Cole’s French Dip opened its doors in 1908, back when Los Angeles still smelled like horse sweat and the newspapers were full of train times and oil claims. The bar sat at the base of the Pacific Electric building, back when red cars ruled the city and the idea of “downtown nightlife” meant whiskey and card games, not rooftop DJs. Cole’s was the kind of place built to outlast fashion. And for more than a century, it did.
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Today we board Amtrak Fort Worth for a planned trip to Los Angeles by way Chicago. We selected a stop in Chicago for a few reasons. First, we had the time, train trips are not for those seeking a fast mode of transportation, opting for views and experiences. Also, the views taken in from Chicago are glorious as you take on the Rockies with the breath-taking scenes. And it is never a bad idea to take a few days to enjoy all that Chicago offers from a Cubs game to some of the best restaurants in America.
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by Steven Doyle
Friends and family traveling across the country often ask us where to find decent food in various cities. We certainly love the restaurants in New York, and think of Chicago as one of the world’s best food cities. How about brisket in Los Angeles? Travel to Sherman Oaks and you will find a displaced Texan that is sharing up his smokiness to the granola eating crowd in California. Continue reading
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