Los Angeles (8/7/07)

I don't generally go for white shoes but if I did the one on the left would be it.


Notice the pigeons on the roof, now glance down at the awning. Not the most appealing advert for a bakery.

"Ah yes, the Continental, I go there for all my baked goods."


Back in the day, you paid what you could afford at Clifton's.

The nation was in the depths of the Great Depression, many businesses were failing and it was a most precarious time to try his totally revolutionary Golden Rule approach to the self-service restaurant business.

Customers became "guests" and none were ever turned away hungry, even though they had no money. During one 90-day period, 10,000 ate free before Clifford could open an emergency "Penny Cafeteria" a few blocks away to feed, for pennies, the two million "guests" who came during the next two years. He could have gone bankrupt honoring his childhood promise were it not for faithful suppliers, generous vendors and the grace of God, who saw him through those difficult days.

-Clifton's Website

The entrance to Chinatown, for those of you who tune in for the sights.


I'm a sucker for giant fiberglass chickens and cows. More to follow. Please write in with locations.


I couldn't figure out this tour bus. What are the square windows in the back all about? Is it a capsule hotel on wheels?


Capsule hotel, Japan


There is a concrete plant smack dab in the middle of Hollywood. Very bizarre, I imagine the city grew up around it.


Well, hopefully you saw the poster in time.


"We Will Personally Smoke Your Hams or Turkey or Any Prefered Meats Year Round"

Please excuse the typo the BBQ is some of the best in LA and I think I'll have them smoke my turkey this Thanksgiving.


So you'll grasp the style; it used to be called The Original Texas BBQ King.

BBQ King
867 W Cesar E Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 437-0881


I ducked into a locksmith in Los Feliz to have some keys made. This sign hung to the right of the door. My kind of locksmith.