Haute Secrets: Jonathan Goldsmith’s Guide to Los Angeles
Unlock the secrets of Los Angeles through the most interesting man in the world's picks of his favorite hot spots, locales, restaurants and more.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN: New York City, New York
HOW LONG IN LOS ANGELES: On and off for 45 year
NEIGHBORHOOD: Marina del Rey
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Water Grill in downtown
BEST SUSHI: Boss Sushi
BEST ETHNIC FOOD: Cuban breakfast at Mercedes Grill
BEST ITALIAN: Sapori in Marina del Rey
BEST PLACE FOR LATE NIGHT DINING: Cafe del Rey
BEST DESSERT: Pecan pie from Baby Blues BBQ
BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DATE: Il Cielo in Beverly Hills
BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH: The Peninsula Hotel
COOLEST CLUB/LOUNGE: Edison Lounge
BEST PLACE FOR A POWER BUSINESS MEETING: The Grill on the Alley
ALL-AROUND FAVORITE SPOT IN LOS ANGELES: Sitting on my sailboat at sunset
IF YOU HAVE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS, WHICH HOTEL WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
FAVORITE SHOPPING VENUE/BOUTIQUE: Domenico Vacca, Beverly Hills
BEST PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY/WATCHES: Jewels by Raffi
BEST SPA: Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills
FAVORITE CHARITY EVENT: Free Arts for Abused Children
FAVORITE CULTURAL EVENT: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
FAVORITE CULTURAL INSTITUTION: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles
BEST ASPECT OF LOS ANGELES: The diverse population
BEST STEAKHOUSE: The Grill on the Alley
BEST PIZZA: i Cugini in Santa Monica
BEST LUNCH: Baby Blues BBQ in West Hollywood
BEST GYM/ATHLETIC FACILITY: Sports Club/LA
BEST MASSAGE: Ramone at Esprit Marina Del Rey
BEST MUSEUM/EXHIBIT: LACMA Impressionist exhibit
FAVORITE HISTORY/LEGENDARY PLACE TO SEE OR EXPLORE: Botanical Gardens
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