Articles tagged ‘Hollywood’
Pink’s Hot Dogs
By Peter | April 28th, 2008 |
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Hot dog stands rarely share clientele with the most exclusive restaurants in Los Angeles, but Pink’s Hot Dogs earn the business of even the most discerning patrons. Owned and operated by the Pink family since 1939, Pink’s Hot Dogs is considered a “locals” place that the whole city can claim.
What makes their hot dogs [...]
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
By Peter | April 21st, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) features a little bit of everything in displaying more than 100,000 pieces of art from around the world and across many different disciplines and time periods.
From Africa to Europe to Japan and China and America, the only unrepresented region seems to be Antarctica, which has never had [...]
Hollywood Forever Cemetery - Hollywood I Love You
By BootsnAll | April 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Squeezed against the back lot of Paramount Studios, with a full view of the Hollywood sign, is the home of many Hollywood greats, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. It is a quiet place to contemplate the allure of Hollywood and the ephemeral nature of celebrity.
Cecil B. De Mille and his wife lie within sight of the [...]
The Laugh Factory
By Peter | February 25th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
It’s no accident that the Laugh Factory is one of the only places that you can find household name comedians performing short 15 minute sets in between concert appearances or TV specials.
The Laugh Factory books the best talent and sells out almost every weekend night show. For travelers, the Laugh Factory is recommended because [...]
Griffith Observatory
By Peter | November 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Overlooking the city from the hills of Los Angeles, the recently restored and renovated Griffith Observatory is now a museum sparking curiosity in kids and adults. Built in 1935 as part of the bequest of landowner Griffith J. Griffith, the Observatory is no longer on the cutting edge of research, nor do scientists spend much [...]
Walk of Fame
By Peter | November 5th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The Hollywood Walk of Fame stretches 3.5 miles around Hollywood Boulevard and Vine streets in downtown Hollywood and presents more than 2,000 names who have achieved fame and prominence in one of the five entertainment categories.
Created as part of a Hollywood “Face Lift” in 1958, the Hollywood Walk of fame is another way to walk [...]
