I want to post more often. I really do. And there are some spots Downtown, both old and new, that deserve some love. I’ll get there.
But, as has often happened in the however many years I’ve been doing this, sometimes I eat somewhere and all off a sudden, telling you about it feels mandatory. And sometimes I try to weave it into some larger narrative about Los Angeles or Downtown or whatever … but sometimes, it’s just that good. Like, after not posting forever, and always thinking I should, I actually get home, sit down, and write a post. This is one of those times.
First, context. (Side note: context always matters. Especially when it comes to restaurants. Which is why I HATE pictures of food. Like, what does this tell me? That the dish *looks* a certain way? So what. So unhelpful. But I digress). Anyway … a couple fellow Enthusiasts and I were going to see a talk at the LAIst studios in Pasadena, and we want to grab dinner beforehand. We search Google maps and find this spot called Henry Parson’s Project around the corner. (Never underestimate the power of a good name). Click on the link. Their home page has this quote: “If I’m here and you’re here, doesn’t that make it our time? – J. Spicoli.” (I’m not going to explain this to you. Google it if necessary). This is promising. They say their food ‘leans Southern’ but has a multitude of influences. I love Southern food. Great. But they do a lot of catering, so it’s not always open and doesn’t totally have a regular schedule and, when it is open, is only open on weekends. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Who knows. We choose it mostly because it’s a short walk to our evening plans, and it has a good name, and I like Southern food, and … Fast Times references.
We sit down, cute spot, kinda random interior, charmingly off kilter. They have a 5 course tasting menu, which is interesting because it for sure doesn’t give off “tasting menu” vibes. We sheepishly say we’re interested … but we have one vegetarian and one pescatarian in our group. They ask the kitchen – sure, no problem. Wow. Props to start with. Nobody in Southern California is that flexible (turns out the chef is from Minnesota, which might explain it).
And, without doing the annoying dish by dish thing, I will only say that we then have one of the better meals I’ve had, certainly at that price point (5 courses was $75. What??), in a very long time. The shrimp and grits, with locally sourced grits and spiced prawns, were unimaginable. The spicy catfish on a bed of a corn-like dish that the chef said was “New Orleans meets elote” was a flavor bomb. A dessert of sticky toffee cake with popcorn ice cream could have been over the top but was rich and balanced. The service was perfect – we said we needed to be out by 6:45, and they reminded us when we had 6 minutes left. Actually, the *chef* reminded us because he was doing most of the service.
No, this food isn’t super extra fancy or some obscure cuisine or off the beaten path. It’s an actual restaurant, and not some pop up you have to chase on Instagram. You can actually get a reservation (though if this blog post seems interesting at all to you, I suggest you go because I can’t imagine this place will retain its “hidden gem” status for long). But the meal and, just as importantly, the entire experience was phenomenal.
So. This is straight up proselytizing. Henry Parson’s Project in Pasadena. Next time you want great food served with intentionality and heart in a charming atmosphere with friendly, unobtrusive service that will make you look at each other and go “holy crap, this is really good” … this is that kinda place.
Happy travels.
Henry Parson’s Project
541 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
(626) 755-0518
Resos on Open Table
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Well. It’s been quite the pandemic, hasn’t it? Everything closed, some things reopened, some things didn’t, but then some new things opened, and we’re not going into offices anymore, and … what does it all mean, especially for Downtown? And sure, I posted a season worth of podcast episodes (you’ve listened to them all, right? RIGHT?), but I haven’t written a proper blog post since … well, I looked, and it’s been since February 2020. Shocker. So, here we are, a pandemic later. I’ve got a lot to tell you, and now’s the right time.
For those who don’t regularly come Downtown anymore – and, unfortunately, that’s a lot of you – I frequently hear something like (insert sidelong glance and ominous tone) “how is it these days? Is it a ghost town? Are the homeless everywhere?” Or “yeah … is Downtown just sad right now? Do you think it will come back?” When I hear that, I always know I’m not talking to an actual Downtown aficionado.
That being said, I get it. Hardly any office workers. You hear about all these closings. And yes, homelessness. Not everybody knows what to make of it all. So, your friendly neighborhood Enthusiast is here to help.
First, no, it’s not closed and it’s not empty. Places like Bottega Louie and Little Sister and Seven Grand and Water Grill have reopened. Joey DTLA has never not been packed. New places have opened (more on that below). Sure, we’re hoping that places like the NoMad and the Standard reopen but, honestly, at this point I barely notice they’re shut. Basically, the Downtown you know and love is here and going strong.
Second, yes, the homeless are a bit more visible because there’s fewer of everybody else, but they’re not everywhere. Skid Row is Skid Row, but other than that, it’s just kinda the usual thing. Mind your own business, and everybody is pretty harmless. I have never had an issue.
Third, and here’s the real reason for this post, there are a LOT of cool places to check out. So, instead of going in depth on any one of them, this will be more of a roundup of places, some familiar and some likely new to you. Some in the financial district, some in the historic core, some in South Park, some in the Arts District. Point being that it’s not one or two, and it’s not in only one or two neighborhoods.
So, without further ado, here we go, in no particular order. First grouping in DTLA proper, and then moving on to the Arts District below that.
(* = newish place):
If you haven’t been to the refurbished Hotel Fig, it’s awesome. The restaurant is called Sparrow, and the bar inside Sparrow makes Instagram-worthy drinks that are as much a show as a cocktail. There’s also the front, more casual cafe restaurant for breakfast or lunch or when Sparrow is full. The place is teeming with energy and always worth a trip. Also, pro tip: there’s a very back pool bar that rolls out a DJ and has awesome dancing on the weekends.
939 S. Figueroa
I know – Mastro’s is a chain and you wouldn’t necessarily call it exciting. But I don’t care what anybody says – Mastro’s sets the bar for “conventional steakhouse”, and sometimes you just want a great steak and great sides and a big ole’ piece of butter cake. So … I’m unreasonably excited that there’s a new one Downtown in the bottom of Circa, across from the convention center. For some reason, it’s branded as an Ocean Club, which is what the Malibu one is. DTLA isn’t Malibu, but it’s awesome to have a place like Mastro’s so easily accessible. And the front area is super open and easy to drop into. I just wonder who will still go to the Palm, which is right around the corner.
1200 S. Figueroa
OK, OK. Prank isn’t new. But it’s an amazing indoor/outdoor bar, it’s always fun, and it’s owned by my friend and podcast interviewee Dave Whitton, so I have to give it some love. It’s great before a game or show at … (pauses, consults notes) … Crypto.com arena because it’s a little less packed than the LA Live places and has a lot more personality.
11th & Hope
Caldo Verde is the expansive downstairs restaurant and Cara Cara is the beautiful rooftop bar/restaurant at the brand spankin’ new Proper Hotel. Both places are run by Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne of a.o.c. fame, and they’re great. I love Cara Cara at lunch with a nice breeze and the City flowing out in front of you. And Caldo Verde is a breakfast, lunch, or dinner place, and the bar is easy, too. We should all be grateful for the Ace Hotel, because it showed that you could have a thriving hotel and restaurant in that neighborhood, so now two more have opened right by it (second one below).
1100 S. Broadway (Broadway just past 11th)
Cabra & (hopefully) Sibling Rival *
Housed at the Hoxton hotel, literally across 11th street on Broadway from the Proper, Cabra is an awesome rooftop spot from Stephanie Izard of Girl & the Goat fame (see below) and Sibling Rival is the leafy downstairs restaurant that, lately, seems to be intermittently open, but is great when it is. Cabra is especially good at night – perching around a pool with a good cocktail and a bite and the city lights twinkling below you is pretty hard to beat.
1060 S. Broadway (Broadway just before 11th)
Full disclosure: I have not been here yet. But I’m super excited about it. Housed in the underground former El Dorado space next to Le Petit Paris in the Historic Core, it’s now an old school piano and jazz supper club. With nights titled things like “Piano Karaoke” and “Crazy Ex Girlfriend Singalong” (with, yes, Rachel Bloom appearing), this kind of place is exactly what DTLA needs.
416 S. Spring St. (between 4th & 5th)
This isn’t open yet, but it will be soon, and it’s going to be a Stunner with a capital S. The Conrad is the hotel part of The Grand, Frank Gehry and Related’s swanky, amazing, 15-years-in-the-making development across the street from Disney Hall (which, full disclosure, I work on), and it’s just incredible. I’m having technical issues with embedding photos here (and I’m probably technically not supposed to yet), but if you’re friends with me on Facebook, look there. Short version: I predict that this is going to be one of the most in demand destinations in DTLA. It’s got everything and it’s designed to within an inch of its life.
100 S. Grand Ave. (across from Disney Concert Hall)
I mildly hesitate to include this place, because I don’t love it. I think it’s owned by the same people as the divey Irish pub Dublin’s around the corner, and it shows. The decor is *awesome*, and it has lots of TVs … but the food and the vibe is sorta “divey Mexican”. That being said, it’s convenient, easy, relatively inexpensive, and the margaritas are good. And the food is just fine – it’s just regular ole’ Mexican. But it fills a niche in Downtown – if that niche is “it’s late and I’m tipsy and I want some Mexican food.”
888 Wilshire Blvd. (actually faces Figueroa, on the corner of Wilshire)
The rooftops
Aside from Cabra and Cara Cara above, both of which are rooftops, DTLA has so many amazing rooftop bars. Most of them have been around, but they’re still awesome, and even better if you can get there for a midday escape. A quick list: the Ace Hotel, Wayfarer Tavern, Perch, Broken Shaker (at Freehand), Cha Cha Cha in the Arts District (more Arts District places below), the Wilshire Grand 70th floor lobby bar (not a rooftop, but close enough, and the actual rooftop requires ridiculous minimums, though it’s certainly amazing), 18 Social inside the Hotel Indigo, and even the Conrad will have a de facto rooftop space. I’m not giving you precise locations, but Ace, Cabra & Cara Cara are pretty much on the same corner, Wilshire Grand and Hotel Indigo are near each other, and Wayfarer and Broken Shaker are definitely walkable from each other. You could easily make a day of nothing but Downtown rooftop exploration and comparison (and day drinking). Not that I’ve done that or anything.
(Gusto Green is also a new place, but I’m not linking to it and not writing about it, because it was on the verge of being creatively great, and then inexplicably fired their chef (who, yes, is a friend of mine), and it’s now kinda generically Italian and it’s all very depressing. But if I’m telling you about new places, I guess I should at least mention it…)
And then, in DTLA proper, there are the reopened stalwarts: Bottega Louie. Seven Grand. Little Sister. Joey DTLA (more recent, but already kind of a stalwart). Cole’s/the Varnish. Cana. Water Grill. And then, in the “silver lining” territory, even the super terrible “Seven”, at the corner of 7th & Grand, closed for good. Karl Strauss is about to reopen. Point being is that almost everything has reopened and is thriving. A few haven’t come back, and probably didn’t deserve to (with the notable exception of the NoMad, which I hold out hope for), but way more have. It may not feel quite like DTLA used to on the streets, but it feels familiar and like old times once you walk through the front door of wherever you’re going. And I love the stalwarts because they feel like coming home.
Now … on to the Arts District:
Long one of my favorites in all of Downtown, Manuela is nestled within an art complex (that is free to wander around in), and serves amazing Southern food. Great cocktails, great, airy vibe, and one of those “just as good for lunch or dinner places”. If you haven’t been, or haven’t been in awhile, it’s worth the effort. Get the cast iron cornbread.
907 E. 3rd St.
Sitting right across the street from Manuela, part of me doesn’t want to love Death & Company. It originated in New York, and has another outpost in Denver – I want something as great as Death & Co to have originated here and not exist anywhere else. But damn if they don’t make the best cocktails in the City. Let me say that again for the people in the back: Death & Company makes the best cocktails in Los Angeles. Yes, I said it and I meant it and I don’t say that lightly, as loyal readers of this little vanity project know full well. What’s more amazing, their cocktails have no business being so good. The menu includes probably 20 different drinks, or more, at any given time. They often have 5 or 6 or 7 ingredients, a couple of which you have never heard of, and might include something like bee pollen. They change the menu quarterly. This is not the traditional recipe for a world class cocktail bar. But there’s a reason Death & Co has been a national trendsetter, released a best selling cocktail recipe book, and requires reservations to get in (though you CAN talk your way in on the right night and with the right approach). Their commitment to excellence, their training, and their execution are second to none. And they even serve a little food, which isn’t all that common in LA cocktail bars. If you haven’t made the effort to go to Death & Co, make the effort. Just don’t order a vodka soda (in fact, never order a vodka soda).
818 E. 3rd St.
Sitting right next door to Death & Co, Cha Cha Cha is another buzzy Mexico City place (see Damian below) that now has an Arts District outpost. I like it more for a drink at the bar than a full blown meal, but it’s worth knowing about. And maybe dropping in while waiting for a spot to open at Death & Co.
812 E. 3rd St.
Even though Girl & the Goat originated in Chicago, it feels quintessentially DTLA. Green and airy and bright, Girl & the Goat is never not packed and buzzing, but in that homey, inviting way (whereas, much as I love Bavel and Bestia, their buzz to me is more scene-y/showy) and the food will knock your socks off. Chef Stephanie Izard is famous for being the first female to win Top Chef, but she isn’t relying on “celebrity” to draw people in. It’s just plain good. Actually, it’s great. And, even though G&G has only been open a year, she already opened Cabra at the Hoxton (see above), so she’s committed. And yes, given the title, the menu does have its share of goat dishes, but try them. It’s not “stunt” food – if you didn’t know what it was, you would just find it flavorful and want more of it. Girl & the Goat is one of those “impress your friends” places when they come to DTLA. Pro tip: resos can be tough, but if you come early, you can almost always find bar seating, and the experience is just as good.
555 Mateo St. (if you know the Arts District at all, it’s up the alley and around the corner from Urth)
Damian’s claim to fame is that the executive chef is Enrique Olvera, who owns Pujol in Mexico City, which currently sits at #9 in the World’s Best Restaurant rankings. Sitting right across the alleyway from Bestia, it is, quite simply, the best and most creative Mexican food you’ve ever had. Cocktails, too. I will say: for a restaurant that’s going for “great”, I’ve had a couple meals there that were more in the “darn good” category. But I’ve never been disappointed, and if you haven’t been there, it’s for sure worth it.
2132 E. 7th Place
De La Nonna is out of this world pizza served in a super inviting space created by legit pizzaiolos. A pandemic-inspired spot born out of popping up and making pizza around the city, De La Nonna is one of those “how did I not know about this?” places. Worth finding.
710 E. 4th Pl
Full disclosure: I haven’t been to Camphor. But if somewhere is on my “must try” list, then I figure it should be on yours too. Housed in the late, highly lamented Nightshade space, Camphor is elevated French food in a relaxed setting (I’ve peeped inside). If you try it before me, report back.
923 E. 3rd St., #109. I’m including the space number because it’s actually down a bit of a walkway, past Eat Drink Americano.
Housed in the former Church & State place in the bottom of the Biscuit Company lofts, Caboco is yet another place I haven’t been to, but it hasn’t been for lack of trying. I do a lot of “drop in and sit at the bar” eating, and it’s closed both Mondays AND Tuesdays, and those are the two days I happened to be in the area and tried. But, again, if it’s on my list, it should be on yours. Brazilian food. A “name” chef who took convincing to try to LA. A very well respected restauranteur. Lots of promise. Good reviews. Try it.
1850 Industrial Street
82 isn’t that well known, so I’m throwing it in here. 82 appeals to a pretty specific clientele (which may include yours truly). Here’s 82 in a nutshell: classic 80s and 90s arcade games that mostly cost 25 cents each to play, that also serves high quality cocktails (and includes a small tray screwed into the wall next to each game to perch your drink). If that appeals to you, you’ll love it. Don’t really need to say more.
707 E. 4th Pl.
And finally … Hayato
Located inside the Row at 7th & Alameda, I have also not been to Hayato but believe me, it’s not for lack of trying. Here’s the deal with Hayato: it’s very, very traditional Japanese food. It’s 7 seats, total. It has one seating a night. It has two Michelin stars. It has been named the best restaurant in LA and beyond many times. Reservations are released on the 1st of every month at 10 am and it’s literally like winning the technological lottery – you frantically click dates and take anything that comes up and when you go to finalize your booking, somebody else has already taken it and then they’re all gone. So yeah. If that’s your thing, take a shot. And then invite me if you get a reso.
1320 E. 7th St.
And then the Arts District has its own stalwarts: Bestia. Bavel (which I actually like a bit better than Bestia). Arts District Brewing Company. Pali Wine Company. Factory Kitchen. Oficine Brera. Wurstkuche. Eat Drink Americano. Angel City Brewery. Zinc. KTCHN (linked here because not everyone knows about that one and should). And yes, there’s a Father’s Office in DTLA.
Even more than DTLA proper, the Arts District is “back”. Walking around the Arts District on a weekend night feels like a legit night out – and weeknights are about the same. Pop into Salt & Straw for ice cream. Get a slice of pie at the Pie Hole. Get a couple tacos from Loqui. Get a sausage and a beer from Wurstkuche. Play Skeeball at Arts District Brewing. You get the idea.
So … there you have it. An epic post after a long absence. I hope I’ve convinced you to make a night, or a day, or a weekend out of Downtown Los Angeles. There’s still nowhere like it in this great, chaotic, surprising, amazing, interesting, it’s-many-things-but-it’s-never-dull city that many of us call home. Come back. It’s worth it.
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Well, gee, it’s been quite awhile, hasn’t it? Not a single post in all of 2021. I’ve had a number of people say I should do pandemic-oriented posts like who has the best takeout or how restaurants are navigating or what have you. But a) I find that depressing, and b) I feel like you can get info like that everywhere if you really want it.
And then, as things have reopened, I still feel like most places are still figuring out this new normal. Vax checks and masks to go to the bathroom and reduced menus and just … all of it. Basically, it wasn’t like I was eager to rave about places when so many places were shutting down and/or just barely hanging on.
But … there are signs of life. Bottega Louie is reopened and as bustling as ever. There have been some exciting new openings in Downtown (which may actually inspire a post at some point soon), And some of the closed spaces are being reincarnated in new forms. Things will be OK.
But none of that is why I’m posting today or why I’ve got a new podcast episode on deck.
Along those lines, loyal readers of this little vanity project know that I am a huge fan of Cedd Moses, who has done more to invent and reinvent nightlife in Downtown than anyone. He, too, survived the pandemic and his iconic establishments are back, with everything from whiskey societies to live music going strong. Loyal *listeners* to the accompanying podcast of this little vanity project know that he was, quite intentionally, my very first guest. So … why is his name up there along with Pedro Shanahan as “today’s” guest? Because he is now my first repeat guest.
Why? Because he wrote a book! Yep, an actual book, and it’s really fun. It’s his ode to bars and bartenders and it’s called Pouring With Heart. And Pedro joins us because he’s not only the “spirit guide” for Cedd’s bar group, but he’s the voice of the audiobook. So we have a lot of fun talking all about that – but really, we talk about compassion and empathy and community and conversation and … heart.
Anyway, it’s worth checking out. And, if nothing else, it’s new content!
As always, while I am always surprised by the number of people who listen directly on this website, it’s easier (and better) to subscribe on Apple podcasts, which you can do here. But, it’s on all the other platforms, too.
Hope you enjoy, and happy travels.
]]>Well, here it is. The end of season one of this little side project.
And I don’t want to say I’ve saved the best for last … but I’ve certainly saved the most in-depth and most well-known for last.
Almost anyone reading this knows who Antonio is by his titles: former Speaker of the State Assembly, Mayor of Los Angeles, candidate for Governor of California. And many of you might know the basics of his story: tough upbringing in City Terrace, high school dropout, labor activist, all leading to a tremendously successful political career.
But I would venture to say you’ve never heard Antonio’s whole story – and certainly not like this.
Antonio originally agreed to sit down with me more as a favor than anything else – sit down for an hour or so, tour through the greatest hits, call it a day. But the more we got into it, the more there was to talk about. So, we ended up talking for nearly four hours over the course of three separate interviews. Which leads to my first guest to appear in 2 parts.
I know these episodes are a little long and, believe it or not, they are a bit edited down. But when you’ve lived a life as rich and full as Antonio, there’s a lot to talk about, and a lot to learn.
The first part is the more personal of the two, with a lot of anecdotes and stories that at least I have never heard anywhere else. The second part is the more “political” of the two – from how he whipped votes for Speaker (with the help of Willie Brown) to how he decided to run for Mayor … both times.
So, as always, you can listen right here by clicking above, or by subscribing on Apple podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts).
I hope you enjoy it – and if you do, I hope you’ll give me a nice review on the Apple podcast app. Now, here’s to figuring out Season 2!
]]>Well, Season 1 of this little vanity project is almost drawing to a close. We’re on our second to last guest for the season … but how can anyone start a podcast focusing on Downtown Los Angeles without talking to Carol Schatz?
For the few of you who don’t know, as the longtime head of the Central City Association, Carol has as much to do with the creation of a 24/7 Downtown LA as anyone I’ve interviewed – or, beyond that, as much as anyone else. Earning her well known moniker “the Queen of Downtown”, Carol was, and is, indefatigable, tireless, and unrelenting in realizing the vision of a Downtown where people not only worked, but lived, played, and thrived … the way they are doing today. (Or, perhaps, did before and will hopefully do again soon…)
But, even if you think you know Carol, her background will surprise you – her college major alone will surprise you. The way she got the job at CCA will surprise you. And her stories about how the Downtown we know today came to be will entertain you. And if you DON’T know Carol … well, just take a listen and you’ll see exactly what I mean.
As always, you can listen right on this website by clicking above, or subscribe on Apple podcasts (always preferred) by following this link.
Also, as we finish up here, if you do listen and like it, PLEASE give it a 5 star review on Apple podcasts. The dichotomy between the number of you who have said you like it and the number of reviews I have is vast so … do me a solid and help out. Thanks!
]]>As some of you have noticed, we took a little break from posting new episodes. With the uprisings and general reckoning that we have been going through, posting breezy “before times” interviews seemed tone deaf, at best.
And honestly, I’m not sure what the “right time” is for any of this. But, as we continue to struggle with Crazy Covid, and our brief flirtation with normalcy seems to have been just that – brief – I am deciding to put some “before times” content back out into the world. And, candidly, I worked hard to put these together and don’t want to keep them quiet forever.
Dave Whitton is perhaps an unexpected choice to “come back out” with. He’s not a household name, and he’s a bar owner and operator – something that, perhaps, seems somewhat common. But I chose this interview for two reasons: one, as bars remain closed and restaurants remain curtailed, I just think that remembering the conviviality and community and comfort that they can provide is timely. And two, Dave is a funny, engaging interview. And also, he made a journey that is less common than you might think: from bartender to bar owner (with a side of musician thrown in). So, hopefully by now you’ve heard enough of these to know how they go, and that even if you don’t know my guest, you trust that you’ll hear an interesting story and a lively conversation.
So … if you’re ready for a reminder of how things used to be, and how they hopefully will be again, and you want to just relax and laugh a little … click the link above or subscribe on Apple podcasts, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
PS – Just two guests and three episodes left for season one of this little vanity project!
]]>Well, we’re getting close to the end of Season One. After this, we’ve got 3 more guests, all of whom are very different from one another.
But today, I’m posting my interview with Los Angeles Conservancy President and CEO Linda Dishman. Linda has led the Conservancy for over 25 years, leading the way to help turn Los Angeles from a city that famously has “no flavor of the past” to one that proudly looks back on its history while always striving forward.
I wondered – how does someone make a career in historic preservation? And how does someone decide to take a job preserving the history of a city that barely thinks it has any history to preserve? And how has that all changed in 25 years (hint: the 1970s are now 50).
You’ll hear about Linda’s own journey to this unlikely calling, and you’ll hear a deep dive into some of the Conservancy’s biggest fights – not all of which were victorious.
Interested in LA history? In what it’s like to face down the mighty Archdiocese of Los Angeles? In how a revolving foot sign relates to historic preservation? Listen on…
]]>Skipped last week again. Oops. I know you’re all devastated.
As we slowly start to tiptoe back into … well, not normalcy, but whatever we’re tiptoeing back into … I thought it would be timely to post my interview with a little known guy with an outsized impact on the Los Angeles economy: Film LA President Paul Audley.
Film LA approves and permits pretty much all the filming that happens in Los Angeles. Helicopters flying under freeway overpasses? Cars racing in the LA River? Creating a train wreck in Downtown Los Angeles? All facilitated and figured out and permitted and managed by Film LA.
But as usual, this episode isn’t just about what it’s like to be charge of film permitting in Los Angeles (though that would certainly be interesting enough). It’s also Paul’s story – and it’s not one you’d probably expect. To wit: before taking this job, he had had never worked in entertainment, never worked in filming, and never been to Los Angeles. How the heck did that happen? Take a listen and find out.
Hope you’re all staying healthy and sane. Happy listening.
P.S. … Fun fact – this was the very first podcast recorded in the “podcast room” in the lobby of the newly refurbished lobby of the Mayfair Hotel. Hopefully we’ll all get to visit it again soon!
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