Hollywood’s reputation as the mecca of glitz and glam is frankly deceitful and unfortunately it is no longer the place it once was. ‘Gritty’ and ‘edgy’ work for cities like Berlin and Prague, but Hollywood is downright filthy (until you get closer to the hills and Los Feliz). With that said, it still has some cool old haunts and a touch of class dotted here and there in between the tourist gift shops, and I have tried my hardest to point you in their direction.
Where to Stay
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Highland Gardens Hotel
The Hollywood Ardmore
Where to Eat
Providence
Musso & Frank Grill
Gwen (definitely not for vegetarians)
Paley
The Hungry Cat
La Poubelle Bistro and Bar
Were to Imbibe
Birds
The Spare Room
Good Times at Davey Wayne’s (Hollywood speakeasy)
La Descarga (Havana-inspired speakeasy replete with burlesque)
Hemingway’s Lounge
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