the ultimate echo park anthropological site— it IS the moment and the people are DRESSING for it. I’ve never seen a higher concentrated group of hot and stylish people in LA out in broad daylight, besides maybe erewhon. And they have pistachio milk….
Stories - the cutest bookstore with a cafe in the back Canyon Coffee - you will see the hottest people ever walk in and out of that place plus their toasts are delicious & then go next door to cookbook for a delicious sandwich Echo Park Lake - i love walking the perimeter (about 1 mile) and seeing all the baby geese
The Douglas - best bar!! The outside patio is so fun & they do play the best music
Carroll Street - walk through and you will see the most beautiful victorian houses
Offe Market - my favorite clothing store in all of LA. They sell tons of overstock from smaller brands like baggu and lisa says gah! ok i have many many more recs for this old beloved neighborhood of mine so just let me know if you want more <3
We made our upcoming album in Topanga Canyon with Jonathan Wilson and lived there together as a family over the course of a month (yes, it was heaven) Every day we’d get the frozen yogurt from the local country mart down the street and it’s truly the best froyo I’ve ever had. I prefer a swirl in case you were wondering. Not to mention, they source their produce from the Santa Monica farmers market and their bread from Gjusta. -AJ
👒 Barnsdall Art Park: lay down a blanket and read and snack 🥯 Maury’s bagels: a distinctly LA bagel 🍝 Hippo: good vibes and good pasta 🌸 Huntington Library & Gardens: dedicate a whole day if you can; my fave: the Chinese garden ☕️ Kumquat: forward-thinking coffee/tea beverages; my fave: Hojicha Latte
