My first visit to LA

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by macrosmatic, Oct 18, 2019.

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  1. joeneugs

    joeneugs Devotee (354) Aug 28, 2008 California
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    Wow, thanks! Great intel. Was gonna skip the dojo since we have a MT in Oakland now.
     
    #101 joeneugs, Jan 2, 2020
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  2. Marquizzle

    Marquizzle Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2015 California

    Throwing in another casual Japanese spot - Konbi in Echo Park for breakfast or lunch. Japanese sandwiches (katsu, egg salad, omelette) that you can grab to-go or wait for the small seating area.
     
    #102 Marquizzle, Jan 7, 2020
  3. ISaidDankNotDrank

    ISaidDankNotDrank Aspirant (298) Oct 23, 2016 California

    In addition to Black Rider's very good recommendations, I'll add:

    DOWNTOWN LA

    Izakaya Fugu - Japanese small plates and sushi
    Hakata Ikkousha - ramen
    Brera - regional Italian
    Rossoblu - regional Italian
    Prime Pizza
    Baco Mercat - arguably the best pita sandwich you'll ever have
    Al & Bea's - make the drive to Boyle Heights for a first-class bean + cheese burrito
    Guisados - tacos w/stewed gourmet fillings
    Guilleria tacos - fancy tacos
    Sonoratown - tacos w/flour tortillas

    HIGHLAND PARK
    Triple Beam Pizza
    Mason's Dumplings - chinese dumplings
    Rosty - peruvian
    Joy - hipster version of chinese but good
    My Taco - hi quality tacos and burritos, especially the lamb barbacoa
    Charlie's Tacos - try the al pastor fries
     
    #103 ISaidDankNotDrank, Jan 12, 2020
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  4. macrosmatic

    macrosmatic Pooh-Bah (2,735) Mar 9, 2006 Florida
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    Well - I'm going to revive my thread for just a moment to tell all of you here a big Thank You!
    I've been meaning to post for quite a while, but hadn't found the time.

    Thanks to the recommendations here, we (or at least I) managed to hit:
    Firestone Walker Propagator
    Beachwood (parking was a bitch, food was delicious)
    Long Beach Beer Lab
    Highland Park
    Monkish
    Smog City
    Enegren
    Ladyface
    Casa Agria
    Institution
    Figueroa Mountain
    Twisted Oak
    ...plus a few other restaurants and sights-to-see. The last two were right around the corner from the hotel, but I probably could have skipped them and wouldn't have been a loss.

    Loved the vibe at Smog City. Monkish's beer was delicious of course, but it was a little frenetic and packed, and we were there on a Sunday afternoon!
    I was most impressed - and probably would have missed without the guidance from here - with Enegren. I regret not finding space in the luggage for some of their cans.

    I did find Pliny and Blind Pig to take home with me. Along with some Bottle Logic goodies. And had my first In-n-Out Burger experience. Overall a good trip for sure. Thanks again and cheers!
     
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  5. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    Well done!!! Helluv a lot of places you hit ... how long were you in town?
     
    #105 AlexM, Jun 6, 2020
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  6. OTB

    OTB Pooh-Bah (1,803) Sep 2, 2011 California
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    Which Beachwood did you hit up ? From your response it sounds like you where at the Seal Beach location because parking on Main St. is bad anytime of the year. I liked your assessment of Monkish, very true, I'm hoping after the remodel that the interior space is more user friendly. Looks like you did a fantastic job hitting a wide variety of breweries and were able to bring some sought after west coast goodies home, what did you think of your first In-n-Out experience ?

    Cheers,
     
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  7. macrosmatic

    macrosmatic Pooh-Bah (2,735) Mar 9, 2006 Florida
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    We were in LA for 3 days, then Agoura Hills for 3 days. I'm glad we got to hang out and experience so many places.

    No, we went to the Long Beach location after a visit to the aquarium. It was a Saturday night though, so maybe that explains the difficulty parking.

    In-n-Out was good. I went on a Monday afternoon at like 2:30, and the drive-through line was still wrapped around the building! Moved fast though. I'd eat there again.

    Thanks again everybody!
     
    #107 macrosmatic, Jun 7, 2020
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  8. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    @macrosmatic In N Out drive through lines are insanely long during this covid crap ... typically fairly long but NOT this long
     
    #108 AlexM, Jun 8, 2020
  9. Dansac

    Dansac Pundit (912) Dec 6, 2014 California
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    By the same token, getting served within the restaurant is quicker.
     
    #109 Dansac, Jun 8, 2020
  10. Frosty11161

    Frosty11161 Savant (1,076) May 2, 2016 California
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    They have dedicated parking that they validate within the apartments south of blendery, can also access via alley. 3 hours worth from their validation.
     
    #110 Frosty11161, Jun 8, 2020
  11. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    For out of towners they probably don't know about the 3 hour validation parking behind BWLB.
     
    #111 dcgunman, Jun 8, 2020
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  12. Frosty11161

    Frosty11161 Savant (1,076) May 2, 2016 California
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    Yea i know but hopefully people reuse the same out of town threads so info like this isn't lost
     
    #112 Frosty11161, Jun 8, 2020
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  13. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Idk it was still in Pacific thread.
     
    #113 dcgunman, Jun 8, 2020
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