Until recently, there was a questionable establishment next door to Orochon. I have never tried to confirm this information, but word is there was a happening brothel in there. Alas, it has closed, and people-watching at this location just isn’t the same.

More info @ http://www.orochonramen.com/

You all know our penchant for food around this joint. Courtesy the good folks at Glove Box Guides, we have one copy of the brand-new third edition of Hungry? Los Angeles to give away. The book is a sort of offbeat Zagat guide, sans “ratings” & sans “holy living shitload of quotation marks.” Truly a must-have for the food you want in the area you happen to be.

Here’s the challenge:

How many chiliburgers would Jeff Chiliburger have to consume to beat Intern Shane‘s record?

Third correct e-mail sent to HungryIBe@losanjealous.com gets the book. $15 value. Good luck!

UPDATE: You people are some seriously hungry readers. We have our winner. Thank you.

I should also mention that if you don’t win it’s not too difficult to buy your own copy.

Good times indeed. Andres Balazs how can we ever repay you.

Bonus photos: crazy organ, yellow table

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Lilys, Human Television @ Spaceland

Two shoegaze bands from Philly, Lilys and Human Television, take the stage Wednesday night at Spaceland. Philadelphia: land of Cheesesteaks, Liberty Bell, Dr. J and Shoegaze music.

Their latest LP…is titled Peregrine, and musically calls to mind the Peregrine Falcon’s crazy hunting style-soaring, then free-falling, over its prey/the listener. – Pitchfork

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• Fri 7/14 Muse @ Virgin Hollywood and Highland
• Fri 8/4 – Sat 8/5 Kanye West, Wu Tang, Wolfmother, She Wants Revenge, Snoop Dogg, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party, Shins, Editors, Futureheads @ Street Scene San Diego
• Sat 8/5 Wu Tang, Mos Def, De La Soul @ Rock the Bells
• Wed 9/6 Deerhoof @ Troubadour
• Sat 9/30 We Are Scientists @ Fonda
• Mon 10/9 Sufjan Stevens @ Wiltern (with string & brass sections)
• Mon 10/16 Hold Steady @ Troubadour

MONDAY
Lilys @ Echo
LL Cool J @ House of Blues
Pearl Jam w/ Sonic Youth @ Forum
Sarah Silverman @ Largo

TUESDAY
Bedroom Walls @ El Cid
Cut Chemist @ Amoeba (free)
Nickel Creek @ House of Blues
Sonic Youth @ Jimmy Kimmel
Sword @ Spaceland
»continue reading Losanjealous Concert Picks: July 10 – 16

The Losanjealous Benevolent Society gathers a weekly list of strange happenings and fun events in LA–the more ridiculous, the better. Visit our events calendar for the full list. And if you’re organizing or know of an event you think belongs on the list, send us info at tips@losanjealous.com.

FRIDAY

Emily the Strange Art Show @ Wonderful World
Join the Wonderful World Art Gallery for this exclusive event with gothic charm. As fans snatch up their favorite original paintings and limited edition prints, they can rendezvous with the creative minds behind Emily the Strange, creator Rob Reger and illustrator, Buzz Parker.

Yumiko Kayukawa @ La Luz de Jesus
Yumiko Kayukawa was born in the small town of Naie in Hokkaido, Japan. The panoramic beauty of her surroundings and feelings of communication with the native animals inspired her to paint the things around her. As a teenager she also fell in love “with the energy and giddiness” of American pop-culture through her exposure to rock n’ roll, film, and fashion. Artist’s Reception: Friday, July 7, 2006 ~ 8:00-11:00 pm. Through Sun 7/30.

SATURDAY

Cher Convention 2006
10,000 sq ft of wall-to-wall Cher with non-stop entertainment. Cher related events and entertainment. Cher items and Cher Convention souvenirs for sale. Cher Karaoke Contest, Cher Poetry Reading, Cher Name That Tune Game, Cher Family Feud Game, Cher Museum, Live and Silent Auctions – Many rare and unusual Cher Memorabilia. And , Cher Impersonator Show. 10 AM to 5 PM – Free admission.

»continue reading Losanjealous Benevolent Society Events: July 7 – 13

As I sat in my car on the way to Belle and Sebastibowl ’06 it came to me. Santa Monica to Hollywood. 12.7 miles. 1.5 hours. 1.5 hours. 12.7 miles. 12.7 miles. 1.5 etc.

I am seriously. Seriously considering going the motorcycle route. Oh yeah. I want to be one of those guys who shares lanes, scares the bejesus out of everybody he passes and arrives windy fresh and on time, every time.

12.7 miles. 1.5 hours. This after even my shiftiest of crosstown maneuvers. Missed most of the Shins set. Didn’t matter. The evening was stellar. Arriving at the bowl was akin to a family reunion: Suddenly I’m surrounded by old coworkers, new acquaintences. New faces I would know well before night’s end. Even Dave Hart was there.

»continue reading Why I Love Traffic

Hello, my friend. Long time. Long time, indeed. It is good to see you here, at last, at Kate Mantilini. It is as it should be. You there, and I, here, and Dallas losing to Miami — Fuck. WHAT?

Fine. Go Shaq.

Begpardon. Ladies, I am a gentleman.

Mair: I only hope they have good Mac and Cheese here. Are you sure you weren’t all drunk when you ate it last time, and in your drunken drunkstate you just drunkenly thought it was good?

You know me all too well, former apprentice. Be that as it may, rest assured the Mac and Cheese is one to be partaken of and enjoyed. To be sure.

Mair: This is April. She’s my food photographer.

Charmed.

April: I didn’t bring my camera.

Charmed. I’ve a device of sorts. It should suffice.

So then ladies. Where were we. Ah yes. When last we met, you were graduating. No longer Mair the Intern. You had transmogrified into the online vessel She Who Is Called Mac and Cheese Mair. You were soon to become known throughout the city for your penchant for the cheese-laden noodle. You’ve received fan mail. Recipes. Offers of dishes to try. You’ve a fan base. Business cards. Some of your fans in fact wait with bated breath in order to immediately tell you how much they loathe the very mac and cheese you’ve only just reviewed. How does it feel. How does it feel, Mac and Cheese Mair?

»continue reading In Which Ryan Takes Pause to Partake of Mac and Cheese with Mac and Cheese Mair

Tall, hairy beast “walking at brisk pace, patriotic as all hell”

Visit our concert calendar for a full show list, links to buy tickets and our top picks.

PICK OF THE WEEK: Belle and Sebastian w/LA Phil, Shins @ Hollywood Bowl

One night after the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Kenneth Loggins B&S play with a full orchestra for the first time ever. Will Loggins return to make it two consecutive nights at the Bowl and join Belle and Sebastian and the Shins for a Danger Zone encore? Find out Thursday night.

As you learn to understand and decode the band’s songwriting decisions, your appreciation will grow that much deeper — and what seemed like simple, straightforward music will become increasingly engrossing. -Splendid

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• Fri 11/10 Islands @ Fonda
• Mon 7/24 Flaming Lips @ Jimmy Kimmel

MONDAY
Sara Tavares @ Temple Bar »continue reading Losanjealous Concert Picks: July 3 – 9