A few of our favorites:
Casual lunch: Little Hats Italian Market, Red Perch, Bar Taco, Kisser
Neighborhoods to explore: 12 South, WeHo
Coffee: 8th and Roast
Brunch: Hathorne, Pinewood Social, The Chef and I, Butcher and Bee, Halls Chophouse
Dinner (reservations recommended): Husk, Rolf and Daughters, Folk, Noko, Halls Chop House, Bar Taco, Kayne Prime
Hot Chicken: Red's 615 Kitchen (very small so we recommend take out, perfect to eat in Centennial Park on a nice day!)
Margaritas: Pushing Daisies, Bar Taco
Breweries: Southern Grist, Bearded Iris
Honkey Tonk: Robert's
Games + Bar: Pins Mechanical Co., PuttShack
Hiking/walking: Cheekwood Estate, Percy Warner Park, Centennial Park