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MAGNOLIA BLVD FOOD AND DRINK CRAWL The south side of Magnolia Blvd is filled with side-by-side eateries— many with street patio seating. You could literally spend all day from morning to late evening on this small block alone. Start off your day at EAT, a cozy breakfast/lunch spot with indoor and patio seating, and a menu that includes some outrageous pancakes. Check into Republic of Pie, a comfy coffeehouse that’s designed like a giant living room specializing in sweet and savory pies, as well as breakfast items and sandwiches. It’s perfect for daytime studies until open mic or music starts toward sundown. Hang out at El Tejano, a rustic Tex-Mex themed restaurant with an outdoor bar and relaxed brick-walled patio that screams “vacation.” Happy hour runs all day with 18 oz. Margaritas for $8, and weekend brunch starts early. A couple doors down, find The Fat Dog with a beer garden vibe that makes it an automatic favorite Sunday brunch and happy hour hangout, especially with creative cocktails by mixologist Matthew Biancaniello. It’s the second location for this industrial gastropub that is also open for lunch. Step into the hidden tropical patio at Kahuna Tiki and you’ll instantly feel Hawaiian vibes with weekly luaus, Aloha Happy Hours, and an Asian fusion/sushi menu. Move on to some competitive fun at The Brickyard (sibling of the Hollywood original) with 150 beers and pub games such as billiards, darts, beer pong, and shuffleboard.

NoHo Arts District

If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop destination for eats, drinks, and nurturing the creative spirit, look no further than the NoHo Arts District. As a designated neighborhood within North Hollywood, it is considered a uniquely walkable cultural hub within the San Fernando Valley. To take a walking tour of the district, begin at the historic Lankershim Train Depot, now home to Groundworks Coffee. Located at Chandler and Lankershim, adjacent to the Metro Orange Line, and across the street from the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station Built in 1896, the Depot is a registered State Historic Site and one of the oldest landmarks in Los Angeles. Take the crosswalk across Lankershim to the Metro Red Line North Hollywood station, marked by an orange, yellow, and avocado-hued clamshell. Opened in 2000 along with the Universal City station, it extended the Downtown L.A. subway to the San Fernando Valley. Head south on Lankershim and walk towards Magnolia. On the east side of the street is the NoHo Commons, an enormous mixed-use complex with apartments and fast-casual eateries. Stroll a bit further to the Laemmle NoHo 7 multiplex where movie buffs will enjoy taking in the latest blockbusters and independent films. Here you’ll be standing at Academy Way, home of the Television Academy and the Saban Media Center. Wander around the exterior, known as Emmy Plaza, notable for its impressive 27-foot Emmy Award statue and the Hall of Fame Garden filled with bronze sculptures celebrating legendary actors, executives, and television journalists. Don’t miss Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz positioned on the steps. Eating and drinking options are plentiful on this part of Lankershim. Across the street is The Federal, the very popular bar built in a former 1920s bank building. The Federal serves lunch and dinner, along with weekend brunch, fun cocktails, and nightly entertainment. On the next block sits the iconic El Portal Theatre that opened as a 1,400-seat vaudeville house in 1926. Part of entertainment history was made by the vaudeville shows, silent movies, and Academy Award-winning films that were featured within the Spanish Revival Renaissance Style building. The venue is now split into three theatres: Studio Theatre (the permanent home of Stuart Rogers' Theatre Tribe); the 99-seat Monroe Forum Theatre, now occupied by ComedySportz improv; and the 360-seat Debbie Reynolds MainStage. It’s also home to the Judith Kaufman Art Gallery, featuring many of Los Angeles' top visual artists. Anchoring the end of the block is Pitfire Artisan Pizza. The venue reigns as a major gathering spot on the northwest corner of Magnolia and Lankershim, serving wood-fired personal pizza, pasta, and seasonal options, along with beer and wine. On various nights, trivia, comedy, and music hold court.

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NoHo Arts District

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If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop destination for eats, drinks, and nurturing the creative spirit, look no further than the NoHo Arts District. As a designated neighborhood within North Hollywood, it is considered a uniquely walkable cultural hub within the San Fernando Valley. To take a walking tour of the district, begin at the historic Lankershim Train Depot, now home to Groundworks Coffee. Located at Chandler and Lankershim, adjacent to the Metro Orange Line, and across the street from the Metro Red Line North Hollywood Station Built in 1896, the Depot is a registered State Historic Site and one of the oldest landmarks in Los Angeles. Take the crosswalk across Lankershim to the Metro Red Line North Hollywood station, marked by an orange, yellow, and avocado-hued clamshell. Opened in 2000 along with the Universal City station, it extended the Downtown L.A. subway to the San Fernando Valley. Head south on Lankershim and walk towards Magnolia. On the east side of the street is the NoHo Commons, an enormous mixed-use complex with apartments and fast-casual eateries. Stroll a bit further to the Laemmle NoHo 7 multiplex where movie buffs will enjoy taking in the latest blockbusters and independent films. Here you’ll be standing at Academy Way, home of the Television Academy and the Saban Media Center. Wander around the exterior, known as Emmy Plaza, notable for its impressive 27-foot Emmy Award statue and the Hall of Fame Garden filled with bronze sculptures celebrating legendary actors, executives, and television journalists. Don’t miss Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz positioned on the steps. Eating and drinking options are plentiful on this part of Lankershim. Across the street is The Federal, the very popular bar built in a former 1920s bank building. The Federal serves lunch and dinner, along with weekend brunch, fun cocktails, and nightly entertainment. On the next block sits the iconic El Portal Theatre that opened as a 1,400-seat vaudeville house in 1926. Part of entertainment history was made by the vaudeville shows, silent movies, and Academy Award-winning films that were featured within the Spanish Revival Renaissance Style building. The venue is now split into three theatres: Studio Theatre (the permanent home of Stuart Rogers' Theatre Tribe); the 99-seat Monroe Forum Theatre, now occupied by ComedySportz improv; and the 360-seat Debbie Reynolds MainStage. It’s also home to the Judith Kaufman Art Gallery, featuring many of Los Angeles' top visual artists. Anchoring the end of the block is Pitfire Artisan Pizza. The venue reigns as a major gathering spot on the northwest corner of Magnolia and Lankershim, serving wood-fired personal pizza, pasta, and seasonal options, along with beer and wine. On various nights, trivia, comedy, and music hold court.