When moving to another country, one of the things I forgot to consider is all the little things I know about LA and my familiar routine that end up being a big deal when I am in unfamiliar territory. Everything from best sushi restaurant to best hairdressor to where to go on a sunny day to relax. The weather has been getting better here inspiring me to venture back out into Dublin to explore and I realize that unlike when I am in LA, I have to start all over with trial and error to find everything and anything.
So I thought I'd make a list of all my favorite places in Los Angeles that made my daily life more pleasurable and enjoyable.
This list is by no means inclusive but just a small bit of things I loved in LA that I would love to find in Dublin.
Favorite sushi restaurant: Banzai Sushi in Calabasas
Favorite hair salon/haircut: Umberto's in Beverly Hills - Carl James is the BEST!
Favorite facials and waxing: Colour Image in Woodland Hills - Brenda...couldn't imagine trusting anyone else:)
Favorite Make-up Artist: Marisa @ Sax in Beverly Hills
Favorite Breakfast: The Country Deli in Chatsworth
Favorite Bean Dip & Margaritas: Los Toros in Chatsworth, Casa Vega in Studio City
Favorite Mexican Food: El Rancho in Sherman Oaks
Favorite Discount Clothes Retailer: Loehmann's at the Beverly Center, Nordstrom's Rack in Woodland Hills
Favorite Italian Food: Topanga Pizza Kitchen in Woodland Hills or The Pizza Cookery for their rolls and fountain rootbeer, yum. Domenico's Italian Kitchen in Pasadena
Favorite Rock 'n Roll bar: The Cat Club in West Hollywood
Favorite Coffee House: Starbucks in Westwood Village
Favorite Greek food: California Pita & Grill in Sherman Oaks
Favorite Manicure/Pedicure: Beautiful Forever Nails & Spa
Favorite Produce: Studio City Farmer's Market
Favorite Grocery Store: Trader Joe's and Whole Foods in Sherman Oaks
Favorite Church: Cornerstone in Simi Valley
Favorite Sunday Brunch: Paradise Cove in Malibu
Favorite Beach: Free ZUMA in Malibu
Favorite Wine Tasting: Santa Barbara Wineries
Favorite Massages: Burke Williams Day Spa
Favorite Steak House: Mastro's in Beverly Hills
Favorite Clubs & Bars for Dancing/Drinks: The Viceroy, The Spider Club, Privilege, LAX, this list goes on and on and changes constantly...as all of the club goers know.
Favorite Afterhours Dancing: Avalon
I would love to see everyone add their favorites and uncover some new or hidden places to venture to.
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Favorite drinks with a view: The Castaway outdoor patio in Burbank
Yes Jo, that is a favorite that I had forgotten...another secret up there that I had totally forgotten is that when you look over the valley from somewhere up there at night, the city lights are in the shape of a heart...oh so romantic;)
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