eat.shop los angeles: the indispensable guide to stylishly unique, locally owned eating and shopping (eat.shop guides) [Paperback]

Agnes Baddoo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2007 | Series: eat.shop guides

With a modern layout and luscious photographs, these city-specific guides unearth distinctive, locally owned and operated eating and shopping destinations. Designed for both locals and tourists, these indispensable tools feature listings to more than 90 spectacularly original businesses that encapsulate the core character of each given city. Ideally sized for backpacks or purses, each guide also features easy-to-read maps and hotel suggestions.

Editorial Reviews

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"What makes these . . . guides stand out is their outstanding and wide-ranging collection of shops and restaurants."  —The Boston Globe

"A new kind of city guide—one loaded with photos and graphics . . . the antithesis of the kitchen-sink variety of travel books."  —Chicago magazine

"As appealing to read as they are informative."  —Portland Tribune

"The eat.shop guides are nearly biblical in their coverage of where to go and what to do."  —papierdoll.com

About the Author

Agnes Baddoo is the author of eat.shop.brooklyn and eat.shop.philadelphia as well as a renowned fashion stylist who has been profiled in Vogue. She lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Cabazon Books; 2nd edition (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978958802
• ISBN-13: 978-0978958800
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,482,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed, September 24, 2008

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Doc Schreiber (West Coast) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: eat.shop los angeles: the indispensable guide to stylishly unique, locally owned eating and shopping (eat.shop guides) (Paperback)

I have mixed feelings about this book. Pay close attention to the title and the subtitle. It is an interesting concept, certainly different from other guides, but it is important to understand that this is NOT a typical visitors' guide. It tends and attempts to show you things you won't easily find elsewhere, and mostly succeeds.

I've found some very interesting entries, but given the size of the city and the scope of this book, it is hard to cover too much stuff in a format like this. It is well designed and fairly well organized, but if you need a more detailed L.A. shopping/dining guide, you can't stop here. For 11 bucks, it's still worth the money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous for newcomers and long-time residents!!, April 2, 2008

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Rebecca "Rebecca" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: eat.shop los angeles: the indispensable guide to stylishly unique, locally owned eating and shopping (eat.shop guides) (Paperback)

I recently moved to LA and this guide has proven indispensible!! It's small enough to fit in your purse and is full of fabulous shops and local eateries that go beyond the typical and get you to where people really do (or should) eat and shop. Friends who have lived here for years were surprised when I started suggesting places to go out that even they didn't know, and now they've become addicted to the guide, as well. I definitely check this first before going to any new neighborhood or to get new ideas for fun places to explore. It's without question the most practical, hip guide book out there!