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"Los Angeles 411" - Late Night Thai Food in Hollywood, CA - Torung Restaurant

One of my favorite Thai restaurants is Torung, in Hollywood, California.

Not only is the food fresh and tasty, but the prices are extremely reasonable.  And Torung opens at 5PM and stays open until 4AM!!  So if you're making it a late night in Hollywood, it's the perfect place.

There's nothing better than a nice, fresh piping hot pot of Thai soup delivered to your table in a flaming hotpot.

I think the most popular Thai dish is Pad Thai, made with rice noodles in a savory, slightly spicy sauce.

But one of my favorite dishes that is not very well known is Yum Woon Sen.  It is actually made with silver noodles made from mung beans.  This also means that there is no "starchy" carbohydrates to this type of noodle.  It's also called the "diet" noodle in many Asian cultures.  Yum Woon Sen is a splash of flavor in your mouth with lemon juce, lime juice, chile, cilantro, and your favorite kind of meat or vegetable (I prefer the one with fried tofu).

Anyway, if you're every in Hollywood in the wee hours doing some sight seeing, look up Torung, and.......enjoy!

One thing to note:  it is one of the few restaurants that accepts only cash.  So make sure you've got some before getting the bill!

It is located at 5657 Hollywood Boulevard, in Hollywood, CA.

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I just made a $25 donation to help an African village through SaveAfricaNow.org - Pay It Forward

I met this organization and it's founders personally at the GoGreenExpo in Los Angeles earlier this year.

They are great bunch of people and I truly admire their dedication to help those of our brothers and sisters on the African continent.

If you have any disposable income that you can share, even just a few bucks, this is hands-down a worthy and fulfilling cause.

OMG.  This is such an emotional thing for me that believe it or not, after I make my donation I have to put it out of my head because my desire to "save the world" will eat away at me and I know how impoverished the continent is, how many adults suffer from diseases merely from lack of ANY healthcare, what kind of atrocities happen there from political unrest, and the worst are children that are orphaned and/or stricken with AIDS in Africa.

It just breaks my heart and no matter how hard I try, and can't help from getting all teared up.

So how I cope is to donate what I can and find comfort in knowing although I can't save the world single-handedly, but I can be part of a collaborative effort.

I know it's a very rough time for us right now in our economy, but if you really think about how rough those in Africa have it, it makes sense to donate a few bucks.

You can click here to read about the organization and donate:  SaveAfricaNow.org

Much love and positive energy,

Ralph

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So you are in the mood to see the stars, no not the celestial stars, I mean the stars in Hollywood!

Take a tour on the Starline Tour Bus located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

As a tourist on the Starline Tour Bus, you will get a close-up tour of your favorite Celebrities beachfront homes as well as other iconic landmarks that made Hollywood, California famous today!

Visitors from all over the world flock to Hollywood all year long, in hopes of getting a glimpse of their favorite movies stars, while visiting Hollywood’s famous and unforgettable landmarks that help us remember the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood.

The Starline Tour Bus offers great tour packages at an affordable price. They even have Double Decker buses with personal headsets for all of its passengers. How cool is it that!

For more information regarding the Starline Tour Bus please visit the link provided: http://www.starlinetours.com/

Sounds like a great way to see Hollywood at its finest!

So you made it to Hollywood and want to sit in on a live show, why not catch a live taping of the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show in Hollywood, California!

The Jimmy Kimmel Live Show is filmed at the El Capitan Theater located at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in none other than Hollywood, California.

The Jimmy Kimmel Live Show is well known for getting big musical acts on stage as well as up- and-coming artists to show off their talents.

This crazy show is also known for its crazy interviews with the hottest celebrities in Hollywood.

The Jimmy Kimmel Live Show is going into its seventh year with ABC and is still going strong!

For more information regarding the Jimmy Kimmel Show please visit the link provided: http://abc.go.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/index

Sounds like a fun way to be entertained in Hollywood!

If you are a magic enthusiast, then a visit to the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California is a definite must!

The Magic Castle is located at 7001 Franklin Avenue in Hollywood.

The Magic Castle is a famous club for magicians and magic enthusiasts from all over the world to hang out at and enjoy each other’s craft and illusion.

The Magic Castle was built in 1908 and has seen Hollywood change throughout the years. Yet, the Magic Castle itself has not changed and is still the same gorgeous place as it was when it was first built.

You can dine at the Magic Castle in an inviting Victorian elegance and charm that this amazing place has to offer.

For more information regarding the Magic Castle please visit the link provided: http://www.magiccastle.com/

What a great place to enjoy a great show and awesome dinner!

Come out and catch a performance at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, California!

The Ford Amphitheater is located at 2580 Cahuenga Boulevard in the awesome world of Hollywood.

The Ford Amphitheater is located in a 45-acre County Regional Park and is owned and operated by the Los Angeles County.

This awesome amphitheater is one the oldest performing arts center in the Los Angeles County that is still in use today. How cool is that!

The Ford Amphitheater hosts about 200 diverse events each year for every one of all ages, which includes dance, music and awesome family events.

For more information regarding the Ford Amphitheater please visit the link provided: http://fordtheatres.org/index/

Sounds like a fun way to beat the summer heat!

Looking for something to do this weekend and not sure where to go, well then come check out the West Side Story at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California!

The Los Angeles Philharmonic and MGM will be presenting the West Side Story performances on Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, 2011 starting at 8:00 pm at the Hollywood Bowl located at 2301 North Highland Avenue in Hollywood.

Bring a date and celebrate this awesome iconic movie’s 50^th anniversary while listening to and watching this classic romantic tragedy as well as academy award winning musical of all time.

For more information regarding the West Side Story at the Hollywood Bowl please visit the link provided: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/

What a great way to spend a weekend evening!

If you are a classic movie lover, then come on down and check out the classics at the Grauman’s Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California!

The Grauman’s Egyptian Theater is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

The Grauman’s Egyptian Theater will be showing a double feature of Humphrey Bogart’s Classics “High Sierra” and “The Roaring Twenties” on Friday, June 10, 2011 starting at 7:30 pm.

Can’t make it on Friday night, don’t fret my friends, the Grauman’s Egyptian Theater will be showing many double features of classic movies throughout the entire weekend.

How cool is that!

For more information regarding the Grauman’s Egyptian Theater please visit the link provided: http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/egyptian_theatre_events

What a great way to enjoy the classics!

If you are a humongous Star Wars fan like I am, then you do not want to miss out on the Star Wars in Concert Event at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California!

The Star Wars in Concert will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, 2011 at the Hollywood Bowl located at 2301 North Highland Avenue in awesome Hollywood.

This awesome concert will be narrated by Anthony Daniels who was the voice of (C-3PO) in all awesome six films! How cool is that!

There will be edited footage from the Star Wars films displayed on a three story tall, high definition LED super screen that will knock your socks off!

AWESOME!!!!

I know I keep using the word awesome but I just can’t help it, I am a Star Wars addict!

For more information regarding the Star Wars in Concert please visit the link below: http://www.starwarsinconcert.com/

So don’t forget your lightsabers and most of all, may the FORCE be with you!

If you are a wine connoisseur then a trip to the L.A. Wine Fest 2011 in Hollywood, California is a must!

The 6^th Annual L.A. Wine Fest 2011 will be held at the historic Raleigh Studios located at 5300 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12, 2011.

This awesome event will feature the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour that will provide visitors with fantastic tips on food, entertaining and so much more!

There will be 500 different samples of delicious wines, delectable beers and spirits for everyone to sample with pure delight, while tantalizing their palates!

For more information regarding the L.A. Wine Fest 2011 please visit the link below: http://lawinefest.com/

I don’t know about you, but I am so there!