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Must-do LA experiences

Every place Babu tags #mustdo: the bars, meals and nights out he says you can't skip. 26 places.

  1. 1 HotelWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaMust get: Focaccia bread - trust me!★ Top 5Must doWork-friendly
  2. Death & CoArts DistrictMy fave cocktail place in LA. Moody speakeasy, great music, strong drinks. Food is great too!★ Top 5Must do$25 InKind#date
  3. Comedy StoreWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaLegendary Sunset Strip comedy club where generations of stand-ups cut their teeth. Multiple rooms, nightly shows and frequent surprise drop-ins.★ Top 5Must do#standup
  4. HolboxCore DTLANear USC. Michelin Mexican seafood. Ceviche/tostadas are amazing, get the Uni.★ Top 5Must do
  5. AmboyChinatownBest burger in LA contender★ Top 5Must do
  6. Boul’angeWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaMust get: Demi-baguette with butter (has jam if you want)Must doWork-friendly#coffee#matcha
  7. ManuelaArts DistrictMust get: BiscuitsMust do#date
  8. Sushi GenLittle TokyoMust get: Amazing sushi lunch special M-F, line up around 11amMust do
  9. BestiaArts DistrictMust get: Bone marrow pasta. Ask about the bone marrow luge!Must do#date
  10. BavelArts DistrictMust get: Lamb ShankMust do#date
  11. DialogWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaMust get: Known for breakfast burrito. Regular or brisket are best.Must do
  12. The Nice GuyWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaMust get: El Chapo (tequila or mezcal drink)Must do#date
  13. Roger RoomWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaMust get: Anything with absintheMust do#date
  14. GuelaguetzaKoreatownMust get: The moleMust do
  15. Moo’s Craft BBQLincoln ParkMust get: The burger, or whichever BBQ meat you likeMust do
  16. Wally'sSeveral LA locationsGreat wine bar, love the decorMust do#date
  17. WanderlustSeveral LA locationsGreat ice cream!Must do
  18. MirateLos FelizNorth America’s 50 Best Bars winner, food is really good tooMust do#date
  19. Bar BenjaminWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaCocktails in a speakeasy / dimly lit vibeMust do#date
  20. Laugh FactoryWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaLong-running comedy club on Sunset Blvd with nightly stand-up lineups, often featuring big names working on new material.Must do#standup
  21. Laurel HardwareWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaSit outdoorsMust do#happyhour#date
  22. RepubliqueWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaBrunch is amazing, haven’t been for dinner.Must do
  23. Sun Nong DanKoreatownGreat stewsMust do
  24. Quarters BBQKoreatownKorean BBQ known for smaller, marinated portions grilled at the table, with a lively, young crowd.Must do
  25. JitladaHollywoodTop three Thai foodMust do
  26. Luv2ThaiHollywoodTop three Thai foodMust do

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What are the must-do LA experiences, according to Babu?

Every place Babu tags #mustdo: the bars, meals and nights out he says you can't skip. Babu's list: 1 Hotel, Death & Co, Comedy Store, Holbox, Amboy, Boul’ange, Manuela, Sushi Gen.

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