Los Angeles Living

If you are looking for a friendly place to sit read your newspaper, or use the wifi to check your email on your laptop in West Los Angeles, then Peet's is the place. First opened in 1966 in Berkeley, CA by Alfred Peet, Peet's Coffee and Tea became a gathering place for coffee lovers. Alfred Peet actually mentored the founders of Starbucks and supplied them with the coffee for their first three years in business. There are approximately nine stores on the Westside of Los Angeles, but the one I frequent is by far the best.

Located at 1854 Westwood Blvd. (just south of Santa Monica Blvd.) this Peet's is a true neighborhood cafe. The baristas are extremely friendly and know all their regular customers by name. The store is a magnet for the locals and if you sit there long enough, someone you know will come in. You may even have time to talk to them if you can tear yourself away from the friends you have made there. The Artisan baked goods are kosher and include an array of muffins, croissants, scones and Danish. Next time you are in the West Los Angeles area, do drop in and say hello. Oh, and did I mention the coffee is absolutely delicious.

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Having lived near St. John's Wood in North West London, I was tickled to see that it followed me to Los Angeles.

St. John's Wood at 1730 Sawtelle Blvd. in West Los Angeles is the second project in what is know as the "Britishfication of Sawtelle" by Peter Wilson, a Brit himself.

This FHA approved green condo project has already sold 25 out of 55 units in 3 weeks.  2 bed 2 bath units up to 1,250 sq. ft. are priced from $439,000 to $499,000.  2 bed 2 bath loft-style units are up to 1,400 sq. ft and priced from $559,000 to $599,000. The ceilings in the units are 9 ft ceiling and in the lofts 16 ft, with beautiful features and appliances.  Views are towards the ocean, Culver City and Venice.

Sawtelle Blvd. is at the heart of West Los Angeles and if you like an eclectic mix of food there are restaurants galore.

Sawtelle also has an excellent Walk Score, 87 out of 100, from Google Maps.  There is no shortage of activities and venues in the area.

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