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1. Santee Alley
Between Santee St. and Maple Ave. at E. 12th St. - Los Angeles
More than 300 stores exist within the four-block area around Santee Alley, and keep in mind that at the end of the day, every one is carrying roughly the same stuff as everybody else. The gleaming wall of gold jewelry on one corner probably carries the same selection as the guy across the street,...
2. Ice Skating at Pershing Square 3
Pershing Square - 530 South Olive Street - Los Angeles (Downtown)Pretend like it's cold out by skating a few spins around downtown's ice rink
3. Villa
8623 Melrose Ave. - West Hollywood (Melrose Heights)
Located in the spot that used to house Monroe's, Villa has been transformed to look like a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. There's a libraryreal books and all!and a "bed" that transforms into a stage, not to mention busts (and butts!) of animals hanging on the walls. Just like a house party,...
4. Shopping the Fashion District 2
By Caroline Ryder and Caroline Helper, Special to Metromix - July 7, 2007
Our guide to Santee Alley and beyond
5. Julian Casablancas 1
Palace Theatre - 615 S. Broadway - Los Angeles (Downtown)
Strokes’ lead singer strikes out on his own with a solo album called “Phrazes for the Young.”
6. CT Lounge's $2 happy hour
CT Lounge - 1958 Colorado Blvd. - Los Angeles (Eagle Rock)Pints of Bud and Bud Light are $2 and munchies are half-price
7. Downtown nightlife guide
Compiled by Metromix Staff - July 30, 2007
Forget all your troubles, forget all you cares (but don't forget your wallet)
8. Concert pics: Phish Festival 8
Scenes from the massive Phishhead Halloween gathering in Indio, Calif.
9. Bordello
901 E. 1st St. - Los Angeles (Arts District)
Dark-hued downtown lounge with rocker girls behind the bar
10. Feminality
The Hive Gallery and Studios - 729 S. Spring Street - Los Angeles (Downtown)Cutting edge imagery from the nation's foremost female artists
11. Happy hours guide 2
By Metromix staff - April 4, 2008
From happy hours with 35-cent martinis to 2-for-1 cocktails
12. Q&A: Tom McCarthy
By George Ducker - April 1, 2008
The writer-director on one of 2008's standout indies
13. Eye on: gourmet food trucks
By Rachel Levin, Special to Metromix - July 7, 2008
Kitchens-on-the-go bring on the grub
14. Where celebrities party
By Alexandra Le Tellier, Metromix - June 16, 2008
When the stars start falling, be there to catch them
15. Q&A: Margaret Cho
By Caroline Ryder, Special to Metromix and Marcos Luevanos, Metromix - June 21, 2007
'The Cho Show' star on shopping the Fashion District
16. Stepping out: Melrose shopping guide
By Julia Ford-Carther, Special to Metromix - December 11, 2007
Here is a list of the must-see of Melrose.
17. Addi's Tandoor
800 W Torrance Blvd. - Redondo Beach
Addi's Tandoor, named for owner and Goan native, Addi Decosta, boasts its spicy, home-cooked Goan cuisine, which even restaurants in India don't offer. The exquisitely spiced curry dishes and signature vindaloos, although not for the weak, are what keep this place packed with the locals. And for...
18. Virtual tour: Amalia's Restaurant
On a shady stretch of Virgil sits a surprising oasis
19. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
340 N. San Fernando Blvd. - Burbank
The options at The Coffee Bean Tea Leaf are pretty darn addictive—from exotic coffee blends and Swedish Berry iced tea to Ice Blended mochas and low-fat pastries that are actually good. What sets them apart from that coffee chain on the other corner is that they offer a large assortment of teas,...
20. Fashionology: metal studs
By Heather Murphy, Special to Metromix - April 23, 2008
In Patricia Field we trust
21. K-Zo
9240 Culver Blvd. - Culver City (Downtown Culver City)
Chef Keizo Ishiba boasts training in both Japanese and French cuisine, as well as a stint as head sushi chef at Sushi Roku. He brings all that to bear in his eponymouswe appreciate the kindergarten-level phonetic translationrestaurant with an ambitious menu of high-quality sushi and small-plate...
22. Reno Room
3400 E. Broadway - Long Beach
A dark little dive bar, Reno Room attracts a diverse crowd of the young, old, trendy, and hopelessly not. If your stomach starts to grumble, don't despair--you can order in from the Mexican restaurant next door.
23. Mr. Noodle
936 Broxton Ave. - Los Angeles (Westwood Village)
All the noodles you've ever dreamed of!
24. Generation Jerk: the New Boyz
By Tamara Palmer - November 12, 2009
The leaders of hip-hop's latest dance craze hit the road with Chris Brown
25. Naja's Place
154 International Boardwalk - Redondo Beach
Nestled on a narrow strip of Redondo boardwalk , Naja's offers a row of beer taps which would stagger even the most seasoned alcoholics. Specializing in Belgian beers, this hole-in-the-wall, ultra casual joint boasts the widest selection of brewskis in LA, and has a modest menu of basic burgers,...
