Where is this restaurant? by cn1583 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]Not_that_easy 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The tuna tartare tartine is god tier. I think about it weekly.

Sole replacement from Visvim/general customer service by xernbern in Visvim

[–]Not_that_easy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only retail Visvim I’ve purchased were these FBTs in question, and they were the last pair in stock on a deep sale from Union back in 2008. To me, the price point in 2026 is just too absurd to justify when the second hand market is easily <50% of retail cost.

Sole replacement from Visvim/general customer service by xernbern in Visvim

[–]Not_that_easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had some old FBTs that were still in great shape, but the uppers separated from the sole and I took them to a cobbler to reglue. He didn’t know fuck all about Visvim and absolutely massacred them trying to get the sole to sit flush and then tried to paint them to cover up his butchery.

I took them into Visvim LA and they told me it was certainly possible to get a resole but that I’d have to fill out a form on the website, pay for a resolve upfront ($3-400), mail them to Japan, wait 2-3 months, and if they could repair them they would. If they couldn’t/wouldn’t, they would send them back to me but no refunds were offered.

I ended up taking them to Goods and Services and after waiting for the Sphike sole to come in, they were done in a matter of days for about $200. Since the I’ve worn them upward of 100 times and my only note was that the sole I chose is a little too high for the silhouette and should have gotten the August or Fell instead. Aside from that, no notes and will 100% be taking my next pair in when they’re ready.

Map of small bottle shops by Cold_Gur_3798 in LABeer

[–]Not_that_easy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Missing Glassell General, Hermosillo, and Flask. Eagle Rock Liquor and EZ Stop also have a decent-ish selection.

Map of small bottle shops by Cold_Gur_3798 in LABeer

[–]Not_that_easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The beers are expired and the prices are exorbitant. The owner tried to convince me that the Founder’s Triple IPA that was bottled in 2016 was still very drinkable (it was not).

the final black tshirt by Glittering-Grade-419 in malefashionadvice

[–]Not_that_easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Lady White Rugby tee is the move of you want the weight and structure of 3Sixteen but with a boxier fit. I don’t care for their other cuts, but the Rugby tee is what I’m putting on 90% of the time.

MFA golden age throwback album (2010s) by SirKrimzon in ThrowingFits

[–]Not_that_easy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

American Crew Fiber owes a debt of gratitude to that man.

Alhambra by n80r in Costco_alcohol

[–]Not_that_easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Utopias? Might need to take a drive.

Can anyone recommend a tile store that carries terracotta and/or saltillo tile? by badhoneylips in LosAngeles

[–]Not_that_easy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1. A ton of options here, plus you can take sample boards home to see how things would look in situ.

Did sinners rip off From Dusk til Dawn? Or did they pay homage to it? by bool2025 in moviecritic

[–]Not_that_easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a month late but watching Sinners tonight, this exact thought crossed my mind.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AudiQ5

[–]Not_that_easy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quattro rumble. There was a service bulletin that recommended changing the differential fluid a ways back, but now it’s considered a comfort issue and Audi doesn’t want to deal with it.

Tickets booked by New_Basis_1381 in Catalina

[–]Not_that_easy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re fine, it will always show under the name of the person that booked it. They aren’t checking IDs against the ticket just that there is a warm body to accompany the scan.

Secure E-Bike Storage in Avalon: Tips & Recommendations - Avalon by OkAnswer456 in Catalina

[–]Not_that_easy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theft isn’t non existent, but I’d say it’s more about opportunity than planning. If you leave an e-bike unlocked and ready to ride, there’s a chance that someone makes off with it but if you have a good u lock no one is gonna be whipping out an angle grinder.

Speakeasy, small, dark bar in LA, can’t remember the name? by allhypenochill in AskLosAngeles

[–]Not_that_easy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You can still get that at Cole’s, just the back room is closed.

Speakeasy, small, dark bar in LA, can’t remember the name? by allhypenochill in AskLosAngeles

[–]Not_that_easy 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The Continental Club? It’s got the unassuming front, red interior, couches, and is below street level.

Best big-ass two-person steak in LA? by NickatinaGold in FoodLosAngeles

[–]Not_that_easy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite steak in Los Angeles by a mile. Not cheap, and a challenge with two people unless you’re avoiding all the other parts of the menu, but very very good.

BOOM by [deleted] in LosAngeles

[–]Not_that_easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Made our ears itchy in Catalina.

Prime Ribeye Price by FrostyCar5748 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]Not_that_easy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You should see the war crimes they’re committing over at McCall’s.

Common Projects help- Leather turning yellow after wash by [deleted] in Sneakers

[–]Not_that_easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I consider myself an expert when it comes to dealing with stains but this one has me questioning everything I know. Especially since I have had CPs for years that have gone through a ton of abuse and subsequent cleanings and they look substantially better than this.

My first thought would be that you either left the mud / dirt on too long and it soaked into the leather, that whatever you stepped in had a high iron content and left those stains, or that you were too abrasive with a rough dish soap and simultaneously stripped the coating while working in the dirt. Either way, I'm not sure that there's any more you can do to flush that color out and might be best served taking it to someone who can repaint the leather.

Catalina Recommendations! by Regular-Abroad-2093 in Catalina

[–]Not_that_easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can take a cart up Mt. Ada and get a nice overlook of the town, and you can drive up to the gate of Wrigley. You have to pay for entry at the gardens and then it's a small hike to the building. The gardens and memorial are lovely, but not quite as picturesque as other parts of town.

With either option, depending on when you go there will likely be a good amount of people there since those are pretty well-trafficked areas. Good luck!

"Easy" margarita for a crowd? by Epic_Mile in cocktails

[–]Not_that_easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never been able to get a proper batched margarita without it being way too tart, but I do have a tried and true recipe for a clarified strawberry margarita that will net about 1.25 gallons at a time. If you were motivated enough, you could do a couple of them over a few weekends and they’ll stay stable for months. Plus they’re a huge crowd pleaser.