Break from Pasadena

Sure, Pasadena is a fantastic place to work and live...but it does get boring at times. To my shame, I've been fairly secluded to the confines of Pasadena and haven't done a good job at enjoying all the cool things LA has offer.

Anyways, over the weekend...been trying to experience the "LA life" a bit more.

Saturday, went to AGO in West Hollywood for dinner with @misseye2eye. I'll have to say...dining with an asian girl has its perks. I think restaurant staff finally get that most yelpers are asian girls (why is that anyways?...I have my theories), and they hold the power to make or break a restaurant. There was a huge line and many ppl waiting with reservations...we got seated in about 5 mins. First star sighting of the weekend, Byron Allen with his very pregnant gorgeous wife. Food was just ok. Dessert afterward at Sweet Lady Jane...that was the highlight of the night.

On Sunday, scored some bleacher seats to the Grammy red carpet event. I'll have to say, I don't really get star struck...but nonetheless, was cool to see that the people on TV are actual people. I actually got a bit weak in the knees when Lady GaGa passed by about 3 feet away and stared at me for couple seconds.

On Monday, it was DineLA week, so checked out Gordon Ramsay's Boxwood Cafe for their lunch special. Found a fly in the water, and when the waiter returned with a new water...there was another fly in there! Despite the fly situation, it was pretty good food. Definitely a change from my one dollar sign eateries. Anyways...if you ever come here...get the creme brulee...it's spectacular!

Definitely have to make it a point to go out to the westside more often.