705: Visit The Lake-Less Silver Lake.
Bad news, guys. There actually is no lake in Silver Lake; it was built around what used to be a city reservoir, and now is an empty canyon. Yet despite the serious lack of water in my new found discovery, I immediately fell in love with this hipster neighborhood. It feels NOTHING like L.A., which appeals to me even more. After an hour of strolling through with personal tour guide and friend, Dennis, I found a confluence of Southern California charm,…
#704: Make Honor Roll At Public School.
If you know a bartender here at this bar, you’ll make the Honor Roll. After a long day of spontaneous road-tripping and neighborhood strolling around vast Los Angeles, friend Dennis and I need some libations to wash down the thirst of our sunny, sweaty day. Luckily, Dennis knew a watering hole, Public School in downtown Los Angeles and a trusty bartender named Jim. Jim treated us like “A” students. With unlimited play on a life-size Jenga time, a foot…
#691: Visit An Urban Winery.
A TOAST!!!…. To delicious, mouth-watering California wines, in general. To the never-ending grape varieties and flavors that keep my tastebuds wanting more. To the entrepreneurs who bring dreamy, far-off vineyards to urban reality. To the architects who know just how to put an urban touch on a classic winery feel. To roommates who have an inside scoop on watering hole and a guy who owns it. I knew I picked a good roommate. Frank had…
#680: Spend Valentine’s Day With Mom.
What’s the best gift to give Mom on Mother’s Day? Not roses. Or chocolate. Orrrr a mani-pedi. Instead, surprise her with a morning hike at Torrey Pines, a rocky beach reception and plenty of selfies. Miss you Mom! Come back to the west coast soon! Psssttt… let’s stay in that AirBnB again. 🙂
#677: Run Along Torrey Pines Beach.
Bucket list item complete: I traversed the rocky plain of Torrey Pines State Beach without falling, being attacked by seaweed, or getting pummeled by a wave. Am I San Diego-fied yet?