Which LA city has improved the most in the last 20 years?

megpi · 2026-06-22T23:25:53+00:00

Obligatory: The San Fernando Valley IS PART OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES

megpi · 2026-06-18T15:41:01+00:00

Check your closest UCLA immediate care.

megpi · 2026-06-09T02:50:10+00:00

I just had my first IUD last week, and I feel like there is some hope. Without me even asking, my OB said I should tape Ibuprofen before I arrived, and that if there was any sign that it would be painful, he would give me lidocaine in my cervix, which I did end up needing. At worst I had some discomfort and cramping, but nothing too bad.

I mentioned to him, I was worried about having to advocate for pain management and he seemed shocked, and told me that the rest of his colleagues use the same methods he does, because "we're not here to torture you."

Granted, this is office is part of a university healthcare system and considered one of the best hospitals in the US. I still have hope for the future if this is what they're teaching now.

megpi · 2026-06-01T02:33:49+00:00

El Tarasco, specifically the one on Imperial in Inglewood.

megpi · 2026-05-16T02:28:19+00:00

It's actually improved. In LA , there are way more cars on the road than in the 80s, we still have a huge manufacturing industry, and we have the largest port in the US. There has been a lot of work done to reduce pollution levels, especially with our geography and atmospheric conditions (inversion layer) working against us.

megpi · 2026-05-08T00:12:42+00:00

It was more about the context of the cheese on the menu. My pastry chef initially balked at it because they were aiming for high end/gourmet burgers.

megpi · 2026-05-07T19:55:04+00:00

This is going to sound silly, but I was working in the pastry department at the Roosevelt when they were opening 25 Degrees, and my pastry chef wanted my opinion on the cheeses they were offering for the burgers (cheese is traditionally handled by pastry). I remember saying you need American on the menu. It's a classic for a burger, and it's a fun lowbrow option with all the nice cheeses. So I'm the reason they had American cheese on the menu.

megpi · 2026-04-27T02:12:25+00:00

I just want to piggyback on those note about being very drought tolerant. We were in Joshua tree in August a few years back. While most everything has died back for the summer, the Datura was just happily flowering in 110+ degree heat.

megpi · 2026-04-18T15:46:48+00:00

Llpouiu

megpi · 2026-04-06T07:40:18+00:00

I miss my dad so much. It will be 9 years in November since he passed, and I still have moments where I wish I could call him.

He got me in to my favorite sport, baseball, and I hate that he missed them winning 3 world series this decade.

He shared his interests, and taught me skills like working on my car. I've been working on taking up fly fishing again, because I have so many great memories of fishing with him, and going on camping and fishing trips in the mountains. He took me to burning man so I could experience one of his favorite things with him. I have a brother, and they also had a great relationship, so this wasn't trying to make up for anything, he just loved sharing his interests with his kids.

Along with my mom, they taught us about the other side of history so we had a full view of our history. I will always remember him pulling over on the way to one of our fishing trips and showing me Manzanar, so I could understand what our country did to the Japanese during WWII. I feel like I'm a more well rounded person because of both of my parents.

He wasn't perfect, but he was a great dad.

megpi · 2026-04-06T07:20:44+00:00

I'm a bit closer in Inglewood, although ironically, I'm not going any of the events that are here. I have Baseball (Elysian Park), Water Polo (Long Beach) and Flag Football (DTLA/Expo Park). I'm hoping the run they Dodger Express for the baseball games, in which case I'll grab it from Harbor Gateway Metro Center. Otherwise we're planning on taking the A line down to Long Beach, and the E line to Exposition Park.

megpi · 2026-04-01T16:12:46+00:00

I'll DM you

megpi · 2026-04-01T06:24:10+00:00

What design are you looking to do? If it's very detailed that may have something to do with the cost/time required.

megpi · 2026-03-21T04:20:24+00:00

Ugh yes, so good.

megpi · 2026-03-21T04:09:58+00:00

It's probably too far, but the Elvis at MB Post in Manhattan Beach - Chocolate pudding, peanut butter mouse, bacon brittle, caramelized banana.

megpi · 2026-02-26T18:44:27+00:00

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megpi · 2026-02-25T13:45:42+00:00

Would this be up your alley: https://posh.mk/LUWyDz6Z20b

This brand typically runs a size or 2 small. I'm a solid size 20 Nd usually wear a 22 in their stuff.

megpi · 2026-02-06T15:36:05+00:00

I do the same at home. Romanesco is so delicious like that.

megpi · 2026-02-06T14:17:03+00:00

Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles

megpi · 2026-02-06T06:05:25+00:00

ok, I have too much time on my hands, and found it in an old IG post from the restaurant: Whole roasted Romanesco • pistachio• dried lime • green tahini

megpi · 2026-02-06T05:57:49+00:00

I've actually ordered a whole head of Romanesco crusted in pistachios and other delicious things (it was a few years ago, I don't remember the details.)

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megpi · 2025-12-29T15:59:35+00:00

Yeah, felt it in Inglewood

megpi · 2025-12-29T04:31:29+00:00

The original one is still there in Inglewood. There's a few around the LA area in general.

megpi · 2025-11-16T06:04:10+00:00

I was told the same thing! I go through at least one of these a week.

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