Apparently, Hollywood Thinks All Chinese Restaurants Look Like This

January 30, 2013 // 6:00 am

Ever watched a movie set in New York City that had a scene in a Chinese restaurant? Most of us have, and chances are it looked something like this:

Or this:

Or this:

Lots of dragons, paper lanterns, intricate woodwork, red wallpaper: The quintessential Chinese restaurant experience.…

“This Is Not A Pipe,” It’s Actually A Drink

November 23, 2012 // 12:31 pm

Do you smoke it or do you drink it? It’s a cocktail served in a pipe? What kind of sorcery is this?!?

Sorcery of the Giovanni Martiniez variety, apparently.  Mixologist extraordinaire Martinez works at Sadie in Hollywood, one of those glamorous, Prohibition-era bars I was talking about…

Gays Protest Chick-fil-A

September 28, 2011 // 2:28 pm

A few dozen Gay Rights activists gathered outside of the newly opened Chick-fil-A location in Hollywood, CA this last Saturday to protest what they call Chick-fil-A’s anti-gay policies. The protesters claim that the company contributes to groups that openly oppose gay rights including Focus on the Family and…

Craving: Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

May 11, 2009 // 12:00 pm

To the new and unaware, it might seem strange that such juicy, crispy chicken could be served alongside warm, fluffy waffles drenched in butter and syrup. Though to those who are aware, we just call it Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. Every so often, my friends and I…