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Dentists in Santa Monica: Four Independent Practices
A guide to four dental offices in Santa Monica, with addresses, services, and details from their own websites.
Family & Pets
Highland Park Animal Hospital: A Family-Owned Vet on York Blvd
A full-service veterinary practice that has served Highland Park since 1972, with a lunchtime closure and appointments by phone.
Neighborhoods
Where to Eat in Highland Park: Tacos, Donuts, Vegetarian Brunch and Pizza
Four Highland Park spots for blue-corn tacos, plant-based donuts, vegetarian breakfast, and Roman pizza by the slice.
Neighborhoods
Three Optometry Practices in Pasadena
A guide to three eye care offices in Pasadena, with the services, hours and insurance details each one lists.
Neighborhoods
Where to Eat in Los Feliz: Bistro, Pies, Patios and a 1954 Landmark
A French restaurant with a bakery section, a diner that has served Los Angeles since 1969, a café in two old houses, and a Hollywood landmark with a dining room and a lounge.
Neighborhoods
Where to Eat in Silver Lake: Burgers, Breakfast, Izakaya and Tacos
A drive-in on Fletcher, a since-1926 cafe, a Japanese izakaya, and a Jalisco-style taco counter — what each one serves and when.
Health & Dental
L.A. Dental Braces: Orthodontic Care on Wilshire Blvd
A downtown Los Angeles orthodontic office offering braces, Invisalign, and digital scanning, with staff who speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Home & Property
Prime Charge Electric: Commercial, Residential and EV Work in LA
A licensed electrical contractor serving Los Angeles and Southern California with commercial, residential and EV charging services.
Food & Drink
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge: Hollywood Landmark Since 1954
A family-owned Hollywood landmark with a white-tablecloth dining room, a lounge with live music, and a prime rib specialty served for over 65 years.
Health & Dental
Union Dental Center: Family Dentistry on W. 6th Street Since 1980
A family-owned dental office in downtown Los Angeles that mills same-day crowns, bills medical insurance, and has treated patients from age 4 to nearly 100.
Food & Drink
Gus's Drive-In: Burgers, Pastrami and Greek Specials on W 3rd
A family-owned Los Angeles drive-in since 1977, with a menu that runs from Greek specialties to pastrami and a kitchen that fries in zero trans fat oil.
Food & Drink
Masa of Echo Park: Chicago Deep Dish on Sunset Blvd
A family-owned bakery and cafe serving Chicago deep dish pizza in a 1922 building with a long food history.
Food & Drink
Sticky Rice in Echo Park: Thai Food and a Bar Behind a Red Curtain
A Thai restaurant on Sunset Blvd with a full bar called Spirit House, part of a Los Angeles group that started at Grand Central Market in 2013.
Family & Pets
Dinosaur Farm: A South Pasadena Toy Store Since 1994
A songwriter's second act became a specialty toy and book store on Mission Street, recognized from Pasadena to Buzzfeed.
Shopping & Lifestyle
Highland Park Florist: 30 Years on Figueroa Street
A flower shop at 5731 N Figueroa St with same-day Los Angeles delivery, subscriptions, and a cat-friendly bouquet.
Food & Drink
Millie's Cafe: Scratch Breakfast in Silver Lake, Los Angeles
A Silver Lake cafe that has cooked eggs in real butter and ground coffee by the pot since 1926.
Food & Drink
Kitchen Mouse Cafe: Vegetarian Breakfast and Pastries on Figueroa
A home-grown catering company turned Highland Park cafe, with a plant-forward menu, a fully plant-based bakery next door, and a kids' play area.
Neighborhoods
Where to Eat in Echo Park: Tacos, Thai, Cuban Coffee and Deep Dish
Four places on Sunset and Temple where the cooking has roots: braises on handmade tortillas, Thai noodles since 2013, Cuban coffee since 1968, and Chicago deep dish in a 1922 building.
Food & Drink
Tacos Delta: Jalisco-Style Chilaquiles on Sunset Blvd
A Silver Lake restaurant serving Jalisco-style Mexican food since 1981, with chilaquiles at the center of the menu.
Health & Dental
Shermin Lahijani OD: An Optometrist on Beverly Blvd
A Westlake optometry practice with an on-site lab, multilingual staff, and same-day glasses.
Food & Drink
Izakaya Osen: Sushi and Small Plates on Sunset Blvd
A traditional Japanese bar and eatery in Silver Lake, serving sushi, kushiyaki, and pan-Asian dishes since 2017.
Food & Drink
Triple Beam Pizza: Roman-Style Slices on Figueroa
Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina's Roman pizzeria serves rectangular slices, beer and wine at 5918 N Figueroa St.
Shopping & Lifestyle
Time Travel Mart: A Convenience Store for Time Travelers on Sunset
The Echo Park shop sells goods from the past, present and future, and its proceeds fund free writing programs for students at 826LA.
Shopping & Lifestyle
Lemon Frog Shop: Vintage Clothing on Alvarado Street
A certified green vintage bazaar on the Echo Park–Silver Lake border, with stock from the 1950s through the 1990s and hundreds of $10 finds.
Health & Dental
Kids Dental Avenue: A Pediatric Dentist on Santa Monica Boulevard
A pediatric dental practice in Los Angeles where flavored laughing gas, a play area and a balloon at the end are part of the appointment.
Food & Drink
Figaro Bistrot: French Food and Late Hours in Los Feliz
A French restaurant in Los Feliz Village with a bakery counter, a full menu of classics, and catering for up to 500 guests.
Automotive
Rapid Window Tinting: XPEL PPF, Tint and Smart Film on Sunset
A family-owned XPEL dealer on Sunset Blvd, with a training school, a contractor license and a list of high-end projects.
Home & Property
Flores Artscape: Drought-Tolerant Landscaping on Eagle Rock Boulevard
A husband-and-wife landscaping firm founded in 2004, Flores Artscape builds patios, hardscapes, and drought-tolerant gardens across Los Angeles.
Food & Drink
Donut Friend in Highland Park: Plant-Based Donuts Since 2013
A Highland Park shop making plant-based donuts and ice cream by hand in small batches, with a menu that changes four times a year.
Food & Drink
Villa's Tacos: Blue Corn Tortillas and Baja Seafood from Highland Park
A front-yard pop-up that became a three-location taqueria, with a seafood-focused third kitchen on Figueroa.
Food & Drink
Alcove in Los Feliz: An 1897 Cottage, a 1916 Duplex and a Cafe
Two of Los Feliz's oldest houses hold a cafe, an event cottage, and a catering operation.
Food & Drink
Rick's Drive In & Out: Burgers, Pastrami and 7 AM Starts in Silver Lake
A two-location burger stand on Fletcher Drive serving breakfast through dinner, seven days a week.
Food & Drink
Guisados in Echo Park: Braises, Masa and a Boyle Heights Kitchen
A taco shop built on homestyle stews and tortillas made to order from fresh ground masa.
Neighborhoods
Los Feliz in Four Stops: Pie, Patios, Gifts and a Haircut
Four independent Los Feliz businesses: a diner open since 1969, a cafe in an 1897 cottage and a 1916 duplex, a shop open since 1971, and a salon with its own parking lot.
Health & Dental
Linden Optometry: 10,000 Frames and a Drive-Thru in Pasadena
A Pasadena optometry practice with 14 doctors, a 10,000-pair optical boutique, and curbside pickup for eyewear and contacts.
Health & Dental
Pasadena Optometry Center: Multilingual Care Near Catalina and Green
A Thatcher Medical Building practice where the team speaks English, Cantonese and Spanish, with myopia control and Optos retinal imaging among its services.