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You’ll play seasonally rotating arcade games complimented by a gothboi-aesthetic dining experience with unexpected flavor fusions and architecturally plated dishes.

🕹️ Barcade + Hypergoth Dining Experience 🖤

Play arcade games like pinball or Whack-a-Mole at Button Mash in Echo Park, complemented by craft beers and hype vibes.

Arcade Gaming

✅ Before you go
• The lot at Button Mash is small and crowded so give yourself time to find street parking, if needed.
• No reservation is needed for Button Mash - just walk in, grab a craft brewski and get to playing!

💪 Pro tips
• I prefer playing the games first and then settling into a nightcap meal vs. playing games on a full stomach. Arrive 30 minutes to an hour before your Poltergeist res and check in at the front to let them know you’ll be playing games at Button Mash beforehand
• Don’t accidentally order bar food from Button Mash - you’ll be eating from Poltergeist’s menu in a specific section for Poltergeist!
• Get arcade tokens from any of the Button Mash bartenders upfront

Play your heart out at Button Mash barcade in Echo Park

Experience unique and audacious culinary delights at Poltergeist, with standout dishes like yellow curry bucatino and honey walnut prawns. Ideal for adventurous eaters.

Experimental Dining

✅ Before you go
• Only open on the weekends!
• Make a res here: https://resy.com/cities/la/button-mash 
• Don’t bring any of your friends who are super picky about food here...unless you want to have a bad time. Adventurous eaters only!

💪 Pro tips
• You’ll want to eat family-style at this place to try as many dishes as you can, so order accordingly. Don’t skimp on apps or desserts either. The desserts are made by the owner (not the Poltergeist chef)!
• Ask your waiter if you can speak with the chef, Diego Argoti. He’s a hilarious and very cool dude who’ll describe the background behind the food - his fave dish is the Thai Caesar!
• Must orders: Parker house roll, honey walnut prawns, yellow curry bucatino, squash blossom olive oil cake
• Skips: Broccoli beef ravioli (too much brown sauce, meh), sticky rice stuffed game hen (v hard to eat/share)

Prepare your taste buds for the experimental (and superb) food at Poltergeist

This plan is dedicated to all the arcade nerds, people

who need to let out aggression, and my fellow diehard foodies.

Anyways, in this plan, you'll be heading to Button Mash, an Echo Park Barcade.

And as a twofer, you'll try out Poltergeist.

The separate nu-wave goth restaurant that lives inside of Button Mash.

Arrive early to hit the games. There's all the 80’s usual suspects,

a pinball section, and a separate room if

you're just having a bad day or the boss got you down…

to Whack-a-Mole. That's me. Cheering my brother on to kill the main mole.

put the hammer down and prepare yourself for

the fusion restaurant of all fusion restaurants.

Fusion's the second worst word after foodie.

Fair warning….If you're a picky eater, this ain't the place for you.

The food is literally wild. We're talking prawns with horchata panna cotta

and yellow curry Bucatini pasta with popcorn.

No cap though. This is the best meal of 2023 for me. So go and please enjoy!!

Escape the Hollywood hustle and leave with a few new green additions to your home at this serene, enchanting plant nursery 

Old Hollywood-Favorite Plant Nursery 🪴

Explore a lush plant oasis at Mickey Hargitay Plants in Hollywood, where you can shop unique greenery, stylish pots, and get expert advice from friendly staff.

Plant Shopping

💪 Pro tips
• If you’re buying several plants or any larger items, pull up into one of their reserved spots for easy loading!
• In addition to their beautiful plants, they have everything you could need to care for them like soil, plant food, and treatments for pests and fungi
• Staff are always ready to help, but it definitely can get busier on weekends, so if you have lots of questions or need more personalized help, I recommend going on a weekday

Browse the beautiful plant selection at Mickey Hargitay Plants

Whether you're a new plant parent or a green thumb pro,

you have to check out this Hollywood shop that's been a legend for decades!

a hotspot today for stars and locals all looking

for well-cared for plants at great prices.

My favorite thing about this spot is how you don't even

feel like you're steps away from Sunset and La Brea -

you’re in a magical garden full of gorgeous vines,

They even have a shelf to place your finds while you keep shopping,

because they know how hard it is to leave with just one

when there are so many thriving beauties!

A laid back day with good food, a historic house tour, and a scenic hike to finish.

Beachside Bites to Cliffside Hike in Malibu

Enjoy fresh, farm-to-table cuisine with panoramic ocean views at Malibu Farm Restaurant on the pier—perfect for a relaxing meal with a seaside breeze.

Pier Dining

✅ Before you go
• Expect a wait during peak hours
• Parking near the pier can be limited

Grab food at Malibu Pier

Tour the historic Adamson House, known for its stunning Malibu tiles and oceanfront architecture; grounds are free to explore even without a tour.

Historic house tour

✅ Before you go
• House Tour - $7, about 1 hour 
   11am - 2pm (last tour at 2pm)
• No filming allowed inside
• Malibu Lagoon Museum (formerly the Adamsons' five-car garage) - free 
   11am - 3pm

💪 Pro tips
• The grounds are free to explore, even without a tour
• Walk around outside for great photo spots

Take the house tour

Browse stylish boutiques, enjoy gourmet treats, and soak in Malibu's laid-back luxury vibes at the Malibu Country Mart, a hub for shopping, dining, and relaxing outdoors.

Shopping

Check out the shops

Indulge in premium soft serve at Madhappy Malibu, where Pantry & Madhappy collaborate for the ultimate creamy treat. A perfect sweet stop while exploring Malibu Country Mart.

Premium Soft Serve

New premium soft serve spot from Pantry & Madhappy

Enjoy fresh, hearty sandwiches and salads at John's Garden, perfect for a casual lunch before your outdoor Malibu adventures. Great for a quick, tasty bite.

Eat a sandwich

Grab a sandwich

Enjoy a short, scenic cliffside walk with breathtaking ocean views at Point Dume. Catch sunset for an unforgettable Malibu experience.

Scenic cliff hike

✅ Before you go
• Parking fills up quickly, especially in the afternoon
• It’s a short, easy hike (1.1 mi out and back)

💪 Pro tips
• Go around golden hour for the best lighting

Hike the Point Dume Cove Trail

Here's a simple plan when visiting Malibu.

grab some food at Malibu Farm and take in the ocean views.

Then walk over to the Adamson House and take the house tour.

It's known for its handcrafted Malibu tiles,

then stop by John's Garden for a sandwich to fuel up for the hike.

Then drive to Point Dume and take the Cove trail.

Indulge in LA’s favorite chocolate croissant, followed by a budget friendly head spa experience where you will not only learn about your scalp, but destress. For an added bonus, grab yourself a quality scoop of Sliders ice cream🥐🧖🏼‍♀️🍦

#1 Chocolate Croissant + Budget Friendly Spa

Enjoy freshly baked chocolate croissants at Artisanal Goods by CAR in Pasadena—a perfect spot to savor flaky pastries, gourmet coffee, and browse artisan treats.

Bakery Goods

✅ Before you go
• street parking!
• no, they don’t warm them up


💪 Pro tips
• take some chocolate croissants to go for later😋
• check out the rest of their selection including coffee, other bakery items, and packaged chocolate!
• very flaky and full of buttery goodness, grab some napkins!


Artisanal Goods by CAR

Relax with an affordable head spa, facial, or massage at Synergy Spa—learn about scalp care, unwind, and leave feeling refreshed in Pasadena.

Facial or Head Spa

✅ Before you go
• small parking lot, get there early!
• if you use Groupon, make sure to check beforehand if your preferred date and time are available and book immediately because they do sell out!


💪 Pro tips
• use Groupon for the best deals!
• get there about 15 minutes early to check in and maximize your time


Synergy Spa

Treat yourself to handcrafted ice cream flavors and homemade cookies at Sliders Bakery and Ice Cream Factory—perfect for a sweet snack or an ice cream sandwich.

Ice Cream & Cookies

✅ Before you go
• come hungry and with a sweet tooth
• the single scoop is small, but paired with a cookie it’s the perfect treat!
• no samples😪


💪 Pro tips
• try their famous ice cream taco
• chat with the owners, they are super friendly!


Sliders Bakery and Ice Cream Factory

these fan-favorite chocolate croissants at Artisanal Goods.

They are made fresh daily and perfectly flaky,

which will make you want to come back for more.

you will go to your appointment at Synergy Spa,

where you will choose between a facial, massage, or head spa.

The head spa was something I'd never experienced before,

and I learned so much about my scalp and how to best care for it.

I was genuinely shocked at how dirty my scalp was,

but the whole experience was so relaxing.

I couldn't believe how healthy and rejuvenated my hair felt.

We then ended our day with a sweet treat at Sliders.

The couple who own the shop have handcrafted

and thought of these unique ice cream flavors

and paired them with fresh homemade cookies to

eat as an ice cream sandwich or separate.

One of the owners was telling us about the origin stories of some of these flavors,

which made the experience all that more enriching.

Here's your plan for a relaxed patio dinner with wood-fired Mediterranean dishes and cocktails. Watch the video 👇

Gather friends for a chill patio dinner highlighting fresh Mediterranean flavors

Wood-Fired Mediterranean Outdoor Dining 🍕🔥

Enjoy wood-fired Mediterranean dishes like ragu pizza and grilled chicken on Savta's relaxed patio at the Original Farmers Market—perfect for sunset dinners with friends.

Wood-Fired Mediterranean Dinner

✅ Before you go
• I love the Original Farmer’s Market as a meeting spot to get everyone to agree on: it’s central between the east and west sides, and not too far coming over from the valley or up from Culver 
 
💪 Pro tips
• Parking is on site at the Farmer’s Market and Savta validates for 90 minutes - another way to motivate everyone to meet up!
• If your crew prefers brunch over dinner, they also have brunch service on weekends until 4pm

Enjoy a sunset dinner full of smoke and spice at Savta 

enjoy these wood-fired Mediterranean dishes under shady patio umbrellas.

inviting space all centered around their wood-fired oven and grill.

Their patio space is ideal to enjoy the sunset and unwind after a long day,

check out their cocktail and mocktail menus.

the ultimate can't miss is the ragu pizza

with slow cooked short ribs and gooey cheese.

The grilled chicken was another highlight,

My favorite unexpected bite of the night was dipping my perfectly

soft pizza crusts into the hummus that came with the chicken.

no LA evening is truly finished without churros.