Southern California is abundant with farms, fisheries, and orchards that supply the restaurants on Melrose with amazing fresh and organic food. Now that we’ve gotten some much-needed spring rain to go with our beloved sunshine, the bounty is on full display and the spring menus are in full effect. Taste the very best of the […]

Yeah, we’re doing this. Forget the Buzzfeed quiz of the day – YOU know which ‘90s TV character you’re most like. We’ve got a super-practical guide to the most likely thing you’d enjoy on Melrose Avenue based on your latest and greatest Netflix binge. [Spoiler alert: the last entry gives plot info about the most […]

Just in case we get something like a winter here in beautiful SoCal, festival season waits until spring approaches and we’re pretty much assured perfect outdoor party weather. Not only are we graced with some of the best weather in the country, but we also host some of the most epic yearly music events on […]

Exceptional tattoo parlors and Melrose Avenue have gone hand-in-hand for decades, waaaaaay before tattoos weren’t something you hid from your parents. Tattoos are where art and alt culture met, and both thrive on Melrose today. We continue to boast the world’s best shops, and they boast the world’s best artists. We’ve collected a sampling of […]

Melrose Ave. is perhaps best known for the excitement the street generates, from nightlife to trendy kicks and clothes. But this is L.A., and there’s also that distinctly chill vibe emanating from Melrose – if you know where to look. Here are a few decidedly cool spots to find a new spin on getting mellow. […]

If you stress out over holiday shopping, you’re likely going insane trying to figure out the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your S.O. Relax! We see you, we feel you, we got it handled for you. Is your honey a kid at heart? Maybe they’re a little sassy? Even if they have traditional tastes, the great […]

If you’d like to take a gastronomic trip around the world – but lack the plane ticket or time – then Melrose Ave. has you covered, with a delicious array of ethnic eateries that span the globe. Dine across many continents, and visit India, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, Italy, and Israel, with ease. Anarkali From samosas […]

Baby, it’s cold outside! Just kidding! It’s like 68. That’s the reason some of us moved here: we don’t get to sweater weather until January. What’s the best way to flip off Mother Nature and her slightly chilly temperatures? Head over to Melrose and order some of the coldest treats the block has to offer. […]

For thousands of years, people relied on candlelight to keep life going after dark. They were a necessity for cooking dinner, walking to the barn without falling into the toilet pit, and writing sonnets at 3am while wine drunk. Fortunately, geniuses figured out electricity (and plumbing) so we don’t have to rely on candles for […]

Just when you thought you could take a breather from holidays, a new year starts with a fresh batch of holidays. The good news is: these holidays are weird AND stress-free. Better yet, if you want to celebrate any and all, you can do it on Melrose. So let’s kick off 2018 with some wacky […]