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    Love at First Bite: Italian sub sandwiches from Eagle Rock

    By Valentina Silva Pregnant women are warned not to eat cold cuts. It seems that there’s a bacteria called listeria, which lurks in lunch meats, just waiting to wreak havoc on the compromised immune system of every gestating woman. Okay, it’s actually kind of rare, but in America, it’s treated like the plague. And I’ll [...]

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    Eastside Shopper & Diner Report

    Echo Park Independent Co-op celebrates its second birthday with store-wide discounts ranging from  20% to 80% discounts this weekend, March 10-11.  EPIC It’s called Dog Show but this Echo Park boutique features vintage fashion and an angry unicorn above the front door. Daily Candy Taste the difference between East Coast and West Coast oysters at [...]

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    Storefront Report: Show is over for Echo Park video store

    One of Echo Park’s last remaining, free-standing video stores – 50/50 Video – closed up shop last week, leaving a large, 2,400-square-foot vacant storefront in the heart of the neighborhood’s Sunset Boulevard shopping district. But the space may not remain empty for long. Landlord Vladimir Delis said one of his other tenants, Rodeo Mexican Grill, [...]

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    Storefront Report: Grocery delivery business to set up shop in Silver Lake*

    Yummy.Com, a small but growing grocery store chain and delivery business, is reportedly opening a Silver Lake outpost in what is now the Natural Mind salon building, according to the Los Feliz Ledger.  Located  on Griffith Park Boulevard near Sunset Boulevard,  the new Yummy.com Fresh Market will overlook a polka-dot covered pedestrian plaza that will [...]

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    Eastside Shopper & Diner: Spotlight on Silver Lake’s Le Pink

    By Christine Terrisse In the mood for a fun vintage vibe with a bit of luxury thrown in? Head over to Le Pink and Company Apothecary on Sunset Boulevard to visit a Silver Lake’s mecca for beauty.  In addition to cosmetics and beauty products they carry gift items and some luxury candle lines like Voluspa, [...]

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    Storefront Report: New Silver Lake food & fitness businesses poised to open on Sunset

    Two new restaurants – Heywood grilled cheese and Black Hogg – are expected to soon join the growing Silver Lake dining scene along Sunset Boulevard.  And,  for those who may have gained some pounds patronizing the new and existing Silver Lake restaurants, a new Sunset Boulevard fitness center- Bar Method -  is also underway. Click [...]

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    Storefront Report: Atwater boutique trades in teepees and apparel

    When Justin and Monica Boyes were preparing to open their apparel and gift store, they purchased a teepee as a display item for their Atwater Village shop, which is described as having a “mid-century modern with a Native American twist”  aesthetic. They had no plans to get into the teepee business but they have decided [...]

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    Storefront Report: New chef and menu prepare for Highland Park debut

    The former chef and general manager of some Westside and West Hollywood restaurants has taken over the short-lived Cafe Lobos in Highland Park and plans to serve  “contemporary, tapas-style fare” and operate a full bar. Huntley See, who was the general manager of Tart on Fairfax Avenue and head chef of the Office and Micky’s [...]

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    Alfalfa frozen yogurt? It tastes better than it sounds after visiting a Highland Park shop

    By Valentina Silva If you live in the Northeast corner of Los Angeles (and you’re like me), you’ve probably been jonesing for some serious ice cream. It seems to be one of the glaring omissions in the area—if you live in or around Highland Park, and you’re in need of a scoop, you’re pretty much [...]

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    Storefront Report: Will a new window and menu attract Highland Park diners?

    The Highland Park building that housed the short-lived Cafe Lobos  and before that Marty’s bar is now sporting a new name – HPK – and a picture window overlooking York Boulevard. Some of  the reader comments on a previous Eastsider story said the windowless building was not welcoming and suggested that a window would help. [...]

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    Storefront Report: More room for cooks and diners at Echo Park vegetarian cafe

    It’s been a long time coming but Elf Cafe, the tiny Echo Park vegetarian restaurant on Sunset Boulevard, has acquired the storefront next door as the owners prepare to apply for a beer and wine license.  But don’t expect the new space to be crowded with tables. Instead,  owner Scott Zweizen said much of the [...]

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    Storefront Report: A corner of hip emerges in Cypress Park

    With the orange Home Depot signs shining overhead, the southern edge of Figueroa Street in Cypress Park is better known for building supplies than boutiques. But at Figueroa and Avenue 28, the opening of Finster Studio,  a vintage furniture and home accessories store,  next to Footsies bar and across from Maintain skate shop has helped [...]

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    Savoring a classic – hold the bacon – donut? Then head to Hermon

    By Valentina Silva A decent donut is a fairly easy find, but a stellar one? That can be an enigma unless you’re willing to drive to Inglewood or Glendora, which is quite a commitment to quench one little donut craving. It’s not like there’s a shortage of donut shops on this side of town. They’re [...]

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    Shopper & Diner Report

    Eagle Rock mac ‘n’ cheese lovers should save up their calories.  Larkin Mackey is closing his Mac & Cheeza outlet downtown and plans to open a quick-service outlet in his Eagle Rock restaurant, Larkin’s Joint.  Squid Ink The arrival of new spring fashion means that all winter clothing is now 15% off at Tavin in [...]

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    Storefront Report: Echo Park nonprofit to expand Sunset Boulevard frontage

    Workers have been gutting the interior of the former Alamar jewelry store, one of the many Cuban businesses  that once thrived in Echo Park.  Is there a new store or cafe coming to the 1800 block of Sunset Boulevard that is home to Masa restaurant and The Echo nightclub? Nope.  The former Alamar store and [...]

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    Storefront Report: More change in store for a Silver Lake corner

    The once low-key strip of storefronts at the northeast corner of Sunset Boulevard and Micheltorena Street has in recent years attracted some upscale tenants, including Lark Bakery, The Hive Salon and Stark waxing studio.  Now, the one-story  building across from the Micheltorena Elementary playground is preparing for new and expanding businesses. The former dry cleaner [...]

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