wLocated in the neighborhood formally known as Hogan's Alley (before the expansion of the Georgia Viaduct) in Vancouver is a shrine dedicated to Jimi Hendrix. The shrine features several pictures of Hendrix and his family, as well as photocopied notes, unique art, and a garden.

The location is significant because the shrine is the remnants of Vie's Chicken and Steak House (open 1950-1976), a restaurant operated by Nora Hendrix, grandmother of Jimi Hendrix. Jimi would stay with his grandmother nearby when his family was having troubled times.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Hendrix lived here the winter of 1962-63, practicing guitar and performing on Vancouver's Granville St.

The owner of the real estate, Vincent Fodera, realized the historical significance of the property only after seeing the address written on some artifacts at the EMP Museum in Seattle. When asked why he opened the shrine, Fodera responded, "People are starved for history in Vancouver, and I just want them to know and remember."

Watch a video about the shrine and its importance in the black culture of Vancouver.

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Where the beautiful people get their groceries. The Big "6" Market in LA is where Ryan Gosling (as Driver) first gives a ride to Carey Mulligan and her son in Drive.

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With some neon signs in the windows and pawn and loans painted on the side, this Santa Clara Elks Lodge became the pawn shop that Ryan Gosling (as Driver) helps rob in Drive.

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The end of the world is bigger than this Target department store in Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal.

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Here's Nino's Pizzeria from Drive. My friend's wife said she could write a better movie than Drive, but I didn't believe her and I don't think she ever did.

This is actually a pizza place called Vincenzo's Pizza.

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