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.
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.
BFD at Fubar
Every Thursday at Fubar they throw a party called BFD aka Big Fat Dick.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
An evening stroll down the sidewalk of dreams.
Robert Mapplethorpe at The Getty
I made the trek up to The Getty for the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition which spans his entire career from the 70s to the 90s.
Pine & Crane
The standout here were the Spicy Shrimp Wontons which will save you a trek out to San Gabriel Valley for similar dishes.