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LA is actually good for this, because despite a few rich neighborhoods, it’s primarily an immigrant and working class city. I grew up in the Midwest, which peo
by claudeganon 6y ago
LA is actually good for this, because despite a few rich neighborhoods, it’s primarily an immigrant and working class city.
I grew up in the Midwest, which people romanticize as the real America, small town life, etc. But now it’s mostly strip malls, chain stores, and deranged, adversarial politics. In LA, by contrast, I could find a small, locally-owned business for just about any service or need and people were friendly and accepting of everyone.
If you can separate yourself out from the Hollywood BS and gentrified neighborhoods, it’s really a great place.
- phamilton 6y agoThe old guard of restaurants in LA haven't really been touched by the new wave of gentrification. Tito's, Phillipe's, The Pantry, etc.. All packed every night, and haven't changed a thing in decades. (I guess Tito's finally accepts credit cards, so some change is ok...)
- jackcosgrove 6y agoI flew into LA late one night for an interview, and decided to get a burger at the Pantry. I felt sick from the gutbuster all the way through the interview the next day and didn't get the job. Live and learn.