Antoine’s

I’ve never actually been to Antoine's, but from what I've heard from the people I know, it’s a really nice restaurant. I love the history of it and the menu and the floor plan, and next time I’m back home in Louisiana, I plan on visiting.   The main dining room   But, since I’m writing this book from the other L.A., I can only visit it virtually and on the written page. [And, just to make clear, there is no disrespect intended for this prized New Orleans treasure. I ...

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Nate’s Tesla

The Tesla I don’t know why, but I think Teslas and Elon Musk are cool. In books, especially these kinds of books, it seems like everyone has these super-exotic awesome cars. And it’s a fantasy, so it makes sense. I don’t know why, but in my head – and as I’m the one writing it, it’s the only head that matters at this point – Nate, for all that he’s filthy rich and likes nice things, has a strong practical streak in him. He knows what it’s like to be broke af. He knows ...

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