Celebrity Picks: The Watson Twins
Updated: December 21, 2006
Soulful Southern sirens Chandra and Leigh Watson sit for a spell and share their favorite places to go while in their adopted hometown of Los Angeles, or on the road playing music and breaking hearts.
On this page:At Home: Los Angeles, east of La Brea, On the Road.
At Home: Los Angeles, east of La Brea
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Amoeba Music
Read Reviews6400 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)
"By far one of the coolest record stores in the WORLD. Yes, we said WORLD! This store sits on two city blocks in the heart of Hollywood and houses an incredible selection of both new and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs and collectables. They also support their local music scene, which we love!"
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Modem Salon
Read Reviews1712 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (map)
"Feeling the need to be pampered without wanting to battle the intimidation factor of a Beverly Hills spa? Or the 'too cool for school' attitude of some L.A. salons? Modem has a talented staff of stylists, massage therapists and estheticians who will treat you right."
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Edendale Grill
Read Reviews2838 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (map)
"If you happen to be in Silver Lake, come check out one of our favorite spots. This renovated fire house is the perfect hang with its large patios, vaulted ceilings and velvet couches? not to mention they make a vodka martini that will knock your socks off!"
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Silverlake Wine Co
Read Reviews2395 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (map)
"Watson Twins L-O-V-E Silver Lake Wine! George, Randy and April (the owners) are sure to help you find the perfect bottle of red or white for any occasion? and it won?t break the bank."
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Regeneration -- CLOSED
Write a review1649 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041 (map)
"This is a lovely 'eco-friendly' boutique filled with a mix of gifts, clothing, house wares, books and furniture. It feels good to indulge when you know it?s good for the environment."
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Green Leaves Vegan
Read Reviews1769 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)
"Delicious healthy vegan eats! Our favorite things to order here include the chicken nuggets, 'tossed salad' and creamy mushroom soup."
On the Road
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Ballroom Marfa
Write a review108 E San Antonio St, Marfa, TX 79843 (map)
"A non-profit space dedicated to contemporary art and culture. Walk into the gallery and feel your brain begin to vibrate with activity. Art is good!"
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Cog & Pearl
Read Reviews190 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)
"Fifth Avenue in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn can provide entertainment for hours with loads of cool shops, but the Cog & Pearl caught our eye with jewlery from local artists and reasonably priced art."
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Fido
Read Reviews1812 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212 (map)
"We stumbled into this coffeeshop/ restaurant before playing a show across the street at The Belcourt Theater. They?ve got a great 'cup a joe' and a variety of things to nibble on: Sandwiches, bagels, muffins, scones, cookies, cakes, etc."
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Pike Place Market
Read Reviews1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
"This place will blow your mind! Local vendors line the walls of this market with homemade treasures from the state of Washington. You?ll need an entire afternoon to see all the 'goods.' A trip to the market would not be complete with out some fish n? chips."
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Ear X-Tacy Records
Read Reviews1534 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (map)
"Our hometown record store! Always the hub of the music scene in Louisville, Kentucky, and it?s only gotten better with age. From obscure local bands to the mainstream, they got it all."






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