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 【★スタッフ／ガイドによる新着情報】

ウニオムライスに挑戦（エレファントツアースタッフ直美）

2009年07月31日

 

ロスアンゼルスの大阪と呼ばれるウェストLAでウニオムレツなる代物を食べてきました。
これがアメリカ人にも人気というのだから　時代は変わった！！
でも　ウニとケチャップご飯は厳しかったです。。。

 【未分類】

今週末はサードストリートでショッピングがお勧め。エレファントツアースタッフ直美

2009年07月31日

 

LA娘大注目のファッションストリート！！
サードストリート周辺で今週末08.01＆08.02はサイドウォークセールが開催されます。
各お店がそれぞれの一押しセール商品をお店の前にだしての大セール。
東はフェアファックスから西はラシエネガまでの間に日本のメディアでも紹介された
個性的なお洒落ブティックが目白押しのこのエリア。
この時期にLA滞在中の女子のみなさまは是非お見逃しなく！！

おなかが空いたら　パリスヒルトンさんもふらりとやってくるというカフェTOASTで美味しいマフィンや焼きたてバナナプディングでまったりしてロコ気分を味わうのも良し。
http://www.westthirdstreet.com/?merchant/toastbakerycafe
JOAN's on THIRDでチーズ＆ワインでガールズトークも良し。
http://www.westthirdstreet.com/merchant/joansonthird

個性的なオリジナルドレスやアナスイノの商品なども揃ったセレクトHOUSE OF PETRO ZILLIA などにも注目です！！
http://www.westthirdstreet.com/merchant/houseofpetrozillia

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 【★スタッフ／ガイドによる新着情報】

朝食ミーティングにいってまいりました　エレファントツアースタッフ直美

2009年07月30日

 

 【★スタッフ／ガイドによる新着情報】

LA観光局よりマイケル由来の地めぐり４日コースのアイテナリーがまいりました。　エレプァントツアースタッフ直美

2009年07月30日

 

今朝はあさから観光局のパワーブレックファーストミーティングに参加してまいりました。
そして観光局おすすめのLA マイケルジャクソン想い出の地4日間コースという壮大なプランの行程表をいただきましたので　まずは英語で一挙公開です！！

とても　長いので英語で失礼します。
Day 1:
STAPLES Center (Downtown) -- Two days before he passed away, Michael Jackson rehearsed at STAPLES Center for his “This Is It” tour. STAPLES Center was also the site of Michael's public memorial service. 
Visit Time: 1.0 hours; Drive time to next attraction: **No drive is required the Grammy Museum is walking distance from the Staples Center, visitor may park and walk .

The GRAMMY Museum (Downtown) -- Michael Jackson received thirteen GRAMMY Awards and in celebration of his life and work, the GRAMMY Museum is sharing a collection of Jackson’s most iconic wardrobe pieces. The museum is offering a special $10 admission, which includes 2 hours free parking with validation through September 2009.
Visit time: 1 hour;   Drive time to next attraction: 15 minutes

Shrine Auditorium (Downtown) -- Fans will remember the Shrine as the filming location of the 1984 Pepsi commercial featuring the Jackson 5. During filming, a surge of pyrotechnics singed Michael’s hair and scalp. Jackson later returned to Shrine to accept the Artist of the Century award at the 29th Annual American Music Awards.     
Drive by;  Drive time to next attraction: 15 minutes
 
 First AME Church (Downtown) -- Michael Jackson, with his brother Randy Jackson and close friend Steve Harvey, surprised fans by attending services and visiting a class of Sunday school children at First AME Church in 2004.  
Drive by;  Drive time to next attraction: 20 minutes

Afternoon:

Leimert Park (South LA) -- In the days following Jackson’s death, fans gathered at Leimert Park to celebrate his life and work, and to mourn the passing of the beloved entertainer. Several generations of fans attended the candle light vigil held June 26, 2009 to remember Michael Jackson with songs and performances.   
 Drive by;   Drive time to next attraction: 40 minutes

Hollywood Walk of Fame (Hollywood) -- Jackson’s star is located at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. The star for the Jackson 5 is located on Vine Street just north of Sunset Boulevard. Michael Jackson is one of very few entertainers to receive two stars in the same category.
Visit time: 1.0 hours;  Drive time to next attraction: 5 minutes

A & M Records (Hollywood) -- The most celebrated talent in music joined Michael Jackson here to record “We Are the World” in support of Africa. The A&M Records building is now home to the Jim Henson Company.    
Drive by: Drive time to next attractions: 5 minutes

Pantages Theatre (Hollywood) -- Now home to Broadway LA, the Pantages was once the filming location for Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone” video.
Drive by;  Drive time to next attraction: 5 minutes

Hollywood Wax Museum (Hollywood) -- Michael Jackson is commemorated here in a wax installation of the “We Are the World” recording session. 
Visit Time: 10  minutes ; Drive time to next attraction: 5 minutes

Guinness World of Records Museum (Hollywood) -- Jackson broke several Guinness World Records during his illustrious career including Most Successful Solo Artist of All Time. Michael was on site to receive his nod for Lifetime Achievement in 1993.   
Visit Time: 1.5 hours; Drive time to next attraction: 20-25 minutes
 
Gibson Amphitheatre (formerly the Universal Amphitheatre) -- Jackson attended friend, Liza Minelli’s sold out concert at Universal Amphitheatre in 1983 and continued to enjoy Universal CityWalk’s shops and restaurants with his friends and family throughout his career.   
Visit time: 2 hours at Citywalk.

Evening: Dinner at Citywalk

Day 2

Petersen Automotive Museum (Westside) -- Michael Jackson wished his close friend, designer Christian Audigier, Happy Birthday with a special performance at the Petersen in 2008.
Visit time: 2.0 hours; Drive time to Sunset Strip: 15 minutes

Sunset Strip (West Hollywood) -- The world famous Sunset Strip is a section of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood lined with shopping, restaurants and exciting nightlife. In 2001, traffic was treated to the premiere of Jackson’s short film “You Rock My World” on the mega screen outside the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip.
Visit time: Cruise Sunset Strip; 20 minutes; 

Westlake Audio Recording Studios (West Hollywood) -- Legendary albums “Off the Wall” and “Thriller” were recorded here. Michael Jackson also teamed up with Sir Paul McCartney during sessions at Westlake.
Drive by:  7265 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046

Afternoon

100 North Carolwood Drive (Westwood) -- Michael Jackson moved from Neverland Valley Ranch to this estate in the prominent Holmby Hills enclave. Carolwood Drive remained his home until he passed away in 2009. It is a stop on many Hollywood tours including Starline Tours and Dearly Departed.    Hollywood Tour Time: 3hours

Evening:
Spago (Beverly Hills) -- Following the 1991 Academy Awards, Madonna joined Michael Jackson for an after party at the acclaimed Wolfgang Puck eatery. 


Day 3:
Morning:
Shadowing Michael’s Favorite Shopping Haunts

Hennessey + Ingalls Art and Architecture Bookstore (Hollywood) -- Jackson frequented this recently opened boutique in the new Cahuenga Corridor warehouse for all things art and fashion, Space 15Twent.

Wacko (Hollywood) -- Known as one of the best toy stores in Hollywood, Michael often shopped for his children in this exciting collection of toys, costumes and games.

Off the Wall Antiques (West Hollywood) -- Michael Jackson was praised for his collection of rare treasures. He often shopped for new pieces at this Melrose Avenue boutique. Melrose Avenue shopping runs east from Beverly Hills to Hollywood, offering a taste of everything from high-end designer boutiques to trendy vintage specialty stores.

Lunch: The Ivy (Beverly Hills) -- A favorite among celebrities, The Ivy attracts entertainers and industry executives for lunch and dinner daily. Madonna and Michael Jackson ate here in 1991, hounded paparazzi relentlessly seeking a shot of the emerging luminaries.

Afternoon:

Tom’s Toys (Beverly Hills) -- Just over a month before the superstar passed away, Jackson shopped for toys for his three children at this sophisticated toy store.

Rodeo Drive (Beverly Hills) -- Jackson’s wardrobe was a reflection of the artist’s unique style and eccentricity. He often shopped for custom designer pieces at the shops on Rodeo Drive. He shopped regularly for Dior, Dolce & Gabbana and Christian Audigier’s ED Hardy line.

Day 4:
Neverland Valley Ranch (Santa Barbara County) is a developed property in Santa Barbara County, California, most famous for being a home of American entertainer Michael Jackson from 1988 to 2005. It is named after Neverland, the fantasy island in the story of Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up. The ranch is located about five miles north of unincorporated Los Olivos, and about eight miles north of the town of Santa Ynez.  

Drive by;  Driving time from Los Angeles: 2.3 hours


 

 【■恵子ギャリソンのミーハー便り】

究極のラーメン店、その名は“RAMEN CALIFORNIA”(恵子ギャリソン）

2009年07月01日

 

ラーメンと言えば日本人にとって今では国民食と言っても過言ではなく、ラーメン大嫌い！なんていう人はほとんど聞いたことがない。
アメリカ、特に南カリフォルニアにはラーメン店が数多くあり、アメリカ人にも愛されファンが年々増加している。

日本全国各地に"ご当地ラーメン"があるが定番は醤油、塩、そして味噌ベースのラーメン。　ラーメンと餃子など注文し、出来上がったらさっさと食べ10数分で食べ終えさっさと帰る、っていうのが一般的のようだ。　ラーメン屋で１時間以上過ごす人はまず皆無だろうし、そんなことしたら店の人に迷惑がられるかも。

グッド・ニュース！

ゆったりと味わいながら食事を楽しめるラーメン店が出来ました！！

それは１ヶ月ほど前にサウス・ベイのトーランスにソフトオープンし、いよいよ今月中旬に本格的にオープンするRAMEN CALIFORNIA!!!