Echo Park’s landmark Chango Coffee reopened this morning after a week-long makeover.  The menu and coffee  remain the same as do the the employees behind the counter. But that counter is now a gleaming slab of granite that tops dark wood cabinets. The same  dark  paint ... Read More »

The pork belly skewers with Korean chile aioli now being served at Local restaurant are part of what is being described as a Silver Lake foodie renaissance. L.A. Times Not craving pork belly skewers with Korean chile aioli ? A soon-to-open Silver Lake restaurant could be ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

From Echo Park to Lincoln Heights,  new 7-Eleven  stores  have opened or are in the works for several Eastside locations. Recently the home of the Slurpee and Big Gulp  staked a claim on yet another street corner: Alvarado Street and Beverly Boulevard in Historic Filipinotown.  Representatives ... Read More »

Sunset Beer in Echo Park has launched a series of Friday night events that highlight the beers from an individual brewery while the parking lot hosts a rotating selection of food trucks. On tap for tonight’s (Jan. 20) brewery night, Sunset Beer will host the first ... Read More »

Kellygreen Home in Echo Park will be hosting a Stowellen jewelry trunk show tonight as Benjamin Stowell Kendall  carves and creates  jewelry pieces made from natural materials. 10% off everything this weekend at Tavin boutique (mention the email blast)  in Echo Park. King Torta of El ... Read More »

Photo by Greg H./Foragela.com Pork belly sandwiches and locally grown greens now serving in Silver Lake. Affordable indy-designer womens’ fashion in Echo Park. Store closings in Eagle Rock and openings in El Sereno.  Here are the details: Backyard fruits and veggies (plus braised meetballs and pork ... Read More »

What new Echo Park shop will be selling wood postcards and other gifts? Looking for a new brunch spot in Silver Lake? Who is serving $5 brews in Eagle Rock? The answers in Eastsider on the Go. Image from SpitFireGirl.com Read More »

Where in Silver Lake will you be able learn how to make crepe paper flowers and other DIY projects? What new pet store is going to leave Echo Park dogs howling for more? Who in Highland Park sells freshly-made hummus? Find out the answers in Eastsider ... Read More »

Who is selling organic Mexican chocolate in Eagle Rock? Does vegan pulled pork go with beer? What 10 stores are offering 10% off on kids merchandise? Find out the answers in Eastsider on the Go. Read More »