Why bother putting away the Christmas tree when it has to be dragged out of storage in just 12 months? That seems to be the philosophy at Echo Park’s Hi-Ho Drive in Market, where an artificial tree has sat by the entrance for the past two Christmas seasons. The branches are a bit dusty and only the top strand of lights still work but the Hi-Ho tree has some how managed to stay standing. In other Christmas-in-August news … The Echo Park Community Parade, scheduled for December 10, has launched it annual art contest to commemorate the holiday season. Anyone want to draw a picture of the Hi-Ho tree?
Classy faded Budweiser “tree skirt.”
I don’t get that place. Drunk, possibly transient, men tend to hang around there. I wish it would go away. Does anyone have anything positive to say about Hi-Ho? Would anyone mind if it was replaced?
Is this the fashion police? Are you going monitor store fronts for tasteful displays? I see transients in front of American Nipple all the time (have you seen what they have on display?).
I like it. They’ve been there longer I guarantee longer than gentrification has been. It’s also is super cool being that it’s the only drive up store of its kind around. Not everything needs to be a TJ’s or a vegan raw restaurant.
I love the hi ho, Ive been going there for 10 years, why you gotta be such a bummer? And like emily said.. who needs another EP storefront with a 9 month rotation of failed hipster businesses.
I WOULD mind if its replaced. The drive thru marts like that are no longer, who doesnt love drive thru beer? Would it be cooler for you if it was a PBR tree skirt in front of some hipster bar? As for the transients, I mean come on… this is Los Angeles, they’re everywhere! Maybe somewhere like the Westside is a better location for you…not many transients over there.
I would mind if it was replaced. It’s convenient and the people who own it are really nice. Take the stick out our your butt.
My Christmas lights are still up. 4 months to go.
Just be thankful that you are not homeless.
Show a little heart. Please don’t be bothered that you ave to view the less fortunate.
You never now what the future will bring.
@beautification…. i’m with you! that place is hella ghetto. they sell expired stuff, crazy expensive and they attract super shady types. good suggestions here, let’s replace it with a vegan or raw restaurant, that WOULD be perfect!!
I like this posting and I like this drive-thru store. The drinks are icy-cold and are brought to your car with a smile. I think the heat is making commenters especially cranky this week.
Well said gentleman/woman
@lynn that’s a joke hidden in your reply – right?
I love this place! where else can you actually drive through and pick up 1/2 gallon of bst-free milk on the way home from work without getting out of your car?
The folks who work there (assume owners) are so nice, it has a true community feel to me. In fact, a few weeks ago I had been having problems with my car battery. It died in the drive through at the back of this place. Before I could even get Auto Club on the line, the older Asian man had pulled his van up to my car and pulled out his jumper cables. I was on my way within minutes. Where else in this part of L.A. would you see that happen?