They don’t make ’em like Samuel Dashiell Hammett (1894 – 1961) anymore. A veteran of both world wars AND a Pinkerton Agent, Sam wrote what he knew. And what he knew was far more interesting than your average person. A product of the D.M.V. (D.C., Maryland, Virginia NOT the Dept. of Motor Vehicles), Hammett was… Continue reading Dashiell Hammett: Pinkerton Detective Turned Hardboiled Writer
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Musso & Frank Grill
Located at 6667 Hollywood Blvd. Musso & Frank is a classic spot you should at least order a drink at if you’re in town. The Italian Steakhouse was established in 1919 and is probably the oldest establishment in Hollywood. Since then it’s seen it’s share of Hollywood clientele. The back room of Musso & Frank… Continue reading Musso & Frank Grill