Younger Star Nico Tortorella’s Haute LA Secrets

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​​​Thank your lucky stars, because the handsome young thing named Nico Tortorella—better known as the sexy tattoo artist “Josh” on TV Land’s hit series, Younger—is back when the second season of his hit show premieres tonight at 10 pm ET/PT. For those unfamiliar, Younger  follows Liza (two-time Tony® winner Sutton Foster), a 40-year old woman who pretends to be 26 in order to get a job in the highly competitive world of publishing…and succeeds. Now working under the prickly Diana (Miriam Shor), Liza has to figure out how to balance her real life with best friend Maggie (Debi Mazar), and her “pretend” life with her new crew – friend/coworker Kelsey (Hilary Duff), fashion publicist Lauren (Molly Bernard) and the always-sketchy Thad (Dan Amboyer), Kelsey’s boyfriend. After Liza let her secret slip to Josh at the end of the first season, she now must try to salvage their relationship, all while navigating a confusing chemistry with her boss Charles (Peter Hermann) and dealing with her daughter Caitlin’s (Tessa Albertson) return from studying abroad. The series is written and executive produced by entertainment icon Darren Star.​​ Tortorella, whom you might recognize from The Following, as well as Wes Craven’s Scre4m with Emma Roberts and original franchise survivors, and also appeared opposite Anton Yelchin and Willem Dafoe in the adaptation of Dean Koontz’s best-selling Odd Thomas. On the horizon is the recently completed fictional music-themed documentary Hunter and Game. Here, the Younger star sat down with Haute Living to share his haute secrets to the City of Angels.

Where were you born: Chicago
How long in LA:  9 years, bi-coastal NY LA
Neighborhood: Currently Hollywood
Occupation: Artist… OK fine, actor
Favorite Restaurant: Zankou Chicken
Best Sushi: Shibuya Calabasas
Best Italian: Dan Tanas
Best dessert: Rawvolution
Best place for a romantic date:  The secret Labrynth at Runyon
Best Sunday brunch: Soho house
Best place for a power business meeting:  Lemonade
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Chateau
Favorite shopping venue/boutique:  Wasteland
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Estate Sales
Best Spa: WI Spa
Best Steakhouse: Maestros
Best Pizza:  Not in LA
Best Lunch: Whole Foods
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Core power Yoga
Best Massage: Foot Spa on Wilshire
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber
Best Museum/Exhibit: Obsolete in Venice
Describe your city in three words: Sexual Sexual Sexual
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Hollywood
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles:  WI Spa all day
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: Everything and anything you want, you can find.