One of my favorite local organizations is the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation. It’s no secret I’ve got a thing for old theatres and write about them often. The LAHTF is dedicated to the preservation of these historic landmarks and through its advocacy has saved […]
I have a thing for landmark restaurants. You know the kind. They’ve been in business for ages, have signature menu items and often look just as they did when they opened. The Apple Pan, Philippe’s, Tom Bergin’s, Canters…I love them all. Long on my list […]
My favorite part of road-tripping is discovering places I would not ordinarily find. Sure, planning is good and I love to visit the major attractions but there’s really nothing better than just pulling off the road and seeing something new. In San Luis Obispo County […]
Most of this month has been ridiculously hot and muggy and I’ve spent a lot of time hunkered at home with the AC blasting. One day I decided to get out of the house and head to the shore. I’m not so much of a […]
When in Portland there was one spot that was a “must visit” for me – Pittock Mansion. Not only did I have friends who recommended it but it’s a central location in the Wildwood series. Have you read Wildwood? I highly recommend it. Plus, it’s […]
When I first started venturing into Downtown LA one of the first things I noticed was the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall. Rising like a monolith on the outskirts of downtown I was immediately curious. It’s no secret I’m a huge Bob Hope fan and I […]
