Bill DeMarco Rates the Top 50 Starbucks in LA: This Week: #19

Bill DeMarco Rates the Top 50 Starbucks in LA: This Week: #19

#19: Starbucks in a strip mall at the intersection of Ventura and Kester in Sherman Oaks.

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LA Concert Calendar: September 12 - 18

LA Concert Calendar: September 12 – 18

Recommended Show of the Week: Decemberists @ Henry Fonda, Glasshouse. There are two kinds of college students – jocks and nerds. Likewise there are two types of college bands. The Decemberists are a nerd band and they catch a lot of shit from jock bands. One of the jock bands even stole The Decemberist’s tour equipment earlier this year. Check out the Henry Fonda Tuesday or Wednesday or the Glasshouse on Friday and watch as The Decemberists fight back for their peace and self respect.

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Profile: HamJiPark

Profile: HamJiPark

If HamJiPark ye truly seek HamJiPark ye shall indeed find, yet be advised: ye may need seek alternate HamJiPark afore supping on grisled neck of pork.

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Photo Op: Life Is Wonderful

Photo Op: Life Is Wonderful

I can’t help but feel somebody at Mid-West Wholesale Lighting is pulling the collective leg of Thai Town here. Is this an official management credo or the work of a disgruntled employee? Is business truly great?

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Shacking Up with the Locksmiths of LA: A Photo Essay

Shacking Up with the Locksmiths of LA: A Photo Essay

City of Los Angeles Business Permit Bylaw #2B-85.508a: Locksmiths are required by law to operate out of craptastic shacks in the corners of parking lots unless eligible for exemption as defined by form 33LK.

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