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Images, memories, and good times in Medellin. Good adventure with friends and meeting new people. Check out my Medellin food posts at . . . . .
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We got to see the sites where Pablo Escobar was part of Medellin
We got to see the sites where Pablo Escobar was part of Medellin. We saw his lake side home, which was bombed. The community that Escobar built, where he is honored and loved with murals, art, and graffiti. Visited his former apartment home, which is a now a sober memorial that remembers the bombing and deaths he caused. And lastly we visited his grave and tombstone. This part of the trip is a reminder of how far Medellin has come from to where it is now. We are not honoring Escobar at all, but seeing the progress from the nightmares he caused to how great Medellin is now. People questioned the safety of the current Medellin. It has changed dramatically with the help of leaders and the community. . . . . . .
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Palacio De La Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe, Medellin
La Piedra - this rock has 700 steps. Amazing views of the Colombian rural area, about a couple hours away from Medellin. I’m embarrassed to say I only made it half way up. It is not an easy hike. My legs and knees were not up for the task. Luckily my friends made the hike. Thanks to my buds for some of the shots. . . . . .
Colombian
Club Medellín, Medellin
Comuna 13 of Medellin, Columbia. Graffiti art adorned this interesting area of Medellin. Popular area had street performers with bars and street food. Glad we went during the week, since I could imagine it would be hella crowded on weekends. Great trip with friends. . . . .
Mexican
Equinox Pasadena, Pasadena
Lunch with classmates in Old Town Pasadena. Trying to be healthy - so we decided on Sage Bistro - vegan cuisine. Awesome space with a nice outdoor patio. I remember this space was brewery when it first opened. Anyways . . . We had the street tacos with carnitas (jackfruit with carnitas seasoning). It was quite yummy. Also had the grilled chicken (tofu) salad. Both were really good. Also I saw they had a Bloody Mary, but this time I had it with mezcal instead of vodka. Would visit again and would recommend! . . . . . .
American
33 Taps, Los Angeles
Dodger pre-game tailgating brunch. 33 Taps is located minutes away from Dodger stadium is a cool sports gastropub. Got the chicken and waffles and the breakfast burrito. Would visit again. They also have trivia night! . . . . .
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Levain, Los Angeles
Some of the best cookies in LA . . . are from NYC. The five dollar cookie craze. Big oversized and pricey cookies! So as a I tried a bunch. Chocolate Chip Walnut, dark chocolate peanut butter chip, oatmeal raisin, and Rocky road. Though I am not a big fan of dark chocolate cookies, these were pretty good. I try not to eat sweets, but cookies are my weakness. At Levain, luckily when we got there, the line wasn’t that long. I don’t think I would have stood in a much longer line. The peanut butter chip was my favorite. The cookies all had a nice crumble and weren’t overly soft and cake-line. Texture was just right. The flavor was on the sweeter side, just bordering my sweet limit. Would I return - yes. Would I recommend - yes. Would I fight traffic and stand in a long ass line just to get cookies - no. I would come again if I was in the area. . . . .
BBQ
The Thirsty Pig, Los Angeles
Pulled pork and smoked burnt ends with Kings Hawaiian bread rolls at a Dodger Game. Good food and a Dodger win! What could be better? . . . . .
BBQ
Smoked moist Brisket, spicy beef garlic sausage, brisket beans,...
Smoked moist Brisket, spicy beef garlic sausage, brisket beans, Korean pork belly burnt ends, and slaw. Everything was spot on. The burnt ends were phenomenal. Only wish it had a little more char. . . . .
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LA Brisket, Los Angeles
Weekend brunch with friends at LA Brisket. Smoked brisket, pulled chicken, slaw, brisket salad, Texas toast, and fried chicken skin. Yes I said fried chicken skin. That was unique and really good (and Keto friendly). Glad this place is in DTlA Chinatown. Not far from me. Brisket is solid. The pulled chicken was a bit over cooked unfortunately. Regardless I’d still go again and would recommend. . . . . . .chinatown
American
Row Dtla, Downtown LA
Brunch at the Wayfarer Hotel in DTLA. Nice little rooftop restaurant. Bloody Mary was tasty and spicy. . . . . .
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The Broad, Downtown LA
A visit to see the contemporary art at the Broad. Saw works from Warhol, Koons, and Basquiat. We missed Murakami’s exhibition by a month. . . . . .