This Is L.A.’s Hottest Neighborhood Right Now—What to See, Do and Eat There
It’s home to restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, and more.
Danielle G. Adams
Welcome to Melrose Hill in Los Angeles. This stretch of Western Avenue (intersected by Melrose Avenue) is home to a new spate of restaurants, shops, and galleries, poised to become L.A.’s next hot neighborhood. Below, you’ll find the spots to check out next time you’re in the area.
Danielle G. Adams
1. Ètra
Minimalist, wood-paneled, intimate, sexy—and also super friendly!—this modern Italian spot instantly became the art scene hang from the moment it opened. Date-night perfect, birthday perfect, anything perfect, really.
Danielle G. Adams
2. Cafe Telegrama
The sister cafe to Ètra serves perfect coffee, simple breakfasts and bowls, and a killer breakfast burrito studded with tater tots.
Thomas J. Story
3. L.A. Grocery and Café
The new model of what a grocery store should be: produce from the best local farms, a low-waste policy, local-friendly employment, and a fantastic selection of cheese, meats, and grab-and-go food.
4. Kuya Lord
Chef Lord Maynard Llera rightly won Best Chef in California from the James Beard Foundation for his homey and precisely executed updated versions of Filipino classics like lechon and pancit, plus new classics like green goddess little gems and hamachi collar grilled over almond wood.
Sophie Chan Andreassend
5. Pop Up Home
An eclectic, exuberant, and well-curated collection of contemporary art, objects, and vintage furniture from pop-up furniture seller and stylist Tricia Benitez Beanum.
Thomas J. Story
6. Bar Etoile
Chef Travis Hayden’s Californian-French dishes, fantastic wine, and a super chic space make for one of the city’s most exciting restaurant openings in years.
7. David Zwirner
The West Coast outpost of global gallerist David Zwirner brings heavy-hitting exhibitions to a stretch of L.A. that was once home to local pioneers like Ed Ruscha.
