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So, Sprinkles may be an open secret to Angelenos by now, but I'm sure those visiting LA for the first or second time have yet to be wowed by the little drops of culinary heaven this teensy little joint has to offer.

Located on Little Santa Monica Blvd. between Bedford and Camden (next to La Salsa), the line for Sprinkles often winds out the door and down the sidewalk. But ...

EDUCATIONAL LA - Part 2: LA Proper

By: Matt Tucker

Los Angeles itself is FULL of great educational attractions. You figure in a city of more than 4 million people (9 million+ in LA County), there has to be some culture out there somewhere, and we aren't talking about movie sets made to look like the Old West. There is actual culture ...

Nightlife in the AREA

By: Matt Tucker

            If you are looking for the top "IT" spot in Los Angeles, as far as nightlife is concerned...look no further than SBE Group's AREA nightclub.  Located at 643 N La Cienega (the former home of Club Prey and I am sure countless other names before that), AREA resembles a 1970's airport terminal.  Complete with Formica and wood paneling throughout, this ...

A friend turned me on to the Trading Post a few years ago. Located in the expansive parking lot of the famous Fairfax High School (note-worthy alums include Demi Moore, Carol Lombard, Mickey Rooney, Phil Spector, and my personal favorite, the Red Hot Chili Peppers) at Fairfax and Melrose. It costs $2 to get in ($1 for students with a valid ID), but it goes to the student ...

What's on the Griddle? (LA's breakfast)

By: Matt Tucker

            If you are anything like me, your first thought waking up goes something like, "Man, I'm hungry.  What's for breakfast?" or in my particular case "FOOD!?!?!?" Assuming that you have an aversion to "continental breakfast", or you have actually chosen a hotel too fancy to offer such an "amenity"...you are going to need some help.  There are, at last ...

(Recently renamed and reopened)

Scintillating, titallating and a complete delight to the senses. Prepare to be seduced by the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles. Flirts with a past that still sings its sultry and haunting melody. Walking through it's doors instantaneously transports you. Hypnotically lush environment sends you into an intoxicating whirlwind of the mind. It's red interior ...

Robertson... The Secret Shopping Locale

by: Matt Tucker

     So your trip to Los Angeles includes plans to do some high-end shopping. You're thinking, Rodeo Drive, oh yeah! True, you can spend a mint on Rodeo and maybe even see a few aging stars. But you wanna know where the celebs of the moment shop? Of course you do!!! A little street called Robertson Blvd. Specifically ...

Dreams of Bunker Hill may dance in your head.  Maybe you dream of living the life John Fante.  Perhaps you've heard of a downtown renaissance (when was the first birth again?).  It's conceivable you are here for the yoga championships.  Sorry, Bikram does not give out a cool title belt.  Probably you are in town on business.  Convention maybe?  Building some business in the new gateway to the melting pot?  ...

With your tour of Hollywood Boulevard, why not take a hike with celebs and wanna be celebs alike? And don't forget an incredible view of Hollywood, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, the ocean, and, on clearer days, Catalina Island! This is really SEEING Los Angeles. Runyon Canyon has been a Hollywood mainstay for hikers and walkers ever since I can remember. A place for dog owners to ...

If you happen to be in a couple and in or around the Southern California area, I would highly suggest you take a day and just pretend you're cheesey and in love. Because if anywhere will do it for you, it's Disneyland. Disneyland caters to three types of people: those who are wearing a fanny packs and are strapped down with 3.5 kids, Asian tourists strapped down with ...