WHAT'S GOOD // JUICE Los Angeles, CA // West Hollywood BEVERLY HILLS JUICE BAR

Since 1975

Beverly Hills Juice // Beverly Blvd between Orlando + Kings

In my mind, Los Angeles is synonymous with two things- juices & smoothies and donuts, somehow it makes sense if you spend enough time in LA.  Beverly Hills Juice Club is a little, bright spot on a quieter part of Beverly Boulevard.  This family owned joint has been running the show for over 40 years- when I stopped in, the father son duo were both there and witnessing these two interact was, in itself, just about as enjoyable as what I imbibed. 

+ The Banana Manna shake (above) is the real deal // vegan banana & (cacao, sunflower or coconut) ice cream, with your choice of any juice combo (I got apple + strawberry) the price can range anywhere from $8-$10 but I promise, it is very, very worth it.

+ Hours:
      Monday-Friday  7a-7p
      Saturday  9a-7p 
      Sunday  closed
+ Raw pressed juices // perfectly concocted 
+ Juices freshly juiced on the spot and they are equipped with a cooler for grab and go convenience
+ Wheatgrass, ginger and E3 live brainon shots, straight up or added to your juice
+ Banana Manna Almond packed by the pint to take home- trust me, you will want to

+ Sources locally grown ingredients and buys organic when available // always pesticide and commercial fertilizer free
+ Cash only

+ Plenty of metered parking

Beverly Hills Juice
8382 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Telephone // 323.655.8300
www.beverlyhillsjuice.com

Enjoy,
LMB

THE FIX // COFFEE San Diego, CA // North Park COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE

Helping out Monday mornings since its inception. 

Coffee & Tea Collective //  El Cajon Blvd between 30th + Kansas

+ Continuing down the coffee rabbit hole- we end up at Coffee & Tea Collective in San Diego, California.  The Collective takes great pride in sourcing and roasting it's coffee sustainably, responsibly and in small batches.  It is a bright spot on El Cajon Blvd- not to be passed up.

+ Hours:
      Sunday-Wednesday 7a-5p
      Thursday-Saturday 7a-8p
+ Accepts all credit cards
+ Full assortment of house roasted coffees and specialty blended teas // available by the pound and for wholesale
+ Plenty of available seating // Wifi 
+ Does not do espresso drinks // only pour over and cold brews
+ Iced tea is not to be missed
+ Food selection is standard // Belgian Waffle is the stand out

+ Ample street parking available

Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104
Telephone // 619.564.8066
www.coffeeandteacollective.com

Enjoy,
LMB

WHAT'S GOOD // SHOPS Los Angeles, CA // Silverlake CLEMENTINE

Florist

Clementine // Sunset + Sanborn

Dreamy selection of flowers to grab on the go or have made into a bouquet- in the heart of the Sunset Junction this is an easy place to work into your routine or a spot worth making a special trip to.  Shop dog Catfish also makes it worth stopping by.

+ Hours:
      Monday-Thursday 10a-6p
      Friday-Saturday 10a-7p 
      Sunday 11a-6p
+ Owned by an amazingly sweet couple who with their whimsical floral style and aesthetic make Clementine an easy choice for weddings and events // consultations available
+ Modest selection of airplants, terrariums, vases and cards // excellent for gifting
+ Always a perfect selection of succulents ready for planting

+ Right next to Intelligentsia on Sunset
+ Accepts credit cards

+ Plenty of metered parking available

Clementine Floral Works
3936 N Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Telephone // 323.622.2808
www.clementinefloralworks.com

Enjoy,
LMB

THE FIX // COFFEE Brooklyn, NY // Cobble Hill CAFE PEDLAR

Helping out Monday mornings since its inception. 

Cafe Pedlar // Court St + Warren

+ Coffee is the single most predictable and constant source of joy to my day- often the climax of my day, the rest is all bits of jumbled preamble, rising action and resolution.  I am a strange judge for coffee- in that I exclusively drink it iced and it is either a mocha or latte, however, based on hours put in consuming- I am fairly confident in my ability to tell when it gets right to the point.

Cafe Pedlar, in Cobble Hill is here today because they make the best mochas- hands down.  The secret is that they use homemade, milk chocolate ganache, done. I've been known to have two.

+ Hours:
      Daily 7a-7p
+ Accepts all credit cards with the exception of Amex
+ Full assortment of coffees and teas
+ Interesting assortment of food // pretzels and home made dingdongs to start.
+ Though Cafe Pedlar is a large // seating is fairly limited
+ Serves Stumptown Coffee // though Stumptown is based out of Portland, OR- the beans Pedlar serves are roasted locally in Red Hook
+ Beans available by the pound
+ Part of the Frankies Spuntino family // more on that later
 + Wifi // No outlets

+ Off the Bergen St F & G stop // Off the Smith and Bergen stop on the B65 bus headed downtown

Cafe Pedlar
210 Court St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Telephone // 718.855.7129
www.cafepedlar.com

Enjoy,
LMB

LETTERPRESS // SUGAR PAPER Santa Monica, CA BRENTWOOD COUNTRY MART

Exploring the Brentwood Country Mart, continuing on with Sugar Paper

Sugar Paper at the Brentwood Country Mart // 26th + San Vicente

+ I absolutely adore letterpress and even more a well executed stationary shop and Sugar Paper is one of the best.  Sugar Paper's perfect use of color, metalics, stripes and confetti- partnered with excellent execution of design and concept is what makes them so appealing.  

A good amount of the letterpress is done on antique machinery which makes this product look and feel even more one of a kind.    It is an exceptionally well curated and very difficult shop to leave- I never feel as though I have gotten enough.

+ Hours:
      Monday-Friday 10p-6p
      Saturday 10a-5p
      Sunday 11a-5p
+ Fantastic assortment of cards for any occasion, gifts, wrapping and art prints // excellent place to find California and Los Angeles specific gifts or souvenirs
+ Difficult to resist selection of home office necessities- notebooks with metallic polka dots, yes please!
+ Impeccable selection of seasonal cards and stationary
+ Almost complete inventory available online- lucky us!!
+ Offers custom stationary including // wedding, party, holiday, personal and baby
+ Available for wholesale

+ Free parking available // The Mart has a parking lot that can be difficult to maneuver, but once you snag a spot you can stay all day

Sugar Paper
225 26th Street, No. 27
Santa Monica California 90402
Telephone // 310.451.7870
www.sugarpaper.com

Enjoy,
LMB

FLYING HIGH // AIRPORTS Long Beach, CA LONG BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT // L G B

Long Beach International Airport // Off the Lakewood Blvd exit on the 405

+ The Long Beach Airport's ease of navigation, modesty and simplicity of design are what make this airport worth coming to.  At times it can be less expensive than LAX and if you are lucky enough to have someone to drop you off or pick you up- the stress free check-in, pass through security and impeccable indoor/outdoor design are worth the extra minutes on the freeway.

NOTES

+ Incredibly informative website that offers real time flight status and trackers for arriving and departing flights!!

+ The planes are boarded and "deplaned" using a ramp and you walk across the runway and into your terminal, sort of the way air travel should be

+ Expansive views of the ocean and California coast on both your arrival and departure

+ Though recently renovated, this airport has maintained it's mid century charm

+ A jetBlue hub // #jetbluetriedandtrue

FOOD

+A major highlight of this airport  is that all restaurants are sister locations to some of Long Beach's most established and loved eateries- and yes, plenty of coffee.      

North Concourse // 4th Street Vine Wine & Beer Bar,  Taco Beach Cantina, McKenna's Burger Bar, George's Greek Cafe and Polly's Coffee & Sweet Jill's Bakery

South Concourse // McKenna's on the Fly and  Polly's Coffee & Sweet Jill's Bakery

Terminal // Legends Restaurant & Bar and  Daugherty's Cafe

AMENITIES

+ Bathrooms // standard with plenty of room for your body, however not too much extra for luggage

+ Outlets // ample outlets and plenty high top tables and stools equipped for working

+ Generous and comfortable seating

+ Wifi 

NECESSITIES AND SOUVENIRS

+ Long Beach News // 5.30– 10p Daily 

+ Pleanty of 'California Republic', LBC and sea life souvenirs to choose from- just in case

PARKING  & GROUND TRANSPORTATION
+ All major rental car proveyers on premesis
+ Taxis // reasonable metered taxis available // flat rates to major theme parks and surrounding cities
+ Additional transportation available // railroad, buses and shuttles
+ Parking is $19 a day for lot A // $17 a day for lot B

Long Beach International Airport
4100 E Donald Douglas Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90808
Telephone // 562.570.2600
www.lgb.org

Bon Voyage,
LMB

WHAT'S GOOD // SHOPS Brooklyn, NY // Cobble Hill HOLLER & SQUALL

Antiques // Furniture // Jewelry // Custom Shelving // Things Unlimited

Holler & Squall // Henry +Atlantic

 

 

 

 

+ I have had the extreme great fortune of having stumbled across this place in its infancy- three weeks old to be exact.  I saw it through the bus window on my way to Red Hook, I hopped off the bus went inside and the love affair started.  I believe that day, I purchased a tiny wooden swan with a broken neck that was given as a gift.  Since this initial trip I have purchased more tiny animals, jewelry and lighting.   As for Holler & Squall they have greatly expanded their inventory, moved to a larger corner location and have been able to lengthen their hours from just a weekend spot- all without compromising vision or service. 

I love a lot of places and a lot of things but H&S has made a tightly edited and deeply coveted list of top 5 shops in the country.  Hands down. 

+ Hours:
      Wednesday-Friday 12p-6p
      Saturday-Sunday 11a-7p
+ Owned by Zac and Gilette Wing- who are often there and are collectively some of the nicest, kindest and most willing to help and chat shop proprietors I have come across.
+ The selection of goods changes seasonally and based on new finds // you can always expect an impressive assortment of leather furniture, excellent lighting, a range of taxidermy and curiosities as well as some jewelry and trinkets
+ Holler & Squall also provides custom shelving and tables upon request
+ Also available for private appointments

+ A short walk from Court St. F & G stop // Off the Atlantic and Henry stop on the B61 bus

Holler & Squall
119 Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Telephone // 347.223.4685
www.hollerandsquall.com

Enjoy,
LMB