Los Angeles (edits within - sorry)

by Grantland, y'allywood, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:20 (35 days ago)
edited by Grantland, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:49

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I LOVE LA. I was happy to find they fly they American flag too. Sarcastic but youd be amazed how many people around here are surprised that Californians are just people making their way. And everyone wss so kind.

Joe1 - I chose Xuntos and it was so good I went twice. Any of you ever there ask for Nono and tell her I sent you. If you go soon tell her Doug, the blonde haired old dude from Savannah sent ya. She was awesome.

Also Chez Jay is definitely my style of place. Feels like pinkies in Savannah that happens to serve steaks. I just went for a couple of beers but if I lived in SM they would know me well. I think the bar tenders name was Jeffrey.

Other places things iI did.

Paul Simon at the Hollywood Bowl. I was not excited to see an 82 year old but his songs work with tan old guys voice. And I happened to like his one song thirty minute performance album. Brikel was there too. I missed the Greek theater.

We wnt fishing though not very effectivley. Tough from the shore. The fish must be near the rocks but hard to get the bait there.

Surf was way up. If I figure out pictures on here I will.

- Griffith was so nice to check out.

Santa Anita Track was cool on the final weekend. Santa Anita Golf Course very nice.

Blue Iguana in Ojai cool for a relaxed couple of days.

The Tower Hotel was awesome but expensive. My date and I that night dis Musso's then the Tower Bar then explored the hotel including sneaking onto the roof. Quite an adventure.

Saw the Dodgers win on Friday. Walk off hit. Mookie Bobble heed and Mookie went 3-5 with a HR.

Angels Park was very good too bad they suck - but they won!

Other restaurants/bars (I always sit at the bar whether by myself or with a date)

- smoke House - Great bar.
- The butcher the bake the cappuccino maker A little more performative than I like but fun sunday brunch.
- Cantors deli. Whole hearted yes. I went on a walk one after noon and stopped in. Ended up speaking to an older lady waiter from Boston who had worked there 20+ years. Said she can't stand her husband. I said come with me. She said I would but I'd have to pay the son of a bitch alimony. bout 3 hours of that. Matza ball soup and drunk on beer. Met the owner too. Ask about the porcelin tiger.
- Nobu - good but holy crips expensive. My cousin and I took the family.
- Mastros in Malibu - I think this is a chain but it felt very homey. Families and friends . Right on the water.
- Phillipes!
- A number of restaurants in pasadena.

Where did you go in Pasadena?

by Greg, seemingly ranch, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:52 (35 days ago) @ Grantland

I didn't realize you were coming over to our side of town. Must have missed that. Would have tried to catch up if our timing worked.

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The 2007 ND-UCLA game was a once in a lifetime experience, I hope

My Cousin lives on Howard Street. Nice neighborhood up by

by Grantland, y'allywood, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:00 (35 days ago) @ Greg
edited by Grantland, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:06

Altadena.

I can't remember names of the places, but Ill ask and follow up.

We did go to unincorporated a few times and to Johnny's sport shop for our fishing gear.

I will be back soon. Will look you up!

Oh-ho!

by Greg, seemingly ranch, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:15 (35 days ago) @ Grantland
edited by Greg, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:26

You were in PasadenaDomer country. I'm farther up the hill off of Allen. Never been to Unincorporated, but we love the cookie place in that shopping center (their fuck ice cookies are phenomenal) and my dad used to get his fishing stuff at Johnny's way back in the 1950s.

Let us know what you hit in the area once you remember. And again sorry for not grasping all of the trip or I would have totally treated to a glass of wine at Betsy or a margarita at HomeState, now that I know you were up our way.

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The 2007 ND-UCLA game was a once in a lifetime experience, I hope

O Il be back. And I will hold you to it!

by Grantland, y'allywood, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 13:03 (35 days ago) @ Greg

Jones Coffee;
Gus's BBQ;
Green Street.

My cousin's wife is from there. Her choices!

She was a cook for Travolta and Streisand.

He works at Kai Gourmet down by LAX.

Aha!

by Greg, seemingly ranch, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 14:22 (34 days ago) @ Grantland

Green Street, as I'm sure they told you, has been around forever and a day. The original founder went to college with my dad. Well, seminary... but that's a longer story. It was a great little 15-table spot actually on Green Street. Love the "new" spot where they've been for more than 30 years but still remember the old. Gus's used to be a total nightmare - I grew up down there and nobody went except some old guys who lingered at the bar. Then the Bicos brothers bought it and revived it. I celebrate the whole menu, but the rib sandwich is a personal favorite. The nachos, sub brisket for pulled pork, are also great. Hope you got the funky Jones on Raymond in the industrial area. It's another favorite and a local family who've been around forever.

You did well. But yeah, that blended marg at HomeState will be on me. It's not the best thing you'll ever taste (unless you do a half-and-half with the spicy paloma) but it's not the worst.

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The 2007 ND-UCLA game was a once in a lifetime experience, I hope

Yes, we did the funky Jones. Great.

by Grantland, y'allywood, Thursday, June 25, 2026, 09:18 (33 days ago) @ Greg

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