Hollywood

A playground for screen sirens and heartthrobs since the motion picture industry set up shop at the turn of the century (hey, the film buffs liked the dependable weather. Who can blame them?), the stars still come out at night. Only difference is now everyone can get in on the lights, camera, action.

EXPLORE ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD:

Chateau Marmont

8221 W Sunset Blvd 323-650-0575

If the walls of the storied hotel’s dining room could talk, they’d say come for the eternally tony ambience, the who’s-who people watching, and the Caesar salad. But they can’t. And they can’t take pictures either.

Photo: Nikolas Koenig / Courtesy of Chateau Marmont

Hungry Cat

1535 Vine St 323-462-2155

See food? Eat it at this Maryland-inspired resto. Grub on oysters, ceviche, and wild-caught fish while chugging inventive bevvies made with just-squeezed juice and jazzy fixings, alcoholic or not.

Photo: Courtesy of Hungry Cat

Shin

1600 Wilcox Ave 323-464-4100

Holy smokes! Delicious Korean barbecue grilled right at your table with zero post-dinner campfire stink. Have the kimchi rice — and make it a double.

Photo: Grant Klein / Courtesy of Shin

Pinches Tacos

8200 W Sunset Blvd 323-650-0614

Muy deliciosa taqueria famed for its al pastor, carnitas, adobada, and chicken mole tacos, all made from top-notch ingredients and recipes passed down through generations from Guadalajara and Jalisco.

Photo: Courtesy of Pinches Tacos

ArcLight Cinemas

6360 W Sunset Blvd 323-464-4226

Part cinema, part cafe/bar. All comfort, style, and elegance. Amazing sound and screens, the most comfortable seats around, great popcorn, and even better martinis.

Photo: ricardodiaz11 / Flickr