Restaurant Row
We are going to make a left here on Canon. This is nicked named the Restaurant Row of Beverly Hills. I told you more restaurants were coming!
We are not going to this next spot I am about to mention. But if you are a foodie, I want to let you know what we are close to. On your right, way down at the end of the block is Wolfgang Pucks first ever restaurant called, Spago. We are not going there on our tour today, but you can see it at the end of this cul de sac if you are interested!
The restaurant you immediately see across the street as we leave the gardens is Mastros. Mastros is around the world known for their sophisticated and classic Steak and Seafood dishes. But you know this one is extra fancy, because we are in Beverly Hills! This restaurant is in the penthouse of the building, giving you the truly luxury experience of this city.
Directly on your left as you are walking, you will pass The Palm. This is a modern, fun, venue where you can grab a drink and a burger. But don’t be fooled by the modern aesthetics!!! Back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, you would have Fred Astaire tap-dancing on the bar here. You would see Elizabeth Taylor on a date with one of her husbands. Now today, celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Gweneth Paltrow have all been spotted here or expressed their love on social media. So walk by realllyyyyy slow! You never know who you might spot inside!!
One block behind us is the site of the original Cheesecake Factory. A beloved chain here in the US, known for a very long and extensive menu.
Keep making your way to Brighton Dr. As you are walking, you might start to see “normal” looking place. Parking garages, a drug store, and a grocery store. This is a humble reminder that the people of Beverly Hills- are real people!!! Just like us they need a place to park their car, a place to get bread, pick up a prescription, you name it. Under the glitz and glamour are still storefronts for people who need paper towels and face wash! These shops have made their way into what we call the reasonable part of Beverly Hills.
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