The film Crash made the point that the citizens of LA never really connect – they have to crash into each others cars to have a conversation. This is definitely not true of the Farmer’s Market, a collection of more than a hundred stalls and eateries, many of them al fresco. This is where LA effortlessly rubs elbows and spills...

While most supermarkets make their bones on their selection and quality of provisions, the Pavilions in West Hollywood has a firm rep for being a hot gay and lesbian pickup scene. The store has plenty to offer, from soft lighting to an in-house gelato stand, Jamba Juice and Starbucks. Opening conversational gambits are easy to come by – who knows...

Whole Foods is the Cadillac Escalade of grocery stores. It’s a great place to people-watch. If the customers aren’t celebrities in their own right, most are definitely A-list in their own minds. You’ll find the freshest vegetables and the priciest cuts of meat, but smart shoppers balance their cart with the company’s reasonably-priced 365 Everyday Value brand. Check out the...