 Here
are a few of the places and items mentioned in the novel, Seeing Me
Naked. Choose a title to see an enlarged version with an excerpt from the
book. |
 | SILVERLAKE
“In L.A., each neighborhood has its own, and very specific, style – its inhabitants
stick to a strict dress code pursuant to the neighborhood’s bylaws..." |
| SILVERLAKE2
“The house is quintessential Silverlake – gorgeous, yet ramshackle. Set on the
side of a hill, the entrance is hidden by overgrown hedges..." |  | JOAN’S
ON THIRD
“I take my running gear off and put it in the washer. I can
still feel the breakfast I ate at Joan’s on Third flipping in my stomach from
earlier today. |
 | SUNSET
JUNCTION - SILVERLAKE
“I smell the delicious tamales as I walk from
the parking lot to the Farmer’s Market just south of Sunset Junction..." |
| THE
CHEESESTORE OF SILVERLAKE
“It’s 8:00 on Sunday morning. I’m about
to shoot my first shot for the pilot of my very own television show..." |  | WESTWOOD
“I follow Daniel on city streets all the way to Westwood. He’s learning. |
 | HOUSE
OF PIES
“You came dressed as Jack Kerouac?” I say, hugging Rascal
in the foyer of the House of Pies in Silverlake. He is wearing jeans and a white
t-shirt..." | | ARCLIGHT
THEATER
"Daniel and I decide on some giant blockbuster that’s
playing at the Arclight in Hollywood. We get a container of my favorite caramel
corn, two hot dogs, and a couple of sodas..." |  | THE
VENICE CANALS
“The crisp fall air moves lazily over the canals near
Eva’s Venice, California home. This is my favorite time of year. The season is
stubbornly changing." |
 | STOLICHNAYA
BAKERY
“The Stolichnaya Bakery is on the corner of Fairfax and Santa
Monica Boulevard. It’s one of the great hidden treasures of Los Angeles..."
| | CAMPANILE
“So, I just wanted to confirm our next meeting and finalize
the dates for New York,” Paul rattles off. |  | BILTMORE
HOTEL
“Somehow the waters part, and by the time I pull up to the
valet at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown L.A., I’m early but officially hyperventilating…" |
 | DOUGHBOYS
“How about Thursday around ten?” He asks. “Eight,” I correct. “In the
morning?” Rascal whines. | | TOAST
“I valet the car and walk to the hostess stand that’s just outside of
Toast. “I’m meeting someone,” I say, motioning that I don’t need to be seated.
|  | GLENROCK
AVENUE IN WESTWOOD – Daniel’s Apartment
“I restored this old farmhouse
back home and I had to eat outside for an entire month while I figured out the
whole kitchen situation..." |
| | RASCAL’S
SANTA MONICA BUNGALOW
“Our educations were paid for, but beyond that
we were supposed to support ourselves. However, we were each given the option
of “borrowing” money for our first house. |  | THE
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
"When you come to Los Angeles, a night at the
Hollywood Bowl is a must." | 
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