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Overheard In L.A.: The Grove, Baby. The Grove!
A beautiful view of the best restaurant in the Grove/ L.A. as a whole. (Photo by howard-f via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr.)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features fresh Yeezys, the gentrified wonders of Highland Park, and *~esoteric Instagrammers~*.
Overheard of the Week
"Yaaasss this place reminds me of Vegas!!"
Overhead at, you guessed it, The Grove, via @valerierenee
Gentrifiers really *can* have it all.
"I love it here. I can do yoga, then have pizza!"
Overheard on York Blvd. in Highland Park, via Steven M.
Sand Fire confusion
"So is there actual sand on fire?"
via @missashleyjean
Yeezus Christ
"I don't know, I don't really feel like going out and doing anything. I have my Yeezy's on."
Overheard in the Arts District, via @jadecruzquinn
Broth-free
"Oh no! I don't do broths."
Overheard at Gjelina, via @missbvu
All about balance
"I'm really healthy actually. I mean I smoke and drink but I only eat raw foods."
via Amanda W.
Sponsored message
Just bring 'em to the bar!
"I can only stay for one drink, I've had my dogs ashes sitting in the car for over an hour."
via @TymberleeHill
Mermaid
"I'll take the clam chowder but... I actually have a question... what kind of meat is in that?"
via @BenjaminEck
Father John Misty?
"Yeah, my Instagram is kind of esoteric."
via vailerin32
Trader Joe's in Los Angeles: Hollywood dreams made here
"Are you a dancer? You look like a dancer. I'm a photographer. Here's my card. My name is Guido."
Overheard at the banana display in Trader Joe's via Sue Ann H.
Our Overheard in L.A. feature relies on you to send us the strange conversations you overhear in this city. Send them our way at tips@laist.com. (In the e-mail, put "overheard" in the subject and tell us who said it, where they said it and any amusing context.)
Previously:
Overheard In L.A.: My Mom Took Me To Raves Before I Was Born
Overheard In L.A.: The Pokémon Have Taken Over
Overheard In L.A.: Free The Crystals From The Yoke Of Capitalism
Overheard In L.A.: Michael Bay Is A Genius
Overheard In L.A.: I'm So Hungry I Could Eat A Piece Of Bread
Overheard In L.A.: A Festival Of Nightmares
And more!
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