Some of my favorite places to eat and visit:
In LA -
Wahoos Fish Taco - Santa Monica
Father's Office - great burgers - thanks to Nick Onken
Suhiros - quick and good Japanese - downtown LA
The Pantry - comfort food in downtown LA
Felipe's! - c'mon - go there!
Any fruit cart in LA - make sure to get the chile spice
L & L Plate Lunch - Eh - locals only
PINKS Hot Dogs
Fun Places - Griffith Observatory at night - especially in
the winter - insane views of downtown LA - The Lights!
3rd St Promenade in Santa Monica
Melrose Ave, Sunset Blvd, Redondo Beach
In the OC -
Chronic Taco
Wahoos! oh yes
Lavantina's Pizza - take out only
Marukai Grocery Store in Costa Mesa
For Fun - Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna
more to come...