The Daily Grind: LA Farmers’ Market, New Bev Cinema, Hawaii Vacation
November 2, 2006
Yesterday afternoon I checked out the L.A. Farmers’ Market on Third and Fairfax for a light dinner in between seeing different apartments. (Yes I’m searching for a nice 2 bedroom apartment somewhere on the west side with character. If you know of one let me know)
Anyway, so it wasn’t my first time. In fact I go at least a few times a month. It’s pretty easy to get in and out quickly with some fresh produce and a nice dinner. But has anyone else noticed that things have gotten really expensive and quality has gone to hell?
I had a few tacos from ¡Loteria! and they were tiny, like canapé sized almost, no sides or even lettuce and tomato and they were $5! And then I got a fruit bowl from one of the produce stands (I used to love this thing… tons of fresh fruit already cut up and ready to eat like coconut, mango, passion fruit, melons, strawberries, blueberries…) and most of the fruit in it was horrible. I’m kind of over it. Don’t get me wrong though I love farmers’ markets, and the one on Fairfax and Third has it’s charm but it’s slacking.
They also have a great cajun place there but it too has seemed to go down hill in the last six months. I heard they have new owners.
So this weekend:
Dahling! I read today on Caroline’s blog about a great Audrey Hepburn Double Feature at the New Beverly Cinema Friday and Saturday. I’m so there. I mean $7 for a double feature… Breakfast At Tiffany’s and Funny Face.
Also she has a blog about Free Vodka and Sake at Tokio. Goodtimes.
Other films screening at the Beverly that are of my interest:
Pink Flamingos & Female Trouble (TOnight ONLY! @ 7:30PM & 9:30PM)
Nice archival prints of both films. 25th anniversary print of Pink Flamingos features surround stereo track and a bonus reel of deleted scenes hosted by John Waters.
On the 5th, 6th, and 7th Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) and Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983).
and if you missed This film is not yet Rated a few months ago, it’s showing on the 15th and 16th with Where the Truth Lies (2005).
Oh gosh and on the 24th, The Good German (2006) with Casablanca (1942) … what a great pair. The 25th, Maltese Falcon (1941) with Casablanca (1942). The 26-28th, Metropolis (1927) with Dark City (1998).
I’m going to just move in. What a amazing month. Go to their website and look at their schedule.
Travelzoo today: LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO–NOVEMBER 2, 2006– Pleasant Holidays has just reduced a 3-night Maui vacation with air from Los Angeles or San Francisco to $449 per person. The first 50 online bookings will also receive a FREE iPod(r) shuffle.
Airfare to Maui usually costs that much by itself. You must book by November 26.
This package includes:
- Roundtrip airfare on United Airlines from LAX or SFO
- Departures between January 8-March 5, usually one of the
most expensive times to fly to Hawaii
- 3 nights at the ASTON Maui Lu Hotel
- Fresh flower lei greeting
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November 6, 2006 at 7:39 am
you are so right – the tacos at loteria are tiny. i love the different veggie ones, but you need to be only moderately hungry or order 3 or 4! last time i went, i had to go home at eat dinner again.