Blogger Prom 2010

Blogger Prom is this Wednesday and I had all but given up any hope of being invited. But then a miracle happened and Kim Tracy Prince asked me to be her plus one. Hurray!!!
It's all happening at Yamashiro's in Hollywood. You still have a chance to join in on the fun. Just go to the Yamashiro Facbook page and like it and leave a comment on why you want to crash the prom.
I think they're drawing the winner tomorrow, so if you want in you better act fast.

P.S. I thought I'd include my mortifying actual prom picture. I was so embarrassed by my eyes being closed that I never gave out any of the wallet sized pictures. I still have them, if you want one. Cause, now I'm totally fine posting it for the world to see. At least I've evolved that much.
Thanks to my date, Bogie, he was my miracle in 1987 that made it possible for me to go to that prom. And yes, that was his real name.

Dining Out-Ivan Kane's Cafe WA S

Ivan Kane's Cafe WA S (that's not a typo, that's how they write it) is fabulous. I went the other night and everything was wonderful. I had the bacon wrapped dates, the gorgonzola salad, escargot, and bouillabaisse. Don't worry, I was sharing with my dinner mates. Every single thing was amazing and I don't even like dates. Even the bread, served in a paper bag, was spectacular.
They also have a piano player on a revolving dais. I thought he would be playing jazz standards, like they usually do, but he played great versions of Cold Play, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and the like. I was there early, but they have a bar and I'm sure it would be fun to hang out and listen late into the evening.
The decor is eclectic but beautiful. There are multi levels and chandeliers on the floor. You have to see it to believe it. I asked what was in the site before and the hostess told me Shwab's pharmacy of Hollywood fame. I'm not sure about that since I'm pretty sure that was on Sunset, but whatever.
In short I highly recommend this place.

Ivan Kane's Cafe WA S
1521 N. Vine St.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-466-5400
http://www.cafewas.com