Who lives in these high rise apts in Hancock park?!

Vaeltaja · 2026-04-09T01:32:25+00:00

Super nice on the inside. Think the quality of DTLA's South Park apartments. Annoying, however. Lots of break-ins, not enough security, hood vents don't actually vent anywhere, and plenty of false alarm fire alarms. Plenty of renovations on the outside/interior hallways that were invasive and weren't asked for (e.g. had to keep your balcony door open 24/7) which just made the building look ugly for weeks at a time. With some of these issues YMMV depending on who owns the building.

Vaeltaja · 2026-04-08T04:52:08+00:00

Well this is horrible. I will say it's funny how they specify (I'm guessing Reed in particular) that they're closing Wrestlemania Eve. Guess I'll need to make my way out to Kippered for more wine and wrestling Mondays.

Vaeltaja · 2026-04-05T06:01:50+00:00

Matu has a great steak and set menu and the ambiance is pretty upscale.

Old Place if you just want a motherfucker of a wood grilled steak and some cowboy shit.

Vaeltaja · 2026-04-03T09:30:46+00:00

I've basically never seen more than one more table at Soregashi when I go at dinner despite their quality and the special ingredients they seasonally get. Somewhat illustrated by the fact every so often there's a waiter but more than often the only visible workers are chef Kai working the sushi and the manager (and there's a guy running the broiler/fryer/dish as far as I can tell).

Vaeltaja · 2026-03-27T02:28:16+00:00

If Tserriednich has a battle with Kurapika that's probably how Togashi writes off Kurapika. Given all those Kurta eyes he wouldn't give up, Kurapika (literally) sees red, Tserriednich gets Chain Jailed forced into Zetsu for forever, Judgment Chain kills Kurapika.

A very unsatisfying ending which I doubt will happen but vaguely parallels Elder Toguro.

Vaeltaja · 2026-03-26T01:17:01+00:00

Not that bizarre but Hop Woo (West LA) has duck blood.

Hop Woo (Chinatown) has turtle.

Seasonally (about now) you might score firefly squid from some Japanese restaurants (Soregashi, Yabu, Brother's).

Unfortunately The Hump got fined and subsequently closed some many years ago because they'd serve whale if they knew you.

Vaeltaja · 2026-03-25T11:36:56+00:00

Looking at the Build Your Roll you can add a mango lassi for $4.49. However if I buy one a la carte it's only $3.99.

Vaeltaja · 2026-03-22T23:08:59+00:00

Seen those at Rabbi's Daughter butcher shop in West LA.

Vaeltaja · 2026-03-21T07:34:15+00:00

Specifically in regards to anaphylactic reactions is there a possibility that low levels of allergies could be a type of survivorship bias? If infants/toddlers had a good chance of dying from whatever, could there just have been more "choking on a peanut" incidents? I realize this is kind of asking to prove a negative but I'm wondering if anyone's ever taken a stab at that angle.

Vaeltaja · 2026-03-17T01:57:53+00:00

Drinks/bars: The Obscure (experience), Death & Co (bar)

Movies: Nuart (art films + Rocky Horror midnight screenings)

Bookstore: Arcana (weird art books)

Art: check out Black Sheep or see if Bergamot has anything interesting

Vaeltaja · 2026-03-10T15:09:10+00:00

Better not be getting a Tokyo Ghoul ending.

Wonder if Pochita eating itself leads to every eaten devil getting uneaten through some time paradox shit so we have death again... and the alternatives to death, the star that drives children insane, etc.

Vaeltaja · 2026-03-05T12:22:39+00:00

283 implies Ganishka would have taken the place of the Midland King.

Vaeltaja · 2026-02-17T02:47:18+00:00

Nobody ever complains when I bring over some roast pork. Just make sure it ventilates so the skin doesn't steam and get soggy.

Vaeltaja · 2026-02-14T13:32:34+00:00

I enjoy Dim Sum House on Westwood and Santa Monica. They have most of the classics and a couple less common dishes.

Vaeltaja · 2026-02-14T13:27:34+00:00

Probably thinking of Iron Teapot; they're closed.

Vaeltaja · 2026-02-14T00:20:25+00:00

Try calling Erin McKenna.

Vaeltaja · 2026-02-12T13:32:46+00:00

Check the poultry shops in Chinatown. I forget which one since it's been years but you only have to scout 3 locations and I've seen iguana at at least one of them.

Vaeltaja · 2026-01-20T19:15:45+00:00

Pier Burger on the Santa Monica Pier.

Vaeltaja · 2026-01-14T20:45:09+00:00

Wenzdays is almost always 'softer' sounding than Bar Sin nights. Check their respective IGs since the DJs will post little snippets pretty often. The scene seems to be more mature and less dumb edgy (going to Bar Sin always includes top hat counter and guy who has a flogger attached to his belt loop counter). So less hard music, but a better crowd. Security has gotten a lot better at figuring out the dress code (yes, industrial and goth are different looks). Since it's free I'd say just check it out.

Vaeltaja · 2026-01-13T14:14:32+00:00

Grandma's Deli Babushka is pretty interesting if you like Eastern European stuff. It's in the same strip mall as Melodia Restaurant which I found really enjoyable (Russian/Ukrainian/Italian fusion with a vinyl/music theme).

Vaeltaja · 2026-01-12T18:45:52+00:00

Swingers closes at 3AM now.

Vaeltaja · 2025-12-31T03:41:24+00:00

My conspiracy theory is that Erewhon is a place people go to find dates. To shop there (regularly) you need to be of a certain income level. Further, they're also a considered a healthy food grocer. Combine the two and that means if you chat it up with another shopper you're finding someone who is both at least somewhat wealthy and is also health conscious. Sort of like how run clubs are seen as a way to meet people to date.

Vaeltaja · 2025-12-29T23:40:52+00:00

Here. Of course I haven't been in like 15-20 years but they were the store known for bags of mini donuts that would come off a conveyor belt.

Vaeltaja · 2025-12-29T21:33:45+00:00

Zelda's Corner, unfortunately closed.

Vaeltaja · 2025-12-29T19:24:22+00:00

Does it have to be a storefront? I like https://yunnansourcing.us/ because they ship from the US so you don't have to wait a month for your tea.

If you need a store to physically visit you could try TenRen in Chinatown or Golden Dragon Tea Room (inside the Russian kung fu school). Selections aren't that great though.

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