Food/Nightlife
Chop Suey Cafe 'Still Open' Says Gin
By Ed Fuentes — November 18, 2008 — 7 Comments
When Mike Gin came back to L.A. from Saturday’s USC – Stanford football game, he heard that the Chop Suey Cafe and Lounge was closed. It was surprising news to...
By Ed Fuentes — November 17, 2008 — 2 Comments
New Arts District eatery Wurstküche cracked open the doors on Saturday for a pre-soft opening trial, and a steady flow of customers kept the cafe door open into...
Calle 13 and Kinky Bring Latin Debut to Club Nokia
By Camilo Smith — November 17, 2008 — 4 Comments
Newly-minted Club Nokia welcomed its first Latin show on Saturday, drawing a heavy crowd for the energetic electro-rock of Monterrey, Mexico-bred Kinky and the Puerto...
By Stan Lerner — November 13, 2008 — 30 Comments
1100 Wilshire had been an office building with no tenants before the most recent housing boom came along and made it a place that people who enjoy a sky-pool call...
Two Packed Nights as Beck Opens Club Nokia
By Camilo Smith — November 11, 2008 — 2 Comments
Singer Beck helped break in the latest module of the multi-billion dollar L.A. Live complex this weekend, opening Club Nokia over a packed two-night stint that ended...
By Stan Lerner — November 05, 2008 — 2 Comments
“Hey Oliver, slow down a second.”
I stopped half a block short of 7th on Flower so my homeless buddy Stretch could put a torch lighter to the pipe in his hand....
By Stan Lerner — November 03, 2008 — 8 Comments
“I just dropped Kevin off at the airport, so I can come hang out,” Joe’s voice rang out through my iphone. “Where are you?”
“I’m at Starbucks on 11th and Grand...
By Eric Richardson — November 03, 2008 — 1 Comment
With its opening nearing, Cole's French Dip launched a new website on Friday. While still light on content, there's word on hours and a few tightly cropped shots...
By Eric Richardson — November 01, 2008 — 7 Comments
D-town Burger Bar and nearby Crack Gallery got slick new signs Friday, part of the transformation of the retail space in the Hayward Hotel. The under-construction...
Urth Caffe Finds Arts District is Far From the Westside
By Ed Fuentes — October 28, 2008 — 6 Comments
It didn't take long for the Arts District to adapt its routine to yesterday's opening of Urth Caffe. Today, a table of L.A. Times staffers discussed how they are...
By Samantha Page — October 27, 2008 — 1 Comment
The San Antonio Winery hosted the Riboli Family Winemaker's Dinner on Saturday, opening its doors to about 50 wine enthusiasts and wanna-be enthusiasts for a dinner...
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