Dining
Miceli’s Italian Restaurant
Miceli’s Italian Restaurant
1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 466-3438.
Hollywood’s oldest Italian Restaurant. Owned and Operated by the Miceli Family since 1949. Lunch. Dinner. Take-out. Free delivery. Banquet Facilities. Full Bar. Live Piano. Singing Servers. www.micelisrestaurant.com
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
742 N. Highland Ave.
(323) 468-3800.
A Hollywood institution since 1982. Offering lunch and dinner daily. Homemade British specialties like Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, Shepherd’s Pie, Beef Wellington, a lovely Sunday Roast; also burgers, salads and more! Vegan and catering. www.thecatandfiddle.com
El Floridita
1253 N. Vine St. (323)871-8612. Nestled in the heart of Hollywood with live salsa music nights, dinner and dancing. Offers a wide range of Cuban delicacies to please the palate including, but not limited to, Moros and Cristianos, Mojo de Ajo, Plantanos, Ropa Vieja and Arroz con Pollo, Yuca con Mojo, Camarones al Ajillo, Pierna de Puerco, and vegetarian dishes. www.elfloridita.com
Osteria Mamma
Osteria Mamma
5732 Melrose Ave. (323)284-7060.
This true Italian trattoria features gnocchi, pastas and other “heavenly” treats and everyone’s treated like family. Mamma Loredana puts a lot of love into her homemade fare from the Veneto region along with a vast selection of Italian wines and everyone’s treated like family. Hours Mon-Thurs 11:30am-9:45pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 5pm-9:45pm. www,osteriamamma.com
Dresden Restaurant
Dresden Restaurant
1760 N. Vermont Ave., 323 665 4294
An iconic, family-owned, Hollywood landmark since 1954 features “Certified Angus Beef” and a wide selection of traditional entrees. Classic bar. Dinner hours, Wed-Sat 5-10; Sun, 5-9 www.thedresden.com
Shirley Brasserie
7000 Hollywood Blvd. (323)769-8888. A new brasserie in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt hotel blends old-world ambiance with contemporary sophistication. Enjoy a warm and inviting open-air kitchen dining experi- ence. shirleyreservations@hollywoodroosevelt.com
Musso & Frank Grill
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-7788.
Once you savor the superior food and drink, soak in the unparalleled history, you’ll understand why tastemakers and power brokers keep coming back. Ready to be wowed by legendary service and savoir-faire? Step into our door and into another time. New private dining rooms. Tue-Sat 5pm-11pm. Sun 4-10pm. Closed Mon. www.mussoandfrank.com
Pink’s Hot Dogs
Pink’s Hot Dogs
709 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 931-4223.
The ultimate Mom and Pop hot dog stand. It’s a Hollywood love story, starting with Paul & Betty Pink selling hot dogs from a cart on a neighborhood street corner at La Brea & Melrose in 1939. Pink’s is renowned for its delicious variety of hot dogs and hamburgers, huge portions, and affordable prices. Its historic, fun atmosphere is considered a quintessential Hollywood experience, particularly for the late-night club crowd. Hours: Sun-Thurs 9:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9:30am-1am. www.pinkshollywood.com