Curated City Guides by Your Favorite Designers and Tastemakers.
Los Angeles:
Sarah Kissell of Nasty Gal
Bars & Restaurants
Tacos Arizas
My first 'real' mexican food experience and introduction to LA—the taco trucks on the east side are top notch, a reason in itself to never leave LA. This one is off Echo Park Ave in the Walgreens parking lot. Sunset & Logan
Little Next Door
Their patio is charming and super cute, you feel a bit on vacation while you're there. Go for brunch and order the lox benedict—they serve it on brioche with a simple side salad. Perfection. 8142 W 3rd St
Cabbage Patch
My go-to lunch spot during the work week. Delicious, healthy and quick (a plus on lunch break). The tofu bowl is a must! 214 S Beverly Dr
Sugarfish
Melt in your mouth sushi an sashimi. Literally. But don't bring a vegetarian along unless they're okay with ordering the one vegetarian option (and by one I mean one!)... 4722 1/4 Admiralty Way
Shops
Amsterdam Modern and Mohawk General Store
Mid-century furniture heaven. Make an appointment and spend a few hours on a Saturday rummaging through furniture porn. If you can't make the small trip out to Van Nuys, check out a more curated selection at Amsterdam Modern Mohawk General Store in Silver Lake. 14123 Bessemer St