Grey’s Anatomy étoile, star Camilla Luddington Shares Her Hot Tips To Wining And Dining In LA 

Camilla Luddington plays Dr. Jo Wilson, a woman with has her fair share of demons who’s been more than a little unlucky in love. Luddington is familiar with portraying characters with both strength and vulnerability, across a wide range of genres. In her first starring role in America, she starred as Kate Middleton in the much-loved Lifetime movie

. The project launched her career in this country, and was one of the two highest-rated programs ever aired on the network. She then starred opposite David Duchovny on the critically acclaimed Showtime series

, portraying Lizzie, the seemingly sweet English nanny who would do whatever it took to make it in L.A. Other projects include

Here, the British-born beauty shares her secrets to her new home: Los Angeles.

Favorite Restaurant: The Malibu Cafe. It’s nestled in Calamigos Ranch next to a lake that you can paddle boat on.

Best Sushi: Iroha Sushi of Tokyo. It’s tucked behind a building and is so small I didn’t know it even existed. It feels like a neighborhood secret so arrive early to avoid the line!

Best Italian: Dan Tanas. The linguini clams are my favorite!

Best dessert: Crossroads kitchen does amazing vegan desserts. I feel less guilty indulging here knowing they don’t contain any dairy.

Best place for a romantic date: Cinespia. In the summer they show movies outside. Everyone brings a picnic blanket and lots of food and wine. Don’t let the fact that its hosted in a grave yard spook you!

Best Sunday brunch: If you love a Bloody Mary bar then the Local Peasant in Sherman oaks is for you. Make you own drink and wash it down with the crab cake Benedict.

Best place for a power business meeting: The place that sells the strongest coffee.

If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Shutters on the Beach.

Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Elyse Walker in the Palisades.

Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: XIV karats. I bought necklaces for my four best girlfriends there and had them beautifully engraved.

Favorite Cultural Event: Last year walking in the women’s march heavily pregnant with my daughter.

Favorite Cultural Institution: The Natural History museum.

Best Lunch: The Urth Salad at the Urth cafe.

Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Outside! Hike Runyon canyon where they also offer free yoga classes some mornings.

Best Museum/Exhibit: The Max Factor museum has Hollywood history.

Describe your city in three words: Fluid, driven, challenging.

Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Hiking up close to the Hollywood sign.

All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Candy Cane Lane during Christmas in Woodland Hills.

Best Aspect of Los Angeles: People move here from all over the world to accomplish what they’ve been told is impossible.

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