Where: Los Angeles
What: Burbank PlaceList
Who: Husband and wife team Gonzalo Otarola and Heidy Fu of Simply Coffee give us the inside scoop on Magnolia Park—the eclectic hub of Burbank where young hipsters push strollers past tattooed folks in skinny jeans while studio execs dissect screenplays over Cuban croquetas.
Gonzalo Otarola & Heidy Fu
Simply Coffee & Boutique
Gonzalo Otarola & Heidy Fu: Simply Coffee serves quality gourmet coffee — Stumptown — without the attitude of your typical hipster coffee bar. We love our clients and know most of them by first name. For coffee snobs we’d recommend our nitrogen cold brew on tap or our single origin drip Coffee. For sweet lovers, there’s our Mexican mocha, which comes from a secret family recipe, and for those who don't like caffeine, our chai latte is to die for!
Monte Carlo Italian Deli/ Pinocchio Restaurant
GO & HF: We like Monte Carlo for Italian food and homemade ice cream. The coconut ice cream is our favorite. It definitely takes care of that 3 p.m. sugar craving!
Joe's Great American Bar & Grill
GO & HF: If you like live jazz and blues, this is the spot!
Porto's Bakery & Cafe
GO & HF: Great Cuban food! The croquetas are yum!
Handy Market
GO & HF: Come here for their amazing BBQ, especially the ribs. (Every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
Junk For Joy
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GO & HF: They have crazy outfits and great Halloween finds.
1928 Jewelry
GO & HF: For unique jewelry and great vintage fashion finds.
Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill
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GO & HF: Take the Carne Asada and beer — in any order!
Bell Cottage
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GO & HF: For special gifts.
The Animal Protectorates - Operation Adopt
GO & HF: Here is where you will find your next furry four-legged friend!
Image courtesy of Simply Coffee
Monte Carlo Italian Deli. Image courtesy of @liisalee
Image courtesy of Junk For Joy.
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