Yep. You got me. Even in the middle of the desert do I take Anthony Bourdain's advice. So shoot me.

This is the Ski Inn. Specializing in the delicacy of patty melts, the Ski Inn is one of the only restaurants in Bombay Beach. This ain't Le Bernardin, people, but it's a pretty awesome joint.

In fact, this place changed the course of the rest of our day, based on the things we saw and the people we met. And you know what? That patty melt was pretty damn good.

5.1.12