Jumbo’s Clown Room
Jumbo's Clown Room is a joint where stripping meets burlesque in the very best way possible.
LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium
LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium was originally constructed for the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Tom of Finland Foundation
Tom of Finland (aka Touko Laaksonen) made some of the most iconic gay images ever and is probably one of the more broadly under appreciated and unknown illustrators of the twentieth century.
Breakfast Tacos from HomeState
I stopped by HomeState a couple of times on this visit to LA. Really enjoyed the breakfast tacos.
Clifton’s Cafeteria
The decor includes towering faux redwoods, waterfalls and lots and lots of taxidermy. Creepy in the best way.
Lake Hollywood Park
Lake Hollywood Park is a huge grass field with a close-up view of the Hollywood sign.
Tire Shop Taqueria
This was my second visit and I am looking forward to the third.
Around Los Angeles
Los Angeles noir.
Griffith Observatory
Admission is free and so are the sweeping views which include the Hollywood sign, downtown, Hollywood and the Pacific Ocean.
Kogi at LAX Airport
I have been hearing about Roy Choi's korean tacos for a long time now but didn't think I would be going to his truck in an airport.
House Wonton Soup at China Cafe
I arrived with a whiskey headache. I left feeling like a new man.
Dumpling Crawl in San Gabriel Valley
I only made it to three restaurants because I was so full. But my gut's impossible expansion was an acceptable side effect given how delicious it all was.
Mai Tais and Whiskey in L.A.
Five bars. Two in Hollywood. Two in Los Feliz. And one you cannot miss. All of them good. Great, actually.
Three Spots for Delicious Mexican Bites
When I went to Los Angeles I made sure to mine for some taqueria gems.
Around Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California