Huell visits Andrew and Katherine Dabrowski, owners of an amazing Polish restaurant called Polka located in a mini-mall in Glassell Park near Eagle Rock. The food is delicious and authentic and the atmosphere is warm and friendly.
Huell recalls his visit to Galco's in 2000 and returns for an update. They have stopped selling groceries, but doubled the inventory of vintage soda pop brands to 500. Also, they now stock 450 beers and sell dozens of classic candy brands.
Huell visits Letters California Style, the annual Southern California conference of the Society for Calligraphy, a non-profit educational organization which promotes the study, teaching, and practice of calligraphy and related disciplines.
Huell visits family-owned Acorn Engineering. Founded in 1945, it's become one of the largest manufacturers of stainless steel plumbing fixtures for commercial, architectural, industrial, correctional, institutional and residential sectors.
Huell visits Glendale Civic Auditorium for the RAQS L.A. Carnival of Belly Dance, a two-day celebration with workshops, performances, and vendors. Belly dancing is a popular form of exercise, with gyms and small schools offering classes.
Huell visits the 22nd Annual Bug Fair at L.A. County Natural History Museum to explore the world of insects and arthropods. Over 60 vendors offer live and preserved specimens, books, entomological equipment and supplies, artwork, and toys.
Huell visits two remarkable, but little known, L.A. landmarks. First is the Aoyama Tree at the site of the first Koyasan Buddhist Temple. Next is beautiful Franklin Canyon Park which really is the alleged "Center of Los Angeles" itself.
Huell falls off the diet wagon and visits Stan's Donuts in Westwood Village. Stan Berman has been baking gourmet donuts at this location for over 40 years. Huell enjoys his favorite, the Peanut Butter Pocket, after seeing how it's made.
Huell attends an event in El Segundo Beach connected with the Iranian New Year's celebration known as Chahar Shanbeh Soori, or the Persian Festival of Fire. This celebration consists of music, dance, food, and jumping over bonfires.
Huell joins actress Shelley Morrison and her husband Walter Dominguez for a visit to Animal Acres in Acton, a facility caring for neglected or abused farm animals.
