Friday, February 10, 2012
Photo courtesy Silver Lake Arts Crafts & Vintage Fair
- The big news at this Saturday’s Silverlake Art Craft Fair & Vintage flea market is not about a new vendor or food truck. It’s the introduction of “swanky valet parking for the rich and lazy.”
- Brazilian Yoga & Pilates - which offers pre-natal yoga, Capoeria, mat pilates and yoga workshops – at the Atwater Village Crossing complex is offering a $69 unlimited monthly membership. “Take as many classes as you like,” said yoga teacher Stefani Manger.
- Tavin boutique in Echo Park celebrates Valentine’s Day with bubbly, chocolates and a 10%-off sale on lingerie and gifts this Saturday, Feb. 11.
- Soul Cup Cakes of Echo Park will selling Muddy Water Chocolate, Peanut Butter Cup, Lemon Drop and Strawberry Swirl cupcakes on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Say Cheese Cafe in Silver Lake.
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 attract those searching for hipness instead of hardware. Cypress Park resident Sharon-Kate Sancer, a former photo producer and prop stylist, opened Finster, named after her Doxie Terrier mix, in December to pursue her longtime interest in vintage items and get out of a long commute.
Sancer said she was attracted to the location partly because Footsies “has a following of the same kind of customers we would draw.” Finster has also attracted customers patronizing other nearby businesses.
“I think [Maintain] customers have found us from spotting us across the street, and I hope vice-versa,” Sancer said in an email. “And I can’t neglect mentioning El Atacor #11. We’ve had many new customers walk in from being over here for their potato taco fix!”
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Barber Tony Cornejo talking about moving out of Silver Lake shopping center
When his former landlord announced plans to demolish the building, barber Tony Cornejo went looking for a new location, taking over an existing barbershop in a Silver Lake shopping center. That was more than 30 years ago, and Tony’s Barber Shop has been in the same Glendale Boulevard shopping center ever since. But this year finds Cornejo preparing to move his six-chair shop to Cypress Park as apparently the shopping center – which also houses a Ralphs market, CVS drugstore and KFC – prepares for major change. Cornejo and some other longtime tenants of the Silverlake Shopping Center said leases are not being renewed past this year, and there is talk of rebuilding or overhauling the property. “This location is perfect – we hate to go,” said Cornejo, whose lease is expires in September.
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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 at the corner has been replaced with the new studio – and future store – for handbag designer Clare Vivier, who already shares a storefront around the corner with jewelry designer Kathryn Bentley. Meanwhile, the narrow storefront next door is being converted into what neighbors say will be restaurant. The restaurant owners could not be reached but apparently they plan to feature grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Atwater Village Farm, a grocery featuring farm-fresh produce, opened last week after numerous delays, reports Squid Ink. In addition to produce, the Glendale Boulevard store will sell “pickles, jam, honey and olive oil; locally grown grains and nuts; and imports, such as beans and California cheeses.”
- Echo Park’s Mohawk Bend, which opened this summer, is preparing for its first New Year’s Eve Dinner special: a $65, per-person meal that includes a post-midnight beer toast and souvenir glasses. Reservations required.
- The new owner of Anatomy Fitness in Highland Park will hold a grand reopening ceremony in January, according to Patch. The name of fitness center and classes will remain the same but many prices will be lower.
Friday, December 16, 2011
- 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 Sereno reigns supreme with its al pastor tortas and guacamole fries, says Squid Ink.
New women's boutique opens in Echo Park; Atwater Village Farm announces a "soft opening" date; Angeleno Heights hosts a crafts fair
Friday, December 2, 2011
- The former Bobbie boutique in Echo Park has been replaced by another women’s fashion and accessories store called Myrtle. The Sunset Boulevard shop’s newly painted pink interior also features stationery and fragrances. Racked L.A.
- After a couple of false starts, Atwater Village Farm, which will focus on locally grown and sourced organic foods, has announced a “soft opening” from Dec. 16 through Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- The Angelino Heights Craft Fair this weekend features new and returning artisans selling everything from handmade shoes and hand sewn table cloths to therapeutic oils and jewelry.
- The annual Echo Park Pottery sale and open house this weekend serves as the traditional start of Echo Park’s holiday shopping season, with artist Peter Shire sharing his studio with another neighborhood tradition, the Echo Park Animal Alliance’s Pet Photos With Santa fundraiser.
- Caterer Tara Maxey, one of the Heirloom LA, is planning to open an Eagle Rock tasting room. Daily Dish
Friday, November 25, 2011
If you have recovered from camping out overnight at Best Buy or are wary of getting pepper sprayed by Black Friday bargain hunters, neighborhood merchants across the Eastside are offering holiday deals and discounts without the hassles of shopping at big box or chain stores this weekend. On Saturday, for example, more than a dozen Eagle Rock merchants will be hosting the first-ever Eagle Rock Boulevard Block Party, with sales on jewelry, apparel, shoes and books. There are numerous other individual stores and restaurants also offering Black Friday and holiday weekend specials. Click on the link below for the list.
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