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Ajarski Khachapuri: Breakfast in a Boat
Tropico Station
Jan 27After many years living in South Glendale, I still haven't tried every hole in the wall restaurant within a few blocks of my apartment, and not for lack of trying. Many of these restaurants serve regional specialties that you could never find in most ... »
Woman Drives Through the Verdugo Wash At High Speeds
Tropico Station
Jan 26This is perhaps the ultimate Glendale driving story. An elderly woman in a Mercedes drove down the Verdugo Wash at high speeds, including several foot tall drops, before being hailed down by maintenance workers. From the Glendale News-Press: She repo... »
Blimps and Helicopters
Tropico Station
Jan 26Here are some of the interesting aircraft I've spotted over Glendale and Atwater Village in the last few weeks: Hangar 1 Vodka Blimp Glendale/Burbank/Pasadena PD Air Support MD520N Farmers Insurance Zeppelin LA County Fire Department Firefighting Heli... »
Mmmm Chili: The David Brothers Chili Parlor Opens in Adams Hill
Tropico Station
Jan 23I stopped by The David Brothers Chili Parlor last week for a bowl of the house chili and found it to be excellent: well seasoned, peppery, lean, and served in a delicious cornbread bowl. It's a tiny spot, with two picnic tables outside. I will be bac... »
Get Your Knives Sharpened And Browse Medieval Weaponry
Tropico Station
Jan 21The most important tool in the kitchen is a super sharp knife. If you cook as often as I do, you need your knives sharpened at least once every 6 months. I get my knives sharpened at The Sword and Stone in Burbank. They make custom weaponry and arm... »