Coolest Gas Station Ever!

Coolest Gas Station Ever!

Ok maybe it's not the coolest gas station ever, but the United Oil gas station is pretty fancy. Especially considering that it's located on the corner of Slauson Blvd. and La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles just outside of the infamously notorious city of Inglewood.

This retro-futuristic marvel is modeled after the classic gas stations of the 1950's and '60's and is reminiscent of America's--and particularly Los Angeles'--love of automobiles. This modernized structure was built entirely out of aluminum, plastic, glass and concrete and is 100% earthquake proof.

Just in case you were wondering the price of gas at this station was significantly lower than the gas stations at the other three corners of the busy intersection. United Oil is not only aesthetically pleasing but your wallet will grin with joy at the lower price of gasoline.

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Baja Bud's: Apparently NOT A Flower Shop

Baja Bud's: Apparently NOT A Flower Shop

Upon my vegetarian experiment I started to get bored with eating the same old veggies and rice, so I set out to explore for some delicious food sans meat. My sister suggested Baja Bud's which up to that point I assumed was a flower store because of the name, you know like rose buds. No? Okay, I guess it was kind of dumb of me.

I entered the Mexican food restaurant, based in the southern California region, not knowing what to expect. I checked out the menu for about 10 minutes and was pleased to find out that most of the items came without meat if requested. Also that they replace meat with black beans as not to short you on the amount of food you get. This equals a great veggie buy in my books and I have been eating there weekly since then.

My personal favorite is the nachos plate with no meat, although since then I have started eating meat again. It consist of hand made tortilla chips, black beans, enchilada sauce, jack cheese, along with your choice of spicy or mild salsa, guacamole, sour cream and cilantro. All ingredients are fresh made and the finished product reflects it.

Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice as you munch on your nachos as you sip on your fine Mexican soda (or beer if your 21+) you'll swear you're in Mazatlán bathing in the sun.

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