La Calavera appreciates Darren C. of Back to the Grind

When La Calavera was looking at Malina Love's photo's, the first set caught his eye. At first I thought they were pic's taken out in L.A. at some eclectic, mardi-graish event. Swings hanging from the ceiling, bright costumes, beautiful mujeres. . .it looked like something La Calavera wishes he coulda checked out. On closer inspection though, I noticed a King from a card deck on one of the doors and then La Calavera Realized it. From the furniture, to the bar, to the King on the bathroom door, this was Back to the Grind on University Ave in Riverside. The event at this joint truly looked like Moulin Rouge! It goes to show how there are many spots out in D.T.R among other places in the I.E. where things are popin'.

The owner of this joint is Darren Conkerite. He's there almost every night servin' up some hot java, smoothies, and sandwiches. Darren C is truly an individual worthy of even more recognition for what he's brought to the Mission District. He's given a second life to the Arts and Music Scene in the area. Check out the photo's I'm talkin' about on "The Malina Love Photography" link on "our favorite things" spot. Also, check out some photo's and other stuff at the Back to the Grind Website: www.back2thegrind.com. This has me in the mood for Peaches "Downtown" and the "Come What May" Remix from Moulin Rouge. Enjoy.

Hasta La Proxima,

La Calavera #42