Los Angeles magazine is getting interactive, asking readers to vote for their L.A. faves in a mock, March Madness-style elimination tournament.
Some of the matchups make sense: Disney Hall vs. the Magic Castle? Indie 103.1 vs. KCRW? Apple Pan vs. In-N-Out?
Others are purposely quirky: The Vincent Thomas Bridge vs. Trader Joes. Central Library vs. Vin Scully. 99 Cents Only Stores vs. Topanga Canyon. Rooftop Neon vs. Taco Trucks.
The idea is to get people talking about their Los Angeles faves. And the list purposely leaves out plenty. Our friend Mary Melton, who’s acting editor at LA Mag right now while Kit Rachlis is on sabbatical, writing a book, emails us with more details:
Out of this first round of voting, which lasts until February 25, we’ll narrow the field to 32 (to be announced in the April issue and on the web site), then 16 (May), 8 (June), the final four (July), and then one winner (August, in our Best of LA issue). Each month readers will be able to vote anew, and find out the results in the magazine and on the web site.
I’m already campaigning to make Langer’s the ultimate winner. And if you’re wondering why, then clearly you’ve never ventured to MacArthur Park for pastrami. Shame on you.
Go to lamag.com and vote right now. Your thoughts on the above face offs?
