Todd and Jason's place is central yet quiet with all the amenities you require. The kitchen is well equipped with saucepans, toaster, cutlery, crockery, spatulas, a grater etc so you can make your own gourmet experience. There's a washer/dryer, reverse cycle aircon. Don't be like me and take Todd's advice and use Uber as the public transport in LA is limited. Fairfax Avenue is good for restaurants and there's a supermarket and liquor shop around the corner. Blackwell on Sunset does great coffee. It's a bit of a walk but you can stop at the 7/11 for the LA Times and you're set for a nice hour.