Northeast LA
Northeast LA comprises some of my favorite Los Angeles neighborhoods. Along the river and near Dodger Stadium are Elysian Park, Frogtown, Atwater Village, the parks(Glassell, Cypress & Highland) nearby Eagle Rock, Glendale, Mt Washington, Lincoln Heights
Finally good coffee in Eagle Rock
While it may have a stupid name, Loop Espresso Club (in the former Coffee Table Lounge space) is an upgrade for all of Colorado Blvd. Avoiding the trap of minimalism common with most modern cafes, Loop gives the vibe of a cigar bar in a faraway metropolis.
1954 Colorado Blvd
Footsies
Remember in 2006 when Footsies made Spin magazine's "Coolest Bars in America" list? Oh, never mind, you moved here in 2016 and after getting kicked out of FIDM, you only heard of Footsies when you started staying in your best friend's back house in Mt. Washington (it's Cypress Park, quit telling people you live in Mt. Washington). Well, after a few makeovers, Footsies is still really cool. You should go any night when DJ Short Shorts is spinning. Open 5pm - 2am 2640 N Figueroa St 323-987-0050
The Hermosillo
Gentrification rolled through Highland Park quickly but I can honestly say this is one of the few spots that kept the small-town energy that you can still enjoy a beer at. 5125 York Blvd 323-739-6459
