Even after all these years, Monty Python and the Holy Grail can still make me guffaw with tears and belly aches. I dare you to even just read memorable quotes from the movie and not giggle. Heh, “I fart in your general direction.” Now see the comedy classic with fresh eyes as the Nuart Theatre…
Category Archives: Los Angeles
Dressed to Kill Screening in Hollywood Cemetery
Flickr Shot by LilyLord I’ve always wanted to check out these Cinespia events where they screen old movies at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, home of many dead celebrities, like Jayne Mansfield and Rudolph Valentino. And it doesn’t seem as creepy as it sounds because there’s a dj who spins before and after the movie and…
Left Unfulfilled at Ford's Filling Station
As many know by now, Ford’s Filling Station is owned by Harrison Ford’s son and former owner of Chadwick, Ben Ford. The Culver City restaurant, and L.A.’s first “gastropub” opened earlier this year to much fanfare, and because of that I decided to beg off until things died down a bit. But when I went there…
SoCal Sporty Spice: My Friends Can Kick Your Ass
I was never into team sports, which is a shame since I really could use some team-building skills. Fortunately, I have a bunch of girlfriends who can show me a thing or two about how to kick ass and make friends while doing it. From roller derby to kickball, take your pick of which…
Rat Pack Martini Lounge: A Cure for What Ails Ya
Big: I can tell you one thing, I sure did miss you, officially. Carrie: Did you cry? Big: No, but I did listen to a hellava lot of Sinatra. ~ Sex & the City And ain’t that the truth? When you’re down in the dumps, Frankie does the trick. Maybe it’s because he delivers the lyrics…
Beachy Keen Twilight Dance Series at the SaMo Pier
Flickr Shot by Malingering I’ve heard about the Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier many times before but it wasn’t until I saw the above picture that I really considered going. How fun is that? The featured band is playing to the masses on the pier above while other music lovers can picnic on…
The Counter: Pimp Your Burger
If you are a burger snob and are the sort to tell the fast-food speakerbox to hold the tomatoes and mustard, grill the onions and, oh yeah, no buns, and can I get a side of BBQ sauce with that…then the Counter on Ocean Park is where you need to go. Today was only…
The Voodoo Room Will Put a Spell on You
POST EDIT: Ferget it. This place went the way of its predecessors and is now CLOSED. So far, no word on what’s takng its place on this cursed corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Robertson. Maybe it’s because it’s summer or the fact that I didn’t get to go to Hawaii this year, but lately…
King's Hawaiian Bakery: Cake That Broke Da Mout
In search of the perfect birthday cake to go with my luau birthday party, I happened on King’s Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant in Torrance. A really good review about it in Epinions sealed the deal.
Bloomin' Asians: The Lotus Festival in Echo Park
Flickr Shot by Corsakti I’ve always wanted to check out the Lotus Festival way the hell over there in Echo Park but…sigh, so far away. However, since this year’s festival is highlighting the P.I., aka the Philippines, maybe I will drag my lazy butt over there once and for all to check out the festivities…
