Fitspot Founder & CEO Jonathan Cohn’s Haute LA Secrets

Jonathan Cohn is a man who knows his fitness. The founder and CEO of Fitspot, a new fitness app that offers the ultimate indulgence—a trainer comes to you to give you the workout of a lifetime—knows all about the best places to work out, dine and enjoy life to the finest in LA. In particular, this entrepreneur and nationally certified personal trainer who got his start as an investment banker at Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin in New York, knows his pizza, which he chalks up to his Manhattan roots. Check out Cohn’s haute secrets to LA here. 

Where were you born: Manhattan, New York

How long in LA: Three years

Neighborhood: West Hollywood

Occupation: CEO and Founder of Fitspot

Favorite Restaurant: Republique

Best Sushi: Sugarfish

Best Italian: Dan Tanas

Best dessert: Milk Jar Cookies or Salt and Straw

Best place for a romantic date: Pace

 Best Sunday brunch: Larchmont Bungalow

Best place for a power business meeting: Zinque

Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Library at Larchmont

Best Spa: My girlfriend took me to Wii Spa one time… I don’t think it’s my scene. But Shani Darden takes care of my skin

Favorite Charity Event: Wendy Walks

Favorite Cultural Event: World Cup, does that count?

Favorite Cultural Institution: LA Opera

Best Steakhouse: Mastros

Best Pizza: Please. I am a New Yorker. But for LA, Hollywood Pies hits the spot

Best Lunch: Blu Jam

Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Fitspots (our partnering gyms around LA)

Best Massage: Zeel

Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber

Best Museum/Exhibit: Stanley Kubrick exhibition at the LACMA

Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Old City, Jerusalem

All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Melrose Farmers Market

Best Aspect of Los Angeles: Sunsets