El mercado al aire libre más antiguo de la ciudad, es el Grand Central Market, que se encuentra situado en el centro de la bulliciosa ciudad de Los Ángeles. Este ha sido un destino de compras de necesidades diarias desde 1917. Desde productos y carnes frescos y perfumes hasta licor y joyas, hasta granos, se puede encontrar de todo. Este enorme mercado hasta tiene varios restaurantes, y es conocido como un paraíso para los amantes de la comida. Ideal para venir y disfrutar de los sabores y lugares de interés en este mercado, un favorito entre los locales.

Desde 1918, este lugar ha estado sirviendo algunos de los mejores sándwiches franceses del mundo. Eso parece lógico porque era Philippe, The Original quien afirma haber inventado el menjunje hace casi 100 años. Los precios no han cambiado mucho desde entonces; ofrecen sándwiches de carne asada, cerdo, pavo, jamón o pierna de cordero para saciar el paladar. Una taza de humeante café sólo cuesta 50 centavos.

With locals and tourists alike singing the praises of this simplistic eatery, the tallies are in, and Guisados is one of the most beloved Mexican restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Following the belief that food should be like mom once made it, Guisados devised a simple and succinct menu focusing on the end-all-be-all of Mexican cuisine; the taco. Starting with the daily made from scratch masa tortillas, perfectly braised meats like chorizo, chicken, steak, pastor, shrimp, fish, and pork are seasoned and simmered and topped with fresh avocado, black beans, red bell peppers, red onions and more to create the best taco you'll ever taste. Their steak picado with bacon and green serrano chile is a local favorite with robust flavors that will have you coming back for more. Best of all aside from the tacos is the price, at USD2.50 a taco, a meal at Guisados is not only delicious, it's budget friendly.

Quienes busquen unirse a un grupo artístico en una cata de vinos bulliciosa, no deben buscar más. Cuentan con vinos a precios razonables y elegantemente agrupados, Silver Lake Wine es el lugar ideal. Todo viene con cestas de pan y queso y picada incluidos. El interior es de madera cálida, se complementa con una iluminación fuerte y vinos de todos los rincones del mundo, lo que lo convierte en un telón de fondo estimulante para la invasión bohemia que tiene lugar todos los lunes, miércoles y jueves por la noche. Un lugar ideal para participar en reuniones y observar a la gente. Hay que tener en cuenta que Silverlake Wine es una tienda de vinos bien surtida y agradable en sí misma, abierta todos los días, aunque es más famosa por sus agradables reuniones sociales semanales.

Rivaling big box baby stores, this aptly named children's store has everything you need and then some! From nursery preparation to school-age children, Kids Land covers everything from a simple bottle to a luxury stroller, educational toys, and other baby essentials. Soon-to-be moms will even find skin care products, maternity clothing accessories, as well as informational books and DVDs. Whether shopping for yourself or a baby shower, Kids Land is a great local Los Angeles shop to find just what you want.

In addition to a full-spectrum grocery store, Jons Market is a trusty source of a wide range of ethnic foods, with a stress on Russian and Armenian. Come here for a handsome assortment of Russian chocolates (assorted sets in sumptuous packaging, the likes of which you have never seen), the widest selection of Russian vodka and Eastern European full-bodied brews, as well as many dainties and delicacies, from buckwheat to vareniki to kvas to fish liver. The sweeping selection of salamis, sausages and various delectable cured meats by the pound will capture the fancy of many a meat lover. Finally, get a taste of “little Russia” while here as you are jostled unceremoniously by Russian matrons, plowing by with huffed determination.

Genwa is a restaurant that deserves all of the fanfare and pomp which describes its food. Diners are always amazed at the amount of banchan (Korean small bites) that arrive at the table prior to their meal. The assortment includes squid, anchovies, pickled spinach, fish cakes, and of course, kimchi. Ask your server for details, because the amount is somewhat overwhelming. Entrees include a marvelously marbled Wagyu beef, thinly sliced and delectably sweet or the 'korean hot pot', a mix of rice, egg, your choice of meat and vegetables. Genwa is the perfect place after a day of visiting museums in the Mid-Wilshire area.

By entering the legendary Amoeba Music, you are entering a heavenly pantheon of all things entertainment. Vinyl aficionados pour in in droves for Amoeba's epic record selection. The CD collection is nothing short of gargantuan, boasting more titles than you are likely to see anywhere else, and representing more styles of music than most people know exist. DVDs are plentiful, as are posters, toys and other rock-n-roll related memorabilia. On select evenings, Amoeba hosts an ongoing concert series (with big-name touring acts slumming it on the tiny in-store stage). Don't leave without one of Amoeba's trademark t-shirts, now a must-have Hollywood souvenir.

When you turn the corner from Melrose Avenue at LaBrea, you cannot miss the line that has been extending from Pink's since it opened in 1939. Chili dogs, chili fries, chili burgers, turkey dogs, and burrito dogs; you name it and they've got it. Almost every imaginable and sometimes unimaginable permutation of the wiener can be found here. No matter the time of day or night, you will find yourself standing in line amongst a mix of a dozen tourists, corporate climbers, and sometimes celebrities.

Scent Bar is a little store front dedicated to the wonder of the sense of smell. That means a big selection of perfumes, colognes, candles, oils, and more, ranging from affordable to more rare and expensive products. Sit down at the bar and you can sample the products as you see fit, to make sure that get the perfect scent for you.

La especialidad de Fight Club son las zapatillas vintage y retro. Esta tienda de artículos en consignación logró articular a la perfección el proceso de compra-venta de zapatillas de gran calidad entre clientes de todo el mundo. La tienda de Los Ángeles es una amalgama de ediciones limitadas, clásicos oscuros y pares vintage sin estrenar que fueron cuidadosamente publicitadas, catalogadas y guardadas. Lo mejor de todo es que Fight Club emplea una política de compra-venta simple. No hay alertas VIP, ofertas o filas; si llegan a la tienda en horario, ese par tan preciado será suyo.

Gorge on piping hot dim sums served with an even spicier chilly garlic sauce at Bao Dim Sum House. Tempting and tantalizing the dim sums entice the diner to feast on them with dollops of sauce, leaving him in a state of spicy frenzy. The dim sums are available in various varieties- baked, grilled, steamed or fried crisp. There are yet many flavors too, Honey Walnut Prawn, Sweet and Sour Pork, Mixed Vegetable Bun, Crispy Fishcake and Pork and Spinach Potsticker to name a few. The other dishes on the menu are the usual soups, noodles and Chinese entrees that complete the meal. A good venue to hang out with friends, share platters of dim sums and taste as many varieties as possible, Bao Dim Sum House is a treat for the foodie yearning for a dash of Chinese magic in his life.