Author Archives: EL CHAVO!

Gentrification: It’s the Little Things

Posted on August 10, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

This is a picture of something missing. If you don’t know the area you might drive by and not look twice, but if you’ve lived in Lincoln Heights for any length of time, you’ll wonder about the sidewalk vendors that … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Shit I hate | 32 Comments

Rick Bayless is a Chump

Posted on August 3, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

Why else would he put his name to this unnecessary new product: a tool to scoop out avocados. Yeah, start laughing now, cuz that is one stupid invention. Not as ridiculous as the taco holder the good folks at LATaco … Continue reading →

Posted in La Comida, Pendejadas | 17 Comments

No Beer for Wetbacks

Posted on July 28, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

I saw an AP picture of this sign featured in the print edition of the LA Times story about an anti-immigrant law that was overturned in the shitty PA town known as Hazleton. “All legals served”, what a bunch of … Continue reading →

Posted in La Politica es un desmadre.., Shit I hate | 23 Comments

Down with Lawns!

Posted on July 24, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

I wrote a little bit about lawns last year (here and here) so I won’t bore you with that post again. Just thought I’d share these recent pics of some more front yard gardening, a much better use of space … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, La Comida, Lincoln Heights | 12 Comments

Stuff I Seen

Posted on July 14, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

Every once in awhile I like to take a cruise around different parts of LH just to see que pasa, see what’s coming up, what went down, what needs to be paid attention. I bring my camera along as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Fun with Words, Lincoln Heights | 13 Comments

Huevos Rancheros: Marquez Restaurant

Posted on July 9, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

I love starting off the day (preferably during the weekend!) with a cup of coffee and a proper plate of HR’s, the pick-me-up from the caffeine propels you thru the often rich and heavy dish, which in turn powers your … Continue reading →

Posted in Huevos Rancheros, La Comida | 4 Comments