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I took a visitor down to the industrial district last night for a classic French dinner at Church & State. Escargots de Bourgogne en Croute (escargots in puff pastry) & Moelle de Boeuf (roasted bone marrow) for appetizers. Bouillabaisse and Salade Nicoise with a side of Gratin de Macaronis et Fromage for the main course. Chocolat tarte for dessert. It was all very good and I was proud of myself for trying bone marrow, although I would not order it again. I enjoyed the escargot but my favorites were the macaroni and cheese and the chocolate tarte with a caramel drizzle. The service was very French (i.e. not great) but an enjoyable meal nonetheless. 

Photos courtesy of Church and State

Confirmed my reservations for Spago, Picca, and The Gorbals 

It’s October. Go Cardinals. 

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Views of LA from Griffith Observatory

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Reading: Let The Great World Spin by Cokum McCann and a National Book Award Winner.

Watching: The French Open. The year’s second Grand Slam began May 22 and No. 1 Rafael Nadal already survived a scare from American John Isner in the first round. SI has great coverage.  

Listening to: Lady Gaga’s newest album. Between the 99 cent download and her SNL performance, she’s impossible to escape. 

Eating: The Aphrodite from Gusto Pizza Co. in Des Moines. Great, inventive pizza with good service in a fast-casual environment. May take over Big Tomato as the best pizza place on Ingersoll.