Still kicking myself for not getting some Agua Frescas from a vendor I would see at Disneyland only reason I didnt was cause I had something seeey just before.
Are you talking about the ad about music also featuring West Side Story, Greatest Showman, etc? I think the purpose of the ad is to show that Disney+ isn’t the traditional image or brand that many expect from Disney. I will disagree, anf say I think it’s smart for then to show that Disney+ isnt your normal Disney product, and is more than what you expect if they want it to be widely successful.
Sounds like you had a good day! I’ve passed by The Ivy (the other location lol) many times and have yet to eat there.Today was our Santa Monica day!
We had breakfast at Urth Caffe, with my mom and I splitting a Pecan Roll and I had an egg white and feta panini alongside with a tropical juice. The Pecan Roll was excellent, and the panini was nice and hit the spot I had for a lighter meal.
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For Lunch/Dinner we went to hit up….Duke’s recommended by @BuzzedPotatoHead89 ! 1212 in the Third Promenade from @Californian Elitist ess , but it unfortunately didnt open till 5 PM and we ate at 1:30 PM. We split the Fried Calamari which was decent, and I had the Huli Huli Chicken; the chicken was tasty however not the best iteration Ive had of the dish.
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For dessert we were back in Beverly Hills, near our hotel, we went to Magnolia Bakery - I had the Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Pudding, it was very good! Slices of real banana were mixed into the pudding, and it was very good! No photos of it though
Also realized I didn’t mention yesterday we hit up the Academy Awards Museum which I absolutely loved their exhibits is what I’d expect for something like Warner Bros exhibits to be like on their studio tour. For breakfast we ate at *****’s right there in the museum, and the Caprese Quiche was amazing.
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For lunch/dinner we went to the Ivy which is where my cousin and aunt suggested to my mom so it was her must eat. We split the table bread, some fried calamari, and I had the fried chicken which was really good. The mango chutney that came with the Fried Chicken was excellent, and a great pairing that I wouldn’t have tried normally. To drink I had the Black Pearl, was a bit strong but I enjoyed it as time went on.
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For dessert we want to Junior Cookies, it’s a bite size cookie boutique; it was alright nothing to write home about.
For dinner tonight it does seem like Uber Eats is the play.
Good choice with Urth Caffe, that's a West LA fave (at least for the young trendy professional crowdToday was our Santa Monica day!
We had breakfast at Urth Caffe, with my mom and I splitting a Pecan Roll and I had an egg white and feta panini alongside with a tropical juice. The Pecan Roll was excellent, and the panini was nice and hit the spot I had for a lighter meal.
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For Lunch/Dinner we went to hit up….Duke’s recommended by @BuzzedPotatoHead89 ! 1212 in the Third Promenade from @Californian Elitist ess , but it unfortunately didnt open till 5 PM and we ate at 1:30 PM. We split the Fried Calamari which was decent, and I had the Huli Huli Chicken; the chicken was tasty however not the best iteration Ive had of the dish.
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For dessert we were back in Beverly Hills, near our hotel, we went to Magnolia Bakery - I had the Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Pudding, it was very good! Slices of real banana were mixed into the pudding, and it was very good! No photos of it though
Also realized I didn’t mention yesterday we hit up the Academy Awards Museum which I absolutely loved their exhibits is what I’d expect for something like Warner Bros exhibits to be like on their studio tour. For breakfast we ate at *****’s right there in the museum, and the Caprese Quiche was amazing.
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For lunch/dinner we went to the Ivy which is where my cousin and aunt suggested to my mom so it was her must eat. We split the table bread, some fried calamari, and I had the fried chicken which was really good. The mango chutney that came with the Fried Chicken was excellent, and a great pairing that I wouldn’t have tried normally. To drink I had the Black Pearl, was a bit strong but I enjoyed it as time went on.
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For dessert we want to Junior Cookies, it’s a bite size cookie boutique; it was alright nothing to write home about.
For dinner tonight it does seem like Uber Eats is the play.
). I love love love their Spanish latte granitas and their baked goods.
I’d recommend my mom said her shrimp scampi was great and my stepdad said the same about his ribs.
I could see why Urth was delicious! If I return to LA I’d be tempted to break my policy of not repeating restaurants on trips for it. Plenty of treats there that were appealing to me.Good choice with Urth Caffe, that's a West LA fave (at least for the young trendy professional crowd
Magnolia Bakery is also very delicious! Not quite an "LA" place (I think the brand started in NYC), but I'm a sucker for good banana pudding and they had a limited edition chocolate caramel pretzel flavor that was addicting.
The Academy Museum was very good the last time I went which was I think about a month after opening; they have a robust animation gallery that is really amazing and represents a good breadth of the studios. Is the Studio Ghibli exhibit still showing?
And as an aside to @Californian Elitist's great rec, if you find yourself in Westwood on your trip, I highly recommend Diddy Riese; it's practically a UCLA staple for good, cheap cookies and ice cream sandwiches.
Thanks for the heads up, we all have cash on us so that shouldnt be a promblem for usDiddy Riese is a great option for cookies and ice cream. Good luck finding parking, though. Lol.
@tcool123 If you decide on Diddy Riese, they’re cash only. You’ll be in UCLA territory, which, as a USC alumna, is bleh, but, as a former UCLA employee, is also great (go Trojans, Fight On).
That one, as well as the other about Free Solo meeting Han Solo. I understand the intention, but I think it's a bad long term strategy. I like Disney because it's quality filmmaking that makes me nostalgic for my childhood, something I hope to sure with my own children someday. Appealing to those emotions would make me want Disney+, to know that I cold access those feelings with a simple click. Instead, this ad campaign is selling me on how much content Disney+ has for me to waste time on. It doesn't distinguish itself from its competition except by its catalogue.
My last full day is Thursday; we have to return our car by 5 PM to the Alamo at LAX. Our flight leaves a little after 9 PM.
For me I feel like those that would be moved by such ads already have signed up for Disney+, and now the streaming service has to prove it’s a viable choice to the masses not just Disney fans or families or the kids at heart. Again though thats just my opinion on the matter.
Like I said, I understand it, I just don't like it. It is a classic example of stripping individuality and identity to appeal to a mass market. It's one of the greatest problems with capitalism. In order to appeal to the most amount of people, the product must be made as generic and dumbed down as possible. I get it, I just don't like it.
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Sounds like an awesome day! Hopefully Duke’s was good. If nothing else you get a great view of the water and a nice excuse to drive PCH!Today was our Santa Monica day!
We had breakfast at Urth Caffe, with my mom and I splitting a Pecan Roll and I had an egg white and feta panini alongside with a tropical juice. The Pecan Roll was excellent, and the panini was nice and hit the spot I had for a lighter meal.
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For Lunch/Dinner we went to hit up….Duke’s recommended by @BuzzedPotatoHead89 ! 1212 in the Third Promenade from @Californian Elitist ess , but it unfortunately didnt open till 5 PM and we ate at 1:30 PM. We split the Fried Calamari which was decent, and I had the Huli Huli Chicken; the chicken was tasty however not the best iteration Ive had of the dish.
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For dessert we were back in Beverly Hills, near our hotel, we went to Magnolia Bakery - I had the Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Pudding, it was very good! Slices of real banana were mixed into the pudding, and it was very good! No photos of it though
Also realized I didn’t mention yesterday we hit up the Academy Awards Museum which I absolutely loved their exhibits is what I’d expect for something like Warner Bros exhibits to be like on their studio tour. For breakfast we ate at *****’s right there in the museum, and the Caprese Quiche was amazing.
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For lunch/dinner we went to the Ivy which is where my cousin and aunt suggested to my mom so it was her must eat. We split the table bread, some fried calamari, and I had the fried chicken which was really good. The mango chutney that came with the Fried Chicken was excellent, and a great pairing that I wouldn’t have tried normally. To drink I had the Black Pearl, was a bit strong but I enjoyed it as time went on.
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For dessert we want to Junior Cookies, it’s a bite size cookie boutique; it was alright nothing to write home about.
For dinner tonight it does seem like Uber Eats is the play.
I’m going to guess that some of us aren’t the best folks to ask because we likely haven’t been to the Hollywood sign. At least not very close. I personally don’t know a single native Angeleno that’s purposefully gone to see the sign lol.Quick question: tomorrow is our Hollywood sign day! Is there a particular spot yall suggest to get a good view of the sign?
Found this hike online:
The Hollywood Sign via Innsdale Drive, Mulholland Highway, and Mount Lee Drive in Griffith Park
Hike to the Hollywood Sign via Innsdale Drive, Mulholland Highway, and Mount Lee Drive in Griffith Park, Los Angeles - description, photos, GPS map & directions
True. The only times I’ve seen the sign is from Hollywood & Highland/Dolby complex or from the Hollywood Bowl. And I’ve lived here for all 33 years of my life. Lol.
Same lmaooo, the closest I’ve gotten is at one of those ledges at the Hollywood and Highland Center and at the Hollywood Bowl.
The views of the sign are actually nice from those spots. I get the interest in the Hollywood sign from out-of-towners, but we’re immune to it, naturally, since we’re from and live here. Reminds me of when I freaked out after seeing the Colosseum, but my best friend, who’s native to Rome, had no reaction and just doesn’t care lol.
