My LA to Z: Steve Aoki
Interviewed by Jenna Maxfield
The Grammy-nominated producer and founder of Dim Mak Records says his "heart is LA." Here, he tells us where to score classic vinyl, "legendary" juices and the best sushi on the planet.
Amoeba Music
They sell real records, meaning vinyl recoreds, and it's the biggest record store in the whole world. Because it's so massive, people will fly in to shop at Amoeba. It's a stalwart supporter for music and tradition. There's every genre of music you can think of in there and they drive themselves on that.
Runyon Canyon
It's one of the favorites for hiking for L.A. locals. It's dog friendly and has a beautiful view of the city. The hardest part is finding parking. It's usually pretty highly trafficked, and it's not very social because people are running and working out. There are different terrains, and some are harder and some easier. It's very much an L.A. spot.
Eveleigh
I'm an owner in this restaurant, but I would go there anyway. The mixology is amazing. It serves Americana food and has an organic, locally grown, seasonal menu. It's kind of hidden, which is cool. There's not a sign, and there are trees all around it, so you don't realize you're going in a restaurant until you actually step inside.
Goldie's
We just opened a sister restaurant to the Eveleigh called Goldie's It's smaller and near the Beverly Center. The vibe is very New York, so when you go there you don't feel like you're at an L.A. spot. A lot of my New York friends love it for that reason.
Kitchen 24
It's open 24 hours and has a really robust menu with a lot of options. It's a great diner, and there are a lot of vegetarian and vegan options - which, for a diner, is hard to come by.
Dim Mak Studios
This is a club I'm part owner in. We've been throwing a party there every week for the last ten years, which is completely unheard of in L.A. We've always represented the underground genre of music before it breaks, and we've had so many great artists - Lady Gaga, Justice, Daft Punk - perform there before they were famous. It's a big staple in underground rock and even hip-hop. Also, some of the biggest graffiti artists in the world come and tag the walls.
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