Fred 62
The first question you ask at Fred 62 in Los Feliz is, what is Fred 61 like? (Rocket ship interior with little tattooed girls in Jetsons outfits slinging hash?) And the second is, what about Fred 59? (Incredibly realistic robotic cheetahs serving food in the middle of something that vaguely resembles a submarine, but could just as easily be a boat?)Then your imagination would be running away with you, because there is no Fred 59. There isn't even a Fred 15. There is just Fred 62. And that's not terrible.
Unfortunately, it's not that great either. The decor is original and fun, with the booths sporting 1950s car headrests and tiny lamps at each table having a rocket lamp with flames etched on. Walls are white with paintings that look like stuff you'd pick up at a (really bad) yard sale, but with words that sort of jump out at you.
The wait staff is busy and dressed in black rockabilly gear and not overly attentive. Clearly they've had the food. It's not that the food is horrible. It just isn't...good. Fries arrive cold and soggy, tahini salad is too much and kinda wilted. Turkey burgers taste like the ketchup you add. They have really big drinks, but in this day and age (where obesity is a problem -- and super sized drinks contribute to that condition) that's not necessarily a good thing.
Sheesh. Those eastsiders. In Los Feliz, even their mediocre diners are cooler than you are!
Fred 62, 1850 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
posted by kuaptic. @ 8:35 AM
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