Urth Caffé

Delicious waffles and pastries, great pancakes and muffins, breakfast sets with gluten-free versions, great organic teas and coffees.

Film lovers will love this place where mythical scenes of US cinema were shot, including Rebel Without A Cause, Terminator or, more recently, the first date of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in La La Land. Located on Mount Lee and just a stone’s throw from the famous Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory unfolds around a succession of terraces that offer spectacular views of the city. Don’t miss the magnificent planetarium equipped with a Zeiss telescope that allows you to observe the moon and the planets and the permanent exhibition dedicated to the discovery of space with rare images of the various Apollo missions. A place not to be missed, to visit in the afternoon until dusk to admire the sunset and the ocean of lights of LA that sparkle to infinity…

Very popular with the locals, Gracias Madre is also the refuge of Mexicans living in California who find here the true flavors of the country, with the exception that they are only vegetal. Fajitas with black beans, rice and guacamole; grilled tofu and coconut rice or quesadillas with vegetable chorizo… All served with delicious mezcal-based cocktails.

Founded by Robert De Niro himself, this mythical address is first of all worth its location, set above the waters of the Pacific; then for its cuisine, imagined by the chef Nobu Matsuhisa who offers an unforgettable gastronomic experience, mixing Japanese and Peruvian inspirations. You can’t miss the lobster ceviche or the Peruvian style spicy chicken, the iconic miso cod or the monkfish liver pâté topped with a few grains of caviar, while sometimes leaving the hypnotic view to observe the comings and goings of the regulars. That girl who looks so much like Bella Hadid? Know it, it’s Bella Hadid.

We come here for the charm of the place which has kept its old industrial building looks, large volumes and old courtyard transformed into a shaded patio. At the bar, you can enjoy a Rio Verde or a Santa Fe Sunrise and sit at one of the long tables to enjoy the organic and local cuisine, which includes the American classics (excellent cheeseburgers) with a few transalpine touches, such as these pizzas with wild mushrooms. All of this is offered with Californian wines or rosés from France, notably from Château Lacoste in Aix en Provence.

Psycho, Jaws, Waterworld, Fast and Furious, Desperate Housewives, The Simpsons, The Walking Dead… These mythical productions (and many others) were all filmed at Universal Studios, which is a veritable ode to the Seventh Art of Hollywood. Visit the film sets and the backstage of the sets and effects, discover the attractions that recreate, as if by magic, the atmosphere of the most famous works… A visit to begin very early in the morning and not during the weekends because you will not be alone!

Opened in 1986 on Grand Avenue, this museum designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki remains one of the most effervescent places in LA, always keeping an eye out for emerging trends with exhibitions that are always eagerly awaited and almost daily events – lectures, concerts, installations…. The venue also houses some 6000 works by American and European artists of the 20th century, including Miro, Max Ernst and Pollock.  It also has two annexes, The Geffen Contemporary at Moca and MOCA Pacific Design Center.

It all started in 1975 when two college buddies – Glenn Goldman and David Mackler – decided to open a place to celebrate the best of American literature. The ultra-premium Book Soup quickly became a haunt for the most sought-after writers – James Ellroy, Gore Vidal and Tom Stoppard – who came to sign their new novels and meet their fans. Nearly 5 decades later, Book Soup has lost none of its spirit, even if it has been enriched with a vast collection of international literature and art books (photography, cinema, music, architecture). And every week, the fans meet for evenings that bring together, today as yesterday, the most influent names of American literature, favorites and young talents.

Let’s say it right away, we have a real crush on this vintage bar with its large room looking like a garage sale and its patio that you can access by passing through a refrigerator door. The terrace is made of wood, the sofas are filled with colored cushions… You can sit there to enjoy tacos or a burger while drinking a delicious cocktail (the place has been elected several times bar of the year) or a glass of Californian wine and you can extend the evening with the music of the regularly invited bands.

Film lovers will love this place where mythical scenes of US cinema were shot, including Rebel Without A Cause, Terminator or, more recently, the first date of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in La La Land. Located on Mount Lee and just a stone’s throw from the famous Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory unfolds around a succession of terraces that offer spectacular views of the city. Don’t miss the magnificent planetarium equipped with a Zeiss telescope that allows you to observe the moon and the planets and the permanent exhibition dedicated to the discovery of space with rare images of the various Apollo missions. A place not to be missed, to visit in the afternoon until dusk to admire the sunset and the ocean of lights of LA that sparkle to infinity…

Here, everything starts with the discovery of Abbot Kinney Blvd. Lined with high palm trees and modernist villas, the avenue has become the quintessence of the Californian cool attitude with its young designers’ boutiques (Rag & Bone (1118), Principessa (1323) or Toms (1344) for its espadrilles made in Venice Beach; or its design galleries like Chariots of fire (1342) After a stroll on the Ocean Front Walk where you can slalom between skateboarders, street musicians and fishermen, you can enjoy a stroll along the canals that run alongside beautiful 1900 houses with tropical gardens filled with magnolias or Mexican orange trees. A district to discover by bike to enjoy its unique atmosphere, trendy and popular at the same time.

He has always been a fan of the place, and now he’s at the head of this mythical Hollywood club, with its chic Art Deco decor mixed with 70’s furniture, a hall of mirrors ideal for selfies, red velvet for a slightly sultry side and the bar topped with a neon sign like a mantra “cocktails & dreams”. With the help of his fiancée Mia Swier (whose family has created several bars in New York) and Danny Massare, the actor Darren Criss has imagined a place with the look of a cabaret where the pianist proposes his program but also responds to the requests of the room, which starts to sing in chorus. Interactive and ultra-festive!

Delicious waffles and pastries, great pancakes and muffins, breakfast sets with gluten-free versions, great organic teas and coffees.

The chef chooses for you and it’s a delight!