Here are a few of the places and items mentioned in the upcoming Seeing Me Naked.
Choose a title to see an enlarged version with an excerpt from the book.

SILVERLAKE
“In L.A., each neighborhood has its own, and very specific, style – its inhabitants stick to a strict dress code pursuant to the neighborhood’s bylaws..."
SILVERLAKE2
“The house is quintessential Silverlake – gorgeous, yet ramshackle. Set on the side of a hill, the entrance is hidden by overgrown hedges..."
SUNSET JUNCTION - SILVERLAKE
“I smell the delicious tamales as I walk from the parking lot to the Farmer’s Market just south of Sunset Junction..."
THE CHEESESTORE OF SILVERLAKE
“It’s 8:00 on Sunday morning. I’m about to shoot my first shot for the pilot of my very own television show..."
HOUSE OF PIES
“You came dressed as Jack Kerouac?” I say, hugging Rascal in the foyer of the House of Pies in Silverlake. He is wearing jeans and a white t-shirt..."
ARCLIGHT THEATER
"Daniel and I decide on some giant blockbuster that’s playing at the Arclight in Hollywood. We get a container of my favorite caramel corn, two hot dogs, and a couple of sodas..."
STOLICHNAYA BAKERY
“The Stolichnaya Bakery is on the corner of Fairfax and Santa Monica Boulevard. It’s one of the great hidden treasures of Los Angeles..."
CAMPANILE
“So, I just wanted to confirm our next meeting and finalize the dates for New York,” Paul rattles off.
DOUGHBOYS
“How about Thursday around ten?” He asks. “Eight,” I correct. “In the morning?” Rascal whines.
TOAST
“I valet the car and walk to the hostess stand that’s just outside of Toast. “I’m meeting someone,” I say, motioning that I don’t need to be seated.
JOAN’S ON THIRD
“I take my running gear off and put it in the washer. I can still feel the breakfast I ate at Joan’s on Third flipping in my stomach from earlier today.
GLENROCK AVENUE IN WESTWOOD – Daniel’s Apartment
“I restored this old farmhouse back home and I had to eat outside for an entire month while I figured out the whole kitchen situation..."
WESTWOOD
“I follow Daniel on city streets all the way to Westwood. He’s learning.
RASCAL’S SANTA MONICA BUNGALOW
“Our educations were paid for, but beyond that we were supposed to support ourselves. However, we were each given the option of “borrowing” money for our first house.
THE VENICE CANALS
“The crisp fall air moves lazily over the canals near Eva’s Venice, California home. This is my favorite time of year. The season is stubbornly changing."
THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
"When you come to Los Angeles, a night at the Hollywood Bowl is a must."
BILTMORE HOTEL
“Somehow the waters part, and by the time I pull up to the valet at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown L.A., I’m early but officially hyperventilating…"
   

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