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COLLiDE Travel is an interactive collection of city guides curated by local bands, artists and tastemakers. Spanning the globe, hundreds of creatives have shared their favorite local hangs, from the underground to the upscale, and everything in between. So choose a city and start exploring!
Nite Jewel
Ramona Gonzales AKA Nite Jewel sprung onto the scene with her ‘80s-inspired electro/disco tunes in 2008. Born in Oakland and raised in Berkeley, the now SoCal-based performer records mainly on a portable eight-track cassette recorder.
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Los Angeles, CA
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Din Tai Fung
Sleek outpost of a renowned restaurant chain specializing in Taiwanese cuisine.
400 Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA
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Pine & Crane
Casual eatery offering a seasonal menu of Taiwanese & Chinese small plates, plus noodle & rice dishes.
1521 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
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Taix French Country Cuisine
Family-owned institution since 1927 serves tureens of soup & other French bistro staples.
1911 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
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Sundance Sunset Cinema
Modern spot for new releases with reserved seating as well as cocktails, craft beer & unique eats.
8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
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Miyako Hotel
This contemporary hotel fronted by a towering wooden pagoda in the Little Tokyo Historic District is a block from the Japanese American National Museum and the closest light-rail station.
328 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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The Lyric Theater
Nonprofit theater for music & comedy in a hip, casual space designed by neighboring Voila! Gallery.
520 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
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El Flamin Taco
Originally known as “Los Cuates," this taco truck is an LA staple. Looking for the bright LED lights!
2028 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
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