The Guide for Los Angeles restaurants, bars & fun

L.A. Times Staff Writer Mindy Farabee wrote “The high life on the cheap,” a helpful article for Angelenos who are feeling the belt around their entertainment budget pulled tighter and tighter.

She points out cheaper alternatives to regular rituals such as the ArcLight, sushi at Katsuya, sea tonic scrubs and nights out at CityWalk. Once you’ve exhausted her suggestions, trust that The Guide is there for you 24/7/365.

The Guide is diverse. In just a few clicks you can jump from finding out where Quentin Tarantino hangs out, read reviews on top-rated restaurants, look for things to do in your neighborhood and at destinations an hour away or create your own list of L.A. faves. Editor Mary Kaye Schilling is Guide your concierge and serves up even more fresh features.

I like the cool scrollable calendar that helps you find what’s hot on Friday or Saturday, even if it’s only Monday. If you need some inspiration for tonight, check out $3.60 martinis at the Luxe Hotel, or a $35 three-course meal at JiRaffe in Santa Monica. There may be a few bugs, but the Guide is brand new and in beta so write a review, make your own list, post feedback and keep checking back for new features and additions.

Here are some of the other key features:

Neighborhoods: Downtown L.A.
The Guide: Restaurants
The Guide: Bars & Clubs
— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel Deal Blogger

Photo: Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times]

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