Ellie Kemper Shares Her Haute Secrets to Los Angeles
Where were you born: Kansas City, MO
How long in LA: 4 years, but now I am back living in NYC
Neighborhood: Los Feliz
Occupation: Actress
Favorite Restaurant: Sqirl
Best Sushi: Shintaro
Best Italian: Angelini Osteria
Best dessert: Salt & Straw
Best place for a romantic date: The Little Door
Best Sunday brunch: AOC
Best place for a power business meeting: 101 Coffee Shop
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Petit Ermitage
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Marshalls
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Gearys
Favorite Cultural Event: Hollywood Forever Cemetery Summer Movie Nights
Favorite Cultural Institution: The Getty
Best Steakhouse: Mastro’s
Best Pizza: Masa
Best Lunch: Nate ‘n’ Al’s
Favorite Places to Drive: Sunset Blvd between Doheny and PCH
Describe your city in three words: Dynamic, invigorating, potholes
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Venice Canals
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Griffith Park
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: Reinvention