A random selection from the site

  • Lux Nightclub from “Lucifer”

    Lux Nightclub from “Lucifer”

    ‘ The recent network television cancellations left me reeling.  Four – yes, four – of my favorite shows – Lucifer, Scorpion, Timeless and Brooklyn Nine-Nine – were given the ax.  Though the latter was promptly rescued, I am still waiting for the #savescorpion, #savelucifer and #savetimeless cries to be heard.  If not, the Grim Cheaper…

  • Ray Pruit’s House

    Ray Pruit’s House

    ‘ Thanks to Geoff over at 90210Locations, I was able to stalk Ray Pruit’”‘”‘s house this past weekend while out in Van Nuys. The home was featured in numerous Season 5 episodes of the series as the abode of Donna’”‘”‘s abusive, pumpkin-patch-owning boyfriend, Ray. At that time, the house was painted a light beige color,…

  • My Guide to L.A. – See

    My Guide to L.A. – See

    ‘ Today marks the end of my Guide to L.A. posts.  I hope you had as much fun reading the series as I did putting it together.  As I mentioned in yesterday’s article, to make things easier on myself I broke up my Things to Do recommendations into two categories, “Play” and “See,” though some…

  • The Garland Hotel from “Parks and Recreation”

    The Garland Hotel from “Parks and Recreation”

    ‘ A couple of years ago, I drove by a hotel that looked like a little slice of retro heaven and became transfixed.  I made a mental note of its name and vowed to research it further.  As soon as I got home, though, I realized the name had escaped me and, because I have…

  • More Clowning Around!

    More Clowning Around!

    ‘ I spent all day yesterday doing some more touring with my friends Lavonna and Kim – including the Dearly Departed Tour, which I canNOT tell you how excited I was to finally go on and which will definitely be an upcoming blog post.  Anyway, I, unfortunately, did not have time to write a new…

  • Latest “L.A.” Mag Post – A Guide to “Pawnee” Locales in Los Angeles

    Latest “L.A.” Mag Post – A Guide to “Pawnee” Locales in Los Angeles

    ‘ I am so excited for today’s Los Angeles magazine post, in which I compiled a guide to 21 memorable locations featured on the show Parks and Recreation.  You can check it out here.  My articles typically get published in the late morning/early afternoon hours. ‘

  • New “L.A.” Mag Post – About Baco Mercat from “The Other Woman”

    New “L.A.” Mag Post – About Baco Mercat from “The Other Woman”

    ‘ Don’t forget to read my newest Los Angeles magazine post – about Baco Mercat from The Other Woman.  My columns typically get published in the late morning/early afternoon hours. ‘

  • The “Hidden Away” House

    The “Hidden Away” House

    ‘ As I mentioned in my post about Azul Tapas Lounge, I was not a fan of the 2014 Lifetime Original Movie Hidden Away, which was filmed largely in Palm Springs.  I was a huge fan of the ultra-modern abode where the main character, Stephanie/Alexandra (Emmanuelle Vaugier), lived with her daughter, Rachel (Allie Gonino), in…

  • Le Petit Bistro from “90210”

    Le Petit Bistro from “90210”

    ‘ A couple of Saturday nights ago, the Grim Cheaper and I found ourselves in West Hollywood, tired and hungry after a long day of stalking.  We happened to come across an absolutely adorable little French restaurant named Le Petit Bistro and decided to pop in for a bite to eat.  Now, usually I do…

  • Bar Keeper – aka Upon Gallery from “A Lot Like Love”

    Bar Keeper – aka Upon Gallery from “A Lot Like Love”

    ‘ Back in December, shortly before Christmas, the Grim Cheaper and I headed out to Silver Lake to do some gift shopping for his father at one of the most unique, quirky and whimsical stores in all of Los Angeles – Sunset Junction’s Bar Keeper, the very same spot that stood in for Upon Gallery…