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Thoughts, observations, and introspections from an
:: Friday, September 19, 2003 ::
I've spent the last two weeks getting together with some close friends just to hang out and visit my favorite food spots one last time.
A couple of weeks ago, I was treated to dinner at Hennessy's Tavern in Redondo Beach by my friend Brian. It's bar/restaurant with great sandwiches and a really good corned beef dinner. And they serve an exceptionally well-poured glass of Guinness. A week later I took him out for his birthday and after watching "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" (very entertaining) we headed up to Pink's Hotdogs. Being his birthday, I made him eat a little more than he can typically handle. It would cause hims some abdominal discomfort and in turn, him cursing my name and the day he met me on drive home. I’m sure he was cursing even more the next morning while sitting on the toilet. Something that naturally, brings a smile to my face. Happy birthday buddy =)
Last Wednesday, high school pal Neil and I drove up to the Original Tommy's for my last bite of these gloriously unhealthy chili burgers. If you've never been, I can describe it in two words: worthwhile diarrhea. It's that good. This guy is the one who's been the biggest supporter of this move and having vacationed in Miami last year, has been especially generous with his advice on what to expect. He's also the guy who shared my steak dinner and Vegas experiences, by the way.
I spent Saturday evening with Joo, who’s also moving to the east coast. New Jersey in her case. It was again in Redondo but this time dinner was at a little French place called Aimee's. My blue collar tastes don't always allow me to appreciate stuffy French places but this one is actually quite nice. Not only is the food great but the atmosphere is casual and unpretentious (accordion music aside). Afterwards was dessert at ColdStone's, then coffee at my favorite coffee house called Coffee Cartel. It's similar to Central Perk of "Friends" fame in that the so-called dining area not only has tables, but sofas and couches to lounge on. Very homey.
Actually, if there's one part of L.A. that I'm going to miss is that little corner of Redondo. So many of my favorite hang outs and restaurants are there. The aforementioned Aimee's and Hennessy’s Tavern. Coffee Cartel is there, right next to one of my favorite restaurants; Redondo Beach Brewing Company. For many reasons that night was particularly enjoyable, not just because I managed to visit two spots but the company was great as well. Nothing against Brian but that place just seemed nicer when it's shared with an attractive, engaging woman who's capable of fun, intelligent conversation. Come to think of it, most things are nicer when shared with an attractive, engaging woman who's capable of fun, intelligent conversation.
This afternoon I had lunch at Wahoo’s with Kathy. I have no idea if Florida has fish tacos, being a product of Mexico and all and as far as I know, Cuban cuisine doesn’t have fish tacos on their menus. Again, while I've been to Wahoo's many times before, it just seemed nicer this time. If you have to ask why, simply refer to the last sentence of the previous paragraph.
I have a few more "appointments" this coming weekend, all of which I'm looking forward to. As much as I'll miss the only place I've ever called home, I'm aware that it's the people that make it what it is. In that sense, my definition of "home" is similar to the Biblical definition of "Church." For that matter I'm really going to miss NewSong. I know that Miami and South Beach are saturated with quaint little places that I would no doubt like but the cynic in me thinks that the people I meet just won't be the same. Then again I hear that if you can make friends in LA, you can make friends anywhere.
Stay tuned.
:: Miscellaneous Ramblings by Dan-E at 7:30 PM [+] ::
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