Photo © Brian Sorg
A beacon of light with my beacon of light.
November 9, 2012
November 8, 2012
mitsuwa marketplace
How I hadn't been to the largest japanese supermarket in the US before last weekend is criminal...Walking the aisles was like christmas; my arms were quickly full with packets of wasabi nori, red bean filled mochi, japanese crackers (the kind with the peanuts inside!!) & many more impossible to find snacks.
These ladies weren't messing around, and who could blame them? It made me hungry for the homemade mochi my beloved grandpa used to make for my mom & I, or the amazing japanese cooking courtesy of her cousins.
Photos © Brian Sorg
Even if you aren't into specialty japanese goods, they not only have beer & sake for super cheap, but an electronics & makeup section as well. Oh, and a food court. Ramen. Katsu. Red bean stuffed buns. Crust-less loaves of bread. And if that still hasn't sold you, there's always the classic burger (teriyaki flavored, of course).
November 7, 2012
con•trast
[käntrast] noun: the state of being strikingly different from something else
Shortening days & lengthening shadows...
clusters of flowers taking root in concrete...
a children's necklace with a jeweled skull...
a fence & a (crumbling) facade...
Photos © Brian Sorg
Let's be honest, I could probably go on for days, but I won't. Except for this...an unkempt alley & a polished person (couldn't resist).
skirt x dvf, tee x vince, boots x rag & bone
November 6, 2012
cut on a bias
I have been told I'm slightly biased on more than a few occasions...for example, I believe with all of my heart that my dog is the cutest, my mom is the best cook, the japanese have the coolest style, chicago is the greatest city, my dad is the smartest, my boyfriend has the most unique eye & on...
After all, isn't everyone a little biased towards what they love?
Photos © Brian Sorg
Therefore, whatever your (political) bias may be...step it on over to the polls & put it out there!
bias-cut top c/o love, zooey via p45, skirt x t by alexander wang, heels x michael kors
November 5, 2012
a hot plate on a cold day
I've been hearing about the deluxe grill for a while now...located off mannheim & lake on a trucker route steps from the local strip club, this diner opens at 4am & has seen more than its fair share of characters.
More specifically, I've been told of their 'hot mix', a specialty consisting of tomatoes, jalapenos, onions & peppers, griddled to perfection & made to accompany anything on the menu (2 eggs over easy in this case).
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We popped in there just before they stopped serving and were greeted by Lynn, who by all accounts is the heart & soul of the place. She proceeded to keep us entertained with stories of past photo & commercial shoots that have taken place in the diner, as well as inform us on the happenings of the area (more strip joint than strip mall).
The deluxe grill is for sale so I recommend making the trek sooner than later; first & foremost, this is diner fare done right, but more than that, Lynn's warmth makes it a place you want to return to. One gets the sense she never forgets a face or an order & she'll keep your mug full of hot coffee, all while regaling you with tales & stories.
November 2, 2012
weekend words
"I don't believe in the Republican party or the Democratic party. I just believe in parties" - Samantha Jones
Photos © Brian Sorg
Kidding! Don't forget to VOTE! These manicured hands will be casting an early vote tomorrow...nail polish not party affiliated :)
polish x opi
November 1, 2012
strange days
Lyrics from The Doors' classic seemed eerily appropriate to accompany this photoset...taken on an equally eerie night.
"strange days have found us and through their strange hours we linger alone... as we run from the day to a strange night of stone" - the doors
Photos © Brian Sorg
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