Entourage Weekend

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If you’ve seen the show, you know the names: Vince, Drama, Turtle and E. HBO’s wildly popular show, Entourage, follows these four characters as they carve a niche for themselves in the showbiz industry. Vince Chase is the movie star, Eric is his manager, and Drama and Turtle exist as full-fledged members of Vince’s entourage. Of course, what would Entourage be without Ari Gold, the ruthless power agent? The true star of the show, however, is Los Angeles — and there’s no reason why you can’t experience it the way the guys do. This weekend itinerary covers Entourage’s hangouts from Season 6. Fly in Friday, fly out Sunday. Now 'That’s So LA.'

FRIDAY NIGHT

Make Your LA Debut: Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Possibly one of the most-recognizable attractions in Los Angeles, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre has drawn crowds since the very first day it opened in 1927. Dubbed “the most spectacular theatre opening in motion picture history,” the event was marked by thousands of people including movie stars and celebrities. Sounds fitting for Vince’s red carpet premiere in Episode 2 of Season 6 for his new movie, Gatsby. Relive the glamour by paying a visit to this venerable venue.

Experience LA Class: Millennium Biltmore Hotel
The Millennium Biltmore is by far one of LA’s greatest testaments to history and luxury — exactly why the after-party for Vince’s movie premiere was shot here. The hotel’s Italian-Spanish Renaissance style has caught the eyes of presidents, movie stars and directors of hit TV shows. The place to be: the notoriously sexy Gallery Bar, featuring the legendary Black Dahlia, a martini named after the 1947 murder mystery.

SATURDAY

Go Alfresco: Urth Caffe
Certified organic coffee and hand-selected teas are big draws for Angelenos who want the best. Vince and the crew hang out on the patio of Urth Caffe's West Hollywood location. The guys can’t take Vince up on his travel plans, but he meets a new “friend” to make his “on hiatus” Facebook status more interesting. If you’re not up for a fling, the vanilla nut organic coffee is just as exciting.

Behind the Scenes: NBC Studios
Rewind to Episode 1 and head to NBC Studios, where Vince appears on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to promote his new movie. Although Leno has moved on from “The Tonight Show,” you can catch him on “The Jay Leno Show” and experience life in showbiz behind the scenes. Learn how to get tickets.

Fancy Feast: The Blvd at the Beverly Wilshire
Ari asks Mrs. Ari to set up a mani-pedi date with Marlo Klein at The Blvd, a world-class resto that's perfect for power agent Ari. Living up to Four Seasons standards, Executive Chef Gilles Arzur features fresh Cali produce paired with a sophisticated wine selection. Plus, the ornate interior exudes luxury, making it an ideal people-watching venue (who knows, you might even spot a real celeb with their own entourage). The über-classy “sidebar” is where Mrs. Ari and Marlo Klein pull a prank on Ari over cocktails.

Window Shopping: Rodeo Drive
Step outside of The Blvd and you’ll find yourself right on Rodeo Drive, a frequent location for Entourage shoots. The guys pick up suits for Vince’s movie premiere at Rodeo’s Prada shop in Episode 2, and Jamie-Lynn and Turtle go shopping at Brooks Brothers in Episode 4. You don’t have to be made of money to window shop here, but if you do, make like the stars and pick up bling worthy of Entourage’s glitzy characters.

Simon Says: Simon LA
Located in the newly renovated Sofitel LA, chef Kerry Simon’s adventurous new restaurant, Simon LA, is probably the only fine dining establishment in town to offer a “junk food platter” for dessert — housemade pink cotton candy, mini Twinkies, cupcakes, donut holes, caramel corn and other sweet delights made with gourmet ingredients. For the guys, it’s the place where they celebrated Turtle’s birthday and listened to him make his announcement about going back to school in Episode 3.

Love Triangle Escapades: SLS Hotel
Head to one of the hottest hotels in Los Angeles and grab a drink at Bar Centro, where legendary drinks such as the “nitro” raspberry daiquiri are served. The bartender uses liquid nitrogen for a “puff the magic dragon” effect, perfect for imitating the theatrics of the entourage gang. You’ll recognize SLS Hotel from Episode 8 when Eric and Sloan planned to meet at the pool for classic love triangle drama.

SUNDAY MORNING

Chillaxin’: Venice Beach
It’s the last day of the weekend, so use it wisely by heading to Venice Beach and soaking up those famous LA rays. In Episode 3, Charlie (played by Bow-Wow) calls Vince from the beach and asks for E. In your case, just forget business and relax. Or, act like Adrian Grenier (Vince) and learn how to surf.

Last Stop: Canter’s Deli
Before you jet and close out your Entourage weekend, make a last stop at Canter’s deli, an LA institution for down-to-earth eats. This is the place where Drama runs into Phil Yagoda in Episode 10. You’ll want to run into an old-fashioned pastrami sandwich.