KZalan's Blog

First of all just want to say Happy Easter. I stayed here this weekend (although I'm not in L.A. now) and took advantage of the less busy-L.A. scene due to the holiday weekend. It was nice for once not having to make an early reservation and instead easy to call in last minute and request the best seat on the patio which ultimately never happens unless you book way in advance. I decided to have dinner Friday night with a girlfriend at Orso's in Hollywood. The scene is more low-key but the patio is beautiful. More romantic if anything. The service was great although I got a headache from my first glass of pinot grigio and there was still a whole bottle to go. It didn't last too long, thank god and I was able to maintain a headache free night. We took one look around at the end of the meal and realized we were the only ones there. We quickly headed over to Lola's on Fairfax. This place was great. It was a mixed crowd and at times sort of college-y but the martini menu is amazing. This place also claims to have been the creators of the coveted Apple Martini. Anyway, this bar would make a great place for a first date drink stop or a cool "hang out" with the pool tables and open arrangement.

So I'm not in L.A. at the moment, I left early yesterday to a destination I'm not sure whether or not I can mention. I got booked on my first job in Spring and pretty excited. Anytime it requires a free plane ride and a hotel stay and per diem you know it's going to be a great job. So anyway, it's beautiful here and the only that sucks about the whole thing is that I'm here alone. Not alone, alone since there are others who got booked but no one I know and of course no personal friends. I'm sure it will be fine once everyone meets each other and hangs out. We'll be working together after all and surely after a dinner with some drinks everyone will be feeling "friendly". I need to check out the guys and see if there are any potential hotties. I think I spotted one earlier but I've been in hiding since we got here. Well, I took the local tour but so jet lagged and trying to catch on some sleep. Oh yeah, which reminds me, I need to do that since I have an early call time. Have a great week everyone. I know I will!

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