Restaurants and Bars

The Arts District is one of the most vibrant and hip areas of the city. Located east of Downtown Los Angeles, the Arts District is one of my favorite daytime date destinations in the entire LA area! It's undergone an amazing revitalization with cool galleries,...

I believe that visiting a museum is a great date idea. It's quiet so you can talk, and there are usually interesting things to see and comment on. Maybe you can even show off some of the stuff you learned in that art history class you took in college. And Los Angeles...

The mid-city area of Los Angeles offers some of the best restaurants and coolest attractions around, making it a prime date destination. By "mid-city", I'm referring to the area roughly between La Cienaga Blvd on the West and Western on the East, north of Pico...

Venice has become one of the hippest areas of the West Side. Here are my top ideas for fun and interesting dates in Venice. 1. Abbott Kinney Blvd / Felix My favorite date hangout area in Venice is Abbott Kinney Blvd, named "The Coolest Block in America" by GQ...

Going on dates can be really expensive, but it doesn't have to be. There are some really great date ideas in Los Angeles that are cheap or free. Here's my list! 1. Hiking Trail to Sandstone Peak Hiking tops many lists of cheap date ideas for good reason. I have yet to...

Culver City is one of the most underrated date destinations in the Los Angeles area. It's packed with really hip, fun, and romantic places that are ideal for a date. Here are my top recommendations. 1. The Culver Hotel I consider the Culver Hotel to be the jewel...

Has this ever happened to you: You’re a meat-lover, but your date is a vegan, and you've never been to a vegan restaurant before and have no idea where to go.  Or, vice versa, you’re a vegan and you want to take your carnivore date to a restaurant they won’t...

There are so many great restaurants, bars, and hangouts in Old Town Pasadena, it can be difficult to choose.  Here are my personal favorites based on food, service, and ambiance, in no particular order. 1. Mi Piace Right in the heart of Old Town on the...

Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica has a collection of great restaurants and bars with some amazing sunset views.  Although it's gotten more crowded and touristy lately, it's still a good bet on off-nights when it's less insane, especially with Palisades Park right...

Home of the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings, and host to concerts and other events, the Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) is a prime attraction in downtown Los Angeles in spite of its terrible new name. Here are my tips to make your visit fun and hassle-free....

SPECIAL NOTE: Unfortunately, the Skyroom is now closed for a multi-year remodel. The building will be transformed from a retirement home back into its original purpose - a hotel (The Breakers). I'm hoping The Skyroom returns even better than it was! Original Article...