GIGA GRANADA HILLS

My ordering technique at the food truck fest: going up to each truck's window and saying, "Gimme the thing that's gonna make me go 'MMMMMM!'" And it turns out that was a winning strategy. The only truck I didn't use that line on was the meatball truck Great Balls On Tires, where I switched to, "Hurry, stuff your balls in my mouth!" What? Oh, please, get your mind out of the gutter, people! Really, I'm surprised at you, Granada Hills. I'm just talking about eating their meat! Verily I say to thee, Clint, Michael (a GH homeboy!) and their crew had the best balls I've ever tasted. And as for the double entendres the truck's name lends itself to — they've even got "Best Balls In L.A.!" painted on their hood — apparently, the gag never gets old. After cracking a few extremely obvious jokes with the Great Balls crew that got more laughs than I expected, I asked, "Aren't you tired of this stuff by now?...

Regency Centers, owners of the Granada Village Shopping Center on the NW corner of Zelzah and Chatsworth, has finally found a new tenant for the long-vacant former Ralphs/former Brusnwick Lanes/almost Kohl's space at the center's east end: Sprouts Farmer's Market. The chain, which has been described as "the bastard child of Trader Joe's and Whole Foods," touts on their web page their commitment to sourcing produce from local farmers. More full service than T.J.'s but less highfalutin' than Whole Wallet Foods? Sounds like they're trying to fill the hole in my staunchly middlebrow heart. And I'm certainly glad to be moving past that silly era during which we had a Ralph's right across the street from the Ralph's. Now if only they could squeeze the bowling alley back in, I'd really be happy. Regency Centers is inviting the community to an Open House on Thursday, September 16th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm where they will introduce...

Tonight, LAUSD is hosting a Community Advisory Committee Meeting regarding Valley Region High School #4 (formerly called Hospital High, soon to be renamed Bo Diddley High) tonight, Wednesday, September 15 at 6pm. The meeting will be held at Patrick Henry Middle School, 17340 San Jose Street, Granada Hills in the multi-purpose room. Attend and contribute your views, questions, opinions, and concerns to LAUSD. related posts: Name The New High School Bo Diddley High!

I've been spending a lot of time of late crowing about the Food Truck Fest, which, fortunately, was far from doomed by its September 11 scheduling. But it would be foolish not to acknowledge the more significant events of that date, especially given the recent cultural temperature. In 2001, just a few months after the Sept. 11 tragedy, we had an unusual entry in the Granada Hills Holiday Parade. Amid the mylar and spray snow festooned boy scout troops, drill teams, and church groups marching and riding down Chatsworth, there was one smaller and quieter entry in the parade. A group of about six to eight men and women walked down the street, all of them cocoa-skinned, with Indian features and attire. All wore turbans, and they carried a banner that said, "Happy Holidays From Your Sikh Neighbors." Or something along those lines; it was almost a decade ago, so I don't remember the exact wording of the sign. But the message was essentially, "Please don't att...

Sound editing is an occasional hobby of mine. This (NSFW!) Tron Lebowski Mashup is dedicated to all of the lovely readers whom I met at last night's SUPER DUPER FUN Movie Night And Food Truck Fest. Enjoy your Sunday.

If you're heading to the Food Truck Fest and Movie Night tonight and you want to get a GigaGranadaHills bumpersticker, find me and say this secret passphrase: "Hey, bitch, gimme one of those." And if you're a foreigner who's wondering, "Where in the hell is Granada Hills Recreation Center?" then here's a map, ya heathen. View Larger Map Related posts: Lineup For Saturday's Movie Night And Food Truck Fest!

Movie: The Incredibles! "Mr. Incredible (A.K.A. Bob Parr), and his wife Helen (A.K.A. Elastigirl), are the world's greatest famous crime-fighting superheroes in Metroville. Always saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. But fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they have no choice but to retire of being a superhero and force to live a "normal life" with their three children Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack (who were secretly born with superpowers). Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction. " Food Trucks: Vizzi Truck "The menu was inspired & crafted by taking French cooking techniques and mixing it with coastal flavors from around the globe, and finishing each bite with s...