barbers (don't know jack ****). Something of a mix between traditional sense but modern style.

Try Luis at Hairoin Salon in Hollywood (on Cahuenga b/t Selma and Sunset). $60, but I think he does a great job!

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