In Hollywood you can match your hand and footprints with Judy Garland’s or Rock Hudson’s in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, tour the Kodak Theatre next door (part of the landmark Hollywood & Highland Center, home of the Academy Awards® and soon-to-be home of Cirque Du Soliel’s IRIS), or catch a flick at the Egyptian Theater, home to Outfest’s Wednesday night screenings of LGBT films and their annual Film Festival. Distinct among Hollywood’s Klieg lights is The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, featuring an extensive roster of community services and events. Melrose’s fleet of trendy shops, such as Fleuvog for those with a footwear fetish will entice even the most disciplined shopper. Nearby legendary Pink’s, serves weenies and you can even order a vegan variety. If dogs aren’t your dish, round the corner to swanky M Café De Chaya for scrumptious macrobiotic fare and celeb spotting. For a high-end culinary adventure at very fair prices, stay awhile at Top Chef Masters contestant Susan Feniger’s restaurant STREET inspired by international cart cuisine.
A visit to Hollywood really wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Universal Studios where so much movie magic has happened. June’s all new King Kong 360 3D promises to be a ride like no other theme park ride you’ve been on, so whether you take your kids or your honey or both, there’s something for people of all ages to enjoy in the truly unique opportunity to experience some of film history’s finest.
Tinsletown’s LGBT nightlife reflects its diversity. You can’t go wrong with long-time dive The Spotlight. Then there’s The Stone Bar in Thai Town — attracting an Asian crowd and their admirers. Get down at Jewel’s Catch One, the original African-American LGBT disco and peruse a show at Latin drag bar, La Plaza. When you finally make it out of bed in the morning, the pickins’ are fresh at the Sunday Hollywood Farmers’ Market as LGBT’s mingle, inspecting a rainbow of fresh produce, food stands, flower stalls and each other.
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