"Choosing to drive down Laurel Canyon at rush hour is like voluntarily locking yourself in a room with a bunch of angry wasps, which is why so many captives of the lots in Studio City decide to wait out the traffic with a burger and a beer at Laurel Tavern. Even if you don’t work in the Valley, you should still visit - it’s an industry spot that feels like more like a neighborhood hangout, and has a very good burger. One comes with honey mustard and cheddar, and is the size of a large guinea pig." - brett keating