Christopher Gorrie

My brother and I came here after a concert. It was a bit busy with most of the tables outside being filled with parties of 4 or 5, but the inside was fairly quiet. Service was a bit slow to start—in all honesty the wait staff seemed overwhelmed and all over the place, despite there not being many people there (maybe there’s just been a big rush?). That said, the food came very quickly after we ordered.

We ordered the Togarashi and Southwest chicken sandwiches, and a burrata appetizer. The food was white good overall. The chicken was very fresh and juicy, the flavors in the sandwiches were well-balanced, and the burrata and cherry tomatoes were delicious.

It was definitely good, but not something that rocked our worlds. Definitely not a bad choice when looking for some late-night eats in the LA Arts District.

A pretty good international airport overall. It’s fairly clean for the most part, has some good lounging areas, large food courts, and plenty of restrooms. Not a bad place to kill a few hours if you’ve got a transfer. Security is pretty easy for the most part, though international flights out of KLIA have security at the gate, which is quite unusual. I don’t have much to complain about, but I also don’t have anything to overly praise. One nice thing here is that the rail system comes directly into the airport, and can take you between terminals or into the city center of Kuala Lumpur. It’s somewhat similar to Chicago O’Hare International in Chicago, IL, USA in that regard.

A bustling two-story cafe that serves a variety of Western foods and some very well-curated coffees. I appreciate how seriously they take their brewing, as both my cappuccino and brew of the day were fantastic. I had the Turkish style eggs, which came with a thick piece of toast. It was just the right portion and was very tasty.

VCR also has speedy, reliable Wi-Fi and a lot of charging ports, so it’s a good choice as a place to plop and work for a few hours if you’re so inclined. The staff are speedy and attentive as well. I definitely recommend this spot for coffee lovers and hungry remote workers!

A fun bar in Hawthorne with a family vibe to it. The bartenders are friendly and everyone there seems to be in good spirits, no pun intended. They have a nice selection of draft beer and liquor. I enjoyed the margarita and their varieties of tequila. They also have pool, and quite a few TVs. It’s a simple enough place, but the staff and patrons’ friendliness makes it memorable.

This is a really cool cinema not too far from Beverly Hills. There is only one theater inside, and they play mostly older movies on original film reels. I saw “Peanuts: A Boy Named Charlie Brown” here with my mother and it was very nice. A staff member introduced the film and talked about it briefly, and the reel even includes some old advertisements which were fun to watch. The theater has a concessions stand where you can buy popcorn, candy, and drinks. Tickets are generally pretty affordable as well! This is a fun experience that’s definitely worth checking out!