As they say in the "industry," the cream rises to the top... And with that in mind, we are happy to share some of the best recommendations for where to shop, eat, and create your own "Oscar buzz" like a local during the Academy Awards.
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DININGBAR MARMONT
Chef Carolynn Spence’s menu is divine. Make sure you save room for dessert, the salty pistachio crumble is life changing. 8221 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046-2415
(323) 656-1010
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NIGHTLIFEHARVARD & STONE
This East Hollywood watering hole is the place to go for cutting-edge cocktails. It’s got a fun World War II-era Americana theme and their list of American distilled whiskeys is beyond compare. 5221 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 466-6061
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SHOPPINGFRED SEGAL
The essential place for shopping in Los Angeles. Really a bunch of stores within a store where you can get everything you need from fantastic homewares to the perfect jeans and the Fred Segal Salon is the go-to place for a great haircut. 8118 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046-7012
(323) 651-1800
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SHOPPINGMAX FIELD
Cutting edge, avant guarde, and hard to find fashion labels mixed with key vintage Cartier & Hermes jewelry. They have a fantastic selection of art books and one of a kind gift items. 8825 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90069-5603
(310) 274-8800
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ART & CULTURETHE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART
Locals call this museum LACMA, it’s the largest museum in the Western United States. The permanent collection is the place to go for Californian artists and its rotating exhibits are consistently impressive. While you’re there, take time to visit the adjacent Page Museum, home of the La Brea Tar Pits! 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
(323) 857-6000
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ART & CULTURECINEFAMILY
With the cinema being such an important part of Los Angeles, we had to mention one movie theater. The Cinefamily is the place to go in LA for cult, avant garde, classic and found films. Their screenings are more like parties their programming includes great Q&As, cast/crew reunions, retrospectives, and pajama sleepovers. Fun! 611 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
(323) 655-2510
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ART & CULTURESTANDARD CULTURE
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