His only nightmare? Overeating, perhaps

RON LIVINGSTON has always traveled in interesting circles. He attended Yale with Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti, his film debut was in Dolly Parton’s “Straight Talk,” his cult classic “Office Space” costarred Jennifer Aniston, and his Golden Globe-nominated turn in “Band of Brothers” was co-directed by Tom Hanks. But the Hollywood bachelor’s career takes a scary turn Wednesday night in Stephen King’s TNT anthology “Nightmares and Dreamscapes.”

Franklin Avenue scene

On a Friday night I’d beat the crowd and get to La Poubelle on Franklin by about 5:30. It’s a little French bistro with authentically slow service, but they don’t rush you either, and I like it. It has a nice atmosphere, it’s family owned and has been there forever. I’d order the great curry chicken crepes. I don’t always stick around for dessert, but I think they do a good creme brulee.

By 7:30, the place would be packed, and I’d just stroll next door to Counterpoint Records & Books. It’s got used books and old vinyl, and the staff is knowledgeable, but they leave you alone. After an hour of browsing, I’d go see a movie at the Vista on Hillhurst, which is a real architectural gem.

Bat Cave to the beach

On Saturday morning, I’d take a walk up in Bronson Canyon and go see the Bat Cave and crack up while I think about Adam West and Frank Gorshin in tights, plus Cesar Romero with clown-white over his mustache.

After that, I’d take a drive out to El Matador Beach, a few miles past Zuma. It’s great to walk around the rock formations; one of the prettiest beaches in L.A. Not crowded, and you just have to watch out for the odd nudist coming around the corner, but other than that ...

In the evening, I’d go to dinner at Bella Cucina on Las Palmas, a nice Italian restaurant within walking distance of the clubs. The pastas are great, so is the veal. Try the carpaccio and the chicken parm. Hot staff, hot clientele.

I’d also check out Element across the street, where they usually have a fashion show on Saturday nights. You might have to smile at the doorman to get in, but it’s a lot of fun.

Tackling a burrito

On Sunday morning during football season, it would be the NFL on TV, but if not, I’d head out to the back patio at Coffee Table in Silver Lake. They do pretty good huevos rancheros, and the breakfast burrito is good too.

Since I’m currently furnishing a house, I’d go to a nice vintage furniture shop on Melrose called Boo Radley’s. Some stuff from 1910, 1920, always interesting. A very helpful woman runs it, and I always pick her brain about stuff.

I’m always visiting Home Depot on Sunset and Wilton for one thing or another. Then I get home and realize that I forgot something and will have to go back. Repeat as necessary.

Later, I’d go out for some dinner at Wa Sushi in West Hollywood. I’d get the salmon with shiso leaves. Then I’d go see the jazz band at Guy’s, next to Jerry’s Deli near the Beverly Center. Sundays at Guy’s is one of the best live-music nights in L.A. Bring a tie.

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-- Mark Sachs