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Need a recharge? Transport to the new, eclectic Coffy lounge curated by film director Quentin Tarantino! And why not (?) treat yourself with a new gem for your closet and a deep muscle massage while you're at it? 💆🏽‍♀️

Here's your plan for a retro coffee lounge, thrift shopping, and a Thai massage relaxation

🌼 Coffy, Thrift & Massage on Sunset Blvd 🌼

At Pam’s Coffy, enjoy Quentin Tarantino’s curated retro lounge with custom-roasted coffee, pies, and a unique VHS room to explore his personal collectibles. 

Retro Coffee Lounge

✅ Before you go
• Patience with street parking, but once you find something the rest of the plan will be walkable

💪 Pro tips
• Check out the VHS room & see which of Tarantino's personal collectibles and memorabilia you recognize around the store 👀
• I enjoyed everything I ordered: raspberry mocha coffee, cherry almond pie (got an extra slice for home), and a bowl of berry Cap n' Crunch 😋🫐🍓 I'd highly recommend any of those if they appeal to your tastes!

Get inspired at Tarantino's retro COFFY lounge

At Crossroads Trading in Sunset Junctions, you can trade outdated clothes for new treasures and try them on to ensure a perfect fit.

Thrifting

✅ Before you go
• Bring any clean clothes that look good, but may have outgrown your closet. You can get a trade offer while you shop around :)

💪 Pro tips
• You are welcome to try clothes on!

Find a new fit you'll feel fab in

At Pho-Siam Thai Spa in Hollywood Home Heights, unwind with a deeply relaxing Thai massage, perfect for easing muscle tension.

Thai Massage

✅ Before you go
• Call ahead to reserve; especially for multiple people. (We were able to book three of us at the same time block)

💪 Pro tips
• If you are sensitive, ask for lightest pressure. Thai massages can be intense.

Release tension with a Thai massage at Pho-Siam Thai Spa

Here's a fun plan if you find yourself on Sunset Boulevard,

including a new coffee shop, thrifting adventures and a well-deserved massage.

for creatives and writers envisioned by film director

Quentin Tarantino as a tribute to Miss Pam Grier who broke barriers in Black cinema.

Tarantino's menu highlights his love for throwback foods,

featuring custom-roasted coffee, pies, and cereal.

All the details like this VHS room added to

the classic film and music aesthetic throughout the shop.

Across the street is one of my favorite thrift stores in LA.

I was able to trade in some of my clothes that I

wasn't really wearing anymore and freshen up my closet with some new picks.

so we made a final stop at a local Thai spa for deep massages.

Honestly, I ended up sore the next day, but

Celebrate local Black businesses by touring on a party bus to several tasty LA food spots

Here's your plan for a fun party bus tour exploring delicious Black-owned food spots in LA

Black Business Party Bus Food Tour

Experience LA's culinary diversity on Daisy’s Black LA Food Tour, featuring multiple delicious stops on a luxury party bus.

Food Tour

✅ Before you go
• Check out her IG page for her favorite stops and to purchase a ticket ($125/person) on her next tour: https://www.instagram.com/daisysblacklafoodtour?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
• Tickets sell out fast, so set up your notifications for the next event drop!

💪 Pro tips
• Tours last about 4 hours and include you seat on the luxe party bus, a welcome drink, upwards of 7 food stops with generous portions, and additional drinks on the bus
• On this tour, we visited: Chef Marilyn’s Breakfast Spot, Chefism, Tev’s Kitchen, Phat Daddy’s, Foolish Lemonade, Kitchen’s Corner, BossE Girlz Sweets & Treats, Mr. Tastebudz, Make It Pop Desserts, and Cravings - every stop was just too good!

Grab a seat on Daisy’s Black LA Food Tour 

Satisfy your taste buds while supporting the local Los Angeles community

where you get to ride and sip in style to some amazing local food spots.

bringing flavors that represent all types of culture,

desserts passed down from family recipes,

this tour shows the beautiful diversity LA has to offer in the culinary scene.

Every stop was different and introduced us to

a great local business to keep visiting and supporting.

appetite to try all these incredible chefs’ creations!

And huge shout out to Daisy for introducing us

She lives up to her motto of “come hungry,

Enjoy the longer spring days and warmer nights at this trendy new restaurant in Mar Vista! With delicious food and cool-kid vibes, it’s the perfect way to get outside and spend some time with friends or that special someone.

Here's your plan for enjoying outdoor dinner delights at Beethoven Market in Mar Vista at Golden Hour

Outdoor Dinner @ Golden Hour ☀️

Enjoy outdoor dining with friends or a special someone at Beethoven Market in Mar Vista, featuring a cozy patio atmosphere and delicious food.

Outdoor Dinner

✅ Before you go
• Avoid a long wait and make a reservation ahead of time via Resy
• https://resy.com/cities/los-angeles-ca/venues/beethoven-market?seats=2&date=2025-04-28
• Lots of street parking available.
• Vegetarian options!
• Closed on Tuesdays

💪 Pro tips
• Price: $$ - $$$
• Only drinks are available during happy hour. Dinner service starts at 5pm

Dinner @ Beethoven Market

If you're looking for a new outdoor dining spot that just gets it,

add Beethoven's Market in Mar Vista to your list.

This newly opened restaurant has a super cute indoor bar and seating,

but the real magic happens outside on the patio,

especially at Golden Hour. With good food and great vibes,

it was the perfect cozy but trendy feel that made us want to stay for hours.

we found out they have a happy hour every day from 4 to 5 p.m.,

so definitely planning on hitting that next time.

so snag a reservation and make it a night.

Hidden away gems nestled into the arts district and surrounding area. A brewery with ample indoor and outdoor seating, Barbara’s at the Brewery is a  perfect place for a burger and a beer. 🍻 If you’re looking for a cocktail and a place to shake your tail feather, flamingo bar is where it’s at! 🦩🍸

Here's your plan for a fun day exploring a brewery and a vibrant bar in LA

Hidden Brewery and Bar near Arts District 

Enjoy burgers and beers with indoor and outdoor seating at Barbara's at the Brewery, featuring happy hour deals and a vibrant new area with galleries.

Burgers and Beers

✅ Before you go
• parking available through the gate or on the street  
• this brewery also has cocktails, food, wine, and more! 
• indoor and outdoor seating! 

💪 Pro tips
• happy hour Tuesday through Friday 3 to 7pm with 8 dollar food and discounted drinks 
• indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate semi big groups and has TVs to watch the game inside! 
• burgers and sandwiches were delicious! 🤤
• check out the galleries and other attractions in this little new founded area! 


Burgers and Beers at Barbara’s at the Brewery 

Enjoy cocktails like whiskey sour and old fashioned in a vibrant, kitschy setting at Flamingo Bar in Los Angeles’ Arts District, perfect for a fun, dressy night out.

Drink and Dance

✅ Before you go
• parking on the street 
• only indoor space 

💪 Pro tips
• wasn’t crowded for a Sunday, but could get really busy on Fridays and Saturdays! 
• have fun, dress up! 
• whiskey sour and old fashioned were excellent. 🍹

Drink and Dance at the Flamingo Bar

Sunday fun day has become a strict staple in 2025,

so we thought we'd show you two new places.

Barbara's Brewery over in Lincoln Heights near the Arts District.

It's kind of hidden away behind an industrial area that also has some galleries,

It's a really cool and interesting space and inside is just as neat.

I loved my burger and Matt loved his chicken sandwich.

It was just like a great hidden gem with lots of outdoor space.

The next place is just a few minutes down the road called the Flamingo Bar.

I had seen this online and thought we'd go check it out.

This place caught us by surprise walking in from a

quiet street into a space full of color and whimsy.

this is the perfect spot for you and your friends.

So if you're looking for a few new fun places in the

arts districts for a group or just a couple of friends,

these two are definitely two places to go.

The ultimate cathartic hang - throw axes and knives while sipping drinks at Bad Axe Throwing in Long Beach 😫🎯🗡️🪓

Here's your plan for axe and knife throwing while enjoying drinks at Bad Axe Throwing

Blades, Brews, & Bullseyes in Long Beach 🎯 

Experience a thrilling axe and knife throwing session at Bad Axe Throwing in Long Beach while enjoying a drink.

Axe Throwing

✅ Before you go
• make a reservation online or check out their walk-in schedule at https://badaxethrowing.com/locations/axe-throwing-long-beach/
• there were lots of people dressed up for the occasion, but at the very least I recommend some solid closed toed shoes! 🤠 👟 

💪 Pro tips
• there was street and public parking garages super close by 🚗 
• They have canned soft and hard drinks available at the bar, and I loved my margarita! You can drink in between throwing, you’re just not allowed to be holding both a weapon and a drink simultaneously 🚫🪓🤷🏻‍♀️🍺🚫
• channel your inner ninja and try knife throwing, it was my favorite part!! 🗡️
• all of the blades are dulled, so they will not cut you, but they will cut wood! 

Plan your trip to Bad Axe Throwing 🪓 

my friend Taryn and I found our inner warriors and had so much fun

letting out the rage at Bad Axe Throwing in Long Beach.

Grab a drink and (responsibly) throw some weapons around just like the Vikings did!

You can bring pics of your enemies to hang,