In the Know Los Angeles

This month we ask our Reservations Manager, Alex Stradford, for her ‘In the Know' Los Angeles!

Name:

Alex Stradford

Department:

Reservations

How long have your worked at the hotel:

2 years

Which area of Los Angeles do you live in?:

Santa Monica

What is your favorite restaurant?

Manchego on Main Street in Santa Monica is great for tapas as well as Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica- their menu changes depending on what's in season. Also Philippe's on Alameda Street in Downtown LA - a hole in the wall with amazing food.

What is you favorite place for breakfast?

Champagne brunch is a must! Glendon Kitchen in Westwood or the Tavern in Brentwood for special occasions.

How would you spend your ideal Sunday in LA?

Brunch, then a bike ride or yoga!

What are your tips for tourists coming to LA?

Wear layers! The weather can change from hour to hour.

What is the best/most memorable concert you have seen here in LA?

Anything at the Hollywood Bowl.....Ray LaMontagne and Ozomatli were two of my favorites.

What is the most unusual thing you like about LA?

Everyone is so different - lots of culture!

What do you do to relax in LA?

Manicure and pedicure followed by some shopping!

What is your first memory of LA?

Getting lost on the freeways!

What is your favorite beach?

Zuma in Malibu

What is your favorite canyon for hiking?

Runyon

What is your favorite cinema?

The AMC 16 in Century City - the theaters are nice and you can have dinner and drinks before and after somewhere in the Westfield Mall!

What is your favorite free thing to do in LA?

Go for a hike! The views are amazing and you can see the sights (ie Hollywood Sign)

What is your favorite burger place?

Hinano's on Venice beach - right on the ocean!

Lakers or Dodgers?

Dodgers - and Diamondbacks!