The Layover: 48 Hours in Los Angeles

Anthony Bourdain has 48 hours to eat the best food that LA has to offer. He stays at one of Hollywood's most luxurious and legendary hotels, Chateau Marmont.

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In-N-Out Burger

Anthony Bourdain gets a double-double "animal style" cheeseburger and chocolate shake.

9149 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

 
Sleep

Chateau Marmont

This classic mix of luxury bungalows and suites is Tony’s favorite hotel. Tony stays in a bungalow, the perfect place to hide out with high hedges, trees and walls.

8221 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

 
Sleep

Tony Also Recommends: Hotel Shangri-La

Opened in 1939, this hotel offers a nice view over the Pacific Ocean and Venice Beach boardwalk, along with a fire pit on the roof and a solar-powered pool. It’s also known for entertaining VIPs.

1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

 
Sleep

Tony Also Recommends: Custom Hotel

This hotel is right by the (LAX) airport and fulfills a traveler's basic needs.

8639 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

 
Eat

LudoTruck

Owned by Chef Ludo Lefebvre from LudoBites restaurant and "Top Chef." Locate the truck by checking Twitter, @ludotruck, or Facebook. LudoTruck only serves chicken. Tony samples chicken balls, biscuits baked with honey and lavender.

Eat

Tony Also Recommends: Kogi Truck

This food truck serves Mexican-style tacos with a Korean culinary twist.

Eat

Tony Also Recommends: Senor Fish

Serves sea bass, mahi-mahi and yellowtail. People come for the fish tacos, lightly battered and deep-fried.

422 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

 
See & Do

Tony Also Recommends: La Luz de Jesus Gallery

This gallery features narrative paintings and sculptures by SoCal artists. Themes range from sex to death. Admission is free.

4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

 

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