Getting Googie in LA
Keep your eyes peeled for examples of Googie architecture as you cruise through Los Angeles.
Breakfast from Sqirl in Los Angeles
The crispy rice salad at Sqirl was an excellent break from my usual breakfast lineup.
Los Angeles by Night
The mood changes when the sun goes down in LA.
Taquitos and Bean Burritos at Al & Bea’s
The refried beans here have a reputation as the creamiest in town.
Boyle Heights
Los Angeles, California
Sunset Tower Hotel: The View from Room 711
By my last night it started to feel more and more like a home away from home.
The New San Francisco MOMA
Great to have this museum back up and running in San Francisco in its new space.
Redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument
Walking through these towering trees it can feel more like a cathedral than a forest.
Folsom Street Fair
It was a scorcher out on the street during Folsom Street Fair this year.
Late Night Burrito at La Victoria Taqueria
San José is my hometown and La Victoria is where I would go for late night sustenance.
Sapp Coffee Shop
Sapp Coffee Shop is a little spot in Thai Town on Hollywood Boulevard. I had two great dishes there.
The New Jalisco Bar
Cowboys and drag queens are the mix and it could not be more perfect.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House
The inspiration for the name and design stemmed from Aline Barnsdall's favorite flower, the Hollyhock. You can see references to the flower everywhere.
LACMA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
LACMA is a huge complex on Miracle Mile that was having a retrospective for Robert Mapplethorpe.
Chile Relleno Burrito from La Azteca Tortilleria
They make a chile relleno burrito that is rich and delicious.