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Places to go in LA

Looking for a good restaurant in LA? Want to learn about new bars in Los Angeles? Or are you just looking to find out where people are hanging out in LA these days? Check out some of our favorite Leks.

What's a Lek? A Lek can be a bar, cafe, restaurant, concert venue or even a museum. It's any place where people gather and good times roll.

Below is a list of some of the Leks that Lekkers have marked as their favorites.


Restaurants and Cafes

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Apple Pan

Serving up some of LA's best burgers since 1947, The Apple Pan is nestled across the street from the Westside Pavilion on Pico. A U-shaped counter is tended by "waiters" who have been...

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Milk

Country cooking with true home style flavor. While the menu features bountiful sandwiches, hearty soups and salads with tender greens and fresh baked breads, this is an establishment...

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Carvel Ice Cream & Bakery

Have they got Fudgie the Whale?!?!? I didn't know there was one of these here, thanks!

Bars and Clubs

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The Echo

Though it looks a little seedy, The Echo has had international hotshots grace its stage, including M.I.A. and Aterciopelados. Aside from being an intimate venue for great shows, ongoing...

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Spaceland

Spaceland has long been a mainstay in the live music community. Known for breaking new acts, this 260 capacity venue was the first club in LA to book the Arcade Fire, Black Keys, Bloc...

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The Edison

The Edison is a posh yet industrialized lounge that would fit well into a David Lynch or Wong Kar-Wai movie. Located inside Downtown L.A.'s first power plant, you will find retro-artifacts...

Non-Profit Organizations

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Heal the Bay

Not so long ago, at a time when Santa Monica Bay was treated daily as a dump site, a small group of concerned people took it upon themselves to heal this troubled part of the...

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Wheels for Humanity

UCP Wheels for Humanity's mission is to provide increased self-sufficiency, mobility and education to people with disabilities throughout the world, without regard to political affiliation,...

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Capoeira Batuque

LA's first and most respected Capoeira Academy, established by the legendary Capoeira master, Mestre Amen. The mission of the Brasil Brasil Cultural Center (BBCC) is to foster...

Theater and Concert Halls

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New Beverly Cinema

The New Beverly Cinema is LA's premier revival movie theater. Running for 30 years, the New Beverly is proud to bring Los Angeles the finest in independent, classic and foreign films. Every...

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Hayworth Theatre

Now in our second year of presenting exceptional and thought provoking theatrical productions, The Hayworth Theatre is conveniently located in Los Angeles’ Historic Wilshire District. Formerly...

Museums and Art Galleries

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Remy's on Temple

Remy's on Temple Art Gallery was opened in June of 2004 in the historic Filipinotown area of Los Angeles. Named in honor of Remedios V. Geaga (1916-1997), whose life was dedicated to...

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The Getty

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to further knowledge of the visual arts and to nurture critical seeing by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of the highest...

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Natural History Museum

Visit one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history. As the largest natural and historical museum in the Western United States and an...

Stores and Markets

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Royal on Main

Your kickass kicks don't need laces to be secure or comfy. Royal Elastics makes shoes that slip comfortable onto your foot without the 2-minute hassle of tying your shoelaces. They...

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Suru

SURU (which means “hand printed” or print by hand” in Japaneses) is a concept retail store and brand. The vision is simple: combine the world of art and fasion into a retail store...

Services

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Beehive of Beverly Hills

Fantastic waxing salon in Beverly Hills!

Events

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Diggin' Sundays - the 45's Session

The sunday afternoon chillspot featuring resident and guest selectors. Open Turntables for the likeminded *Reminder: Session Challenge are voluntary. One 7 inch is full participation!

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Grand Performances @ Cal Plaza

Grand Performances presents free performing arts that reflect the best of global culture and inspire community among the diverse peoples of Los Angeles. Grand Performances (GP) is...

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Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture

Be a part of the LARGEST CELEBRATION of Modern & Traditional FILIPINO Music, Dance, Art, Film & Food in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! About the Festival: FilAm ARTS traces its roots to...