all signs point to los angeles.

During my very ambitious 30-day leave from work, I managed to make a quick trip to Los Angeles to see my pals, catch Renegade LA and to get inspired. One thing that I always marvel at when I go to LA is the wondrous signage all over the city. They've got hand-painted signs down for sure, even inspiring a typeface by Emigre called Los Feliz. I also love the vintage signage sprinkled downtown and in Hollywood. My most recent trip to LA revealed a lot of wit and charm that I don't often see in San Francisco signage.

Behold:

I love everything about the branding and interiors of Coles. The French Dips were tasty (they claim to be the originals), but the horseradish was better (it's my motivation for the sandwich anyway). I adore the style of the awnings and the painted signage at the front door. 


Inside was haunting a dark, a perfect place for:
BEST OLD FASHIONED EVER.
While the French Dip was tasty, the cocktails at Cole's were TO DIE FOR. Quite possibly the best I've ever had. That brandied cherry was really, well, the cherry on top. 




Thanks for having me Los Angeles!


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