October 2007
97 posts
“From hell’s heart I stab at thee.”
– Herman Melville, Moby Dick
Flow: A Nature-Inspired Green Kitchen →
A kitchen using terrestrial mechanics to reduce waste. For example, drying dishes over an herb garden and using the runoff to water the plants. More of this, please. (Via AT)
Seven Grand's Halloween Cocktails →
I love that they have a Corpse Reviver on there (made with Lucid absinthe). Via Eater.
Mapping California's Taco Trucks →
Speaking of taco trucks… (Via Gridskipper)
S. Irene Virbila Reviews Osteria Mozza* →
Since the two Mozzas are the toughest rez in town, the LAT’s restaurant critic advises sitting at the bar (which she also says is more fun anyway). Speaking of fun:
“Osteria Mozza is casual and very, very loud. The soundtrack is pure, old-school rock ‘n’ roll. But with its high energy and high spirits, the osteria is also more fun than any other Italian place in town (with...
Giant Robot Bienniale: 50 Issues →
An exhibition in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum celebrating GR’s 50th issue. Via the newly redesigned Flavorpill.
How to Drop 50 Bucks at a Taco Truck
12 tacos de carne asada
8 tacos al pastor
5 tacos de carnitas
1 burrito al pastor
1 burrito de carne asada
1 quesadilla
1 horchata
Worth every penny. See also.
Murakami at MOCA** →
Mr. Superflat showing downtown. Remember that MOCA is free Thursday evenings.
*Update: Photos from the opening party. **Update: And in the LA Times.
LA Taco Goes to Yuca's →
Surely one of Los Feliz’s treasures. Still, I’m not sure four instances of describing the food as buttery (two of which were actually “super-buttery”) were necessary.
What Kind of Los Angeles Do We Want? →
Bill Boyarski in the Jewish Journal:
“Is there still room for apartments and homes for garment workers, gardeners, waiters, cooks, bus drivers, teachers, health care providers and social workers, for the millions of people who are not rich? Can they find places to live in a Hollywood suddenly restored as a playground and living space for the affluent? Will there be room for them in the new...
Paper Mag's 10 New York Bars →
For those of you on or visiting the other side of the country.
Known Pleasures: 'Control' Review
Well, I liked it. I wasn’t totally blown away, but I think Control is just about as good a Joy Division movie as one could make. For one thing, the band was only active for about four years—from the infamous Sex Pistols show in 1976 to Curtis’s suicide in 1980. There’s only so much history to draw on. Remember also that much of the band’s in-studio and onstage sides were covered in 24 Hour Party...
More Grilled-cheese Action →
In case you don’t want to make your own.
Dia De Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever →
Come for the culture, stay for the bacon-wrapped hot dogs.
“Joy Division you cunt.”
– Note from Ian Curtis to Tony Wilson in Control.
Downtown Happy Hour Options →
This one focuses on late-night and weekend options.
Neighborhood Nomenclature: Korealake →
Curbed has a new name for the area sort of between K-town and Silver Lake: Korealake. Sure, some of the neighborhood is EaHo, but I still find it humorous. Second place (from the comments): SoHoNoKo—that’s “south of Hollywood, north of Koreatown.”
More Arial vs. Helvetica →
ILT is diplomatic, but I still say Arial is the poor man’s Helvetica.
Gmail Goes IMAP →
Huge news; might have to switch to Gmail full time.
Citizen M: Modular, Hi-tech Hotels →
Modern prefab small-is-the-new-big hotels for the jet set.
Global Fashion: Street Peeper →
Another street-fashion blog; like The Sartorialist, but with more hipsters. Or:
“Street Peeper is an independent website dedicated to bringing you not only the best in international street fashion photos, but also the latest news on local boutiques, designers, hangouts, and parties.”
WatchAn American Pimp in Paris; via Radar.
Best LA Bars to Pass Out In →
The world according to Gridskipper.
Photo, Recipe, Interview: Just One Plate →
A new site featuring a brief interview with a skilled chef, along with a recipe and photo of the dish; via The Knife.
Emerald City: De-car-ing →
The LAT’s green-living blogger will focus on car-free living this week:
“I’ll show you how I fight traffic less, enjoy the city more, and avoid being designated driver—all while having fun out and about.”Sounds promising. On the same topic, I can recommend How To Live Well Without Owning a Car (Amazon link).
Ever since my accident, I’ve been living the car-centric...
“There was a desert wind blowing that night. It was one of those hot dry Santa...”
– Raymond Chandler, Red Wind
Long List of LA Secrets →
Some favorite “hidden spots” from the LAT’s new Guide section.
Bourdain on Ruhlman's Hair and the Next Iron Chef →
Short version: The show is good; Ruhlman’s hair is frightening.
Metromix Guide to K-town →
A pretty good selection, although they got the R Bar password wrong. (Via Eater)
Making Vodka Pills →
I’m not usually interested in molecular gastronomy, but in this case I might make an exception; via CP.
Big Plans This Weekend...
…expressed via self-referential links:
Eat at Patra Burger
Go to a tea party
Strawgun some beers
Shoot some portraits
Make some French toast
More on that last one later.
Making Grilled Cheese With an Iron →
Popularized in Benny and Joon, but known to bachelors worldwide. I’ve actually done this and can confirm it works. I recommend wrapping the sandwich in foil.
Your Last Meal →
(Via Eater) Apparently this is a game chefs play all the time. Perhaps surprisingly (perhaps not), many of the answers come back to comfort food. And of course Mario makes “an absolute pig of himself.” His meal:
“The celebrity chef would prepare a meal of eight to 10 courses which would include marinated anchovies served with a little bruschetta; mozzarella en carozza (a...
New Math: Sigur Ros + NPR = Worst Interview Ever? →
(Via CP) NPR admits to loving the band, but something seems to have gone terribly wrong:
“We’re not sure if they were tired, or if it was a language thing, or what… but wow.”The interview is indeed cringe-inducing—so awkward. For a deconstruction of what went wrong, go to Anatomy of an Interview Gone Wrong.
Tony V. on 'Good Day LA' This Morning
Killing it! Fox 11’s morning program checked in with Mayor Tony regarding the plan to ease Sepulveda traffic. When Fox personality Elizabeth Espinosa teased the mayor about the plan only cutting traffic by 10–12%, he said something along the lines of, “Get out of your car!” Mayor Tony then suggested carpooling, taking the bus, walking, biking—”whatever it takes.”...
CityBeat on the Scene Downtown →
Checks out the Edison, Crash Mansion, Bordello (née Little Pedro’s).
Radar Tastes $4 Wines →
Radar trump’s the NYT’s $10 picks by going into bum-wine territory.
Is Westside Rentals Worth It? →
Curbed LA asks the crowd.
Franklin Ave Hits Sushi Ike →
The verdict: solid sushi, strip-mall ambience. They just wish it was a tad cheaper.
Sprinting to Beat 32 Hours, 7 Minutes →
Some serious Cannonball Run shit going down; via DF.
The Rundown: Food Court LA →
Meet up with friends here for a cheap casual dinner in a fun, bustling atmosphere, but think twice about bringing a date.”They’re open till 1:00 a.m.
Guide to Jazz Age Slang →
Example: “I have to go see a man about a dog” means “I’ve got to leave now,” often meaning to go buy whiskey.