Spotter since 2017
"Fosselman's Ice Cream" in Alhambra, Los Angeles (est 1919) prides itself on serving all-natural, hand-made ice cream. But it has kept up with the times...
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"Reddi Chick", tucked away in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, is an eatery that's been around since 1979. It's been a favorite splurge of mine all this time...
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"The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills" in Los Angeles has been in existence for nearly fifty years. If you're a foodie or a cheese fan like me, it's a must...
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"Langer's Deli" in Westlake, Los Angeles (est 1947) - I don't love corned beef or pastrami, but even I indulge in both (and the beef brisket) in this deli.
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"Verve Coffee Roasters" is in a quaint corner of Los Angeles' historic core, an urban hipster cafe. I happen to appreciate it for its hot chocolate...
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"Philippe the Original" in Los Angeles Chinatown is another place that claims it invented the French Dip sandwich. I suggest getting adventurous here...
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"The Ivy" in Los Angeles has been around for more than a decade - that's how you know it's good! Its décor and dish selection make it a local favorite...
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"Edelweiss Chocolates" in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, is a quaint high-end gourmet chocolate shop, where everything's made on-site. I like their oreos...
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About me
I am a campaign finance and elections law attorney and real estate investor. I am also Delegate to the California Democratic Party and the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Passionate about politics, food, architecture, history, Dodger baseball, Laker basketball, and all things LA.
Why LA
LA is a city where people have long come to make their dreams a reality. It is a vibrant city of creativity, imagination, and reinvention. There is an intangible energy that flows through the city and expresses itself in the amazing restaurants and stores, incredible architecture and art, uniquely designed neighborhoods, and in the culture generally. So many of the great spots here are reflective of this inventive energy. Often the great spots are restaurants, stores, neighborhoods, and buildings that are repurposed, reimagined, reinvented. LA is the city that embraces the different and unexpected.
LA is also a city that is truly a non-conformist melting pot. We are home to every race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation on the globe. Hundreds of languages are spoken in our metropolis and a myriad of different cultures exist. Yet there isn't simply a peaceful coexistence of different cultures or even a tolerance. Instead, there is an enthusiastic embrace of the different cultures as people from all backgrounds freely mix together and embrace the cultural traits and traditions of others. It creates a collective Angelino identity that is truly unique among cities.
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