Yifan & Andy
Things To Do
C&M Cafe
Yifan and Andy's favorite West Side brunch spot, blocks away from where they first met.
Madre Restaurant
Yifan and Andy's second date spot, blocks away from where they first met. It was on this date where Yifan suspected Andy didn't have a car, since all the places he suggested were within walking distance. In Andy's defense, they do have awesome mole plates and margaritas.
Kogi Taqueria
Andy ordered a short rib burrito from this spot approximately 1-2 times a week from 2013-2019.
Salt & Straw
Yifan is a huge fan of their Pear & Blue Cheese ice cream. Andy is not.
Luv2eat Thai Bistro
Yifan and Andy's favorite Thai Town spot. Hands down.
Din Tai Fung
Great Taiwanese food that's a little boujee. Get the dumplings!
République Café Bakery & République Restaurant
If you haven't brunched here, you aren't a real LA transplant. This used to be Charlie Chaplin's old studio.
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles
It's ramen... but you dip the noodles INTO the broth.
Osen Izakaya
Awesome Japanese food on the east side that does casual omakase platters and skewers.
Sun Nong Dan Western Ave.
Gigantic Korean meat platters smothered in cheese that are melted with a blow torch in front of your eyes. No wonder why the lines can get so unruly!
Quarters Korean BBQ
Arguably the most popular Korean BBQ spot in LA. The wait times are legendary, but they at least serve drinks in their patio waiting area. Parties of 6+ can make a reservation!
Rosalind's
LA has a really cool Ethiopian neighborhood in West Hollywood and this is one of our favorite spots for shareable curries served on Injera bread. Warning: While Injera bread is spongey and light, it will expand in your stomach and make you dangerously full if you underestimate it. Andy learned this the hard way a few months into dating Yifan.
Leo's Tacos Truck
Couldn't have a list of LA spots without an elite taco truck recommendation.
Bavel
Great Middle Eastern restaurant in DTLA, somewhat fancy.
Manuela
Awesome restaurant in Arts District where Yifan and Andy celebrated their engagement night. The biscuits are preposterously good.
Death & Co.
Elite cocktail bar that also does great share plates.
Felix Trattoria
Some of the best Italian food you'll find in LA. Evan Funke's first child (if you're a foodie like Yifan, this statement will make sense).
The Broad
Super cool museum across the street from Omni DTLA that oddly resembles a block of cheese. It's also pronounced "the Bro-ed"... bro.
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Another super cool museum across the street from Omni DTLA that looks less like cheese than The Broad.
Angel City Brewery
An absolute staple of Andy's twenties in LA, this is a giant brewery that features unique craft beer, food trucks, board games and, of course, cornhole.
EightyTwo
1980s-style arcade bar featuring old school video games and pinball as far as the eye can see. They also have DJs and a small dance area next to Street Fighter. Right down the block from Angel City Brewery.
Westfield Century City
Is this the greatest mall in the world? You tell us.
Culver City Stairs
This is a large hill / mini mountain south of downtown Culver City that features a long set of asymmetric stone stairs that will turn even the most titanium legs into noodles. A very popular hike / exercise spot for locals sporting a great view of the city at the top.
Venice Boardwalk
Figured the beaches in LA speak for themselves. You can't go wrong with Venice, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach or even Malibu if you're willing to make the drive up the Pacific Coast Highway. If you're an out of towner, get to the beach!