Food Truck Wars on Wilshire

Long-time readers of this blog know that I continue to maintain a keen interest in the culture of Los Angeles, since I am a former Angeleno. Being a bit of a foodie, I have also followed the growth of the food truck phenomenon in recent years, with such business offering better food and promoting their [...]

Sounds of the Season ‘08

As usual, here’s the recap post of all of this year’s songs. See past posts for the documentation. Liberace with George Liberace & His Orchestra – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas — BUY Henry Rollins – Twas the Night Before Christmas — BUY Shallow – Santa Claus, You Broke My Heart — BUY Ray & [...]

Viva La Raza

Are you aware of the amazing stuff going on in L.A. in response to pending immigration legislation? Read Marc Cooper’s analysis and listen to this excellent radio report from hip-hop journalist Davey D, in which he talks to people on the street and plays applicable rap songs. Wherever you are — whether somewhere in the [...]