Neighborhood institution
Canter’s Deli
419 N Fairfax Ave
For a Fairfax classic and an unhurried booth.
Eat + drink + go
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Good places, no endless directory
Market & grazing
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
A practical lunch plan when nobody agrees on lunch. The market dates to 1934.
French bistro
Monsieur Marcel Bistro
Original Farmers Market
An open-air table inside the market, with a wine-and-cheese stop nearby.
Bakery & restaurant
République
624 S La Brea Ave
Worth the short trip east for pastries, brunch or a more considered dinner.
Cinema
The New Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly Blvd
A repertory movie night at a historic local theater. Check the current program.
République and the Original Farmers Market, including Monsieur Marcel, are nearby destinations south of Beverly. New Beverly Cinema is nearby, east of Fairfax.
From the neighborhood
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