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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..." |
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SILVERLAKE2
“The house is quintessential Silverlake – gorgeous, yet ramshackle. Set on the
side of a hill, the entrance is hidden by overgrown hedges..." |
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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..." |
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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..." |
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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..."
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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..." |
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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..." |
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CAMPANILE
“So, I just wanted to confirm our next meeting and finalize the dates for New
York,” Paul rattles off. |
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DOUGHBOYS
“How about Thursday around ten?” He asks. “Eight,” I correct. “In the morning?”
Rascal whines. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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..." |
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WESTWOOD
“I follow Daniel on city streets all the way to Westwood. He’s learning. |
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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.
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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." |
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THE
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
"When you come to Los Angeles, a night at the Hollywood Bowl is a must." |
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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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