THE STYLE LIST - LA SPECIAL

EATERIES

Hooray for Hollywood and all the fantastic eateries available here I know I have listed several stylish LA food and beverage venues on this blog in the past but now I have been living here for a few months I wanted to share with you some of my regular haunts where I take my friends that you may not find in the tourist guides.

LE CLAFOUTIS

Le Clafoutis

Located on Sunset Plaza the land of free parking and great boutiques. Take a pavement table at this fantastic french restaurant for an afternoon of people watching. Also people watching you as a tour bus of celebrity spotters passes by every 10 mins. I just wave back politely. Stays open all day and evening and brunch is served until 3pm on the weekends perfect for a stylish late riser like myself. I recommend the Crab Benedict.Scrummy! Look for the sunny orange decor you wont miss it.

MELS DRIVE IN

I pop in here on a daily basis as they have the best fresh fruit and vegetable juice bar you can mix and match your own blends from a menu of 30 choices for $5. My personal favourite carrot, beet and apple. Beware of the lemon ,ginger and cayenne pepper shot it nearly killed me. This is such an iconic eatery located in the legendary Max Factor building and featured in many films such as Guess Whose coming To Dinner and American Graffiti. The food is typical American Diner but excellent as is the service. To top your experience each table has a jukebox with over 1000 songs. I always put 3 quarters in for my three fave Santana songs. Located on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland.

Mels Drive In Diner

AROMA

Aroma

7373 Sunset Boulevard located right on The Strip. I come here for Sunday Brunch mostly. Fresh bakery goods. The biggest menu I have ever seen it is a thick novel and based on a middle eastern palette. The only thing is when I bring people here for the first time I am simply waiting for ages to eat while they make their selection. Breakfast tends to be accompanied by a big bowl of fresh fruit.Equally good for lunch and dinner too the Greek plate is a good choice hummus,tabouleh,feta.pita, shwarma $13.95 (now no need to keep your dining partner waiting)

CHATEAU MARMONT

Chateau Marmont

I took one of my girlfriends here for a birthday lunch on the Garden terrace very St Tropez. Laid back from Sunset Boulevard (8221)you would never know this gorgeous french inspired Hotel was here. The menu consists of mainly gourmet sandwiches and salads. Very reasonably priced. A good place for celebrity spotting as it really is a private haven here. Super stylish and very special.

Bouchon

BOUCHON

Beverly Drive Beverley Hills. Downstairs for light  al fresco lunches upstairs in the rather plush mediterranean surroundings for a formal dinner. Stunningly beautiful restaurant thoroughly recommend. Justin Bieber was here when we dined here...... but don't let that stop you trying this one.

RUN A MILE.....................................................

SUR

SUR by Vanderpump

Don't bother. Located 606 N Robertson Blvd. Owned by Lisa Vanderpump of Real Housewives fame and the filming location of Vanderpump Rules. Odd sort of vibe here a very odd crowd. The place was very quiet on the evening we were there we decided not to eat as the place was rather shabby and put us off. I wonder if I would have even known about the place if it wasn't for the TV show and I am not sure that is enough to keep a restaurant going if nothing else is in place. Distinctly mediocre. Although her other restaurant Villa Blanca holds a very special place in my heart.

But we love you Lisa !

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