For the second time in two months, the patio of Follerio’s Pizza on Figueroa was transformed into a mini-party for folks interested in cooking, community, art, books, travel and ukulele music. Billed as “Fire and Ice,” the book-signing event featured two Highland Park authors – Hillary ... Read More »
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Take A Break From Cold Cuts: Three veggie sandwiches that hit the spot
An Italian sub can be a glorious thing, but cold cuts aren’t for everyone. If you’re a vegetarian, or if you just prefer a meatless lunch now and again, finding a good veggie sandwich can be a task. Sometimes all you get is lettuce, tomato and ... Read More »
Now Playing @ The Listening Station: The Happy Hollows, Hi Ho Silver Oh & Las Cafeteras
Welcome to The Listening Station, The Eastsider’s dose of must-listens from local bands. Get to know your community by getting to know the music they are making. Feel free to let us know what Eastside bands or performers – in any genre- you are listening to ... Read More »
Save The Date Weekend: Atwater premiere of “BOB”; Highland Park puppet celebration; L.A River Ride
Are you seeking happiness and success? So is the featured character in “BOB,” a comedy opening Saturday, June 8 at the Atwater Village Theatre. The play by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’ explores “the American mythology of happiness and success” as Bob takes a cross country trip filled ... Read More »
Storefront Report: New Sunset Junction shop trades in bohemian aesthetic
Soon after Pull My Daisy, one of Sunset Junction’s pioneering boutiques closed down at the end of March, work quickly began on transforming the Sunset Boulevard storefront into the new Silver Lake home of Bucks & Does, a new casual clothing and accessories store for men and ... Read More »
Five funny things about Highland Park
Tonight the The Highland Park Show, a free stand-up comedy showcase at Cafe De Leche on York Boulevard, celebrates its one-year anniversary. In honor of the event, The Eastsider asked the organizers of the free, monthly show to come up with five funny things or jokes ... Read More »
Good Morning! Good Girl Dinette now serving breakfast with a tasty Vietnamese twist
If there’s one thing Figueroa Street needs it’s breakfast. There are some notable staples—Antigua Bread, Metro Balderas, La Fuente—but there’s no denying that some new blood is in order. That’s why I was intrigued when I heard that Good Girl Dinette is now serving breakfast! Owner ... Read More »
Storefront Report: Former Atwater pot shop gives way to vintage apparel
A grand opening was held this weekend for Tela Fiera, a new Atwater Village vintage apparel and accessories store that has taken over a Glendale Boulevard storefront formerly occupied by a medical marijuana dispensary. Shop owner Vivian Fernandez and her husband had previously operated a vintage ... Read More »
Echo Park and Silver Lake bands take on Pasadena
We traveled beyond Eastsiderland to Pasadena on Saturday to take in some some of the best and brightest musical acts from Echo Park and Silver Lake at the city’s annual toast to independent music. Make Music Pasadena featured over 100 artists on over 30 stages performing throughout ... Read More »
Now Playing @ The Listening Station: The New Limb; Simone White & Torches
Welcome to The Listening Station, The Eastsider’s dose of must-listens from local bands. Get to know your community by getting to know the music they are making. Feel free to let us know what Eastside bands or performers – in any genre- you are listening to ... Read More »