CHEAT SHEET: Edgy Excellence

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CHEAT SHEET: Edgy Excellence

Posted on August 5th, 2010
Stored in A DOSE OF C, Los Angeles, Travel

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Home to L.A.’s most daring urbanites, Silverlake and Los Feliz encapsulate a bon vivant buzz both classic and current. Stay local for a taste of the good life

: UNIQUE BOUTIQUE Eastside style strikes a high note at Confederacy. The boutique is co-ed and complete with Wang, Proenza and its own private label. 4661 Hollywood Blvd., 323-913-3040; shopconfederacy.com.

: COCKTAIL For a nightcap, The Dresden is a long-standing Hollywood institution. 1760 N. Vermont Ave., 323-665-4294; thedresden.com.

: CULTURE FIX For lively concerts under the stars in the middle of Griffith Park, get to the Greek. 2700 N. Vermont Ave., 323-665-5857; greektheatrela.com; PHOTO Randall Michelson

: WORKOUT An hour-long fitness class at YAS works up an intense sweat with equal parts yoga and indoor spin. 1932 Hyperion Ave., 323-665-6011; go2yas.com.

: BRUNCH Square One serves a fresh, local brunch loaded with a bevy of sandwiches and cast-iron skillet frittatas. 4854 Fountain Ave., 323-661-1109; squareonedining.com.

: SWEET TREAT From Colleen’s Caramel cupcakes to customized confections, Lark Cake Shop satisfies any sugary craving. 3337 W. Sunset Blvd., 323-667-2968; larkcakeshop.com.

: COFFEE SHOP Taking brewing way beyond the aeropot, the stylish Lamill is leading Eastside caffeination into cafe chic. 1636 Silver Lake Blvd., 323-663-4441; lamillcoffee.com.

: BURGER Housemade cheese, port-caramelized onions and truffle glaze atop grilled buns are but a few delicious reasons for a visit to Umami. 4655 Hollywood Blvd., 323-669-3922; umamiburger.com.