Haute Secrets, News | October 21, 2016

The Walking Dead’s Tom Payne Shares His Haute Secrets to LA

Haute Secrets, News | October 21, 2016

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Anyone who tuned in to the sixth season of AMC’sThe Walking Dead, is familiar with Tom Payne. When not filming his beloved comic book character role of Jesus Monroe, on the record-breaking series about zombies in Atlanta, the British-born star, who has also appeared in such films as Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day and The Physician, is enjoying the best of Los Angeles, which he’s called home for the past six years. Here, Payne, who was recently promoted to a series regular on the program, which returns for its season 7 premiere this Sunday, Oct. 23, shares his “haute secrets” or his insider’s guide—his favorite places to eat, sleep, shop and play—to the City of Angels.
Where were you born: Chelmsford, Essex, England
 
How long in LA: 6 years
 
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
 
Occupation: Actor
 
Best place for a romantic date: Maré
 
Best Sunday brunch: Fratelli Cafe on Melrose
 
Best place for a power business meeting: Soho House
 
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? If they have some money to spend then The Sunset Tower is beautiful
 
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Melrose Trading Post
  
Favorite Cultural Event: Artwalk 
 
Favorite Cultural Institution: Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s!
 
Best Pizza: Tomato Pie
 
Best Lunch: Stir Market
 
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Prevail Boxing Club on 3rd
 
Best Massage: The Now on Beverly
 
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber Select
 
Best Museum/Exhibit: LACMA
 
Describe your city in three words: Cars, Mountains and Sunsets 
 
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Venice Beach
 
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Mulholland Drive 
 
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: The fact that everyone here has the shared experience of turning up and doing their best to make it happen.
CHECK OUT TOM ON SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: THETPAYNE
TWITTER: JUSTANACTOR

Photography: Ryan Jerome

Styling: Bruno Lima 

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