[Zyzyxxz]

so i went to spirit house on saturday. will probably yelp this soon. food and drinks were superb. bartenders/service/vibe, lacking.

lol you were there? What time?

[brollyman2k]

thanks for letting me know about Iroha Ramen! me and a friend made a mad dash from Van Nuys to Gardena and we BARELY made it before they closed. the Black Ramen is so good!

[Zyzyxxz]

thanks for letting me know about Iroha Ramen! me and a friend made a mad dash from Van Nuys to Gardena and we BARELY made it before they closed. the Black Ramen is so good!

I was there today around noon. Tried it too, was really good. A nice break from the typical tonkotsu pork based broths.

[kevo_huevo]

lol you were there? What time?

yeah went with the gf and another couple on saturday, around 10-1230ish.

[Kylie_Karnage]

Do you guys ever leave LA? I just wonder because I live in Palm Springs, and I'm always more excited to leave than to get there.

[plasticpassion]

Do you guys ever leave LA? I just wonder because I live in Palm Springs, and I'm always more excited to leave than to get there.

Leaving is nice at times, but I enjoy being in a city with everything I want within reach.

[Nintendoll]

Do you guys ever leave LA? I just wonder because I live in Palm Springs, and I'm always more excited to leave than to get there.

I make it a point to skip town every couple of months, but by the end of my trip I'm always glad to be back. I've got some pretty serious love for this city.

Also, I'm super excited about fireworks tomorrow!

[Sobriquet]

Do you guys ever leave LA? I just wonder because I live in Palm Springs, and I'm always more excited to leave than to get there.

Sometimes I leave because I have to. Or the occasional vacation.

[MonkeyKing]

The Dodger game on Sunday was pretty cool. The kid still doesn't understand anything about baseball, but there were stolen bases, costly errors on both teams, crucial hits, plenty of reasons to cheer and boo. She got hyped when the crowd was hyped, and when they weren't....she could eat and mess with her coloring book. :) The Hello Kitty Bobblehead was pretty cool too.

I realized how much I missed going to baseball games. The atmosphere was so friendly, so family, so chill. Food wasn't tooooo overpriced either, except for that damned "zebra" gourmet popcorn. The kid sees it and wants a bag. Yo boss, we'll take one. How much?

EIGHT DOLLARS?! Fuuuuuuuuuuuu.........

[MonkeyKing]

Do you guys ever leave LA? I just wonder because I live in Palm Springs, and I'm always more excited to leave than to get there.

For me, LA is home. Its where I grew up and what I know best. I visit other places and I enjoy going out, but in the end I love to be home.

[ZiZ]

what's a good place to see some fireworks tonight?

[clearacell]

what's a good place to see some fireworks tonight?

on top of your roof, staring straight towards the rose bowl

[MonkeyKing]

on top of your roof, staring straight towards the rose bowl

Delacey parking lot in Old Town, doing just that.

[TheTowel]

Street was packed with people parking to walk over to the Colorado Bridge to watch the fireworks. Reminds me of New Years.

[PG2G]

Have the day off so going to head to Menya Iroha for lunch :)

For the folks that have been, black shoyu or the chicken one?

[Zyzyxxz]

Have the day off so going to head to Menya Iroha for lunch :) For the folks that have been, black shoyu or the chicken one?

black shoyu is their signature but I havent tried any of the others, I would skip the cha-shu bun, nothing special about it.

[brollyman2k]

i tried the Black Shoyu and it was AMAZING! next time i'll try the White Chicken Broth

[PG2G]

I had the Black Shoyu and got to finish my friends White Chicken. Loved the Black Shoyu, thought the White Chicken was pretty good, but definitely wouldn't do it for a ramen craving.

Their portions are tiny though. I normally can't finish the soup of an entire bowl of ramen. I finished this and felt like i'd be hungry again in 30 minutes.

[naku]

Hello guys! I'm a newbie in Gaf, and because I'm a Junior, I can't make a new thread. Also I couldn't find any better place to put this post.

Okay, so, I live in Finland and I'm not very old, still in high school. Exactly in four weeks, I'll leave Finland behind and live a year out there as an exchange student. I got placed to Oxnard. I know it's not the same county as Los Angeles is, but still quite near next to it. I would like to have some advises what to do and experience out there during that year. I mostly do sports and photography.
Thanks in advance.

[TheTowel]

Hello guys! I'm a newbie in Gaf, and because I'm a Junior, I can't make a new thread. Also I couldn't find any better place to put this post. Okay, so, I live in Finland and I'm not very old, still in high school. Exactly in four weeks, I'll leave Finland behind and live a year out there as an exchange student. I got placed to Oxnard. I know it's not the same county as Los Angeles is, but still quite near next to it. I would like to have some advises what to do and experience out there during that year. I mostly do sports and photography. Thanks in advance.

Trip out to Santa Monica might be in play. You got the beaches, the beach city vibe, and there are some great hiking trails in the nearby mountains. Good view of Los Angeles for photography. Sports? Dodger Stadium. And you got some great food right near Dodger Stadium - Phillipes. Can't go wrong.

[plasticpassion]

Beautiful day. On my way for a hike in Griffith Park now

[tenchir]

I found this, just shows you how big LA is.

[plasticpassion]

Are those city sizes accurate?

[Sobriquet]

Wow!

[Zyzyxxz]

I found this, just shows you how big LA is.

wow, never realized our city was that huge...

[FStop7]

LA-GAF, now that the glorious days of summer are here I wanted to bring the idea back up regarding a beach day / meet up in Malibu. I live by Westward beach would be glad to have people over. I have plenty of space with a nice view, a deck, etc. It's about a 2 minute drive or a 5 minute walk to the beach, I'd recommend driving since the walk back up is steep.

The weather here is typical June Gloom, it's cloudy until around lunch time and then it's gorgeous.

The only two catches are:

1) The parking is limited. There's room for one or two guest vehicles, and street parking is illegal. They will tow you if you park on the street, even if you're completely off the curb. I found out the hard way. The solution would be to park down in the pay lot at the beach and then someone else can pick you up. Beach parking is $8 for the day.

2) I have a cat. So if you're allergic keep that in mind.

That said, if we spend most of our time down at the beach it doesn't really matter.

[plasticpassion]

Panoramic view of LA/Glendale from Griffith Park. iPhone pics, pieced together in photoshop (first time, so it looks kinda shitty)

Link to larger version. Silly me didn't create a higher resolution file in PS when I made this. That or I don't know what I'm doing. Or both

[Zyzyxxz]

LA-GAF, now that the glorious days of summer are here I wanted to bring the idea back up regarding a beach day / meet up in Malibu. I live by Westward beach would be glad to have people over. I have plenty of space with a nice view, a deck, etc. It's about a 2 minute drive or a 5 minute walk to the beach, I'd recommend driving since the walk back up is steep. The weather here is typical June Gloom, it's cloudy until around lunch time and then it's gorgeous. The only two catches are: 1) The parking is limited. There's room for one or two guest vehicles, and street parking is illegal. They will tow you if you park on the street, even if you're completely off the curb. I found out the hard way. The solution would be to park down in the pay lot at the beach and then someone else can pick you up. Beach parking is $8 for the day. 2) I have a cat. So if you're allergic keep that in mind. That said, if we spend most of our time down at the beach it doesn't really matter.

I'd be down if it wasn't for the fact that I work nights tuesday thru saturday.

[XMonkey]

I can't believe that map.

Although.. it looks be more of a comparison between LA county and individual cities, not their respective counties (but the SF comparison works I think)? LA county just seems like one giant sprawled out city anyways.

[TheKaeptain]

wow, never realized our city was that huge...

LA is fucking huge compared to other big cities. Everything is so spread out.

[teruterubozu]

I found this, just shows you how big LA is.

Doomed to drive cars for eternity.

[Schmo Florez]

I can't believe that map. Although.. it looks be more of a comparison between LA county and individual cities, not their respective counties (but the SF comparison works I think)? LA county just seems like one giant sprawled out city anyways.

That is an accurate map of LA City. LA County is HUGE! Everything from Lancaster/Palmdale to Diamond Bar/Pomona is 100% LA County.

[XMonkey]

That is an accurate map of LA City. LA County is HUGE! Everything from Lancaster/Palmdale to Diamond Bar/Pomona is 100% LA County.

Ah, I should have known better. Pretty crazy.

[MonkeyKing]

That is an accurate map of LA City. LA County is HUGE! Everything from Lancaster/Palmdale to Diamond Bar/Pomona is 100% LA County.

Yep! If people think that city map is big, the county map would blow their minds....

[MonkeyKing]

Hello guys! I'm a newbie in Gaf, and because I'm a Junior, I can't make a new thread. Also I couldn't find any better place to put this post. Okay, so, I live in Finland and I'm not very old, still in high school. Exactly in four weeks, I'll leave Finland behind and live a year out there as an exchange student. I got placed to Oxnard. I know it's not the same county as Los Angeles is, but still quite near next to it. I would like to have some advises what to do and experience out there during that year. I mostly do sports and photography. Thanks in advance.

Hmmm, you're going to be fairly close to both Malibu and Santa Barbara. Whoever placed you out there must really like you. Prepare for fun.

[beat]

Yeah, I looked up where the LA County Fair is going to be...

it's insanely far away. =(

[MonkeyKing]

Yeah, I looked up where the LA County Fair is going to be... it's insanely far away. =(

Metrolink, which should run from Oxnard, down to union station, then straight to Pomona. Won't even take that long.

Whether or not the Fair is worth going to, is another story :)

[beat]

Metrolink, which should run from Oxnard, down to union station, then straight to Pomona. Won't even take that long. Whether or not the Fair is worth going to, is another story :)

Oh, OK, then. I'd probably go just because I've never been to any county fair before.

[Zyzyxxz]

Oh, OK, then. I'd probably go just because I've never been to any county fair before.

You will be severely disappointed. Maybe the fairs were nice to go years back but it's just a big giant carnival where things are super pricey. Not worth the heat and sweat. And it's the exact same as the shitty OC Fair as well.

[MonkeyKing]

I'll take the kids this year, but I'll minimize my chances of getting stabbed by going during the week. The weekends are an absolute no go.

[Jzero]

You will be severely disappointed. Maybe the fairs were nice to go years back but it's just a big giant carnival where things are super pricey. Not worth the heat and sweat. And it's the exact same as the shitty OC Fair as well.

$10 Hot dogs +$5 Drink

[beat]

WHAT? I thought they had all sorts of fun new fair food these days.

[Zyzyxxz]

WHAT? I thought they had all sorts of fun new fair food these days.

They do but its horribly overpriced.

[naku]

Thank you guys! Seems like I'll have to spend time on beaches and take lots of photos from sunsets. I'll going to have a really nice time out there. But still three and a half weeks left. Can't wait!

[Cimarron]

I am going to be staying at the Standard on sunset blvd from this friday the 13th to sunday the 22nd. Any suggestions on fun stuff to do around there? I like touristy stuff but I am a big fan of dace clubs and lounges.

[thirty]

I am going to be staying at the Standard on sunset blvd from this friday the 13th to sunday the 22nd. Any suggestions on fun stuff to do around there? I like touristy stuff but I am a big fan of dace clubs and lounges.

there are bars and clubs all over sunset blvd and neighboring hollywood blvd. go west and there's santa monica, there are also bars and clubs there and of course the beach. if you wanna look at more attractive females, they're in zuma beach about 15 mins north of sanmo. go to koreatown for some all you can eat bbq, road to seoul was recommended to me in this thread and i enjoyed the experience there. downtown area is also booming with great restaurants, bars, and clubs. i also enjoy colorado blvd in old town pasadena. i also suggest taking the subway as you can visit many locales without the trouble of taxi and/or parking.

[Gully State]

Help LA GAF...I have guests coming in Friday night from out of town and am in need of a good restaurant recommendation around West LA-downtown LA area along with a nice and chill hang out spot after (fairly quiet ambiance).

[Zyzyxxz]

Help LA GAF...I have guests coming in Friday night from out of town and am in need of a good restaurant recommendation around West LA-downtown LA area along with a nice and chill hang out spot after (fairly quiet ambiance).

What kind of food? Waterloo & City and A-Frame both in Culver City have good food and they are next to each other as well.

[Hazaro]

What kind of food? Waterloo & City and A-Frame both in Culver City have good food and they are next to each other as well.

I need to swing by sometime this week.
What's a good day?

[Gully State]

What kind of food? Waterloo & City and A-Frame both in Culver City have good food and they are next to each other as well.

I was planning on going to Primitivo in Venice as my friends and I used to go to there frequently
At year but apparently according to yelp, they changed chefs, menus and raised their prices which has resulted in their food quality to drop significantly according to Yelp.

What's something. "distinctly" LA to do on short notice this Friday night?