Mel's Drive-in, Redux

Mel's Drive-in, Redux

by Victoria Challancin

Mel's Drive-in

8585 Sunset Boulevard

West Hollywood, CA  90069

Open 24 hours

Another visit with my son in Los Angeles.  Another trip to Mel's (see my previous post on Mel's here).

And yes, another Expresso Milkshake.  Famous.  Rightfully so.

Another comfort food:  Chili Fries

Comfort, comfort, and more comfort:  Classic Meatloaf with a few added vegetables in a vague attempt at something approaching health

Does Mel's live up to its goal of serving in a courteous and cheerful manner, quality food properly prepared? Absolutely.  Do I crave a healthy California-Style salad at this point?  Absolutely.

Los Angeles: Mel's Drive-In

Los Angeles: Mel's Drive-In

by Victoria Challancin

You might know it from the movie "American Graffiti," or tv's "Melrose Place," or Doonesbury, or even the book The American Drive-in by Mike Witzel.  I know it from my son, who lives in LA and takes me there every time I visit.

On our last visit in August our son started with his favorite Expresso Milk Shake

and moved on to a Cheeseburger with Curly Fries

I opted for that Southern Comfort I don't make at home  Chicken-Fried Steak

and husband, the yoga teacher, had a tasteful California Salad