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- 8639 Lincoln Blvd., South LA 90045
- 310-645-0400
Bistrotek
With shiny cement surfaces and wood beams across the ceiling, you'd almost think you were in the airport. And actually, those planes are pretty loud. Still, points for trying. The only resto in the... read more
- 3500 S. Figueroa, South LA 90089
- 213-743-1843
The Lab
We suppose the beauty of an enormous school is that they have the resources to build important things like off-campus bars. The Lab has a sciencey theme with blackboards and whatnot - but this bein... read more
- 8740 Sepulveda Blvd., South LA 90045
- 310-645-8740
Chalet Edelweiss
A few beers on tap, a lot of cheese, a lot of pork... What, you need something else? How about ridiculously friendly Swiss people. All set? Keep this in mind for Oktoberfest, or anytime you need fo... read more
- 2600 E. Alondra Blvd., South LA
- 310-638-7871
Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken
Let us put you in the game with Compton's country-fried best. Don't be chicken. Hub City flips catfish, bird pot pies, buttermilk biscuits, fresh squeezed lemonade, and fruit pies. But it's that li... read more
- 13250 Woodruff Ave., South LA
- 562-803-9134
Anarchy Library
Who dares sayeth punk is dead?! Truly hardcore spirit in Downey's grit-tastic punk club. Though even Avril's touring band has mohawks these days, local wasted youth find no power lost in the look. ... read more
- 5812 Overhill Dr., South LA 90043
- 323-293-5073
La Louisianne
Free live R&B and pricey Cajun food. Who's smoother than us right now? We feel like Billy Dee, we feel like Sam Cooke, we feel like wolfing down more jambalaya, stuffed pork chops, and gumbo. Crowd... read more
- 5257 W. Adams Blvd., South LA
- 323-954-8080
Club Fais Do-Do
West Adams indie club in old Sam Cooke/John Coltrane hangout. Hidden paradise if you're searching for a dimly lit room, featuring funky jazzy snazzy tunes, with phat bass. Sugarhill classic of the ... read more
- 3446 W. Slauson Ave., South LA
- 323-294-9443
Woody's Bar-B-Que
L.A. institution with perpetual long line. If you're ADHD, go to Bad 2 Da Bone, which is pretty good too. Woody's can be seen for blocks, smoke erupting from his chimney. Next time you're rollin' a... read more
- 1050 W. Imperial Hwy., South LA
- 323-756-8405
Mom's BBQ
Huge plates. Others may have better potato salad or a place to sit, but this mama is all about meat. Luis Ramirez's secret lies in the hickory. Everything is smoked in it. Many places have solid br... read more
- 4307 Leimert Blvd., South LA 90008
- 323-292-7613
Phillips Barbecue
Enter the tiny den, queue up with city slickers of every shade, make a transaction through the glass, get out, and wait. A ritual we're not totally unfamiliar with. Ten minutes later, true BBQ grea... read more
- 5309 S. Vermont Ave., South LA
- 213-437-0885
The Original Texas Barbeque King
This OG is smoky, but has no outstanding debts to Big Perm. Just some good ol' boys cooking up a sweeter and more famous set of ribs than Nicole Richie's. Locals call this shack El Rey. Cops, g... read more
- 2636 Crenshaw Blvd., South LA
- 323-735-8748
The Living Room
It's a nice place to visit, but believe us when we say you wouldn't want to live here. Blues hounds, Westside sojourners, and Trojans come together at this dank, festive dive, heavy on the weekend ... read more
- 13422 Ventura Blvd., South LA 91423
- 818-981-6650
Mistral
Couples relish in the low lit corners of this sexy little French bistro date spot. Dark wood tables, dim lighting from crystal chandeliers and a formal, knowledgeable wait staff set the mood for an... read more
- 2902 S. Figueroa St. , South LA 90007
- 213-745-7900
901 Bar & Grill
Beautiful blondes and fratastic football fanatics flock to this gameday watering hole. Not like they have a choice. Back corner is for the cool kids, and the front is for the people from your Psych... read more
- 19540 Jamboree Rd., South LA 92612
- 949-296-1700
Equinox
When your governor is Arnold Schwarzenegger, working out is practically law. And as if Angelinos didn't have enough high-end fitness meccas to choose from, NY-based Equinox brings their brand of lu... read more
- 6710 La Tijera Blvd., South LA 90045
- 323-776-3770
Pann's
EXT. PANN'S - NIGHT An Armét & Davis designed eye-catcher. INT. PANN'S - NIGHT Scene: bittersweet goodbye. Setting: a retro Happy Days diner where the gravy is great! Patrons sing to crankin' greas... read more
- 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., South LA
- 310-670-1994
Melody Bar & Grill
Near-perfect dive. Live rock and rollicking karaoke on the wrong side of nightlife's sidewalk. When you find yourself with time to kill before one of your fly-by booty calls from a different area c... read more
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