Questions for the People of Los Angeles

[RageAgainstTheAoki]

Stop bragging about having a pool, Sonny.

[home_rowed]

Hi. Me and some buddies are planning to attend this year's FYF. We are thinking of having an extended weekend as well (Thurs - Tue). Can y'all recommend some inns or hotels?

[mmsk123]

Plenty of hotels in downtown, but if you're looking for a hostel-like place there is Stay on Main which is pretty decent and not all run down.

[nosurprises12]

Can anyone recommend a bartender, preferably one who is bilingual (Spanish/English)? By fiance and I are having a bit of a hard time finding one at a reasonable price for our wedding at the end of October, and I thought calling on the collective knowledge of The Board would be helpful. We don't necessarily need to use a "professional" service (i.e. if you have a friend/know someone who bartends, or used someone recently who you felt did a good job, that would be perfectly fine), but the person does need to have a pour and serve license.

[JorgeC]

Can anyone recommend a bartender, preferably one who is bilingual (Spanish/English)? By fiance and I are having a bit of a hard time finding one at a reasonable price for our wedding at the end of October, and I thought calling on the collective knowledge of The Board would be helpful. We don't necessarily need to use a "professional" service (i.e. if you have a friend/know someone who bartends, or used someone recently who you felt did a good job, that would be perfectly fine), but the person does need to have a pour and serve license.

PM sent.

[nosurprises12]

PM sent.

PM received - thanks, Jorge!

[algunz]

Any suggestions on places to eat around The Greek? I haven't been there for years and don't know the area very well.

[mmsk123]

It's all residential so there isn't much. I think Fred 63 on Vermont is pretty good. Make sure to hit Paradis too for some amazing ice cream/gelato. There should be some other places on Vermont north of Hollywood Blvd. It's like a little village type of area with people sitting outside and stuff.

[Mugwog]

Any suggestions on places to eat around The Greek? I haven't been there for years and don't know the area very well.

Going there for Fiona on Friday?

Basically Vermont + Franklin or Hillhurst are the two streets you want to peruse for food near the Greek. Fred 62 is wonderful, but can be crowded at times, always opt for a seat outside, it will be much faster.

[algunz]

Are there any alternatives to The Greek's stack parking? It's the parking that has deterred me from there for so long.

Yes, Mug. Fiona Friday! I can't wait.

[sonnyboy11]

The three lots at the bottom are non-stacked (but I think depends on event). I went late for the mighty Neil Diamond and found the lot in front of the golf course, where the employees and golfers park, just being opened. Take a look at this map on this link

http://www.greektheatrela.com/directions/

Scroll down onto the map and look at the lot just in front of the area called Golf Course Maintenance Yard. Park in that lot. It's $20 (stacked is $15).

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Or just park on Los Feliz and walk up. There's a bunch of picnic areas halfway between the street and the venue if you'd like to do that. You'll totally avoid all the crazy traffic coming down the hill after the show that way too.

[ThomThom]

Any suggestions on places to eat around The Greek? I haven't been there for years and don't know the area very well.

Stellar new place at the bottom of the hill off of Los Feliz and Hillhurst called Mess Hall... DO IT.

[guedita]

How gross is Dim Mak Studios? Or is it actually a decent venue?

[EastLos01]

If still curious Guedita, Its not a gross Venue, but the area its in, isn't part of the renovated area of Hollywood. Not too run down, but far from glamourous.

[VigoTheCarpathian]

EastLos, is it just me or are Coronosis hot dogs nowhere as good as they used to be?

[guedita]

Thanks! I don't think I'll make it to that venue on my next LA trip but I'll keep that in mind for the future.

[EastLos01]

EastLos, is it just me or are Coronosis hot dogs nowhere as good as they used to be?

Anytime I eat anything around there I'm 3 sheets, so with enough condomints I can't really tell.

[algunz]

Condomints? Is that barrio speak for something fun & dirty?

[bmack86]

Gunz, of all people you should not call out typos. Sayin'

[suprefan]

Stellar new place at the bottom of the hill off of Los Feliz and Hillhurst called Mess Hall... DO IT.

Youre telling that to somebody who thinks gourmet food is going to Hometown Buffet.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Since this is here again, and Supre is for some reason responding to a comment from 3 months ago, i might as well mention that i ate at Mess Hall before Grizzly Bear at the Greek in October and it was amazing. I tried to talk to Sasha about it after the show, but he was completely wasted and totally trying to hit on my girlfriend.

[stinkbutt]

What is a good source for finding shows and events? I may be visitng sometime soon, and don't have the patience to try to search through the upcoming shows thread

[Courtney]

Hi Los Angeles. Who wants to have brunch on Sunday, Dec. 16? I have a ridiculous 7 hour layover at LAX and want to leave the airport.

[alyssaf12]

if you have twitter, follow @TheScenestar they list all of the shows.

[VigoTheCarpathian]

Hi Los Angeles. Who wants to have brunch on Sunday, Dec. 16? I have a ridiculous 7 hour layover at LAX and want to leave the airport.

I'll be nursing a hangover at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Come on by

[VigoTheCarpathian]

Scenestar is a cool place nice people too

this is a good resource: http://losangeles.ohmyrockness.com/

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

What is a good source for finding shows and events? I may be visitng sometime soon, and don't have the patience to try to search through the upcoming shows thread

Do you use iTunes? The iConcertCal app (can be used on a computer) is awesome. Or Last.fm

Hi Los Angeles. Who wants to have brunch on Sunday, Dec. 16? I have a ridiculous 7 hour layover at LAX and want to leave the airport.

Weeee Heather and have a little French place on 3rd sort of near la Cienga that we love. Or we could do somewhere else. Keep in touch via facebook, or text, or here. Brunch would be awesome.

[Courtney]

YEAAAAH BUDDY.

[SoulDischarge]

Pollstar?