1. When Whole Foods began selling vinyl records.   2. When this restaurant for dogs opened on Fairfax and Santa Monica.   3. When this warning sign appeared.   4. When this lady and her best friend went out for margaritas   5. When this woman was paid for what she does best.   6. When the city became overrun with juice bars. […]

  1. Bernheimer Gardens then…   …Yamashiro now. At 1999 N Sycamore Ave., Los Angeles — completed in the early 1900s, it is now an expensive Japanese restaurant.   2. The Pantages Theatre then…   …and the Pantages Theatre now. One of the former homes of the Academy Awards ceremony, the theater is at 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. […]

  1. Myth: “Omg, L.A. is soooo obsessed with frozen yogurt.” FACT: According to Pinkberry, the chain has 16 locations in Los Angeles. But there are 15 in New York, so cool it. Analysis by IBISWorld named Pinkberry, Menchie’s, Red Mango, and Sweet Frog the top frozen yogurt purveyors — with an estimated 50% of market share in 2013. […]

1. Since there are no seasons, you will lose track of time entirely. One minute it’s been a year in L.A., and then next..five. Happy five-year anniversary to me!   2. Your parking spot will be a precious jewel that you dote on like a new baby.     3. In-N-Out will become your fast-food mecca. I worship […]

1. That you will forget to move your car for street cleaning. Or will misread the parkings signs. Or forget to turn your wheels in the right direction.   2. That a digital billboard will be put up anywhere near your apartment windows. Or your dream apartment is anywhere near the Samsung building.   3. That President Obama […]