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.
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.
Bronx Graffiti
Some of the great paint from a walk through the Bronx.
The Bronx Walk of Fame
The Bronx Walk of Fame is the contemporary, locals-only equivalent to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at Bronx Community College.
Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The Hall of Fame for Great Americans is a neoclassical colonnade dedicated to Americans who made great contributions in their lifetime.
Gould Memorial Library
The Gould Memorial Library is the jewel of the Bronx Community College Campus.