"If Los Angeles had a trademark shave ice shop, it would be Brian’s, with locations in Venice, West LA, Tarzana, and Sherman Oaks. Can’t decide what to order? Get the rainbow, a Hawai’i classic that comes drizzled in condensed milk along with strawberry, banana, and Blue Hawaii syrup. Or, for those in a silly mood, try the “Hanabata,” which roughly translates to “booger” in Hawaiian pidgin. It’s a lime-green concoction that’s packed with Melona and pistachio syrup, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream from Fosselman’s." - Kat Hong
