Hidden Gems in LA
Jitlada Wonderful Thai restaurant opened in the 1970s, a favorite of Jonathan Gold and Matt Groening
Permanent Records Relocated from Chicago with three locations in LA, great vinyl selection of essentials and grails
Soot Bull Jeep Korean BBQ, one of the few to use charcoal in Los Angeles
LADWP John Ferraro Building Iconic mid-century civic building in Downtown Los Angeles
SPINELLI KILCOLLIN our new downtown offices and design studio
Everson Royce Bar Great drinks & delicious burgers
Nevine Mahmoud’s Studio Friend and contemporary artist.
Kitchen Mouse Healthy eating in Highland Park, great coffee, and excellent people watching
Huntington Library and Gardens Books, art, and botanical garden in an historic setting—a rejuvenating getaway 25 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles
Guelaguetza Incredible Oaxacan food, perfect for big parties
In Sheep’s Clothing Hi-Fi vinyl bar with an incredible audiophile sound system and record collection curated by Zach Cowie
HMS Bounty Nautical-themed bar in the lobby of the Gaylord apartments, across from the site of the former Ambassador Hotel
Botanica Fresh, seasonal menu, great scene, great cocktails, and natural wine list
Hank and Bean Test Kitchen Our favorite bespoke chef service
Edendale Mainstay silver lake bar with relaxed outdoor seating.
Dinosaur Coffee Delicious coffee and afternoon hangout
Cafe Birdie Great place to take friends to dinner when they come to Highland Park
Debs Park 300-acre park with native plants, hawks, coyotes, and a small lake shaped like a peanut
DWYER KILCOLLIN’s STUDIO Dwyer’s sculpture studio
Montecito Heights birthplace of Spinelli Kilcollin, and home of Dwyer and Yves
Silver Lake Reservoir the site of Dwyer’s and Yves’s first date
LA River Yes—Los Angeles has a river. Great for bike trails, bird watching, and reliving the drag race from Grease
ICA LA Favorite new kunsthalle museum
Commonwealth and Council Great contemporary gallery run by our friends Kibum and Young
Shatto Chateau Beautiful contemporary gallery perched at the top of the historic Bendix building
Bonaventure Hotel An important post-modern architectural landmark complete with rotating rooftop bar and Yves’s all-time favorite lobby.