Sunny Spot, Venice

The pretty Sunny Spot

822 Washington Blvd · Venice, CA 90292 · Neighborhood: Venice Having already been a fan of Sunny Spot since they opened their doors this past November, I was super excited to learn that they were launching their inaugural brunch weekend just in time for Mother’s Day. A special Friends and Family sampling enabled me to try a few items on their menu. With [...]

Stüssy x Plan Check Bar x Backyard Bite

ISB: International Stüssy Burger

1800 Sawtelle Blvd · West Los Angeles, CA 90025 · Neighborhood: West Los Angeles For my second visit over at the new-ish Plan Check Bar I got to help collaborate a special event. The trendsetters over at the street wear brand Stüssy (yes, remember them??) paired up with the new bar/restaurant just north of “Little Osaka” for a funky fresh evening. The [...]

The Pie Hole Los Angeles, Downtown

Sean Brennan and Matthew Heffner, owners of The Pie Hole Los Angeles

714 Traction Ave · Los Angeles, CA 90013 · Neighborhood: Downtown Think back… way back… to your fondest “Pie” memory… Smelling the aroma of your grandmother’s pumpkin pie coming from the kitchen on Thanksgiving morning… Perhaps you think of enjoying warm apple pie on Independence Day with friends. Every American has a personal connection with pie. Me? Oh, I’m a [...]

Pepsi + LA artist Jorge Oswaldo

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Coke or Pepsi? That’s the age-old question. For Dave Chappelle, the answer is easy; it’s whoever pays him more. For Los Angeles based Latino artist Jorge Oswaldo, it’s whoever gives him wall space. Jorge was recently commissioned to design a Pepsi inspired, 60×20-foot mural for the De La Barracuda wall, better known for hosting such talents as [...]

Destini Café, Playa Del Ray

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423 Culver Blvd · Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 · Neighborhood: Playa Del Rey If Buddha had a favorite dive restaurant, this would probably be it. This tiny little gem is impossible to spot from the street, and I found myself driving back and forth a few times before my friend flagged me down from outside the restaurant. One could [...]

Sunny Blue, Santa Monica

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2728 Main St · Santa Monica, CA 90405 · Neighborhood: Santa Monica Located next door to a local’s breakfast fave, Sunny Blue is a fresh take on one of Japan’s best quick serve comfort food. Omusubi (aka Onigiri) are Japanese rice balls made with various yummy fillings inside. Have one for a snack… two or three could [...]