Jzero
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Yea i remember even winter being hot last year.
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Los Angeles |OT| GAF's Guide to the Greatest City in the Universe
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Yeah last summer was quite mild but the winter was hot for some strange reason, we even had a full day of rain last year IIRC.
Joe's Falafel in Studio City.
I've always loved Al Hamra Halal Café in Redondo Beach. I work in the area so I'm there at least once a week for lunch. Combining their hot and garlic sauces is pure heaven
BootlegSnackz
Member
aww hell is it raining this morning? so odd...
TheKaeptain
Banned
Man fucking rain...
It's happening, I'm moving to Los Angeles in October. I will stay for 3-4 months first, company will review budgets and decide to keep me there for a full year. I need to be close to all the major broadcast networks. I'm thinking of staying here: 5600 wilshire. anyone heard of this place?
I'm pretty hard for that place.
I'm assuming you meant heard? It could be a pricey place to live, that's basically Miracle Mile/Mid Whilshire area. If you are lucky you can find a rent controlled apartment but I'd doubt it.
I think I worked with someone who lived there when I worked in the Variety building.
Personally I couldn't live in that area, it takes like 40 minutes to drive 5 miles to the free way, no thanks.
I don't like, vampire dip is delicious though
TheKaeptain
Banned
Where can I get a Doner in this city?
Never been, but I always see this place when I am Little Tokyo and think about going in.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/spitz-los-angeles-3#query:spitz little tokyo
Reviews look pretty good
TheKaeptain
Banned
I'm going to do it.
plasticpassion
Member
Woah, that 3.5 quake was right under where I live. It definitely shook the building and creaked a lot. Frightening.
Scared the shit out of me. I normally won't get out of bed for a quake but I didn't hesitate for this one. It felt muuuch worse than a 3.5 to me, probably because it was "0km" deep
plasticpassion
Member
I'm relatively new to earthquakes so I always sit paralyzed unsure of what to do. Like..uh is this going to get worse?
Are you still supposed to get under a door frame?
That is my first instinct. Not sure what they are suggesting nowadays.
http://www.ready.gov/earthquakes
Hahah
http://www.ready.gov/earthquakes
Hahah
Typographenia
Member
Man, I can't believe how I haven't noticed any quake movement at all. Be safe, everyone.
plasticpassion
Member
I've felt several this year. I'm in Bev Hills Adjacent btw. Last nights was the first to really frighten me.
TheKaeptain
Banned
I've been here two weeks and I already felt one.
There are locations in Eagle Rock and Los Feliz, too. Pretty good stuff.
whoa...
BuggyDClown
Member
The fuck. I've been here over a year and haven't yet. Although I suppose that's a good thing.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Dude I was in Brentwood when the little earthquake hit the other night. Even worse I was almost asleep and that shit ruined it.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Brush fire off of the 405 north right past sunset.
TheKaeptain
Banned
I am so glad I was heading the opposite way on sunset right now. That traffic was insane.
Herpes Reasons
Banned
what in the flying fuck at this weather.
fuck this shit, im getting a window ac unit.
fuck this shit, im getting a window ac unit.
Jzero
Member
It's better than it being humid though.
StopMakingSense
Member
Yeah, so glad the humidity died down today. WOuld have been apocalyptic out there.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
GAF, we need to do a crawl and complain about the weather.
H.Protagonist
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Got a question for L.A. Gaf foodies: What tasting-menu/wine-pairing-esque restaurant would you recommend?
I've already tried the usual (Providence, Melisse, Bazaar, Campanille, Drago, Hatfileds, Craft, etc.), but there must be more options. Is Patina worth a go? Am I missing something amazing? (looking for a more European/American dining experience. There are lots of amazing omakase options in LA, but I'm more interested in the former at the moment.)
I've already tried the usual (Providence, Melisse, Bazaar, Campanille, Drago, Hatfileds, Craft, etc.), but there must be more options. Is Patina worth a go? Am I missing something amazing? (looking for a more European/American dining experience. There are lots of amazing omakase options in LA, but I'm more interested in the former at the moment.)
TheKaeptain
Banned
It's fucking hot.
There is The Royce at the Langham Palace I read that is amazing. Another GAFer I know is working at Le Comptoir a fine dining popup run by Gary Menes. That's about all I can think of though since it seems you've hit all the heavy hitters.
I'm not too big on tasting menus though, LA seems to be really getting big on the mid-casual fare like Baco Mercat or Picca.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
well you have the big ones there. Osteria Mozza for pasta tasting maybe?
Water Grill, XIV, Patina, and maybe Ortolan would also be interesting choices
H.Protagonist
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I knew you wouldn't let me down, Zyzyxxz! Will have to look those up. And I know tastings have somewhat gone out of style in favor of more rustic/casual (but gourmet) fare like Animal and Ink (which I like), but I do miss the high service and structured meals sometimes. It really bumps up the wine experience as well to have it paired, and I'm a huge fan of that.
Plus I was thinking of doing a fancy pants neogaf meet-up. There seemed to be some interest when we discussed it in the recent Santa Monica meet-up thread.
I've been to Mozza, but not Water Grill, XIV, Patina or Ortolan. Would you say the latter are worth the price of admission? I've had the misfortune to go to a few in LA that were billed as a certain level but were woefully inadequate to the task. I have heard good things about Water Grill, though.
Yes I would love to try a fancy meetup. Also Ortolan was worth going but it closed a while back, XIV closed too but I read it wasn't that great. Water Grill is a hit or miss and it's more casual now after the remodel. Patina is a great mainstay of LA fine dining and one that I would definitely love to try.
H.Protagonist
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That's about 8 people who seem keen on it now. It would probably also be best 8-10 people to keep it more intimate. An exciting prospect.And maybe Patina would be a good choice, then. It does have a pretty solid reputation and it's be nice to try something new. I'm sorry to have missed out on Ortolan. Makes me sad how many of the higher end places are closing (Sona! ;_
, but it's either evolve the model or go under these days. I still need to try your place too, Zyzyxxz!jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
I could potentially be in for the fancy GAF meet-up. I do love eating well.
If I wear a sports jacket can I come?
And sorry Zyzyxxz, out of town friend was a no go this week
Oh heck no worries I actually lost track of when you were planning to come since I've been busy with the bar and related work.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Where do you work again?
A craftbeer and cocktail bar in Monterey Park called Spirit House. I run the kitchen and conceptualize the food menu part of the business.