Miguel

Grammy Award winner Miguel and restaurateur Jeremy Fall may have completely different vocations, but they both agree on the fact that LA is a cultural melting pot with a food scene that is one of a kind. Made up of immigrant communities from all over the world, LA comes through with almost every type of cuisine imaginable. Everything from hole in the wall sushi spots and hamburgers to tacos and fine dining, “there’s something for everyone” in the city, says Jeremy. Read below to see Miguel and Jeremy’s favourite places to eat in LA's dynamic dining scene.

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The Short Rib ravioli is insane. Not sure if it's still on the menu, or maybe a special, but I've had an Arrabbiata there before that was fire. It's the best pasta in the game, perfectly cooked noodles, which they make by hand onsite. They also have an excellent bar there and you can order Mescal which is rare at an Italian spot. Great vibes in there all around any night of the week.

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Osteria La Buca

This is our favorite weekend spot hands down. The food is so good. If we could eat like THAT every day, it would be our every day spot, but we save it for weekends. I personally LOVE the French toast but everything is bomb. Ask for Jason, he's the Chef. Always takes good care of us.

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The Rose Venice

We love the lamb chops and the whole Branzino fish here. It’s so insane. They use some sort of a sweet peppery marinade on the fish that’s next level. It's in downtown LA Arts District which has a really good energy to it.

Bavel

It’s right by the airport, so you can hit it as soon as you land. It’s a very low key local legend spot. All the tacos are excellent. Loads of cheese. Can’t go wrong in my opinion.

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Compton born artist and producer Channel Tres  caught our attention last year with the drop of his self titled EP, an open invite into his culturally opulent world. In an era where so much of the music we consume sounds the same, the soulful depth of his voice mixed over Detroit and Chicago house influences, cuts through a sea of beige alternatives and serves much of the sauce for this summer’s playlist. Enjoy his guide to Los Angeles.

Some good Mexican food - burritos are what I get

I don’t skate anymore because I gotta look after my ankles - I dance now

This is another place, but near USC. They show a lot of great things here

All things shopping. I go to Goodwill most of the time, but if you're walking down here you'll see a bunch of stores

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Tai Verdes is an American singer-songwriter, making his name as one of the most popular musicians on Spotify, following his successful sell out tours. It's no secret, Tai Verdes holds LA close to his heart. It's where he began to find his feet as a musical artist and explore his creative pursuits. Within his guide, Tai shows us the versatility of Los Angeles -- from secret beaches and graffiti art walls to late-night vegan burger spots and picturesque hilltops. "LA has it all and I know I’ll be around this place for a while."

"You can visit Los Angeles any time of year. That’s the best part. We got mountains for snowboarding, we got the beach and the ocean, we have nice weather, and different cities/areas that feel like different worlds."

This beach is a secret hideaway. Less people more waves and sand. That might be cheesy but this beach is still great. There are cliffs overlooking the water where people are constantly taking pictures and even engagement photos. It’s towards Malibu so you also get that nice lil PCH drive towards this beach.

Monty's is a late-night burger place that is all vegan. These burgers vegan or not are some of the best in la. The milkshakes too are the cherry on top. If you want a real introduction of vegan food then go here and have your mind blown.

The sandy dunes in Malibu are kind of jaw-dropping to look at. I used to work out there twice a month when I was training for college basketball. That’s the type of workout you should look forward to when you’re climbing to the top of that sand. The reward is an amazing view of Malibu beach and you get to run down like a maniac.

This is where I get all of my clothes. Okay not all but most. This spot is overrun by people who love fashion. I don’t blame them. So many great vendors come to sell dope shit there. Every time I go there I find another staple of my closet. If you walk into the trading post you will walk out with something.

Where I performed my first show ever. I released my album on the night I played at Winston house. It’s a great venue where great artists come to make memories. I’ll never forget this place. You should definitely check it out if you’re looking more live music in your life.

This hilltop is for Instagram professionals only. You will get some pictures that might be cooler than all the pictures you’ve ever taken in your life. Sometimes if you go at the right time you will see a line of people waiting to snap the perfect shot. I think you should go get in line.

This is a very interesting museum in LA that I go to when people visit me. If you bring someone to this spot you can say that you have taste but your not too boujee. I love the creativity of all the modern art in this spot. Maybe one day I’ll make something that ends up in there.

This wall is iconic in LA. It’s right by the skate park in Venice and artists are always marking it up with amazing unique pieces. I’ve been there a bunch of times and almost every time I’ve seen an artist working on the wall live. I don’t think I could ever be a graffiti artist. Those people are so talented.

Bowl, double black beans, double pinto, a small amount of fajitas, mild salsa, guac, lettuce, orange vinaigrette, with an extra tortilla (NO MEAT). This was my order every single day for a year. The downtown chipotle next to staple centre in Los Angeles. This is the best chipotle in LA. I’ve never had anything stale or had anything missing in my order at this place. When I was going through some hard times the workers there even let me have some free chips because they knew me. This place is golden.

Secret Beaches in Los Angeles with Tai Verdes

LA and Estelle. A city and woman that needs no introduction. In a city filled to the brim with things to do and places to see, it can be hard to know where to start. Grammy-award winning musician, Estelle, has adopted this sunny city as her home and shared with us her most favourite spots to help you navigate this maze of creativity and cool.

Healthy coffee shop in the heart of Leimert Park - the best place in Los Angeles to be.

A little outside of the norm beach scope, but popular as its cleaner than Santa Monica.

Healthy vegan and non-vegan eats in South LA. Also, West Indian food and general fare.

Brunch on a Sunday with LEGENDARY DAMON - the perfect COVID compliant rooftop brunch. Gorgeous scenery, great music - good private vibe.

SHABBAAAA - the best monthly reggae party in LA. Period.

Best day to go is on a Saturday morning 8-12pm. There are ALL kinds of fresh flowers at wholesale prices. Sort of an LA ritual when you get an apartment or house here; you buy your fresh flowers from the flower market.

Monthly HUGE vintage and new artisan market, in “Pasadena”; sort of a village Los Angeles to me.

LA with Estelle

When you first think of the underground music scene in Los Angeles, not many put the contemporaneous sounds from its LGBTQ+ independent artists at the forefront – which says a lot. In an attempt to change that mindset and reintroduce the feeling of being a free spirit in a safe space that passes the vibe check on the dance floor, SOS Music are making it their mission to heighten LA’s club culture by spreading the sounds of queerness and equality. With the world of entertainment running through the veins of LA, SOS Music are proud to be a part of the night club scene that has helped shape the careers of many minorities.

Founded in 2020, the independent dance label, which stands for ‘

ound’, has catered to the female and non binary community for almost two years. From hosting a monthly residency on Worldwide FM highlighting their own music to touring around the US, the collective is on a mission to highlight night dance culture in Los Angeles. Their project, 

 2, is a ‘cutting edge experience that champions female and non-binary producers worldwide’, the seven-track compilation offers an exhilarating experience for anyone looking to escape the normality of dance music.

In their guide, they share with us their favourite spots in LA, and showcases to us the diverse range of food you can find in the breathtakingly big city, from Caribbean spots to farmer's markets. 

Peruvian ceviche and amazing roast chicken.

The best bakery in LA! The Canales and Almond Croissants are a must.

Mom and Pop breakfast spot on York. No frills, just really good hearty breakfast. 

Miguel and Jeremy Fall Take Us On A Culinary Journey Through LA

Miguel and Jeremy Fall Take Us On A Culinary Journey Through LA

Osteria La Buca

The Rose Venice

Bavel

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