July 2008 Blog Posts (3)

Gotham's mayor based on LA's Villaraigosa

I saw "Batman: The Dark Knight" this weekend (highly recommended) and immediately I noticed a strong resemblance between the suave mayor of Gotham played by Nestor Carbonell (of TV shows "Lost" and "Cane") and our own Antonio Villaraigosa.

I wasn't sure if there was a connection but at one point you see the mayor's nameplate: Anthony Garcia.

Coincidence?

Gotham's mayor, who wears an awful lot of… Continue

Added by enhager on July 22, 2008 at 5:00am — No Comments

DISCOVERED: Bacaro LA Wine Bar

This is in our neighborhood - they took a chance and we should take a chance on them. You can get moderately priced and exotic wine, beer and tapas (appetizers that are reminiscent of what you'd find in a bar in Spain), a somewhat elegant atmosphere, owners who come and ask for your opinion of the establishment and it's where HOOVER meets UNION, just… Continue

Added by enhager on July 3, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

DISCOVERED: Sabor A Mexico

Still waiting for great Mexican food to finds its way to the Leimert Park area. But this is pretty good. They have a lot of things you don't find often - squash blossoms and epazotes and nopalitos - made in homemade CORN tortillas. Also queso fundido, chilequiles, several types of tortas, huaraches and tacos. Lots for a vegetarian to try as well.

2624 Jefferson Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90018

(323) 733-3083…

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Added by enhager on July 1, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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