K-town Be-Bye
Last night Aaron Hartman was visiting from Portland. You might have seen him play stand-up bass with Old Time Relijun or, in the past, IQU. He's an awesome musician, and he's a good friend, too. He was in town because he's going to be the road manager for Lavender Diamond, which happens to include my friends Ron and Becky and is going on tour with The Decemberists. Wendy and I picked up Aaron at Ron and Becky's place. If Aaron's bio-diesel-powered van can make it up to their hilltop home in Echo Park, it should be safe for the road. Ron and Becky still had to pack, so we told them we'd bring back some food.
Wendy and I took Aaron to BCD Tofu House on Wilshire. It's one of the few places in K-Town that is friendly/comfortable for non-Korean speakers like us. We had tons of tasty food, but what happened to the appetizers? No red beans. No entire fried fish for each person. Wendy was bummed because she always gets to eat mine. But later on, she was pleased to announce that the the bathrooms hade dental rinse dispenser! She didn't try it because the directions said it was harmful if swallowed, but I couldn't resist.
Are these common in K-Town? I think more Korean places should do this. Too bad my second shot came out kind of blurry, but some old dude walked in and I felt weird about having a camera out in the men's room.
Afterward, we went to Pinkberry on Sixth Street. My second Pinkberry outing in a week! I hate to admit it: Their dish is really good, and the Korova Milk Bar-meets-Starbucks atmosphere is all right. This location was all young Koreans dressed like they're going to a club. The Melrose one was trendy Australian tourists. We were probably underdressed (not wearing black) but whatever. The plan is for 30 of them to open all over the country in the next year, so consider yourself warned.
Finally, Wendy, Aaron, and I returned to Becky and Rons's pad with their dinner. Apparently, BCD is infamous for luring touring vegetarian bands expecting a house built from nothing but tofu and then disappointing them. But the Lavender Diamond singer and drummer are omnivores, and seemed pretty happy with it. Ron's seafood soon-tofu had a shrimp that had a bonus sac full of eggs! Extra protein?
Wendy and I stuck around for a while, talking to Ron and Becky about their secret ulterior motives for touring (certain vibrations = mind control), Ron's Lowly Worm doll, and Becky's favorite stickers. Anything for them but start packing! Meanwhile, Aaron was checking email and getting to business. It must be hard being on the other side, from just being one of the guys in the band to being the responsible one who has to get everyone on the road on time, etc.
Go see Lavender Diamond on tour over the next few weeks. It's a pretty awesome bill and they're all super nice.
Wendy and I took Aaron to BCD Tofu House on Wilshire. It's one of the few places in K-Town that is friendly/comfortable for non-Korean speakers like us. We had tons of tasty food, but what happened to the appetizers? No red beans. No entire fried fish for each person. Wendy was bummed because she always gets to eat mine. But later on, she was pleased to announce that the the bathrooms hade dental rinse dispenser! She didn't try it because the directions said it was harmful if swallowed, but I couldn't resist.
Are these common in K-Town? I think more Korean places should do this. Too bad my second shot came out kind of blurry, but some old dude walked in and I felt weird about having a camera out in the men's room.
Afterward, we went to Pinkberry on Sixth Street. My second Pinkberry outing in a week! I hate to admit it: Their dish is really good, and the Korova Milk Bar-meets-Starbucks atmosphere is all right. This location was all young Koreans dressed like they're going to a club. The Melrose one was trendy Australian tourists. We were probably underdressed (not wearing black) but whatever. The plan is for 30 of them to open all over the country in the next year, so consider yourself warned.
Finally, Wendy, Aaron, and I returned to Becky and Rons's pad with their dinner. Apparently, BCD is infamous for luring touring vegetarian bands expecting a house built from nothing but tofu and then disappointing them. But the Lavender Diamond singer and drummer are omnivores, and seemed pretty happy with it. Ron's seafood soon-tofu had a shrimp that had a bonus sac full of eggs! Extra protein?
Wendy and I stuck around for a while, talking to Ron and Becky about their secret ulterior motives for touring (certain vibrations = mind control), Ron's Lowly Worm doll, and Becky's favorite stickers. Anything for them but start packing! Meanwhile, Aaron was checking email and getting to business. It must be hard being on the other side, from just being one of the guys in the band to being the responsible one who has to get everyone on the road on time, etc.
Go see Lavender Diamond on tour over the next few weeks. It's a pretty awesome bill and they're all super nice.
posted by gr at
1:42 PM
Man, my older daughter would love that Lowly doll!
I forwarded that pic to my brother and sister-in-law because I know my niece is a big fan of Lowly Worm and Busy Town, too!
-mw
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