I wasn’t kidding about scheming to get back. So this morning I introduced L to Tiara Cafe, where we enjoyed a leisurely Saturday morning breakfast. The dynamic of this part of downtown is decidedly different on a weekend morning compared to a weekday lunch. We arrived on the early side, at 9:30 and almost had [...]
The food is nothing to write home about, and the drinks are 14 bucks a pop. But I enjoyed a great evening here with friends P & K. There’s still nothing quite like sitting in a cabaret-type setting and enjoying live music. Even better, it’s located in the heart of Hollywood, a scant few blocks [...]
After visiting the MONA, I decided to get back to the red line at the Metro Center station, and walked down a portion of Broadway to get there. En route, I passed through the Jewelry District, and what remains of LA’s great vaudeville theaters and movie palaces. Mere blocks away from the government agencies of [...]
I’ve been wanting to see this place for some time, so I took advantage of a day off to pay a visit. I really liked the collection and exhibits. The only thing I would warn people of is that it’s limited. You can see it all in under an hour. Still, I’m glad such a [...]
You know you’re in the Fashion District when your restaurant menu tells you who designed the servers’ outfits. And if that’s not enough, then a look at the smartly-dressed clientele at this Downtown LA restaurant should clue you in. A group of us from work went to Tiara Cafe for lunch. I had been told [...]
My first visit to Tasca, two weeks ago, was by accident. I had to work in Downtown LA that day, and it was pouring rain. Rather than deal with a 2-hour freeway commute, I decided to see if L was free for dinner. As she was searching for places to try, she mentioned Tasca Wine [...]
