Los Angeles - April 20, 2009

Walk This Way

Cafe Legs One-Stop Shop

Directions:

1. Find transportation (preferably of the two-wheel variety).

2. Cruise over to Choke, moped repair shop par excellence.

3. Park.

4. Walk eight feet east to a kiosk no bigger than your thumb. Welcome to Cafe Legs, a most unpredictable joint.

5. Take a load off on the well-worn sofa inside. Folding chairs are self-serve.

6. Order an espresso made with Stumptown beans (when available). Per management, no fancy foam clovers or hearts. No milk after noon, either.

7. Score a pair of limited-edition selvaged denim jeans for gents in sizes 26 to 34. Designed by Choke honcho Jeff Johnsen.

8. Commission a $5 letter (previously offered genres include love as well as apology).

9. Wonder what could possibly be for sale next month ($3 Norwegian-style ham sandwiches? $1 Japanese bike locks?)

10. Come again.

Cafe Legs, 4157½ Normal Avenue, between North Virgil Avenue and North Hoover Street (323-660-0566).