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WELCOME July 3 2009
Welcome to LA, Artest. Our team just got a little dirtier, but I’m not going to hate.
And welcome back, Manny. Angelenos just might experience another 1988…
IN GOOD COMPANY July 2 2009
Family time is the best time, especially in DTLA when eating Kogi and drinking Bailey’s on the roof are involved.
I’m highly considering doing some kind of CA event on that roof. It may be too small of an area for the two year, so maybe my birthday…Speaking of birthdays, sorry I missed out on the sisig and mocha crunch cake, Boj! I hope you had a great one.
MORE THAN WAFFLES July 1 2009
I’ve always chosen Cici’s Cafe to be my weekend brunch spot. In our best of 2008 series, it was my favorite place to eat, especially cuz of their pancakes. But little did I know that I would be so hassled for choosing a place like that. Just a mile or two east of Cici’s is another breakfast joint called More than Waffles that the Rhythm Natives so strongly advocate - particularly Jon (KreativeThought). We’ve had many a conversation about which place is better. Neither of us gave in, until this past weekend. After a successful night at Soul Sessions, Jon, Ivy, and I decided to have breakfast there.
And here I am, publicly admitting that I was wrong about it. They get points for larger restaurant size, simple menu, outdoor seating, live music, and of course, waffles. I keep it safe at Cici’s, generally ordering the same thing. But I can see myself venturing out a bit at More than Waffles.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOJ! July 1 2009
Happy 28th to the Rhythm Natives drummer and the CA summer model, Boj! Look at that face.
TRIBUTE June 30 2009 Music
Back in college, I used to have a roommate named Carlo (c+locious) who was so dedicated to music. When I’d be watching a foreign film, he’d be making beats with his drum kit in the next room. He actually taught me how to play. When I would walk downstairs, I’d see him on the piano trying to perfect the melody of Mary J. Blige’s “I Love You” to play back on his Nokia phone. It’s no surprise that Carlo has continued to produce music, as well as the hip hop group, Broken Dreams, based out of San Diego. One of his major influences was Michael Jackson, and he is undoubtedly affected by the news of his passing. But Carlo did what he does best to ease the situation. He created the tribute joint below. I’ve heard a lot of mixes on the radio these last few days, but his has got to be my favorite. It’s 5 minutes of pure win. Wait til the end of the video, and you can catch a glimpse of little Carlo, rocking his MJ Thriller tee.