Even Indiana Jones, famous for his dislike of snakes, would be comfortable at Snake Pit Ale House. Now considering itself Melrose Avenue’s unofficial neighborhood bar, owner John Fregosa opened this comfortable spot 25 years ago. Along with an open air ambiance, stellar juke box, some plasma television screens and a larger wall projection screen, the […]
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: SPECIAL EVENT ALERT : : MELROSE THEN/NOW : : SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 : NEW PROFANITY : Thirty-three years ago, a guy with a camera hung out on Melrose, taking pictures of the unique community. On Saturday, August 27, New Profanity is hosting a special first-time-ever showing of these pictures. But that’s not all! Here’s […]
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A little history to get this tattoo guide started: tattoos are NOT trendy. Body art has been a thing for thousands of years. Tattoos were found on the 5000-year-old “Iceman” mummy as well as on female Egyptian mummies more than 2000 years old. Used for ritual, to ascribe status or tribe, to show strength, or […]
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Science can really make or break a fun lifestyle. Luckily, the study of nookie has been a favorite of researchers for decades, and the results are clear: sex does a body good. It’s good for your heart, lowers blood pressure, is stress-relief and strengthens your immune system. In other words, be safe and get it […]
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California modernism isn’t something only to be observed and coveted at the annual Palm Springs Modernism week, although Reform Gallery has exhibited there. This gallery as shop offers stylish, sleek furnishings and home decor handcrafted by California modern designers right on Melrose Ave. The 3000-square-foot showroom features a variety of Modern furniture and decorative arts, […]
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If we’re seeking any level of equality between the sexes, we have to just admit that men deserve, and quite enjoy, getting their groom on. It’s not just the clean cut or pro shave – it’s the pampering and community that is unique to barber shops and unisex salons. Rocker shag, natural curls, handlebar ‘stache, […]
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The Village Idiot is an iconic spot on Melrose Ave., ahead of the gastropub curve when it opened in 2007 and still offering fun, fine dining, and a lively bar scene today. According to co-owner Lindsay Kennedy, the former Chianti and Chianti Cucina space was “opened up to make it light and bright, and better […]
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Open since April 2014, Fala Bar Melrose is a delicious fast casual vegan falafel spot. Owner Mike Shab and his partner came up with this unique dining experience for a simple reason. “We saw there was a void in the fast casual vegan space. We wanted to create an experience where even those who are […]
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