Introducing West Hollywood

If Los Angeles is a melting pot, then West Hollywood is the hottest part of the mix. This city, one of the it places to be, has the quintessential recipe for a strong dose of culture. Cute little tree-lined, apartment-riddled streets branch off from a centre of urban clutter, boutique art galleries, and assorted entertainment outlets.

WeHo is where the Jewish Deli and the Armenian Grocer sit side by side; where the table-waiting, aspiring actor serves Reese Witherspoon her egg-white omelet; and where the line at Starbucks is always bubbling over with talk of social justice. This town is made colourful not only for its prominence as one of the gay-friendliest US cities, but also because of its many other delectable key ingredients.

Its walkable streets hold an array of thrift stores and consignment shops, conveniently neighboured by their upscale counterparts. Of course, the food in LA rarely disappoints - and West Hollywood honours that tradition with everything from five-star fodder to pancake joints like The Griddle Cafe (where you can expect a line out the door).

If a taste of the thespian world is in order, there's a 99-seat theatre on nearly every corner offering an intimate review of Tennessee Williams. By night, the Sunset strip spices things up with a smorgasbord of famous bars and clubs. Those who come to West Hollywood with a hunger for life are certain to leave the city well fed.