Hustler of Culture

Sometimes We Work.

September 2, 2007 - 2:17 p.m. - Burbank, CA

Hey I know it must look like we spend all our days doing fun stuff, but like you, sometimes we work.

Three Kings.

September 29, 2007 - 4:19 p.m. - Hollywood, CA

Filmmaker Joey Garfield, skateboarder/president Bod Boyle, and photographer/director Tobin Yelland enjoy an afternoon at Swerve Festival 2007.

Kissack's Back.

September 21, 2007 - 11:41 p.m. - Culver City, CA

Eric's in town for a hot minute working on a feature film project on the other side of the hill. I'll take any time with me old New Yorker pals!

The Out-of-Towners.

September 17, 2007 - 9:22 p.m. - Santa Monica, CA

Jee from San Francisco and Elena from Russia are in town for a hot minute.

Beautiful Losers' Breakfast

September 5, 2007 - 9:37 a.m. - Venice, CA

Meet Jon and Rich, two of the guys who helped make the art doc, 'Beautiful Losers' a reality.

RELATED: 'Beautiful Losers' Screening

My 35th Birthday Party!

August 18, 2007 - 11:35 p.m. - Culver City, CA

Big ups to everybody for making my 35th birthday party a night to remember. Special thanks to my friends who flew in from out of town, and DJs Samo, Ty G. (HVW8) and Jega for keeping the crowd moving. Lastly, lots and lots of love to Jana and Kinsey for letting us hijack BLK/MRKT Gallery for the night! Thanks, thanks, and thanks!

Fun With Team HC.

July 21, 2007 - 9:34 p.m. - Los Angeles, CA

We grabbed dinner with Robin and Doug at Blue Marlin on Sawtelle to brainstorm cheerleader-ninja movie ideas and everything cyborgs. Underneath these dimpled smiles are two mischief makers. When they're not making games, they're making trouble! Hah.

Missed My Flight BBQ 5.0

July 14, 2007 - 4:56 p.m. - Venice, CA

Man it was a super rad day! We hosted our fifth annual post E3 "Missed My Flight" BBQ in Venice. Lots of friends from all industries turned up and as usual it was full of food, fun, family, and friends. Big love to all who came and big ups to Julian and Mary for letting us crash their home.

Viceroy Breakfast.

May 25, 2007 - 8:35 a.m. - Santa Monica, CA

There is something very decadent about having breakfast at the Viceroy in Santa Monica. The lavish contemporary decor, the heated cabanas, and the very calm oceanside aura feels something more akin to a European holiday. Kim's visit from Seattle allowed us to linger awhile before kick starting another day in Los Angeles. I've got to remember to schedule more breakfast meetings here.

Team area/code.

May 7, 2007 - 11:30 p.m. - Venice, CA

Team area/code was in town for a minute. We barbecued at Team BB's and lots of sarcasm and laughter was flung around between bites of burgers and dogs. It was good to hang out with the New York tech/games posse.

Claire Nights.

April 5, 2007 - 8:50 p.m. - Hollywood, CA

Blogger and all around cute-as-a-button Irish lass Claire's visiting from New York City. We dragged her out for a family-style dinner at French fave, Monsieur Marcel at the Farmers Market. She graciously picked up the tab (thanks again, bub). Visitors rule!

Creative Power Posse.

February 3, 2007 - 9:59 p.m. - West Los Angeles, CA

Dinner with musician Aloe Blacc, gallerist Janet Levy and Trace Magazine Founder and EIC, Claude Grunitzky. Much of the evening was spent looking at art, eating fine Japanese food and discovering one another.

LA Architectural Tour.

January 6, 2006 - 10:14 a.m. - Los Angeles, CA

Good day, LA. First stop. Visit the Mackey Apartments by Rudolf M. Schindler, built in 1939. Thank you Sandra and Matias for hosting us! Second stop. Visit Dunsmuir Flats by Gregory Ain, built in 1937. Third stop. Visit A+D Museum's West Coast Residential exhibit. Last stop. Cafe Midi lunch.

If you're willing to look past the strip malls, Los Angeles is full of amazing architecture!

Shabu Squared.

January 3, 2007 - 8:39 p.m. - Los Angeles, CA

Eye Spy 2006.

Almost a photo a day by Hustler of Culture and Silvio.

Dogtown New Year's Party!

December 31, 2006 - 11:58 p.m. - Venice, CA

Happy New Year! Thank you Eric and Raj for the Venice blow out!

Knutson-Ho Family Day.

December 27, 2006 - 6:38 p.m. - Placentia, CA

We spent the whole day with our future-in-law family, the Knutson-Hos in Orange County. Kjartan is the newest and most welcomed addition. If he's anything like his parents, he's going to turn out to be 1) trouble 2) super rad or 3) all of the above!

Orphan Christmas Eve Dinner.

December 24, 2006 - 9:55 p.m. - Santa Monica, CA

Our non-traditional Christmas eve dinner is the new tradition for Team HP!

Happy Holidays!

photograph by Matias Del Campo

Hustler of Culture wishes you health, happiness, love, peace and the company of good friends for 2007! Thank you for making 2006 super rad!

Jin Patisserie Jaunt.

December 23, 2006 - 4:03 p.m. - Venice, CA

Tea and hot chocolate is best consumed at Jin Patisserie after a long walking day on Abbott Kinney.