Raiding the Police Academy
The following report was contributed by our esteemed guest correspondent:Located within Elysian Park, just a shotgun blast away from Dodger Statium, the Police Academy's cafe affords an opportunity for members of the public to ingest breakfast or lunch comestibles while rubbing shoulders with LA's finest. Known far and wide for superior Boston clam chowder, the menu features an array of American food staples and specialty items (no jokes about the pork dishes please).
After eating, diners can enjoy a scenic stroll around the academy grounds, which were constructed for the 1932 Olympic Games. Scores of lovebirds have tied the knot at the cafe-adjacent rock garden and waterfall. The restaurant interior would be described as 1950's basic cafe were it not for the nostalgic photographs and artifacts depicting the LAPD as far back as the nineteenth century.
Enjoy a meal to the accompaniment of gunfire without having to scramble under the tables to escape a drive-by. It's only the target ranges being used by your neighborhood cop. Regular customers say they can no longer digest their Denver omelettes without the aroma of cordite. Open Monday through Friday.
LAPRAAC Cafe
1800 N. Academy Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
posted by liquidpremium at 10:11 PM
5 Comments:
Not only is the food great, but the waitresses are wise-cracking gals straight out of an old movie. Where else can you enjoy good food while gazing at photos of the "Hat Squad". Rumor has it that there is also a bar on the premises.
P.S. Is there any connection between the visiting dignitary pictured with the Chief and "Boxman"?
The visiting dignitary isn't visiting from quite as far away as the Boxman (outer space).
Why is it that undercover cops always wear Hawaiian shirts? They stand out like a sore thumb, especially here in South Central L.A.
I believe that's because they are trained using old rerun videos of "Miami Vice".
I always thought you had to have a policeman friend or fireman friend with you to eat at the academy.
I learned wednesday night from some older folks who attend the valley organ society concerts that food at the academy is excellent, not very expensive, and that any member of the public is welcome.
You get better service if you wear a hawaiian shirt.
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