I realize that a majority of the people that visit my blog are people I know in San Diego and beyond so I try to make an effort to keep them informed of what I encounter while living in Los Angeles. Imagine my surprise to see a sign posted by the mailboxes of an impending... Continue Reading →
I am a consumer whore
I haven't explored unknown parts of L.A. in while and decided this Sunday to explore the infamous Santee Alley in downtown.One more than one occasion, I have been told about this shopping haven. A literal alley flooded with people, vendors, merchandise and bootleg items. My trip to Santee Alley was spurred by a Business page... Continue Reading →
Really, the end of cupcakes (for now)
I couldn't resist stopping by My Little Cupcake in Studio City before work this past Saturday. It seems a little dangerous to have a cupcake place so close to where I live but I could always use the extra sugar to get me through a weekend shift. This cupcakes at this shop certainly filled that... Continue Reading →
Cupcakes and karaoke
I blame falling victim to singing The Smiths' "Ask" Monday night to a sugar high. Specifically cupcakes and some chocolate pudding made from scratch from Susie Cakes in Brentwood.I discovered Susie Cakes on the Chowhound message board during one of my long Saturday night shifts at work. After all my deadlines have passed, I always... Continue Reading →
Recovering from SDCCI
Downtown Gaslamp on Sunday.I'm back in Los Angeles, unfortunately returning to work today but looking forward to showing my brother and his girlfriend around the city. As for the convention, I had the most fun I had in a while. The Cool Jerk table was highly successful this year and I got to meet a... Continue Reading →
Highlight of Thursday’s Comic Con
A very cool sketch of me (above) from Arthur Baltazar (below with his partner in crime, Franco Aureliani) of Patrick the Wolf Boy. Buy their books!
From San Diego: Saffron Thai Grilled Chicken
I've been dreaming of Saffron's chicken salad rolls while in Los Angeles. The rolls themselves are okay and nothing out of the ordinary. I've actually had bad experiences with the rolls with either the rice paper being too stiff (a result I'm sure of old salad rolls) and the price being a bit too much... Continue Reading →
Out of Los Angeles and back in San Diego
An ancient cover done by Cool Jerk used in the entertainment section of the paper a few years ago. ©San Diego Union-TribuneI'll be blogging from my hometown of San Diego this week. Starting Thursday, I will be helping Cool Jerk man his table in the small press area for the San Diego Comic Con as... Continue Reading →
Super color coordinated lunch
As my latest posts may have led you believe, I don't always eat out. Usually on the weekends, most likely with someone else who doesn't mind me taking photos and usually when I'm not flat broke. With recent car repairs (ugh... as of recent $600 and up) and the fact the my place of employment... Continue Reading →
One Hundred Years of Solitude at Doughboys Bakery
I woke up this Monday knowing that there was no place to be, nothing on my schedule and no one in particular to see. As opposed to other fully packed weekends and as preparation for the upcoming week in San Diego, I decided to relax this weekend. On Sunday, I did absolutely nothing at all... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 