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We know: Resisting Tinseltowns glitzy icons is futile. But once youve checked the must-sees off your list, what next? Try adding these six stops to the tourist circuit. By Rachel Mosely

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CAT & FIDDLE This British pub is located in a 1929 building that once housed part of the Casablanca set. Opened by British Invasion rocker Kim Gardner and still run by his family, the bar features authentic pub grub and live music on its sprawling patio. 6530 Sunset Blvd., thecatandddle. com, bangers and mash $10.75.

specialty architecture and arts bookstore, an offshoot of the Santa Monica agship. With guides to local Art Deco landmarks, coffee table books on L.A.s famed mansions, and Moleskine lm journals to record your very own reviews, its a smart souvenir alternative to the kitsch shops lining Hollywood Blvd. 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., hennesseyingalls. com, Moleskine Passions Film Journal $20.

UMAMI BURGER In-N-Out Burger may nally have some competition in the hearts of Angelenos. Umami is named for what the Japanese call the fth tastethe indescribable savory avor that doesnt quite qualify as sweet, sour, bitter, or salty. Umamis signature burger comes topped with shiitakes and a parmesan crisp; others include white soy aioli, slow-roasted tomatoes, or trufe ricotta. Browse the racks at open-air

shopping venue Space 15 Twenty while you wait and you will. 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., umami.com, burgers from $10. HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Its tting that this weekend produce fair is a block from Vine. In addition to nearly 90 farm stands, the market includes artisanal bakers, clothing stalls, and food vendors like Grill Masters, where the rotisserie chicken is a citywide hit. Ivar

and Selma Aves., farmernet.com, whole chicken $11. GRUB The folks at Grub, including Top Chef contender Betty Fraser, met waiting tables at California Pizza Kitchen. Now theyve invented their own Golden State comfort food, such as blueberry almond granola pancakes with raspberry butter. Bonus: Instead of bread on the table, youll nd bowls of Froot Loops. 911 Seward St., grub-la. com, pancakes $9.

HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY The cemetery, built in 1899, isnt as famous as Forest Lawn, but it still has its fair share of legends, such as Cecil B. DeMille and Rudolph Valentino. The grounds are often turned into a lively party spot with open-air BYOB screenings of modern classics, like E.T. and Annie Hall, and pre-show sets by noted DJs. 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., hollywood forever.com, screenings $10.