I've written about Los Angeles a few times for Matador Network lately. I think it's because since I've been back in America, I'm looking to settle down. The last place I settled in America was LA, so it's difficult not to make comparisons. What would my life be like back there, had I never left? Is … [Read more...]
Matador Network: 10 things people from LA miss when they leave
Page photo via Coty Spence. I left Los Angeles almost three years ago, and I was ready to leave when I did. It's a big, wide open city that's essentially taken on the role of America's Evil Empire, the city everybody can feel a little bit better about themselves by hating. And having lived there, I … [Read more...]
Matador Network: The Best Food in Los Angeles
Page photo via REBEL8 Before I went to Paris, I heard nonstop that it was the food capitol of the world. Home to more Michelin stars than anywhere on the planet. Now, I've been to Paris, and it was pretty good. They made a mean Onion Soup. I loved their Toast and their Fries. Truly, Paris has the … [Read more...]
Matador Network: 18 white-hot chefs and new restaurants in California
As my longtime readers know, I love food. I love eating. I'll eat just about anything that can't be found on an endangered species list. And come on, if you could find ethically sourced human meat, you wouldn't give it a try? I'll have a 22 oz. Kanye porterhouse, blue rare. Unfortunately, since I've … [Read more...]
Elsewhere Plans: Once More, With Feeling August 2014
One thing I learned entering the second year of Elsewhere Plans: it's gonna be a hell of a lot easier this year. Turns out, a lot of things worth going to are worth going to twice. Who know? I'll be updating as necessary, but much of the information is a foundation on which to build a solid Animal … [Read more...]