New Year's Resolution

To eat more jam and drink more coffee at Sqirl. For those that din't live in LA, order the jam online immediately. 

Random Things

Champion - "Blue Bar"can't be beat

 a really good new magazine

an unexpected gift is always cool. Thx Rene.  

a new restaurant on the east side that's good and well priced. 

 what a G

The Food of Italy

Just got back from an Italian getaway thanks to Nic and Jake getting hitched. Here are some food related pics from the travels.

thanks to Brian for this rec.

 Nicole's grandmother made her famous meatballs for the welcome dinner

The view from Casa Cari and Tuscany on the day of the wedding. 

 This place needs no introduction

 Heaven

 The rehearsal dinner was at the Fonterotuli Winery

Pure Vegan

Joseph's book is here and it's a dandy. To coincide with the release, he asked some friends to do a little video to help with the release of his brilliant cookbook. Nice work everyone.

Good Stuff in LA

A painting I bought that reminds me of my bro and I

playing this record a lot

BC

A kick-ass show on old sports stars from the late 80's/90's

Around Town

I've been trying to enjoy my down town and get out of my comfort zone a bit more. Breakfast has been really fun lately, going to some new and old joints with my lady, playing tennis, watching Blake Griffin drunk on everyone, etc. etc.

Dupar's

Escuela

HS hoops at Hollywood High

batting practice....still sore

details around some houses in the canyon

I also made a mix that you can listen to HERE - Thanks for the inspiration Brian!

Philip Maysles

When I was in NYC we went to the Red Rooster in Harlem. It was definitely one of the best spots I've been to food and vibewise. One of the things I really liked about the restaurant was the art on the wall. A waiter told me it was Philip Maysles and I am now thinking I might have to purchase a piece of his.

Philip installing his work in RR

Party Time

My lady & I were a bit more social than what we are used to. When you involve cookies and canned Asahi, it makes it a bit easier to rally.

Andy and C-Wray showing the proper ways in eating a Momofuku cookie.

Geoff McFetridge x Heath party

Wombleton Records party

Fall

Fall is here and these items are crucial to enjoying the cooler hange of weather for us here in LA. Actually, the pumpkin bread and pie is all I/you really need.

Pumpkin bread from Little Dom's

White Mountaneering socks

Sarah's "Crack Pie"

Melinda Gloss sweater

EG robe

Saving the Season x ST&NDARD GOODS

The first three pics were taken from Kevin's house/kitchen as he prepared jam, preserves, and other tasty things for our store opening party.

in use and eaten in about 5 minutes...mostly by me

Come by and get some Apricot jam at the shop or go to Lindy and Grundy and get Kevin's pickles. It's a win win for all.

Meatballs (2x)

Went to a party put on by Band of Outsiders and Mr. Porter where they screened one of my favorite movies of all time Meatballs. But, the kicker is that the dudes from Animal catered it and gave us all Meatball sandies to chow down on while watching this Bill Murray classic. They screened the movie at Hollywood Forever Cemetery which was a nice touch.

Tulum

Just got back from Tulum and severely missing the cocktails but not the mosquitos. Here are some pics from our adventure. Too many good things to do/eat/see in Tulum but here is a quick batch of photos to show you what all we did.

Make sure you do the following when in Tulum - rent a bike, rent a car, eat/drink at Hartwood, hang out at Coqui Coqui or even get your spa on, go the the Grand Cenote, eat tacos at Rincon, go to the ruins, buy some hats, eat at Cetli, and repeat if necessary.

our hotel/view - Zamas

The spa of Coqui Coqui and the view of the beach

random pics from our time spent in town

the ruins of Tulum - please notice the "the lizard king" sitting in the middle of the fort..creepy!

cooking class at Altamar - Ceviche x 5

Hartwood - this dude sat next to us one night so you know it's soo khieellll!!!!!

The Mango Margherita is lethal here

the bar aka our second home

PS- It also helps to have a travel companion that is as awesome as my girlfriend.