Studio City
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Studio City is the closest city in the San Fernando Valley to Downtown Los Angeles and is adjacent to Universal City. As its name implies, Studio City arose to support the motion picture studios with affordable housing for their employees. Some of the studio's biggest stars, such as Gene Autry, lived in the hills of Studio City (more recently, George Clooney). Studio City flourished in the 1950s and early 1960s and has become a trendy, upscale neighborhood with great restaurants and shoppping.
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- Farmer's Market. Held every Sunday on Ventura Place (corner of Ventura Blvd. and Radford) from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Offers everything from meat & vegetables for sale to a petting zoo and face painting for kids.
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- A Ca-Shi, 4037 Radford Ave., Ph: (818) 760-0313, Fax: (818) 760-0326. Located just off of Ventura Blvd along Studio City's "sushi alley", this small restaurant offers up amazing fresh fish at reasonable prices. Be sure to share a cup of warm saki with Jay, the friendly owner. Dinner for two, including sake, will cost between $40 and $60.
- Carney's (Rail Car) Hot Dogs, 12601 Ventura Blvd, [1]. Unofficially endorsed by Jay Leno, Carney's operates from a bright yellow rail car, serving what it calls "Probably the best hot dogs and hamburgers in the world". The chilidogs and chili chesseburgers are probably worthy contenders-- and the whole experience, with indoor and outdoor seating, is good, clean, cheap fun. A second location is on the Sunset Strip.
- Jerry's Famous Deli, 12655 Ventura Blvd, Ph: (818) 980-4245, Fax: (818) 766-5555, [2]. One of many locations, Jerry's is nevertheless noteworthy for its pricey but massive sandwiches, soups, and deserts. The Matzo Ball soup ($7.15 for a bowl) is particularly good.
- Katsu-Ya, 11680 Ventura Blvd., Ph: (818) 985-6976. Another of the "sushi alley" restaurants, Katsu-Ya offers really good sushi at reasonable prices. The baked crab roll is a specialty and should not be missed. Parking is tough to find so plan on using the valet for $3.50. Waits can be long, so call for reservations. Dinner for two will cost between $40 and $60 with sake.
- Sushi Nozawa, 11288 Ventura Blvd Ste C, Ph: (818) 508-7017. Home of LA's famous sushi Nazi, Nozawa serves up the best and freshest fish in Los Angeles. If you sit at the bar you will have to take whatever Nozawa sees fit to serve you, with his famous "Special of the Day: Trust Me" sign the rule of the house. Be aware that any insult to the food or rudeness will get you thrown out immediately. Prices are steep; expect to pay between $80 and $150 for a dinner for two (including drinks).
- Vivian's, 10968 Ventura Blvd, (818) 762-8710. A tasty and reasonably-priced casual dining spot, offering standard breakfast fare (try the banana pancakes) and simple lunch and dinner entrees. The outdoor patio is a neat spot to dine amongst trees and flowers. Expect to pay $5 - $8 per person for breakfast, slightly more for lunch and dinner.
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- Clear, 11916 Ventura Blvd, (818) 980-4811. A trendy but not overbearing bar on Ventura that serves decent drinks at reasonable prices, offers comfy couches, and has a crowd that mixes the typical aspiring actors and screenwriters with the nine-to-five crowd.
- Wine Bistro, 11915 Ventura Blvd., Ph: (818) 766-6233, Fax: (818) 766-2465, [3]. The Wine Bistro is both a restaurant and bar, serving French food for lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. JB, the owner, is likely to join you for a drink and will most definitely entertain you with his infectious laugh. There is an informal wine tasting every evening from 6:00 to 8:00.
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