The area around Lankershim and Magnolia boulevards in North Hollywood is practically begging for people to come enjoy its vibrant theater scene, burgeoning restaurants and unique shops. As of now, this hidden gem of a neighborhood has some very wide and very empty sidewalks most hours of the day. But with plenty going on and a Metro Red Line stop just yards away, this spot is due some action by you.
Local Positioning: North Hollywood at Lankershim and Magnolia
A walking guide to North Hollywood
By Jean-Luc Renault
Special to MetromixMay 28, 2008
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El Portal Theatre
5269 Lankershim Blvd - Los Angeles818-508-0281
Drama geeks would be proud to grace any one of the three stages at this former 1920's vaudeville theater, now hitting its stride since a 2000 refurbishment.
Eclectic Wine Bar & Grille
5156 Lankershim Blvd. - North Hollywood818-760-2233
Serving California fusion cuisine, Eclectic Wine Bar is your best bet for some after-show dining in this area of NoHo. Flights are available for those who like to sample a variety, or for those who enjoy getting buzzed really, really slowly.
Philadelphia Sandwiches
11112 Magnolia Blvd. - North Hollywood818-985-4929
This is one of the few places in town to grab a respectable version of the Philly classic, so the joint can be forgiven for not offering the obligatory Cheez Whiz. Either way, the mound of finely chopped steak stuffed into a flaky roll is so tender and delectable you'd swear they were keeping Rocky in the back to punch the meat to perfection. Yo, Adrian!
Practical Props
11100 Magnolia Blvd. - North Hollywood818-980-3198
Usually, the terms "awesome" and "lamp store" aren't seen together in public. But with dozens of original lamp designs ranging from appealing to downright bizarre, Practical Props sheds, er, new light on what you thought a lamp store could offer.
NoHo Scooters
5141 VIneland Ave. - North Hollywood818-761-3647
What's as eco-friendly as riding the subway out to NoHo? Why, riding a Vespa, Lambretta or Kymco scooter that gets 80 miles per gallon back home!
NoBar
10622 Magnolia Blvd. - North Hollywood818-753-0545
This dimly-lit NoHo nook offers stiff, moderately priced drinks and a jukebox with serious indie cred. Boasting a pool table, NoBar is one of of those divey gems that has just enough liveliness, without the swollen egos.
