I stumbled upon this place late one night after a wedding I went to at the neighboring Portofino Hotel. We we're just looking for a place to stop by and get a drink before going home. I … more
This week is the last episode on The Office where Steve Carell plays Michael Scott. I'm a long time fan of The Office and have always been a fan of Steve Carell. I remember the first times I encountered … more
Being from So Cal I'm a huge Mexican food fan! In fact I may eat it too much... That being said, for the last 2 years I've worked about 5 steps away from a Mexican restaurant that I have never … more
I'm putting this out there and feel free to shoot it right back if you disagree, but I think we may have a new poster child for the US Men's National Soccer team and he's only 18! … more
WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS. I'm the type of movie goer that gets really excited for only a handful of movies throughout the year. The Adjustment Bureau was one … more
I grew up my whole life with PAM in my house and I'll be honest, I haven't shown her enough appreciation over the years. An oily substance in an aerosol can that I've used countless … more
What's with places you drive by a ton of times and think to yourself, "I will never go in there" only to find out you've been missing out on a neighborhood gem? I feel like this has … more
This past weekend a close friend of mine asked if I wanted to go wine tasting with her in Malibu. She got a Groupon for 2 to Malibu Wines for a tasting. I'm a huge fan of wine tasting and I jumped … more
If you're not a regular listener of Bill Simmons' BS Report on ESPN, you need to be. It's a great podcast where Bill discuss everything about sport, interviews various people and sometimes … more
I'm a huge fan of going to the movies, well I was... It's a great time to get away and not hove to focus on anything but a film on a huge screen with surround sound. It seems to be that the new … more
I've always been a fan of interviews of famous people. Specifically famous people who who have done something great in their lives. There are many shows out there today that are able to make the viewer … more
I'm a big fan of sports bars. All types. Over my extensive years of sports bar education I've found that really the only thing that differentiates sports bars is the type of food … more
It's very rare that I come across a book that I don't want to put down. Maybe it's because I get bored or I'm really not interested. I had heard good things about George W. Bush's … more
So I'm off to Europe the day after Christmas and one way I'll be getting around is by train. I've used all types of transportation through Europe in the past but for some reason trains are … more
This past weekend I was in Napa for a quick wine tasting and "get out of LA" trip. I've never been to Napa but I've heard great things. While there I probably went to 8 different wineries … more
You may or may not know this but Major League Soccer is currently in post season playoffs. Now that might not sound strange to all of you, but for some you may be asking yourself, "What? Playoffs … more
For those of you who don't know, Paul the Octopus was an oracle that not only inspired millions around the world this past summer, but put a little hope in the eyes of the soccer teams he would pick … more
In a last minute, "Let's do something random tonight" decision, I found myself driving to the old abandoned zoo in Griffith Park. Now let's get one thing straight, Griffith Park at night … more
If you have ever driven to Las Vegas, or north on the 15 leaving California, you'll have seen the Desperado Roller Coaster on the side of the road right as you enter Nevada. I've driving by it … more
Alright, so I have to admit, I'm somewhat of a Facebook fan boy. Not the type that is completely consumed by Facebook 24/7, but the kind that loves the idea that some dude from Harvard turned a website … more
Two things that can really make my day are beer and Classic Rock. Combine them together and add in some really good food and we might just have a winner! I truly think I've found my new … more
Last week while flipping through the channels I came across a news report about PITCH: AFRICA. What I saw immediately drew me in and I wanted to know everything about it. I first saw people playing soccer … more
Now that the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa is here I thought I'd share my opinion on the controversial horn that the South African Soccer fans blow at all the matches, the Vuvuzela. … more
Preview Let me start this off by telling you that Giuseppe Rossi deserves a -5 but I gave him 1 point for loving soccer so he gets a -4 in my book. … more
The Novel. It's hard for me to admit this but I'm a sucker for mainstream books, and this book is definitely one of them. I decided to read this book when they announced they … more
I first came across WordPress while I was looking for a place to make a free/ cheap website for my company, International Baseball Connect. Not knowing much about building websites, hosting, or driving … more
I’m not going to lie, I’m a sucker for leadership positions. Which is why when I found out that Lunch was allowing their members to start and moderate their own communities, I was pretty excited. … more
The last time I was in Paris everyone I was with wanted to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower to see the view of the city. Going to the top of the Eiffel Tower wasn't very appealing to me for a couple … more
I stumbled upon what I am calling the "Best Way To Experience The Eiffel Tower" when I was backpacking though Europe back in the Summer of 2006. I don't believe seeing the Eiffel Tower should … more
This review wouldn't be complete without first explaining what happened to the LMU Men's Basketball Team last season. For 18 years, ever since the passing of Hank Gathers and LMU making a run to … more
Experience: Four Daughters is a great restaurant with a classic beach feel to it. From the outside you can tell you're in for some awesome boutique food. When you walk inside, the place … more
Experience: I didn't really know what to expect going into this film. As an LMU alumnus I figured the film would be centered around the story of Hank Gathers. Everything surrounding … more
Biggest Takeaway Everyone needs to become an investor! Everyone is being pulled to multiple areas/site/communities, yet if you invest you will start having people pull towards you. These guys … more
I was finally able to see this "highly anticipated" film once it came out on DVD. Overall I would recommend this film to anyone that has any interest in Michael Jackson and his music. … more
In the winter of 2007, January to be exact, I hopped on a plane at LAX and flew to Bonn, Germany. I had known for a few months what I was doing, but it really didn’t hit me until the plane I was … more
In most leagues, when you add an expansion team, that expansion team is probably not going to do too well in their first season, let alone seasons to follow. This is especially the case when it comes … more
About 4 years ago I decided I was going to research and trace back my family tree. Instead of searching the internet for genealogy information, I decided to talk to the eldest person on my mom’s … more
Freddy Adu should be one of the most recognizable names in American Soccer. Going pro at the age of 14 to play for Major League Soccer’s D.C. United, Adu made a name for himself as a soccer prodigy. … more
I have to admit, I’m a sucker for Irish pubs. While traveling through Europe, I had a saying that if we couldn’t find a good place to eat or drink, go to the local Irish pub. We’ll, … more
From the busy streets of Paris to the lush beaches on the French Riviera, France is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. A country known for its romance, food and beautiful country … more