Mmmm ::salivating:: cream puffs. The first time I came across this in Hollywood & Highland, I walked right past it on my way out the mall, not realizing that I was in the presence of pastry greatness. Then I read somewhere about this awesome cream puff store that’s big in Japan and just opened up…
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"Bring Your Own Fucking iPod" Night at Saints & Sinners
I’ve read about these “Bring Your Own iPod” nights in other cities like London, Chicago and New York but not in L.A. Until now. Saints & Sinners is hosting their very own “Bring Your Own Fucking iPod Night” on Tuesdays. Here’s the deal: 1. Program your On the Go or a Playlist for a 25-30-minute…
Goldfrapp at the Wiltern 3/11
First off, the concert was awesome and it feels like I waited a long time to see Goldfrapp in concert even though I just started liking them last year when my personal music supervisor introduced them to me. Goldfrapp’s songs, I found, make me feel like playing dress-up, from a disco queen (“Beautiful“) to a…
I Don't Know Kayaking but I Know Kuh-rayzee
Flickr shot by aka Mermaid — obviously NOT in MDR I’ve always wanted to try this out: kayaking in the marina. Of course now that temperatures have dropped down in the 40s and it might even rain again I’m not sure how good of an idea this is, but if you want to wait for…
Arclight Cinemas: 2 Film Buffs for the Price of 1
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that the Arclight is the best movie theater in all of La-la Land. It’s a church of film for those serious about movie watching. They won’t let slackers in after the previews start, ushers are on hand to show you to your seat or tell…
75-Cent Dinner Specials at El Coyote Cafe
When I worked on Wilshire and San Vicente (Eastside) years ago, a favorite after-work spot was The Dog, a.k.a. El Coyote Cafe. I never really understood why because the food wasn’t all that impressive to me but apparently after being around as long as this place has been, this L.A. institution is allowed to have…
Bluebird Bakery: Culver City's Well-Hidden Secret
My friend Bernadette and I love to catch up over weekend brunch and one Saturday morning she suggested Bluebird Bakery in Culver City. She had read that they had a great bakery as well as many breakfast items. Excited, we drove all the way over there to discover to our dismay that cute little Bluebird…
Pretty Boys Love Floyd's Barbershop
Flickr Shot by dotsara Dotsara was the one who told me about Floyd’s Barbershop in West L.A. and when she described it to me, I immediately thought of Rudy’s Barbershop on Melrose. It sure sounds like the same idea: old school barbershop but edgy with lots of photos on the wall and loud music on…
Taste This Great Comfort Food on Melrose
I went to the best restaurant last night: Taste on Melrose. On a whim, my brother, his bf Chris and I decided to be grown up for a change and meet up for dinner instead of drinks. We were going to do my old fave Luna Park but as my bro was craving steak and…
Bite Martini & Sushi Lounge: Asian Street Food at Hollywood Prices
Bite, the sushi restaurant in Venice, used to be Zazen. That’s not really saying much as all they really did was change up the exterior and get a hotted-up Web site (although even the site still has “Zazen” labels). Otherwise, the menu and “martini” list are virtually the same. Michael has been coming here for…
