Backyard Bite

Pepsi + LA artist Jorge Oswaldo

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 [...]

Guest Post! on The Actor’s Diet

Fellow foodie and actress Lynn Chen asked me to write a guest post on some of my favorite daily hang outs in my neighborhood. When I’m working on a script and want some quiet down time or simply crave a good cup o’ joe, my backyard’s got plenty of great spots to choose from. Check [...]

Roy Choi x Mark Peel mix up @ The Tar Pit, West Hollywood

609 N. La Brea Ave · Los Angeles, CA · Neighborhood: West Hollywood Campanile’s chef/owner Mark Peel and Kogi/A-Frame/Chego/Sunny Spot gangsta Chef Roy Choi teamed up last night for a little pop up mix-up at Peel’s The Tar Pit on LaBrea Ave, located just next door to Cube. With beats serviced by DJ Sample 208, Pollyn’s Adam Jay [...]

Allora Cucina, West Hollywood

8432 W 3rd St · Los Angeles, CA 90048 · Neighborhood: Mid-City West Allora Cucina is one of those places I always wonder why I don’t frequent more often. Every time I visit, I am reminded of why I love this authentic, little Italian restaurant. Having opened just three years ago, it is snuggled between the local pub, St. Nicks [...]

Simple Things, West Hollywood

8310 West 3rd Street · Neighborhood: West Hollywood My favorite thing about Simple Things  is the pie! The simple sandwiches, strong Intelligentsia brewed coffees and bigger-than-your-face salads are just a plus. I’ve mentioned Simple Things in previous posts before, but I’ve never just talked about the PIES. This is one of the many places I forgot [...]

Sweet Lady Jane Bakery, West Hollywood

8360 Melrose Ave · West Hollywood, CA 90069 · Neighborhood: West Hollywood I LOVE Sweet Lady Jane Bakery. LOVE. A former co-worker of mine was surprised with a Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake on her birthday and lucky for me, I got to try a slice. It was seriously love at first bite. That was 6 years ago and every birthday [...]