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My grandfather, my dad’s dad, was living in Marina del Rey when I was in high school, and when I stayed with him we’d wake up and walk the few blocks down Pacific to Washington to grab the paper and a coffee. Across from the Cow’s End Cafe was an intriguing looking tan building hosting a bar that had its name spelled across the top in a bambooed-out font. When I was visiting from college, I finally ventured into Hinano Cafe, and found what’s certainly the best bar in Venice, maybe in the world. The mugs and pitchers are frozen cold, the Pacifico never runs out and the popcorn’s free. The best part of Hinano is the cheeseburger, still just $7.50, smothered in Tapatio and accompanied by a handful of whole fresh hot peppers and a gratis bag of chips, dealer’s choice. It’s my last stop before heading to LAX, to go home.
Jan 20, 2022
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One of the best burgers in the city. My order is the fancy burger. You can enjoy it right in LA's Chinatown or take it to-go and eat it nearby at LA historic park and enjoy the LA skyline view (-: don't forget your picnic blanket!
Aug 6, 2024
It's in the Fairfax.
A legendary LA thing since 1931.
I've long since lost count of how many visits at all times of day/night.
LFG.
Aug 6, 2024
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Lucky enough to live around the corner from this legendary spot. It was set to close in 2019, but for reasons I have yet to discover, remains open. You simply cannot beat a plate of tried and true huevos rancheros for under $10 in this city. One of the waiters reminds me of my papa.
Feb 17, 2024
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Cheap, fine, always the same, you can buy them in all the world’s great cities and nothing makes you feel better than putting on a fresh shirt.
Jan 20, 2022
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My wife Lucy got me a Prada briefcase last September as a present, not for any occasion really. Come to think of it, she was increasingly not down with me carrying my laptop and notebooks in this broken and apparently unfixable Samsonite bag that belonged to my grandfather. The bag had a yellowed card in a tag indicating that, if found, please send to the concierge at the Carlyle. I replaced it with the Prada: elegant but understated, an ideal size and weight, just the thing to break out if you feel like going to work in an office.
Jan 20, 2022
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The White Stripes aren’t like my favorite band, not by a longshot, but Meg White is certainly the best drummer in the history of rock and roll. Pushing tempo as keeping tempo, genius. She was always so, so much cooler than Jack, now more than ever, given the fact that she’s essentially disappeared off the face of the earth and Jack is selling vinyl in Nashville or whatever it is he does.
Jan 20, 2022