Danny Harunji

Danny Harunji, owner of Cafe Tropical in Silver Lake, shares a gripping and surreal tale from his teen years. He recounts cutting class with friends to buy weed, where they meet a well-dressed man claiming to be Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan. As the encounter escalates into a dangerous drug deal, Danny reflects on the lasting impact this experience had on his life, including struggles with addiction and eventual recovery. His story raises questions about the reality of that day—was it a supernatural meeting or a bad trip?