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Out and About: Art Shows Not to Miss!
With the sunny season passing us by the time to view LA’s best art is also fleeting. Here in the city of stars, our options for museum picks and art walk displays is plenty. But from season to season, the exhibits we grow to love make quick exits. That’s why we rounded up the best art shows and exhibits on display that depart this summer. Along with our recurring art joke that you should Van Gogh before they’re gone!
Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop
Location: Annenberg Space for Photography
Due to popular demand, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop – is extending its run through Sunday, August 25. Free and open to the public, the exhibit includes photos of hip-hop icons like Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z. This along with an interactive record shop, and a documentary on the history of this popular music genre.
Poolside: Immersive Experience
Location: Rhythm Visuals Gallery, DTLA
Poolside is a new immersive abstract painting show at Rhythm Visuals gallery in Downtown L.A. The exhibition features multiple rooms and visual experiences, including one where guests throw water balloons at a white wall to reveal a hidden painting. The exhibit is open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. through September 5.
OPEN HOUSE: ELLIOTT HUNDLEY
Location: MOCA Grand Avenue
MOCA will begin this new exhibition series with Open House: Elliott Hundley. Multimedia artist Elliott Hundley will explore the architecture and origins of collage, exploring how the visual and material logic of this technique has informed artists in MOCA’s collection, as well as his own practice. Open House runs through September 5th.
Soul of a Nation
Location: The Broad
On view at The Broad from March 23 to Sept. 1 is Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983. The exhibit celebrates the work of Black artists made over two decades beginning in 1963, at the height of the civil rights movement. The exhibition showcases communities engaged in robust artistic dialogues. Artworks in the exhibition are both figurative and abstract, and range from collage, assemblage and photography to painting, sculpture and performance.
PLUMB LINE: CHARLES WHITE AND THE CONTEMPORARY
Location: California African American Museum
Charles White: prolific painter, printmaker, muralist, draftsman, and photographer whose career spanned more than half a century. White’s artistic portrayals of black subjects, life, and history were extensive and far-reaching. The Exhibit runs through August 25 and features contemporary artists whose work resonates with White’s profound and continuing influence.
The Riddle Effect & ON THE INSIDE
Location: Craft Contemporary Museum, Los Angeles
The RIDDLE Effect presents a survey of artist John Riddle’s (1933–2002) sculptural work. The exhibit also examines his influence as a foundational member of the Black Arts Movement in Los Angeles. Running through September 8, it highlights Riddle’s innovative art practice with several works exhibited for the first time in LA. Works by his students and colleagues will also be presented alongside Riddle’s to honor his expressive practice and impact on the LA arts community.
On the Inside is a group exhibition running through September 8, of LGBTQ+ artists who are currently incarcerated. The artworks are made from basic materials the prisoners have access to behind bars. Things like letter-sized paper, dull pencils, ballpoint pen ink tubes. There are also unlikely innovations such as an asthma inhaler filled with Kool-Aid to create an airbrushed painting.
Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich
Location: Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles fashion designer Rudi Gernreich introduced unisex clothing, pantsuits for women, and enough inventive clothing to earn him a worldwide reputation. His democratic and dynamic fashions continue to resonate today. On display until September 1, Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich explores the visionary and progressive fashion ensembles that trespassed rigid social expectations and liberated those who wore his clothing.
SARAH LUCAS: AU NATUREL
Location: Hammer Museum
Over the past 30 years, Sarah Lucas has created a distinctive and provocative body of work. Subverting traditional notions of gender, sexuality, and identity her exhibit runs until September 1. The first American survey of one of the UK’s most influential artists, Sarah Lucas: Au Naturel will have more than 150 works in photography, collage, sculpture, and installation.
The Huntington’s Centennial Celebration
Location: Huntington Garden, Pasadena
Opening this September, Nineteen Nineteen, is a major exhibition that draws from the library, art, and botanical collections. The exhibit will examine that historic year across the globe and the founding of The Huntington in the context of international events. Throughout the celebration year, The Huntington will present special programs. These programs will look at the collections in new ways and explore their potential impact into the future.
Weekend Events: August 23-25
Honestly, we are a little shocked that August is almost over when we are pretty sure it just started. Fleeting summer aside don’t let the hustle and bustle of LA cause you to miss out on this weekends fun. There is no shortage of exciting events around the city. Whether you are on the westside, in the valley or Downtown, we have just the thing to do for you! Read our weekend events and discover your inner Angeleno!
Friday, August 23
L.A. Food & Wine 2019
Location: Barker Hanger, Santa Monica
L.A. Food and Wine Fest kicks off on Thursday with a selection of special dinners at restaurants across the city! August 23-25 the focus shifts to the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport. This foodie fest is only for three days of themed-out events and tastings hosted by top chefs. Don’t miss out on summer’s best cuisine enthusiast festival!
Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop
Location: Annenberg Space for Photography
Due to popular demand, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop – is extending its run through Sunday, August 25. Free and open to the public, the exhibit includes photos of hip-hop icons like Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z. This along with an interactive record shop, and a documentary on the history of this popular music genre.
Heritage Square Summer Concert Series
Location: Heritage Square, Oxnard
Oxna
Saturday, August 24
Retro Roller Rink
Location: Union Station, DTLA
Union Station is transforming the historic ticket course into a Retro Roller Rink from August 24-25. The 3200 square foot pop-up rink will be soundtracked by a DJ spinning classics from the 70s, 80s and right now. As an added bonus, the renowned LA Roller Girls will be on hand giving hot tips to skaters of all levels. And showing off their moves…presumably.
Chinatown Cinema: Kung Fu Hustle
Location: Chinatown, DTLA
Chinatown Cinema will be debuting their first movie screening on August 24 featuring Kung Fu Hustle. The series aims to highlight diversity and inclusivity in movies. There will be a food truck, bubble tea, free photo booths, giant games and a short film before the main feature begins.
Endless Summer Beer Fest
Location: Rancho Simi Community Park
Presented by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset, Simi’s Endless Summer Beer Fest kicks off this Saturday. The event will feature over a dozen craft breweries with over 20 beers to taste. Enjoy unlimited beer tastings featuring local breweries, enjoy music and food trucks. Proceeds to benefit local charitable, educational and humanitarian causes. 21 and over only.
Sunday, August 25
Park After Dark
Location: Paramount Ranch
Go behind the scenes with a ranger and explore Paramount Ranch at night! See the eerie remains of Western Town. Stand on a dangerous, abandoned racetrack. Gaze into the sky to see the stars that still shine here. Bring a flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes. Stargazing will be available if the sky is clear.
4th Annual BBQ Day
Location: Smorgasburg LA, DTLA
The 4th Annual BBQ Day at Smorgasburg LA is coming and they’re brining the best BBQ. From Texas-style brisket to Memphis style rib sandwiches and even vegan BBQ, it’s too delicious to miss! Cool down at Ice Cream Alley, a special area dedicated to awesome scoop vendors. Enjoy one-of-a-kind collaborations plus its own dedicated beer garden.
Poolside: Immersive Experience
Location: Rhythm Visuals Gallery, DTLA
Poolside is a new immersive abstract painting show at Rhythm Visuals gallery in Downtown L.A. The exhibition features multiple rooms and visual experiences, including one where guests throw water balloons at a white wall to reveal a hidden painting. The exhibit is open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. through September 5.
Home Tips – 6 Affordable Renovations That Will Increase the Value of Your Home
Selling your home can be an emotionally difficult process—not only are you parting with a place that holds so many memories, but you’re also hoping that someone loves it as much as you do. The goal is to turn your home into a blank slate so that prospective buyers can see what their own vision would look like. But you don’t have to make big, expensive changes to your home in order to sell it at a higher price. That is why we’ve selected a few tips to make the home reno process as easy as a summer day.
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Soften the Front Yard with Landscaping
Some simple updates to your current landscaping can make a house seem so much more inviting. Native grasses, wildflowers, and herbs can be a welcome change to the archetypal lawns that require so much upkeep. Opt for dark soil that will foster that soft, earthy aesthetic instead of red mulch which looks “big and bricky.”
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Make the Foyer Take Their Breath Away
Whatever you see when you first walk in the door should be impeccable. The foyer is like the introduction to the home so you want it to represent the style or mood that translates throughout the rest of it. Shelton recommends schoolhouse-style sconces or pendants with matte finishes.
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Establish Continuity Between Rooms
Moving through rooms with different features or styles can be disorienting, so reduce the variety as much as possible. In order to ease the transition, try ripping out old carpeting and replacing it with jute rugs so that it matches the foyer and feels more intentional.
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Pay Attention to the Details
Weighty doorknobs and sleek faucets will appeal to their sense of touch as well as their eyes. For the same reason, consider replacing plastic wall plates with something made of wood or metal.
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Neutralize the Space with White Paint and Transitional Design
Personal touches are what make a house a home, but they can disrupt the buyer’s vision of what theirs would look like. Installing decorative paneling is also surprisingly cheap and simple to install.
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Make Temporary Changes to Foster Ideas
While you don’t want to go too crazy with ornamentation, adding subtle details can help spark the imagination of prospective buyers. Peel-and-stick vinyl tiles are inexpensive and easy to install within a matter of hours. You can use them to add a backsplash to the kitchen or to give a bathroom some layers, and simple to remove if the buyer is planning their own remodel.
Back 2 School: Tips and Tricks
To set yourself up for a successful school year, establish some standards and guidelines to follow through the entire year. A great plan may start with a simple conversation which will lead to clear family communication, and could include tools like checklists, which will help you stay on track and prepare for any situation.
Establish a morning routine
Figure out how much time you need everyday to get dressed, do your makeup, eat breakfast, etc. That way, you will know exactly when to wake up, if you’re truly an early bird try to sneak in a work out, or keep it low key with a walk in the park.
Start Your Day with a Healthy Breakfast
Kick off your morning with a healthy breakfast that will keep you going throughout the day. Try an omelet, or oatmeal topped with some fruit. Something that will fill you up and fuel you up at the same time.
Set Goals
Protip: Save the easiest task for last
Make a list of your goals before the school year gets started so you can keep checking back to see how your progress is going. When work piles up, figure out the hardest thing, then tackle it first while you’re focused. Once it’s off your plate, you’ll breeze through the rest.
Rest Up
As fun as it seems to scroll through Instagram at all hours of the night, you’re going to regret it the next morning. Start your year off feeling rested and ready to conquer everything thanks to a good night sleep.
Get a Cute Backpack & Organize it
You will use your backpack every day, so find a bag that totally fits your personality and you might even be excited to lug it around all day. An organized backpack will make it so much easier to grab what you’re looking for.
Organize Your Closet
Organizing your closet will make getting dressed in the morning so much easier. Plus, the start of the school year is the perfect time to get rid of anything that’s too small, ruined, or you never wear.
De-Clutter Your Room
When all the stuff you no longer use is all gone, you’ll have a place for everything, and when you’re not worried about finding what you need, your brain will feel clearer too.
Organize Your Planner / Start a Bullet Journal
One of the best parts about organizing is getting a new planner. If you haven’t jumped on the bullet journal craze, now is the perfect time. A bullet journal is a fun way to stay organized this year and track your goals. There’s something about a new notebook — all the potential in those unwritten pages — that makes it exciting to write.
Keep Track of Your Favorite Motivational Quotes
Write your favorite quotes in all your notebooks, so every time you crack one open, you’ll get inspired.
Write Things Down
Do a brain dump. Take two minutes each morning to get all your thoughts on paper. Put down everything you want to do for the day. Once it’s all out of your head, it’s easier to tell what your biggest goals are for the day and prioritize from there. It’s a great way to de-stress and make the day look less intimidating.
Find Ways to Chill Out
Stress is an inevitable part of school. But you can make it more manageable by finding some stress-relieving activities you enjoy, whether that’s watching your fave rom-coms with your besties or going for a run.
Pay Attention to the Positive
We know it can be super hard, but make a pact to focus on the positive this year and tune out the haters.
Weekend Events: August 16-18
Is it just us or does summer seem shorter the older you get? Regardless of that small nuance, it’s all the more reason to celebrate the sunny season. Don’t let the summer days pass you by without some necessary LA excitement. Spend you weekend off the 405 and at one of these fun-filled events we’ve listed below. Your social life will thank you!
Friday, August 16
Jurassic Park in Concert
Location: The Hollywood Bowl
Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park arrives at the Bowl. Pitting man against prehistoric predators is the ultimate battle for survival. Experience it now, projected in HD with the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Take on the Hollywood Bowl like a true Angeleno with our Out & About: Hollywood Bowl Guide!
Jazz at LACMA: Gilbert Castellanos
Location: LACMA
Celebrate L.A.’s finest jazz musicians! Jazz at LACMA is presented Friday evenings from April to November. Southern California trumpet virtuoso, Gilbert Castellanos, makes music that sounds effortless. Recognized as a new American master by Downbeat magazine, Castellanos has established himself as one of the nation’s most inventive improvisers in stirring live performance.
Comedy Night at Downtown LA Winery
Location: San Antonio Winery & Restaurant
Wine a little and laugh a lot – Comedy Night at The Winery is back by popular demand! Perfect for a lighthearted date night or laughter-filled evening with friends, join us for a dinner, wine, and a show in our richly decorated Vintage Room and Cellar. Both wine and laughter will be flowing. This is a night you won’t want to miss!
Saturday, August 17
Kids Food Festival
Location: Kidpspace Children’s Museum
New York City’s famous Kids Food Fest is coming to L.A.! Kidspace and The Creative Kitchen are teaming up for this interactive weekend to inspire healthy living and to teach how to make balanced food choices. Launch the new school year with tips for healthy lunches and family cooking recipes, try some yoga poses, and register for a Future Foodie cooking class.
KCON 2019
Location: Staples Center
KCON is the first convention dedicated to “All Things Hallyu”. The convention was created so that fans could have the opportunity to interact with Korean entertainment and culture as a community. What makes KCON a wonderfully special event? It gives fans the valuable experience of interacting with each other and established artists in a fun, personal fashion.
Steps for the Earth 2019 Tzu Chi USA Walk
Location: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
Mark your calendars for Tzu Chi USA’s first ever annual walk. Show solidarity for and commitment to a greener Earth and more resilient communities. Whether you walk, run, or bike, they’re determined to make every step count. The event features delicious vegetarian food for purchase, music performance, exhibition, walkathon, candlelight prayer ceremony and other activities.
37th Annual Wings Over Camarillo Airshow
Location: Camarillo Airport
The Camarillo Wings Association will host this year’s 37th Annual “Wings Over Camarillo” Air Show. Presented by California Aeronautical University, this year’s event will feature aerial performances starting at noon. This year’s airshow also includes aerobatic performances from classic warbirds from the CAF, military aircraft, experimental aircraft, antique cars and motorcycles and more, as well as a variety of food and street vendors.
Sunday, August 18
Music for a Summer Afternoon
Location:1049 S Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village
The Westlake Village Music Society will present their concert titled “Music for a Summer Afternoon”. Featured performers will be Armen Anassian – violin, Dana Rouse – mezzo soprano, and Christine De Klotz – piano. Anassian is a concertmaster with the Los Angeles Opera; Rouse is a voice professor at Cal Lutheran University who performs regularly as a chorister and soloist. DeKlotz plays with chamber music ensembles and accompanies local choral groups, including the Village Voices Chorale.
For more information, call (805) 497-7884.
826LA@Hammer: Little Chicken Explorers: A Picture Book Workshop
Location: Hammer Museum
Why did the chicken cross the road? You’ll find the answer in this picture-book workshop. We’ll provide you with a tiny baby chicken toy model, and you’ll create an illustrated story about a freshly hatched baby chick’s grand adventure. Kim Adelman is a nonfiction author who wrote a book about chick flicks.
Syncopated Ladies
Location: Skirball Cultural Center
Close out the season with the all-female tap dance band Syncopated Ladies. The Dance group was founded by Emmy Award–nominated tap dancer and choreographer Chloe Arnold. Receiving praise by megastar Beyoncé for their tap dance tribute to her hit song “Formation” is a show not to be missed! The Syncopated Ladies won the first dance crew battle on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance.
Out & About: Hollywood Bowl
One of the most enjoyable of summer rituals is relaxing under the stars while music fills the Hollywood Bowl! Since its opening in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl has been the premier destination for live music in Southern California, hosting everyone from Billie Holiday to The Beatles to Yo-Yo Ma under the iconic silhouette of its concentric-arched band shell.
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What to Eat: Picnic Boxes
FOODLAB
Nowhere else will you find a stick of gum in your picnic box—except for this friendly family-run food shop in West Hollywood. Each box is $23 per person and includes a sandwich, vegan salad, daily side salad, a Deluscious cookie and bottled water.
http://www.foodlab-la.com/picnic-boxes.php
Cheesemongers of Sherman Oaks
This gourmet shop offers picnic boards packed for easy transport complete with napkins and utensils, two cheeses, one cured meat, cornichons, olives, dried fruit, and Marcona almonds (serves two to three, $20). Daily sandwich specials are available for $8 and can be also be prepared quickly on the spot.
http://www.cheesemongersofshermanoaks.com/picnic
Froma on Melrose
This cozy Italian café and gourmet shop on Melrose Avenue provides two types of picnics with baskets equipped with napkins, plates, utensils, and plastic wine glasses. The basic picnic for two is $40, and features two paninis, a cheese and charcuterie tray with crostini, two salads, fresh baked cookie or pastry, chips, and two non-alcoholic drinks.
https://www.fromaonmelrose.com/menu
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Parking/Rideshare – https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/plan-your-visit/getting-here/
Park & Ride
Park in one of the designated Park & Ride Lots and a bus will take you straight to the Bowl. Roundtrip bus ride costs $7/person when pre-purchased and $12 cash/person when purchased at the lot. Park & Ride tickets are available online until 10am on the day prior to the concert.
General Parking
Parking at the Bowl is extremely limited! Arrive early to ensure availability. All parking lots are stack parked and there is no early exit. Lots open four hours before the start of each event and prices begin at $24/car.
Bowl Shuttle near the Bowl
Drive to one of the close-to-the-Bowl shuttle lots, and from there we’ll take you almost to your seats! Parking is free (except Hollywood and Highland), and the bus ride costs $6/person round trip. Departures begin 2 ½ hours prior to concert and the last bus departs each lot at concert time.
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Upcoming shows
Jurassic Park in Concert – Friday, August 16, 2019
Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Experience it now, projected in HD with the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.
https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/600/2019-08-16/jurassic-park-in-concert
Smooth Summer Jazz – Sunday, August 18, 2019
Dave Koz & Friends, The Commodores, Hiroshima the 40th Anniversary, and Adam Hawley lead the way at our annual mini-festival dedicated to the smoothest jazz sounds around. Please allot more time than usual for your trip to the Bowl this evening.
https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/539/2019-08-18/smooth-summer-jazz
The Roots Christian McBride Big Band – Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The wildly versatile bassist Christian McBride opens with his Grammy-winning 21st-century big band for a set of tight, swinging jazz. The legendary hip-hop crew The Roots celebrate the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Things Fall Apart, whose revolutionary blend of live instrumentation, classic hip-hop sampling, and thought-provoking wordplay make it one of the most influential albums in rap history.
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LA Eats: Former Film Locations
With films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood making a splash this summer. Let’s take a tour around Los Angeles to other famous eateries that have been immortalized on the big screen. Here are 10 restaurants where famous tales have unfolded in film and television!
Johnie’s
Location: 6099 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
Located on the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax is the former coffee shop, Johnie’s Coffee Shop. Established in 1956, Johnie’s is most known for its “Googie” architecture, a space age look. After officially closing in 2000, it was taken over by Bernie Sanders’ political activists who named it, Bernie’s Coffee Shop. The days when this coffee shop was a functioning business, the plethora of movies filmed here include the Big Lebowski, Reservoir Dogs, Miracle Mile, and American History X. The diner can still be reserved for filming or private events.
Pat & Lorraine’s
Location: 4720 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles
Another Quentin Tarantino set, is located in Eagle Rock. The opening scene of Reservoir Dogs where Mr. Brown gives his own interpretation of Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” is Tarantino’s first film location. According to L.A. Weekly, Tarantino chose Pat & Lorraine’s because it was so cheap and close to the warehouse location in Reservoir Dogs.
Rae’s
Location: 2901 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
Rae’s is a diner in Santa Monica with its turquoise walls and petite red booths, it’s hard to miss the diner in True Romance, Bowfinger and Lords of Dogtown. It’s also known for its reasonable breakfast prices. Open since 1958, you can still stop by and order yourself a cheeseburger for $3.25.
Rex iI Ristorante – Cicada
Location: 617 S. Olive St., Los Angeles 90014
Located in the Art-Deco style James Oviatt building is Cicada but in 1990, it is where Julia Roberts accidentally tossed an escargot shell across the restaurant in “Pretty Woman”. The landmark building is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been a favorite of movie and TV producers. The palatial interior, which is modeled after an Italian cruise liner, is where Brad and Angelina tangoed in “Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” Queen Latifah and Steve Martin danced at the restaurant in “Bringing Down the House.”
Paco’s Tacos Cantina
Location: 4141 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles 90066
In Jerry Maguire, Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger go on their first date at Paco’s Tacos, a brightly-decorated, always-bustling Mexican restaurant located about five miles north of LAX. Nearly everything Paco’s serves is handmade in-house, from the salsa to the chips and tortillas, which you can watch being crafted in the main dining room. A Westside staple for decades, Paco’s was also featured several times in the 1970s television series “CHiPs.”
Pacific Dining Car
Location: 1310 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles 90017-1204
One of L.A.’s oldest operating eateries, the Pacific Dining Car was founded in 1921. Inspired by a restaurant in New York, the founders replicated a train dining car to house their small steakhouse. Open 24 hours, the Pacific Dining Car was an early favorite of the Hollywood set, with Mae West, Louella Parsons and Mickey Cohen. Of more recent times, the restaurant is famously in the 2001 crime drama, “Training Day”, where Denzel Washington meets with the Three Wise Men and recommends the Baseball Steak.
Miss Donuts
Location: 2520 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Boogie Nights (1997) stars Mark Wahlberg as “Dirk Diggler” in 1977 Hollywood. A particular scene occurs when Don Cheadle stops at a Miss Donuts to buy a dozen pastries. As he prepares to pay, a robber storms in, and chaos follows. Check out the shop today – it still has the bright yellow booths and serves a variety of doughnuts, pastries, cupcakes, brownies, and cakes.
Foo-Chow
Location: Chinatown
Foo-Chow in Chinatown is very proud of being featured in action-comedy Rush Hour (1998), starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. The scene features the pair eating Chinese food out of takeout boxes as they banter about whose father was the bigger hero.
Elat Burger
Location: 9340 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Stick around after the credits of The Avengers (2012) and see the gang goes out for shawarma – some of them still in their suits – and eats in silence as the staff cleans up the joint. The restaurant is played by Elat Burger, which, in fact, serves shawarma.
The Prince Restaurant & Bar
Location: 3198 W 7th St. Los Angeles, CA
The Prince Restaurant doubled as the ‘Brown Derby’ when Jack Nicholson met with Faye Dunaway in Chinatown. The famous red vinyl booths were also frequented by Jon Hamm and friends throughout Mad Men. Several other films and television shows have shot there as well.
Dinah’s Family Restaurant
Location: 6521 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
The late night diner where a group of nihilists and their female companion with a missing toe ordered lingonberry pancakes and pigs in a blanket from The Big Lebowski. More recently, it’s been used as the diner in Nightcrawler, when Jake Gyllenhaal briskly interviews Rick Garcia and offers him an unpaid internship.