It's a Beautiful Day in This Neighborhood

Sometimes I take pictures and don't end up posting them. I'm effectively captive at home today because of the Grammy traffic around us, so I'm digging up these photos from a few of my November and December walks around L.A. Live.

They're sort of relevant, as they depict the area surrounding Staples Center, where the Grammy Awards Show is taking place, not to mention the Grammy Museum is right here, too.

One of my favorite reliable local chains is The Farm of Beverly Hills, so I was jazzed that one opened here at L.A. Live. The trick to eating at The Farm is knowing what to order. Get something simple, and you should be happy enough with your meal. Get something else, and I guarantee nothing. You can't go wrong with breakfast.

Fresh-squeezed orange juice ($2.75).

Brioche French toast with Vermont maple syrup and sweet butter ($9.25).

Farm omelet with applewood bacon, barbecued beef brisket, spinach, and Gruyère ($11.50).


Blueberry and strawberry crêpes stuffed with Mascarpone cheese ($9.75).

And now a pictorial tour of L.A. Live.

I love living downtown. Won't you be my neighbor?