You Will be Missed Teena Marie

Loved her sound of music especially her top hit "Lovergirl."

Go Here if You Own a BMW

Service is great. Building itself is beautiful. Cars are always a joy to look at.

Bottega Louie - Downtown - City of Angels

I ordered the TrEnné which was ok. Certainly not their best plate on the menu though. I tried the sausage pizza as well & their portobello fries which were just amazing. Finished off the night by ordering the Le Grand Macaron which was really good & just the right size.

Not pricey by any stretch but certainly not cheap either.

Service was certainly good. Decor inside is just spectacular. Size of the restaurant is pretty amazing.

The only downsize of Bottega Louie is how loud the place gets. You really, really, really have to scream to the person you are eating with because it's so loud inside.

All & all it's certainly worth trying. Hopefully I go back soon to try their lunch menu.

Another One That Has Become a Pleasure to Watch

Looks Nice to Me

Looks leathery soft. Nice dark brown finish. Comes from Hollister which runs for $400 which is certainly not cheap but I'm sure it's worth it. Looks like it'll last a whole life time.

Let it Whip

If this doesn't make you laugh or want to dance then I don't know what will

I'm in Love!!!-------Andi Muise

New Music That has Hit my Ipod

Beautiful in Every Way if You Ask me

Feeling 80's

Photos from http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1004
If ever in downtown (L.A.) & would like to know what it felt like to live in the 80's then step into the Bonaventure Hotel. Every time I step into their lobby area it just makes me feel like I'm living in the 80's. & I don't think that is a bad thing at all. Especially for someone like me that loves everything 80's. Maybe it's just me but it might be the decor of the lobby that makes me feel like that when I'm in there. I love the Westin Bonaventure in every way & hope that it doesn't change any time soon. It's such a great downtown LA landmark.

I've tried the Bonaventure Brewing Company restaurant which serves an AMAZING steak. It was perfect in every way.

I've also tried their lunch from the bar that is at the center of the Hotel. Ordered a pepperoni pizza which was very tasty. Actually, it's probably one of the best pepperoni pizza's that I have ever tried.

Hopefully in the near future I can give the "L.A. Prime, a New York Steakhouse" restaurant a try as it has panoramic views of all of downtown L.A. because it does a 360 degree spin.

Now, if I were to pair a song with my experience when going to the Bonaventure it would be Animotion's Obsession. How can one not the love 80's!

What Dreams Are Made of

$11,895,00 is the asking price & located in Beverly Hills. 6 bedrooms & 7 baths but most importantly a 6 car garage.
(Photos are from the La Times website)

Look Out for Christian Cota

I see nothing but success & triumph heading his way.

New Music That has Hit my Ipod

Mendocino Farms

If you want quality, fresh ingredients, & a great tasting menu for lunch then Mendocino Farms is the place to head. All I can say is that this place is awesome. I would highly recommend this place. 2 locations in downtown & 1 in Marina Del Rey.

You can view there menu by going to their webpage at http://mendocinofarms.com/

If looking for a lunch place w/ excellent, healthy, & tasty food then head to Mendocino Farms. You won't be disappointed.

Must Watch - No Man's Land

I recently watched this film. 80'a film. Takes place in L.A. & it stars Charlie Sheen & a bunch of Porsche's. Nuff said...

I have a feeling that someone will remake this film or make a sequel to it. I know I would if I had the money & connections. It's a classic if you ask me. Liked it a whole lot. Awesome car flick.

Will probably watch it again.

A Show That All of America Should Watch

"The Suze Orman Show"

I've recently started tuning in & Suze is amazing to say the least. I think anyone who doesn't know how to manage there finances can definitely learn a thing or two from the show. I highly recommend it to all people. Young, old, rich or poor. It really doesn't matter as it really is aimed at everyone who is looking to learn a little bit on the proper mgmt. of his or her finances. Great show, great segments & most of all great host. Love Suzy!

Run Flats

If your like me & have run flat tires on your car then you must have the "peace of mind" that comes w/ the ownership of run-flats. Well, at least when it comes to getting a flat tire. I needed 2 new tires for the front of my auto & I was set on getting run-flats but then the people over at the tire place where I went recommended just regular tires. So I went w/ regular tires. They asked me "how many times have I gotten a flat?" & I told them only once in all of my 8 years of driving. & that one time was my fault. So technically, zero. Their point was that you really do just need regular tires. So, if you own run flats & are looking to purchase some new tires any time soon go w/ regular tires because they're just as good as run-flats & you'll save huge which is always a plus on my book. Till next time.

One of my Favorite Commercials of All time

Fisker "Get Hot" commercial for Karma PHEV

Came across this car commercial. Car ads are probably one of my favorites. Love the music, plot, & caption of the car.

Runway Tunes

Just wanted to post this vid because I found the tunes to be awesome.

Rescue Me

If you want to watch a good television show these days then one should watch Rescue Me. Boy, is that a great TV show. At least, I think it's. Terrific writing as it sometimes gets deep while others times really making you laugh. Denis Leary does just a fantastic job playing the role of a NY Fire Fighter along w/ his great cast. One of the few shoes I watch on television. Well, technically, I watch it on hulu so if you don't have cable, which I think you don't need, other than to watch sports games then watch it on hulu which is great if you ask me.

Quick Reviews on OK Places

Hamburger Haven in WeHo---Thought the burger was ok. Was expecting an amazing burger. Fries were ok. Nothing special about the fries. In-And-Out is way better. I've had better burgers.

Joey's Smoking BBQ in Manhattan Beach---Thought the ribs were good. I'm a fan of corn bread but Joye's cornbread was ok. Again, I've had better corn bread. BBQ chicken was tender. Beans were tangy & sweet. They're thick ice-tea was definitely thick. Probably the thickest ice tea I've had in my whole entire life. BBQ could have definitely have had a better kick to it. All in all I'd say it was decent BBQ.

Pinks hot dogs in Hollywood-Although it's a famous place, their dogs are ok. Nothing special about the taste of their hot dogs. I've had much better chili dogs. I'll take Wienerschnitzel over Pinks any day.

: ^ JP

Jimena Navarrete

For the past 3 years or so I've watched the Miss Universe pageant very closely but this year the winner really caught my attention. Jimena Navarrete is probably one of the most beautiful women I have ever laid my eyes on. I can't imagine how strikingly beautiful she must be face to face. To me women are the true beauty of this earth. Although cars are great, mother nature is amazing, women to me are truly heaven on earth. Jimena navarrete is just astoundingly beautiful to me. Well deserved for Miss Mexico. From the first time I saw her on television I knew she had to take the crown home for 2010. Although I envy guys who own Ferrari's & Porsche's I think the guy who takes the cake is Jimena Navarrete's boyfriend. He is the luckies guy in the world to me right now. I seriously can't stop thinking about this women but I'm sure in a few days it'll pass. I wish her the best of luck in everything she does in her upcoming adventures/experiences.

Porsche 918 Spyder & BMW's Vision Efficient Dynamics

I thought the Ferrari 458 was my dream car but out of nowhere the Porsche 918 Spyder comes along. Not only have I been a Porsche fan for a long time & hope 1 day I am lucky enough to buy one but to see a Porsche car that is truly out of this world is just pure awesomeness. Hybrid, sporty, electric motors, 500+ HP, an estimated 70+ mpg. Although it's a concept I keep hearing & reading that because it was well received by everyone it looks like it will be built. I wish I had the funds to fund such an amazing machine. Everything about it is just amazing to me.

Although a concept that we will probably not see any time soon it still excites me about what the future will bring. Love BMW. Love it!

Billy Ocean- Caribbean Queen

If there is something I'am proud of it's my Ipod collection. There are many reasons why but really it has to be my 80's playlist. Not only is the 80's my favorite genre but it just doesn't get any better if you ask me. I will never get tired of listening to my 80's tracks. Some more than others of course. It's so tough to choose a favorite as there are so many great tracks coming from the 80's era but one that is & will always be at the top of my list is Caribbean Queen by Billy Ocean. Like many 80's songs it's got a great beat to it along w/ some sweet saxophone. How can you not love this song...

Taste on Melrose

Photos are from Ilovetaste website
This is my first restaurant, eatery, bistro, cafe, etc. review & certainly not my last. Went to Taste w/ my co-workers. It's located in WeHo right on Melrose. It's a small place but certainly big in delivering fine food. I ordered pork chops w/ some pasta. I thought it was ok. Certainly could have used more "taste" but I was certainly able to taste the quality in my dish. Thankfully my co-workers decided to order some desert & were willing to share. I think it was either the ice cream sandwich or the chocolate decadence that I tried. Whichever it was it was amazingly good. Every time I put some of that chocolate in my mouth it was heaven. Taste, I think, would be a nice place to go w/ good friends, someone visiting from out of town or your girlfriend. Not many tables on the inside but no worries as there are also tables on the outside. Its got a very cozy feel to it along w/ the sophistication you would want in a restaurant. Even though I'm not a big drinker I think I had 3 glasses of red wine that night. I hope to go back soon. Maybe I'll go for lunch or something to see how their lunch menu is. I'm sure it's just as tasty as their dinner menu. As far as prices go it's certainly not cheap but not too expensive either. I'm a big believer that you get what you pay & at taste you certainly get your moneys worth. Fortunately, I was treated that night so didn't really get to see what the total was as it was 6 of us that night. Lastly, as far as service goes I would give it an A as our waitress was extremely courteous & very pleasant. Give Taste a taste as I'm sure your taste buds will thank you.

Leather Goody

A couple of months ago I purchased some leather driving gloves. The only reason I wanted to buy them was because I didn't own a pair of any type of gloves so I decided to give it a go on some BMW driving gloves. To my surprise it has been a delight using them almost every time I drive. Although I would have preferred faux leather, because I don't like the fact that leather comes from animals, the gloves feel very nice when I put them on. Their size is small & they fit me perfectly. It's a soft leather w/ a small BMW logo on each one of them. If you're like me & love to really grip the road then you can't go wrong w/ some driving gloves like these. They cost me $40 at a BMW specialist shop.

Poster

I just had to post this poster/pic of the upcoming film Tron 2. Pure awesomeness.

D & G

If I were succumbed w/ a huge load of cash I would give some to charity, poor individual people out in the streets, my family & to places in the world where poverty is overwhelmingly high. I would probably also buy a couple of sporty cars, a decent condo, & lastly fill my wardrobe of Dolce & Gabbana. From shirts to shoes, all the way to suites. D&G has become a favorite of mine ever since I came across this incredible leather jacket I saw a few years ago while browsing my monthly subscription of GQ magazine. To me D&G really represents great style whether it be jeans or a shirt. If it's got a D&G tag then chances are it will have great cool modern style. Although I don't actually own anything D&G I still am a huge fan of the brand & who knows maybe that huge "wad" of cash is just waiting for me somewhere. For now though I will keep admiring the clothing line through photos in prints. Below are a few items from their site at the current moment. ALL ON SALE!!!

New Track I Really Enjoy

Colourless Colour by La Roux. It's got such a great beat to it. Great sound to it. Great feel to it. The're songs out there that remind people of things, other people, places, & just memories/experiences. For some reason this song reminds me or it puts me in Downtown LA during night time hours. Why...?... I can't explain it. It just does. Actually, it's probably because I've heard it many times while leaving work during night time. Yup... That's it...

Wisps & "The Gel"

What is a wisp? In simple terms it's a small, carry around, & quick disposable toothbrush. I recently discovered wisps & have to say that I think they are nice to have. Probably not the greatest product to safe guard your teeth but something that comes in handy when you feel your teeth are somewhat dirty & need a quick cleaning when out somewhere & not near a sink.

You can buy a 4 pack for under $5. Now, if only they can make the wisp 100% recyclable then we would have a true winning produce.

After many years of using hair gels I didn't really like I finally found one that I love & will stick with. Technically it's a pomade but it gets the job done just like a hair gel. It's called Axe Sleek Smooth & Sophisticated Look Shine Pomade. Not only does it NOT leave your hair all sticky or hard but it holds just as good as any hair gel I've tried plus it makes your hair look really smooth & sophisticated hence the name. I give it a 5 our 5 stars.

You can find it for under $8 which is not too shabby & if your like me who uses minimal gel/pomade each day then it should last your for a while. A nice product indeed.

The Ideal Pair

Just like a nice leather jacket being an essential part of your wardrobe, a pair of nice lace-ups should also be next on your list. The ones on the left are from Emporio Armani & they retail for $450. They're classic lace-ups & certainly have the right finish & angles. Price is certainly high but like everything else you get what you pay & you are certainly getting quality shoes that I think should & will last you for many years. Tods also is another fantastic brand w/ great shoes followed by Salvatore Ferragamo. All 3 brands carry hefty prices so, like in my case, start saving up or hope that your stocks hit highs in order to one day purchase at least 1 pair then choose from one of the three. If I had the option to choose right now to go w/ 1 of the 3 I would probably choose a pair from Emporio Armani. But you simply can't go wrong w/ a pair from either Tods or Ferragamo.

Finally My First Car

It's not new. It's not a 2010 or 2011 model. Nor is it a fine tuned Porsche. But I'm extremely happy & grateful that I'am able to say that I own a BMW. It's 2007 BMW 335i Coupe. It's a fantastic car w/ fantastic lines. The design of the car strikes me every time I see it. It's beautiful & cool. Sporty yet sophisticated & timeless. It's an incredible machine w/ incredible German engineering. I love the car & look forward to many years of thrilling drives.