teeth, audio books, eating out., farmer's market

We ate at Kitchen 24 the other night with the kids. Drew hates Fred 62 (except for the Ty Cobb) so we're always trying to find an alternative. This might just be it. A really good burger & fries, a few nice salads and believe it or not: a Monte Christo Sandwich which combines Maud's three favorite foods - ham, cheese and french toast. A side of syrup and she thought she'd died and gone to heaven.

Stylish and whimsical atmosphere, friendly service, big booths and a full bar (!) would have been enough....but they also have Anchor Steam. And a candy counter.
Kitchen 24
1608 n. cahuenga blvd.
hollywood 90028
465.2424
http://kitchen24.info/

If you are looking for a dentist (speaking of candy counters) I can highly recommend mine.
Roy Martinian. He's gentle and kind (and handsome). I always feel in the best of hands. His lovely wife Annie runs the front office. Even Maud and Hugo love going there. He's on Lucas between 6th and Wilshire. I can get there in 12 minutes if it's between 10am and noon (101 fwy. to glendale blvd. exit).
213.481.2080

In preparation for my long drive north, I asked for an audio book from my friend Cassandra who highly recommended (and leant me) one called "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.
It is absolutely delightful. Three characters read by three different actresses, all magnigicent. The story takes place in Jackson, Mississippi in 1962, at the start of the civil rights movement. Two of the main characters are black maids; the other is a young, white plantation owner's daughter who wants to write their stories. It's funny, tragic, socially relevent (the murder of Medgar Evers is featured and it really captures the political mood of the south at that time) and has a couple of mysteries that are woven throughout.
I've been found sitting in the car late at night listening to it. I can't get enough, and want it to never end. I wonder if reading the actual book would be better, or not as good. My sense is that the voices of these readers add so much to the story, I'd go with the audio book, if you can.

I think I'll check out this market. A Saturday option for farmer's market on the east side + a keihl's store!

Gigi's Farmers Market at the Americana

The Americana in Glendale will have its Grand Opening for a new designer farmers market this Saturday morning (10am to 2pm). It will feature the best that our farmers markets have to offer in each category. This outdoor mall is a great time for the entire family. Come see Dry Dock make it's debut, representing the best in the seafood category.