Author Archives: hoffthebeatenpath

There are few things more horrifying to a metro rider…

…than sitting on a bus seat and realizing it is damp. I’m going to go bathe in bleach now.

The Third Day of Hoffmas: Gualagetza

My friend, Jonah, and I were trying to figure out a place for birthday drinks and appetizers. He lives on the Southern end of K-Town, so there are many good options in between our homes. Jonah suggested his favorite Oxacan restaurant, Gualagetza, for margaritas and shrimp cocktail. Gualagetza is a unique treasure of a restaurant. […]

It Sure Is Great!

Don’t you agree?

The Dos and Don’ts of Bike Locking

A few years ago, I suggested to a friend she should use more than a cable lock for her department store bicycle.  It didn’t take long before a thief with bolt cutters made off with her bike.  She couldn’t believe someone would go through that much effort to steal something.  The truth is, it is […]

The Second Day of Hoffmas: El Compadre

El Compadre is one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles for a special occasion.  I was pretty excited when my good friend, Maureen, asked me if she could take me there for a birthday dinner. Of course, we had to kick off dinner with one of El Compadre’s flaming margaritas.  Beautiful and delicious! Everything […]

The First Day of Hoffmas: Ktown Night Market

As soon as I heard that the Ktown Night Market was debuting on my birthday weekend, I knew I had to make that part of the festivities.  This fantastic two-night event showcased some of the greatest vendors and food that my neighborhood has to offer.  How could it get any better? I headed to the […]

The Ten Days of Hoffmas

I’m big into birthdays.  Like, really big into them.  So big, that every year I throw a weekend-long fest crammed full of my favorite things around Los Angeles, which I call Hoffmas.  All I want every year is to be surrounded by my friends and have a great time.  I specifically plan the Hoffmas activities […]

BUSted! Storytelling Event Tonight

Hey lovelies!  If you are in Los Angeles tonight, you should come to this great storytelling event, BUSted!  Hosted by Scott Schultz, this event features storytellers sharing their real tales of getting around Los Angeles without a car. And guess what?  I’m going to be one of tonight’s featured storytellers! But seriously, you should go […]

Happy Hoffmas!

Hello my lovelies! I’ve been MIA from the blogosphere the past week or so while I celebrate my birthday, or as I call it, Hoffmas! We had tons of fun over the past weekend, including the Koreatown Night Market and Olvera Street on Easter. Stay tuned for more on the birthday adventures! In the meantime, […]

Gold Blob

I don’t know what you are, gold blob on the sidewalk, and I think it’s best we keep it that way. I do know that you do a good job at catching newspapers in your sticky grasp.