“As a Brit, great fish-and-chips is something I’m always on the lookout for, and Malibu Seafood has the best I’ve experienced in LA.”

“LA can be quite isolating, because we all move from place to place in our cars. If you want to be dropped into bustling humanity, there are few places better than Farmers Market at the Grove.”

“If you’re looking for African tailoring that’s good for both life and the red carpet, this is the place for you.”

“This restaurant has a great and unique atmosphere with its indoor-outdoor setting and the kind of food that has me salivating even as I write.”

“This is a fairly new mall, and its combination of great shopping, restaurants, walkways, and a truly great movie theater makes it a frequent destination for me and my family.”

“This is the best furniture consignment store I've found in the San Fernando Valley. There is a revolving door of great pieces, many of which can now be found in my house.”

“When I used to live in London, one of my favorite places to go was Kew Gardens. Huntington Gardens matches it for beauty and maybe even surpasses it for variety.”

“This is my wife’s and my favorite trail for hiking with our dogs. It’s just rugged enough to work up a sweat, but it’s safe enough for the whole family.”

“2nd Street shop is where you’ll find the best thrifting in the valley!”

“My family and I have celebrated a few birthdays here. The food is great. The service is friendly, and the views across the city are breathtaking.”