Time travel

Everything has life to it, even if it isn't living. In an effort to support my friend and expand my curiosity I went on a tour of Broadway st in Downtown Los Angeles. I've lived 30 minutes away from L.A. most of my life,been to different events hosted in the city, and overall I've neighbored this city for most of my life, been in and out of it's streets, and I have yet to understand the essence of the city. Behind the busy street flooded with jewelry stores, dress stores and various random commodities,are these silent but historic buildings. Inside the buildings are time machines, pockets of history that take you back in time and hold the memory of what the city once was. On the tour we visited around eight different historic theaters. Walking by and inside these very historic buildings I would think to myself how driving through these streets I may not have even glanced at these storybook structures that simultaneous hold the memory of what once was and gives birth to new life. Many of the theaters have been renovated to new business, apartments, and more. Some stand untouched waiting for their rebirth. My two favorite places were the Los Angeles theater and the Bradbury Building. In the Los Angeles Theater I was amazed at how much it was in it's original form. I imagined myself walking in as one of the theaters guest when it was up running. In today's day and age going to the movies is an ordinary weekend event. Years ago going to the movies was an extravagant event requiring the finest clothes, and often took up the entire night. The Bradbury building to me held so much beauty, walking into the natural light gleaming down from the skyline on to the elegantly carved wood that created the walls, staircase and general structure of the building. There is still life in things that stand still, that are old and fade into the background as eyes glaze over them not recognizing their beauty. These buildings hold life because they hold history, and remind us what the city once was and what it might be again. Take the time to find and appreciate the beauty that you may over look. Whether it is in the people or places around you. For more on L.A. tours check out And special thanks to Jeremy for a great tour.

DTLA

Down town LA is the diamond in the rough. In between the fashion district, the art district and not to far from skid row, DTLA has somewhat of a night life to offer.
Last Friday, my friend and I explored DTLA and did a little bar hoping. As we exited the 110, and drove down Spring street men flashed dollar signs and arrows to direct parking. I was happy to see that the numbers didn't read $20 and above but most of th parking was advertised between &5-10 dollars. We went for the five dollar one,and we got what we paid for. As I entered the parking structure and had to turn quickly to avoid the pillar so inconveniently placed in the middle of the structure, next we drove up a very narrow drive way, bumper nearly scarpping the walls, just to get to the third floor, When we got to the top we realized we are on the roof. And as gazed over the horizon we weren't overwhelmed by flashing lights, just lights from cars, street lights in insides of buildings. A calming ambiance.
The first place we went to was the falls. A very small bar with very upscale decor. Not the place for a large group of people but a nice place to sit and chat.
Our next endeavor brought us to Silo Vodka bar. Not a fan of vodka myself but wanted to give it a try none the less. The bar is known for it's wide variety of vodka's some made in house some made from around the world, Silo is also known for their tasty appetizers. Still a small bar, with a loft style layout, had a very nice decor and definitely a place for small groups. The most intriguing part of the bar was the walk in freezer , where guests including myself, can go in a try over a 100 different vodkas from around the world.( not all at the same time though) I can't remember the origin of the vodka we tried, but the flavors included mountain dew, root beer and bubble gum The taste matched their names.

The next place we went to was called Las Perales. " The pearls" Authentic Mexican decor and hand written menu's written on cardboard pieces, this is definitely the place for margaritas. A little more spacious then the previous bars, this a place to sit down and eat or dance around a little bit.
The most refreshing thing about all three bars were one, the bouncers were actually nice to you, and many of the drinks are made with fresh ingredients.
Until we meet again DTLA.