I don't know about you, but when I think Los Angeles I think funky. I have lived in the L.A. area twice in my life (Marina Del Rey & Calabasas) and I thoroughly enjoy the vibe and energy that L.A. exudes! It is not weird like Austin. Or as hip as Portland. Or as fast-paced as New York City. But it certainly reeks (in a good way) with eccentricities. Every kind of art can be found in this city. Not to mention every kind of human being!
I visit the Los Angeles area at least 3 times a year, mostly for business. Spend a lot of my time in Pasadena (north of LA). And I enjoy perusing Downtown L.A., Hollywood, and Beverly Hills.
What brought me here this last time was business, a NASA Technology Conference to be specific.
I visit the Los Angeles area at least 3 times a year, mostly for business. Spend a lot of my time in Pasadena (north of LA). And I enjoy perusing Downtown L.A., Hollywood, and Beverly Hills.
What brought me here this last time was business, a NASA Technology Conference to be specific.
NASA is an enjoyable customer. As a kid we all dreamt of becoming an astronaut, right? Granted, just because NASA is my customer they have not knighted be an astronaut (yet...fingers crossed!), but I do get to see some pretty cool spacey things and have some great 'inside' conversations. Pictured above is a replica of the Mars Rover.
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If you have read any of my other posts you will know I am a foodie (despite being Celiac). And I enjoy discovering new restaurants, as well as new cocktail bars.
Faith & Flower was a real treat. A brand new discovery for me and it was love at first taste! First off, they create all of their menus by re-making and printing over and through antiquated books. I am never one for destruction of books, but seriously How cool is that?!
I started out with a refreshing gin fizz to go along with the delectable yellowtail ceviche and handmade potato chips. For the main course I had the amazingly rich risotto with a perfect negroni. And capping off the night, a seductive panna cotta accompanied with a delightful sherry. A truly mesmerizing meal!
Faith & Flower was a real treat. A brand new discovery for me and it was love at first taste! First off, they create all of their menus by re-making and printing over and through antiquated books. I am never one for destruction of books, but seriously How cool is that?!
I started out with a refreshing gin fizz to go along with the delectable yellowtail ceviche and handmade potato chips. For the main course I had the amazingly rich risotto with a perfect negroni. And capping off the night, a seductive panna cotta accompanied with a delightful sherry. A truly mesmerizing meal!
 | I couldn't do a blog post about Los Angeles and not write a blurb on In-N-Out Burger. Truly that would be considered blasphemy! The best burger in California. Some will argue and say the best in the whole Country but I beg to differ. I believe each state should boast about their own 'best burger'. And of course anyone who has been to Texas knows that Whataburger is indeed the best burger in the whole Country! Here is a photo of a double protein style and animal style. Yum! |
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The 2 bookstores I always visits when I am in the Los Angeles area:
Book Alley in Pasadena and The Last Bookstore in Downtown L.A..
One really clean and pristine. The other quirky and weird. I always walk out of both of these bookstore with at least 1 book.
Book Alley in Pasadena and The Last Bookstore in Downtown L.A..
One really clean and pristine. The other quirky and weird. I always walk out of both of these bookstore with at least 1 book.
This last time, I walked out of both stores with these gems...
Book Alley: SIGNED Carter Beats The Devil by Glen David Gold.
The Last Bookstore: SIGNED Christmas At Fontaine's by William Kotzwinkle.
Book Alley: SIGNED Carter Beats The Devil by Glen David Gold.
The Last Bookstore: SIGNED Christmas At Fontaine's by William Kotzwinkle.
Other recommendations:
Hotels:
The Beverly Hilton
Peninsula Beverly Hills
Bookstores:
Caravan Book Store
Vroman's
Restaurants:
Mastro's Steakhouse
Slater's 50/50 (Pasadena)
Cocktail Bars:
Library Bar
Hemingway's Lounge
Good Times At Davey Wayne's
The Beverly Hilton
Peninsula Beverly Hills
Bookstores:
Caravan Book Store
Vroman's
Restaurants:
Mastro's Steakhouse
Slater's 50/50 (Pasadena)
Cocktail Bars:
Library Bar
Hemingway's Lounge
Good Times At Davey Wayne's
What did I miss?
What do you recommend?
Thank you!
What do you recommend?
Thank you!
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